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come out & ride!
   southern california's most diverse cycling club
Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
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Mark your calendars for our Baja Trip!

 September 26th - 28th, 2008

Join your Different Spokes amigos for a fun and challenging ride this fall.


Different Spokes Jerseys Still Available!

 Get one of the coolest jerseys on the road!



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 W E L C O M E

Welcome to Different Spokes!

Members, log in to access members-only features of the site, including enhanced route slips, reminders, the club bulletin board, ratings, and other content.

If you are not a member, please feel free to navigate around and see what our club has to offer. Then if you're interested, sign up!

Different Spokes of Southern California is a bicycling club for Gay and Lesbian people and their friends. We lead rides every weekend of all types-long fast rides, moderate fun rides, and easy, get into shape rides. These rides start in various locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Please check our calendar for a list and description of upcoming rides. You can join us on a ride anytime, just be sure to bring a bike in good working condition and a helmet. If you have any questions about a particular ride you can contact the ride leader.

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 B U L L E T I N   B O A R D

Become a Different Spokes Member!

New Registration at active.com

To become a member of Different Spokes or renew your membership, submit a registration form online or print and send it with a check for $15 (individual)/ $16 (household) to:

Different Spokes of Southern California

PO Box 2466,

Los Angeles, CA

90078

Simply click "Join the club" or go to http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1394167!

E-mail any questions to Information.

Jersey sizes still available

Mens (all are short-sleeve style):

XL (3), Lg (6), Sm (1)

Womens (all are short-sleeve style):

XLg (3), Lg (2)

BE SURE to check out our calendar of rides. Get fit or stay fit for the summer and have fun while doing it. We offer rides of all lengths for people of all abilities. If you have an idea for a ride, please e-mail the Ride Coordinator

BE A LEADER! The club is always looking for members available to lead club rides. Rides are generally held each weekend in the morning, but weekday and/or evening rides can also be posted. If you are available and interested in leading one or more rides, please submit ride info and available date(s) to the Ride Coordinator; you can always select an existing ride from our library of rides, or lead your favorite ride. You will be contacted to confirm the date and availability prior to the ride being posted for view on the website.

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come out & ride!
   southern california's most diverse cycling club
Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
  Calendar    

June – August 2008

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
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Jul
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  5
8:00AM
Triple Town Tour
25 mi
  6
8:00AM
Nichols Canyon to the Beach
35 mi
  7
  8
  9
7:30PM
Monthly Meeting - Everyone Welcome
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
8:00AM
Whole Foods Ride
30 mi
20
8:00AM
Balboa Park to Westlake
47 mi
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22
23
24
25
26
27
8:00AM
Balboa Park to Westlake
65 mi
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31
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Aug
  2
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come out & ride!
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Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
  Calendar    

July — August 2008


Saturday, Jul 5

Triple Town Tour 8:00
Ahhh....summahtime! Stop thinking about it and get up off that butt and ride! This ride travels through the three towns of Burbank, Glendale and Atwater Village displaying variations of LA's suburban living. It is primarily a level, easy ride. This is a nice social ride and a great jaunt to get yourself back on your bike, to come out and meet some club members or just to tool around for a couple of hours. Dust it off...pump up the tires...and let's go!

Triple Town Tour   25 miles
This ride travels through the three towns of Burbank, Glendale and Atwater Village displaying variations of LA's suburban living. It is primarily a level, easy ride.


MEETING PLACE: Griffith Park Pony Rides Parking Lot / Crystal Springs Drive just off Los Feliz, Los Angeles / We meet in the parking lot just before the Pony Rides in Griffith Park. Enter the park from Los Feliz Blvd on Crystal Springs Drive. Park in the first lot on you left.


Sunday, Jul 6

Nichols Canyon to the Beach 8:00

A scenic trip up Nichols Canyon, across the rolling hills of Mulholland, and then down Sepulveda to the Beach where we'll stop and smell the sea air and hear the waves before heading back up San Vicente. Rest stop at Jamba & Noah's.

Nichols Canyon to the Beach   35 miles
A scenic trip up Nichols Canyon, across the rolling hills of Mulholland and then down Sepulveda to the Beach. Rest stop at Jamba & Noah's.


MEETING PLACE: Pacific Design Center / San Vicente between Santa Monica and Melrose, West Hollywood / On San Vicente between Santa Monica and Melrose. To park in the Pacific Design Center, enter on Melrose. There are other parking options, for example, the public lot at Santa Monica and Kings road is much cheaper. Or park on the street if you can find a street that has no meter and no restrictions (but that is hard to find in WeHo!) - Pay attention to the signs to avoid a ticket! Parking is free on Sundays at the meters.


Wednesday, Jul 9

Monthly Meeting - Everyone Welcome 7:30
PANERA BREAD IN STUDIO CITY.

We'll put July/Aug rides on the calendar and create an agenda for the second half of the year.


MEETING PLACE: Panera Bread / 12131 Ventura Blvd, Studio City / Just west of Laurel Canyon Dr. Take the 101 to Laurel Canyon and go south to Ventura Blvd and make a right. Plenty of parking in back in the Von's parking lot.



Saturday, Jul 19

Whole Foods Ride 8:00
A fun spin through the San Fernando Valley from Sherman Oaks to Glendale. The ride starts at Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks, travels out to the Whole Foods in Glendale for a rest stop and then returns to Sherman Oaks. The ride includes some long, flat stretches combined with some rolling hills through Burbank and Glendale. Bring plenty of water and some snacks.

Whole Foods Ride   30 miles
A fun spin through the San Fernando Valley from Sherman Oaks to Glendale. The ride starts at Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks, travels out to the Whole Foods in Glendale for a rest stop and then returns to Sherman Oaks.


MEETING PLACE: Whole Foods Market - east Sherman Oaks / Corner of Riverside and Coldwater Canyon, / Take the 101 to Coldwater Cyn. Whole Foods is on the corner of Riverside and Coldwater Canyon. Do not park in the parking lot of Whole Foods! There is plenty of street parking on the side streets around Whole Foods.


Sunday, Jul 20

Balboa Park to Westlake 8:00

A beautiful ride through Calabasas into Westlake Village. The 16 miles on Agoura road (pictured above) is especially nice. This is a great intro to the 65 mile version with significantly more hill climbing that we'll do next week!

Balboa Park to Westlake (option 2)   47 miles


MEETING PLACE: Balboa Sports Center / 5620 Balboa Blvd, Encino / (Thomas Guide (Thomas Guide 561-D1))
101 Frwy. to Balboa Blvd. exit. From eastbound 101, make a left--from westbound 101 make a right. Go past Burbank Blvd. and make a left into the first parking lot next to the softball fields. DO NOT PARK in the lot on Burbank Blvd.


Sunday, Jul 27

Balboa Park to Westlake 8:00

A scenic ride through the west San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley. The climb up and over Santa Susana Pass near Chatsworth is especially rewarding. Many of the television westerns used the property and adjoining ranches, including "Gunsmoke", "Zorro", "The Monroes", "How the West Was Won", "Dundee and the Culhane", "The Big Valley", and "Have Gun Will Travel". There are definitely some hills on this ride, but the views and downhills make up for them.

Balboa Park to Westlake (Option 1)   65 miles
A scenic ride through the west San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley. The climb up and over Santa Susana Pass near Chatsworth is especially rewarding. There are definitely some hills on this ride, but the views and downhills make up for them.


MEETING PLACE: /

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come out & ride!
   southern california's most diverse cycling club
Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
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Mark your calendars for our Baja Trip!

September 26th - 28th, 2008

Join your Different Spokes amigos for a fun and challenging ride this fall.

Head to Baja with the folks you've been riding with all summer for this 50 mile bicycle ride along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada. At the finish line we'll regroup for the Fiesta on the Ensenada waterfront for food, drinks and live music until sunset.

Mark your calendars now. We'll leave for Baja on Friday Sept 26th , ride on the 27th,and come home on the 28th. Full details as the date approaches.

 

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Different Spokes Jerseys Still Available!

Get one of the coolest jerseys on the road!

We are very excited to offer Different Spokes of Southern California jerseys! Please use this form to order jerseys for yourself and your significant other(s). Order ASAP to reserve your jersey. Short-sleeve jerseys are available in Mens Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge and Womens Medium, Large, and XLarge.

front of short sleeve jersey



back of short sleeve jersey



Print and return the order form along with a check for $70 to Different Spokes. Include $5 if you want the jersey sent to you. Jerseys will ship to Different Spokes from Voler the second week of July and will be distributed as soon as received.

Be sure to fill out the order form with all of the information requested. Include your contact information in case we have some questions.

I have included the size chart from Voler. The measurements below are the measurements of the jerseys and not the body to fit inside of the jersey. Example: If you have a 34 inch waist, a Large in Mens will only give you a few inches of breathing space. If you want to have a flowing jersey, you may want to go with an XLarge. In my experience, these jerseys run SMALL. Always opt for the larger size.


2006 Different Spokes jersey order form

ORDERING INFO (Please provide info for each question and use a different order form for each jersey):

1. Style? _____ Womens OR _________ Mens

2. Size?

_____ Small (Mens only)

_____ Medium

_____ Large

_____ XLarge

_____ XXLarge

_____ XXXLarge

4. Name? __________________________________________________

5. Address? ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

6. Phone? __________________________________________________

7. E-mail? __________________________________________________

Include a check for $70 for each jersey, payable to Different Spokes of Southern California.

Add $5 if you want the jersey sent to you via mail.

Different Spokes of Southern California

PO Box 2466,

Los Angeles, CA

90078

Questions?

Connie Yarian, 323-668-0611, c_yarian@yahoo.com

Kathie Clarke, 818-902-0820, katjan@pacbell.net

 

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come out & ride!
   southern california's most diverse cycling club
Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
  About the club   About our rides   Club leadership   Contact Info    
Club leadership

Different Spokes is run by an all volunteer board of directors comprised of both elected officers and appointed assistants who serve in various capacities.
President
Ron Gutierrez (earth2ron@hotmail.com)
The President is in charge of organizing the monthly club meetings, setting club priorities, and coordinating with other community organizations. E-mail the Club President with your ideas about the club.
Vice President/Ride Coordinator
Ray Barnes (RAYMONDLBARNES@AOL.COM)
The Ride Coordinator is in charge of organizing the ride calendar. We're always looking for members willing to lead rides. You can lead a ride of your own design, or you can find one in the club's extensive ride library. Call or e-mail the Ride Coordinator if you'd like to put a ride on the ride schedule.
Vice President/Membership
Kathie Clarke (katjan@pacbell.net)
The Membership Vice President is responsible for keeping track of the membership of the club, as well as responding to member concerns. E-mail the Membership Vice President with any change of address or questions about your membership standing.
Secretary
Darryl Denning (beachwoodca@aol.com)
The Secretary is responsible for keeping minutes at board meetings and issues of order.
Treasurer
Deb Buchanan-Plaisance (deb.buchanan@verizon.net)
The treasurer is in charge of all financial matters of the club, including, but not limited to; maintaining the budget, balancing the checkbook, and preparing financial reports.
Outreach Coordinator
Mike Kibbe (mstretto@netscape.net)
The Outreach Coordinator is in charge of coordinating with other groups for events and getting the word out about the club. Contact the Outreach Coordinator if you know of a place to advertise the club.
Social Activities Coordinator
Corey Hayden (pictured) (helwyze@earthlink.net)
Eric Nielsen (ntuleather@aol.com)
The Social Activities Coordinator is in charge of planning the club's social events and making sure everyone has a good time.
Webmaster/Art Director
Neal Baker (goatee_neal@hotmail.com)
The Webmaster is in charge of designing and maintaining the website, as well as creating other art for the club. E-mail the Webmaster with any reasonable suggestions for the website or any photos you'd like to post on the website.
Newsletter Editor
(diffspokessocal@aol.com)
The Newsletter Editor is a shared position for publishing of the monthly online newsletter. We are always looking for submissions from members providing information about upcoming events or describing good times they've had at club events. E-mail the Newsletter Editor if you have an article to publish.
The club is also grateful to the many other volunteers who help make the club run. Special thanks to Kevin Morgan for creating the new website features. In addition to all of those who lead rides or who help out at club events.

 

come out & ride!
   southern california's most diverse cycling club
Different Spokes of Southern California • PO Box 2466 • Los Angeles, CA 90078 dssc@differentspokes.com
  About the club   About our rides   Club leadership   Contact Info    
Contact us

Different Spokes of Southern California
P.O. Box 2466
Hollywood, CA 90078

c_yarian@yahoo.com
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