A FEW WORDS ON ROAD ETIQUETTE

Yes, there are rude drivers who endanger bicyclists, but there are also rude and self-centered bicyclists who give the rest of us a bad reputation. The conflict between the two forms of transportation have caused some road rage, or at least the display of some impolite hand signals. Perhaps I am preaching to the choir, but I would like to make two suggestions:

1. At 4-way stop intersections I have often experienced the very generous drivers who wave and allow us to cross. Be sure to wave back and show your appreciation. And if they don't wave you across, let them go first. I believe that small gesture will do wonders.
2. When traveling in a group, ride single-file when there are cars present. When someone yells "car back"please get in single-file as quickly as possible.

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Upcoming Saturday Rides

Note: All rides will (should) start on time.

All riders should arrive in sufficient time prior to the start time in order to leave on time.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Rides and Tides
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool.
Start from Park & Ride in Palo Alto on Page Mill/I-280 at 9:00 a.m.
Riders will climb Old La Honda to Skyline Blvd.
Lunch at Alice's Restaurant with a return down Kings Mountain.
Grace Voss ......................................... 462-4884

Saturday, May 24, 2008
Eureka Canyon Climb
Start from entrance to Nisene Marks Park at 9:00 a.m.
Route will go through Corralitos, then up Eureka Canyon for lunch at the Summit Market.
Shorter options for those who don't want to ride all the way.
Monte McDonald ......................................... 212-9501

Monday, May 26, 2008 Memorial Day
Eureka, I Rode It!
Start from Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00 a.m.
Ride to Corralitos then on up Eureka Canyon.
Lunch at the Summit Market. Celebrate Memorial Day with a memorable ride with friends.
It's going to be one of those rides to remember.
Jim Denton ......................................... 461-0370

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wildflowers in the Bay of the Half Moon
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool.
Start the ride in Pescadero at the north end of town.
Ride will head north to Half Moon Bay for lunch via Higgins, Purisma, and Verde roads.
Shorter options for those that want to avoid some of the hills.
Shalom Compost ......................................... 423-7871

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Farewell My Friends
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 7:30 a.m. to carpool.
Start from Pt. Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove at 9:00 a.m.
We will be saying our Goodbyes and Farewell to friends Jeannine and David Peerless
before they head to France to take up their new residency there.
The ride will take you to Pt. Lobos near Carmel and return for a potluck lunch at Sally's home.
Bring your favorite dish to share.
Sally Salmon ......................................... 402-0027

Saturday, June 14, 2008
The Mysteries of Train Tunnels
Start from Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 9:00 a.m.
Routes will explore the various train tunnels in the mountains above Santa Cruz.
You may need a flashlight for this ride.
Tony Rall ......................................... 335-4739

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Away We Go
Meet at Natural Bridges State Park (entrance on Delaware St) at 9:00 a.m.
Ride will stop in Davenport for a snack and continue on to Swanton Rd for the big climb.
Those wanting a few more miles will ride to Butano State Park.
Camping Option: Pam and Scott will be starting their 5-month bicycle tour of the U.S. west of the Mississippi.
If you would like to camp with them on their first night out let them know so they can make reservations.
Scott Campbell ......................................... 426-0989

Saturday, June 28, 2008
Mission Assault
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:15 am to carpool.
Start from Kirby Park on Elkhorn Rd at 9:00 a.m.
Directions to Kirby Park
Take Highway 1
Exit at Salinas Rd.
East on Salinas Rd
Right on Werner Rd
Right on Elkhorn Rd
Right on Kirby Rd
A riders will travel to Aromas and return to start.
B riders will continue on to San Juan Bautista for lunch.
C riders will include a ride up Fremont Peak.
Ed Kilduff ......................................... 724-2501

Saturday, July 5, 2008
Over the Hill to Los Gatos
Meet at Capitola Community Center (Jade St/45 Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool.
Start at the Scotts Valley Transit Center, on Kings Village Drive at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch in Los Gatos, about 1/2 mile hard pack dirt trail each way.
A=20mi/1000' B=40mi/2000' C=60mi/3000'
Ric Eiserling ......................................... 475-5397 or 336-1040