SDCBC Member Perk from Tern & Metro Cyclery

SDCBC members who purchase any Tern Bicycle from Metro Cyclery from Feb 14- Jun 30, 2014 will receive a FREE Tern Tool ($40 value). In addition, for every Tern Bicycle purchased by an SDCBC member, Tern will make a $25 donation to SDCBC. 


Our top picks: 



Verge X20

Some people just like to go fast, really fast. If that's what gets you going, we've got your bike - in a nice portable package so you can get your speed fix no matter where you are.


Node D8 

If you could design perfect urban transport, you'd want a bicycle that rode and handled like the best city bikes on the market, with a reasonable price, that could fold in a flash so you could take it on any city bus or stash it in any cafe coat closet. That's the Node D8, a new kind of bike that's designed to get you around and get your stuff done. 


Swoop D7i

Sometimes how you get somewhere matters more than how fast you got there. For those well-traveled riders, the Swoop D7i has a 7-speed 30-74 gear-inch drivetrain that gives a relaxed ride for jaunts all over town (and a few hills too). The integrated rear hub makes for nearly maintenance-free riding, and the low-step frame means easy access no matter what your pace. 



Cargo Joe

A collaboration long in the making, the Cargo Joe combines Tern's 26-inch wheeled Joe C21 with tried and true Xtracycle FreeRadical longtail platform to create the world's first folding cargo bike. 

Member Spotlight: Jeff and Rhoda Hein

Our names are Jeff and Rhoda Hein. We are lifelong San Diegans and cyclists. We currently live in Tehachapi California were we get as many as four seasons in a single day! Yes, that makes riding a challenge sometimes.  We have long climbs that end with 20% plus grades to head winds up to 60 mph gusts. We are moving back to San Diego this fall and we want to be as active in the biking community as possible. We crew for RAAM (Rhoda will race in the 2014 RAAM) She has also re-found her love for track biking and will compete in the masters state and nationals in the pursuit and time trial. I have been riding for about 30 years. I was hoping to become a master's racer, but I was severely injured overseas breaking my neck. I was told I would never ride again...but I am slowly making my come back and I hope to compete in the pursuit and time trials on the track myself. Rhoda and I have just started a nonprofit organization, "Cycling for Social Justice."   We will be raising money those who have no voice in the world. This ranges from animal rights to our current group: the National Association for the Mentally Ill. Rhoda has a passion for both the mentally ill and the families of the mentally ill as she has had to live and manage my life as upon coming back from the war on terror I was diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar disorder. We believe we can make a difference one pedal stroke at a time and we look forward to being a part of  the San Diego Bike Coalition and making San Diego a bike-friendly city.

Mayor Filner Announces First Ever Open Streets Event in San Diego

This morning, Mayor Filner and the City of San Diego made a very exciting announcement. San Diego will host its first ever open streets event in August 2013! Called CicloSDias, this free, open street event encourages people to walk, ride, stroll and enjoy San Diego in a way they never have. CicloSDias San Diego celebrates our communities coming together for an unforgettable day of physical activity and fun! 

We at SDCBC could not be more excited and are happy to be partnering with the City on this event! 

To learn more:

  Visit www.CicloSDias.com 

Like CicloSDias on Facebook

Follow CicloSDias on Twitter

 

Member Spotlight: Debbie Chaddock

Reasons I Cycle:

Inexpensive Transportation: 

I live where almost everything I need is within walking and cycling distance (half mile to 3 miles).  

When I don't telecommute, I usually cycle to work (depending on project/assignment, 7-14 miles each way).  

My hybrid is equipped with fenders and I have rain gear, so weather rarely prevents me from riding.  

My spouse and I share one economy car between us, and it usually takes 2-3 weeks to go through a tank of gas.

Healthful, Inexpensive Recreation:  

I usually do a long-ish pleasure ride on the weekend (35-75 miles), on my own or with a group.  

On a good week, I squeeze in a midweek pleasure ride (25-30 miles).

Sport:

I occasionally participate in organized centuries and other rides.

Defiant Age Denial:

I used to run competitively, and cycling is part of my cross-training lifestyle that allows me to maintain the level of fitness I desire as I get older. 

Member Spotlight: Tracey McNeel

"The days of my childhood bicycling carried over eventually to also my adulthood. There is a web page which lists, as for starters, the 60+ reasons why biking is good for a person. After the days of my childhood, I started again at the age of 17 into Mountain Biking. I was inspired by the late night TV showings I used to watch of Mountain bikers- I had to try it!. Though my years of  this type of personally chosen physical activity have also given me my share amount of bruises, scabs, and scars, Mountain biking (as also being only one small part of the cycling world) IMO, is the most exhilarating and challenging both mentally and physically for a physical activity. 

Eventually, I also, progressed into Road Cycling. It is known how Sagittarians not only love Nature, full of never ending innovations to other creativity, but also love to travel. Having to be on a tight and restrictive budget for the majority of my life, road cycling was another way for me to TRAVEL, stop and smell the roses, take some really awesome photographs, get out, get some really good air, exercise my limbs, lungs, and keep the blood flowing through my body for practically no cost at all.  At current age 46, I  have over the past two years, also added several other types of physical activities besides my cycling. I cannot even fathom why so many people hate to not only not exercise, but bike, as biking similar to swimming is one of the safer activities toward the wear and tear of one's body when exercising; the key to limiting injuries? The bike fit for your specific body dimensions as well as properly instructed guidance as a cyclist. Though I still can hear many car drivers, etc, even if I am too, obeying the rules of the roads; signs, signaling when turning, to all the rest of legalities that apply to a road cyclist; 

Those who believe cyclists do not belong on the road, I question these persons, then why are you as being in a  much bigger and in an enclosed metal box, are still having  such bad car crashes? I personally think the hatred statements that of "Cyclists have no rights being on the road" should more so be said and applied to all those who heavily rely on driving their fancy metal boxes which also has very big expenses, in a message that screams; Cars and lousy Car drivers don't belong or should have rights on the road. Do I need further explain Why do I bike? Biking has always been one of my passions which I am in no way willing to give up because of anyone else's jealousy or envy to even imply that cyclist have no rights on the road or anywhere else."

Tracey L.McNeel

Avid Creative and Innovative Cyclist and Mountain Biker

of San Diego County.