Social: 10-12 mph Moderate: 12-15 mph Brisk: 15-18 mph Fast: 18+ mph

I'd like to provide some semi unsolicited comments on why my wife and i aren't in the tandem club today.

We are long ago tandem club member (10+ years ago).  Back then the club rode a very different style than it does today.   A style we very much enjoyed.  However, young kids and competitive soccer forced us to give up riding with the club.  A few years ago we gave the club a try but found that the style of riding the club currently enjoys just wasn't to our liking.

Let me first describe my impression of what kind of riding goes on currently in the Tandem club today, and please correct me if I'm  off base here.  It appears that most of the rides put on by the club tend to be a style  i would call a  relaxed touristy.  The rides are controlled enough that they try to keep everyone  together throughout the ride.  You stop multiple times to ensure that, as well as generally riding towards the speed of the  slower people on the ride.  There is also almost always a lunch stop in the middle.  For example the next ride scheduled is expected to be 4 hours for 36 miles. 

I would describe our style of riding as "semi" serious fitness riding.  We like to keep up a good pace 15-16 average for a whole ride which usually includes some good climbing and some fast paced flat riding.  We also don't like to stop very often or for very long. 

We recently found the North County Cycle Club (meet at restaurant row in san marcos saturday mornings) which meets our needs for the style of riding we enjoy.   The "medium" ride they have is usually around 40 miles the average speed is about 16 miles an hour and we can occasionally hammer  and those single who want to get to hang on for dear life :-).  NCCC regroups a couple of times during the ride and rarely stops for much more than 10 minutes.


  If the club decided to have alternate  rides with the focus more on fitness and good high speeds (not racing...)  we'd definitely consider joining.  I also think there are other tandemers out there who  enjoy riding similar to ours and would like to do it with other tandems.

Please don't take any of my comments as a criticism of the club or the riding style but merely our observations and expression of what we enjoy.

hope this helps everyone and provokes some good discussion for you.

yours truly,

dan & sue crane

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sarah Lifton

To: SDTC Yahoo

Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:44 AM

Subject: [SanDiegoTandem] [Fwd: ABC Television Looking for Outdoor Enthusiasts!]

Hi everyone.

This is certainly one of the stranger requests we've received of late. I don't know what it says about our club that I can't think of anyone who might fit their bill (probably a major plus). Anyway, this seemed like something to pass along in case any of you do know any candidates who are eager for $20K. (Doesn't seem like a lot under the circumstances.) If not, it might at least be entertaining to contemplate the possibilities inherent in stoker-swapping. :)

BTW, I did go to the Web site in his signature, and it appears to be legit.

Sarah

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	ABC Television Looking for Outdoor Enthusiasts!
Date:	Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:49:16 -0500
From:	Daniel Markell <daniel.markell@...>
To:	<sarah@...>, <kerryk@...>, <tony@...>, <jerryjeannie2000@...>, <sunnysideandy@...>

Greetings Tandem Enthusiasts!

My name is Daniel Markell and I am the Casting Producer for the hit show Wife Swap on ABC! Perhaps you have seen it! We are currently looking to feature an amazing family with huge personalities that loves to be active! I noticed the website for the San Diego Tandem Club and felt compelled to write.

I was wondering if you know of anyone within your organization might be interested in applying for the show.

Incase you are unfamiliar with the show, the premise of Wife Swap is that one parent from each household swaps places for seven days to experience how another family runs their lives. It is an incredible family experience and opportunity to both learn and teach different family values.  The show is a fascinating story of what happens when two married couples see themselves and their spouses in a whole new light. The New York Post says, "It should be called ‘Life Swap’ because it's not just the wives who learn something here. It's the families." The only requirement for applying is that you are married (or living together) With at least one child over the age of 6 and under 18  living at home!

Also, not that money is an incentive but the family that is selected receives $20,000 and there is a $1,000 finders fee if you refer us an amazing family that makes the show. This is a Nationwide Casting and any additional exposure you can bring would be greatly appreciated!  

So If you or any one else you know is up for the experience of a lifetime, please feel free to contact me to find out how to apply for the show today!

Best regards,

Daniel Markell

Daniel Markell | Casting Producer | Wife Swap
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Hi everyone.

Just a reminder that you're all invited to tomorrow night's planning
party and dessert potluck. In addition to the ride calendar, we'll be
discussing what some key things for the club's future direction, so we
hope lots of you can come: 7 p.m. at SDTC World HQ.

Sarah

Pedal to the Park puts local spotlight on tandems

Nine years ago, as novice tandemists and members of the SDTC, we were
introduced by tandem club members to a local program for cyclists with
disabilities.  Involvement with this program has inspired the formation
of an all-cyclist event, with a spotlight on tandems.  As stokers,
local cyclists with disabilities will have the treat of a bike ride to
a ballgame.  All participants will have the same recreational
opportunities, while supporting the event's benefit partner,
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS).

We would like to offer Pedal to the Park as a SDTC special event ride
on Sunday April 29th.  Full flexibility - You can start anytime between
9 am and noon, you can ride any route length, and you can enjoy as
little or much of the game as you like.  Cost includes game ticket and
is $33 per cyclist, $66 per tandem team.  PTP seating in a reserved
group section.
Tandem Team Special 2-for-1 Offer: Stokers who give up their seat to a
disabled cyclist can earn a seat at the game by filling a volunteer
position on event day.  This offer is available to all SDTC teams, as a
more involved mode of participation, and a chance to make a cycling
friend.  Cost is $33 per tandem team; captains should register online
and stokers contact me for volunteer sign-up.  The stoker with
disability will register and pay separately, through TRS.

Finally, if the club is interested in becoming organizationally
involved as a PTP Partner, Pedal to the Park has opportunities related
to service project teaming, SDTC promotional exposure, humanitarian
outreach, and membership recruiting.  A second stage is planned for
Sunday September 16th.

Dave & Nancy White

On Jan 14, 2007, at 10:10 PM, Sarah Lifton wrote:

> Hi everyone.
>
>  Attached is a notice about the San Diego Tandem Club's January 27
>  planning party and dessert potluck. In addition to the ride schedule
> for
>  the next few months, we're planning to brainstorm ideas for some
>  longer-term directions for the club, so please try to come if you want
>  to have a say. All relevant info should be in the notice, but let us
>  know if you have any more questions, and please RSVP if you're
> planning
>  to be there.

Hi everyone.

Many, many thanks to Kirk for putting together a marvelous weekend in
Borrego Springs. I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by
all--lots of good company, good cycling and good weather, all
orchestrated with Kirk's usual finesse. (Okay, maybe he didn't have a
lot to do with the weather, but there were at least 30 bikes with happy
teams from LA, Orange County, Ventura, Yuma and San Diego, and his
efforts had everything to do with that. My apologies if anyone else was
involved and I haven't acknowledged them.) It was Tony's and my first
Borrego Blast, and we've agreed that we'll definitely be back for more.

Looking ahead...this is a friendly reminder that Tony and I need your
RSVPs for next Saturday's planning party and dessert potluck, if you're
planning to attend. In addition to the ride schedule for the next few
months, we're going to be discussing some possible new directions,
activities and benefits, as well as some proposed changes to the dues
structure. In particular, we're looking for ways to reach more
tandemists and to create activities that cater to more riders'
interests. If you haven't already marked the date on your calendar, we
hope you will, and then call us or drop us a line to let us know you'll
be there. We need to figure out how many plates, forks, drinks, etc. we
need.

We also need volunteers to lead rides, as we're plum out of scheduled
rides at the moment. If you can't come but would like to lead a ride
sometime between February 1 and June 1, please let us know, so we can
reserve a date in the calendar for you.

Hope to see lots of you here at SDTC World Headquarters on Saturday!
Oh--and if you haven't sent in your membership application and dues for
2007, please do!

Sarah
P.S. I'm attaching the party notice again, which has all the
particulars. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us,
but FYI, I'm on a deadline until Thursday afternoon and may not reply
right away, so Tony may be a better bet if you're in a hurry. You can
reach him at 858-509-9808 or tony@....

Hi everyone.

Attached is a notice about the San Diego Tandem Club's January 27
planning party and dessert potluck. In addition to the ride schedule for
the next few months, we're planning to brainstorm ideas for some
longer-term directions for the club, so please try to come if you want
to have a say. All relevant info should be in the notice, but let us
know if you have any more questions, and please RSVP if you're planning
to be there.

Hope to see lots of you at the party, and also next weekend at the
Borrego Blast.

Sarah
P.S. As usual, all paid members for 2007 will also receive the notices
via snail mail, though tomorrow's holiday is delaying the mailing. If
you don't receive a notice by the end of the week, it means you're not
paid for 2007, so please send in your dues and waiver ASAP! Thanks!

Dear Bicycling Friends

Cindy and I have enjoyed the Tour de Palm Springs the past two years
and thought we would encourage other SDTC members to participate.  We
are not up to 100 miles so we will be doing the 50 mile ride.

The Tour de Palm Springs is on February 10.  Details and registration
can be found at this website, http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?
event_id=1361762

I have reserved ten rooms at the Comfort Inn, 390 South Indian Canyon
Drive, Palm Springs for February 9 and 10.  This year's Tour starts
just down the street from the hotel.  The group reservation rate is
$100/night.  Reservations can be made by calling Judy Miller at 888
322-1997.  Please tell her you are with the R2R group.  If you make a
reservation please email me so that I can keep track of the number of
rooms that remain with our group reservation.  Rooms are on a first
come first serve basis.

As we get closer to the date we will put together a group dinner for
Friday night.  No obligation, we will make the reservations for those
that are interested in joining us.

Dennis Spillane
dennisspillane@...

Hi All,

Dolores Wells and I are planning to ride tandem again in the Tour de
Palm Springs.

Usually we start just about 5 minutes before the official start time,
and just a couple of blocks ahead of the official starting line.
This seems to work best for us from a saftety stand point.

Generally we do this every year.  The starting point has changed, as
I hear they are no longer using the High School, so I don't know
exactly where that will be, but it should be easy to find.  All you
have to do is look for a cluster of Tandems, and the North County
Cycle Club Jerseys.

Such awful bandits are we!

Anyway, we also get together at the same eatery the night before.
Tranditionally that has been the California Pizza Kitchen.

So, we look forward and welcome other tandems joining us all on the
ride.

Meantime, ride safe and ride happy.

Best regards,

Greg P.

Well, that went quick.  After several months of looking, it all came
together in one day.  We found a Cannondale MT800 today on ebay and
bought it.  How's that for living dangerously, though after Monday's
traffic on Monday's ride, ANYTHING seems tame. Those who were there
know what I mean. : )

Karl and Kathy

Hi Dave, thanks for the thoughts. The da Vinci is a fascinating bike.

karl

--- In SanDiegoTandem@yahoogroups.com, "dave987321" <dbox0001@...> wrote:
>
> I would consider da Vinci (http://www.davincitandems.com/).  One of
> the limiting factors for an off-road tandem is running out of low end
> gearing.  The da Vinci design allows for much lower (and higher)
> gearing.  I have briefly ridden a da Vinci, and it seemed like a solid
> bike.
>
> Before we bought our tandem (10 years ago), I rented a Cannondale
> MT1000.  I was unimpressed.  It may have just been the condition of
> the one I rode, but I wouldn't consider this bike for more than casual
> rides around the park.  The components were fairly low end and in
> constant need of adjustment.  We ultimately choose a CoMotion.  (Da
> Vinci was not available then.)  Since then I meet some friends that
> recently sold their Cannondale and bought a CoMotion which they like
> much better.
>
> Dave
> Littleton, CO
>

I would consider da Vinci (http://www.davincitandems.com/).  One of
the limiting factors for an off-road tandem is running out of low end
gearing.  The da Vinci design allows for much lower (and higher)
gearing.  I have briefly ridden a da Vinci, and it seemed like a solid
bike.

Before we bought our tandem (10 years ago), I rented a Cannondale
MT1000.  I was unimpressed.  It may have just been the condition of
the one I rode, but I wouldn't consider this bike for more than casual
rides around the park.  The components were fairly low end and in
constant need of adjustment.  We ultimately choose a CoMotion.  (Da
Vinci was not available then.)  Since then I meet some friends that
recently sold their Cannondale and bought a CoMotion which they like
much better.

Dave
Littleton, CO

Thanks to all for the great experience New Years day, we learned a
lot. Special thanks to Sam and Sherri.

Kathy and I are actively looking for a "hardtail" (unsuspended) "Off-
Road" tandem.  We have found several on-line but are hoping to find
something that we could actually ride before buying.  We're in Yuma
AZ, and are willing to drive up to 4 hours to test-ride a likely
candidate.

The Cannondale MT800, MT1000, MT2000 and MT4000 are all candidates.
We have found several for under $1000, though we might change out
hubs and such if we bought one of these, and so would spend more for
something with better componants.

We would consider another brand, but have not seen anything in this
price range with the stiffness and lightness we want.

Size M/S in Cannondale fits us well, though we have ridden larger
bikes that worked well too.

We are not interested in a road bike. : )

Contact us at kkingersoll@...

PS - Hwy 52 is open for cyclists.

Dec 15, 2006
Got a call today from Caltrans - the SR 52 shoulder has been reopened to
bicyclists! And 5 days early, which is a nice early holiday bonus. :-)
They'll be doing some restriping of the lanes in the next few weeks,
but the
shoulders will stay open for bike traffic.
Have fun riding!
Kathy

-----------------------------------
Kathy Keehan
Executive Director
San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
P.O. Box 34544
San Diego, CA 92163
858.487.6063
execdir@... <mailto:execdir@...>


Begin forwarded message:

> From: David White <dawhite@...>
> Date: January 2, 2007 4:37:34 PM PST
> To: wmalma54@...
> Cc: Prez@..., CHegey@..., dwhite7@...
> Subject: Small stoker ideas
>
>
> Hi Bill - Some ideas for you and your grand-daughter.
>
> Bike Friday has a line of tandems that are small and custom fit.
> http://www.bikefriday.com/tandemprimer
>
> Crank shorteners can be used to adjust a tandem for short people or
> short legs.
> http://www.tandemseast.com/parts/cranks.html
>
> Program recommendation: City of San Diego Park & Rec, Therapeutic
> Recreation Services has a great monthly tandem ride program for
> stokers with all kinds of physical and developmental disabilities.  I
> have volunteered as a captain with tandem for many
> years and can highly recommend the program and the leader, Connie
> Hegey 619-525-8247.  The next scheduled ride is 10:30-12:30 at Lake
> Miramar this saturday 6 Jan; and 17 Feb at Santee lakes.  If you come
> out, you will see a variety of tandems that are
> suited or adapted for special needs.  We can also put you in touch
> with designers of special bikes and tandems.
> http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/dsa.shtml
>
> Its great that you introduced young family members to cycling and the
> enjoyment of a peloton.  If the interest sticks, check out our
> combination ride and afternoon at the ballpark in April. Its called
> Pedal to the Park and its for all ages and abilities;
> a great family outing.
> http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1376660
>
> Safe and happy riding in '07
> Dave White
> dwhite7@...
> 619-881-5765
>
>                                 From View message header detailSarah
> Lifton <prez@...>
>
>                                 Sent Tuesday, January 2, 2007 3:10 pm
>
>                                   To SDTC Yahoo
> <SanDiegoTandem@yahoogroups.com>
>
>                                   Cc
>
>                                  Bcc
>
>                              Subject [SanDiegoTandem] [Fwd: Route 52]
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                    Hi everyone. Some info from a list member, and also
> a request for info.
>
>                    Sarah
>
>                    -------- Original Message --------
>
>
>
>
>
>
>                                   Subject:
>                            Route 52
>
>
>
>                                      Date:
>                            Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:55:05 -0800
>
>
>
>                                      From:
>                            William A. Riggs <wmalma54@...>
>
>
>
>                                        To:
>                            <Prez@...>
>
>
>
>                    I notice that you have a ride planned in Feb that
> will take you across Route
>                    52.  There was recent notice of the bike lane being
> closed for repair work
>                    and it seemed that it would remian cloed for some
> time.
>
>                    Might want to check with CalTrans or San Diebo Bike
> Coalition about this.
>
>                    I am also looking for some info about a stoker kit
> for a Cannondale Tandem
>                    and have pasted a copy of an email I have sent to
> Cannondale with the
>                    thought of asking that you please forward this to
> your members to see if
>                    anyone might have already attmepted what I'm trying
> to do.
>
>                    Thanks.
>
>                    Bill
>
>
>
>                    I have just bought a Cannondale Tandem, Product
> Code # 5rtxm/blu.
>
>                    I would like to add a child stoker kit so my
> disabled granddaughter can ride
>                    with me when I take her older brother and cousins
> for bike rides.  She has
>                    had multiple leg surgerys over the last 4 to 5
> years and is an eleven year
>                    old girl that desperatly needs the excersize and
> and to have opportunities
>                    as close to those as normal kids her age and I hope
> this will help her with
>                    some of these.  Her disablility prevents her limbs
> from growing
>                    proportionatly to the rest of her body.  At her age
> the tallest bike she can
>                    presently ride is a 16" BMX frame, so if we finds
> that she likes cycling and
>                    wants to try and keep up with her brother and
> cousins I will need to find a
>                    way to customize a road bike for her out of
> something smaller than the
>                    normal road bike.
>
>                    I have told all of this in hopes that it generates
> a little extra motivation
>                    for your technical staff to find positive answers
> that will help me with my
>                    need.  With a couple of $50.00 Craigslist beaters I
> have just introduced her
>                    12 year old brother and cousin to road bikes via
> the Boy Scout merit
>                    badge.They have taken to this style of cycling
> enthusiastically and were
>                    simply amazed when on there second ride to wind up
> as part of a 150 bike
>                    pelethon on a local bike clubs annual Christmas toy
> drive.  The boys are
>                    hooked and I hope to be able to include my
> granddaughter with your help.
>
>                    The kits I am finding will fit seat tubes up 1.25
> inches (generic brands)
>                    and the model Santana sells will fit tubes up to
> 31.9 mm.
>
>                    My calibers are not the best and I measure the
> Cannondale rear seat tube
>                    outside diameter (OD) to be 32 mm which makes it
> just a skosh to large for
>                    either of the kits.
>
>                    Could you please tell the actual OD of the rear
> seat tube.
>
>                    Also are you aware of any child stoker kits that I
> can use on my Cannondale.
>
>                    I got an awesome deal on this so if I have to sell
> it and look for a
>                    different brand I am sure I can get what I paid and
> maybe a bit more but
>                    would rather not.  This is a really sweet riding
> bike and I would like to be
>                    able to do what I need to with my new Cannondale.
>
>                    Thank you for your help.
>
>                    Bill Riggs
>                    San Diego, CA
>                    Cell  619-922-2809
>
>
>
>
>

To San Diego Tandem Club!

Bike for Peace, Norway is planning a  the bicycle tour in 2008
from Jaeren/Norway - Oslo - Stockholm - boat to Helsinki - biking to
Vyborg - St. Petersburg - Novgorod - Moscow. From Moscow we go to
Jekaterinburg - Alma Aty - Xian - Beijing (see the enclosed route), in the
period from 5 April to 3 August

We should like to have people from your club to participate,
women and men.

So far we have 20-40 people interested in this tour but I do not know how
many will participate the whole way

Wish you a Happy New Year !!!!!

Best regards
Tore Naerland
Mauritz Kartevolds veg 17
leil 204, 4340 Bryne
tlf 51 48 77 77
www.bikeforpeace.no
e-mail: tore.naerland@...


International Ride 2008, Jaeren/Norway -Stockholm -Helsinki-St.Petersburg -
Moscow- Alma Ata - Xi'an - Beijing (Olimpic Games Capital)   5 April - 3
August.

Bike for Peace is an organisation based in Norway that seeks to
initiate and develop a grassroots concern for the local environment, as well
as creating an understanding of the national and global consequences of the
actions of individuals, communities and campaigns.
The first campaign was run in 1978 in Northern Ireland.
We work for peace and our common
environment, across the division of religion and nation, language and
culture.

In 1983 Bike for Peace organized a peace ride from Moscow to Oslo,
then by plane to New York - Washington D.C. There were 20 people from the
ex-Soviet Union and 20 people from Scandinavia and USA as participants.

In 1999 Bike for Peace organized Worldwide ride 1999 from Beijing through
China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway - 11, 470 km. The
slogan was "No to nuclear weapon, yes to peace and disarmament"

In  2008 we are planning a World ride Jaeren/Norway- Beijing (5 April - 3
August 2008)
Co-operators of the tour are: Handicapped, bicycle and
friendship organisations, peace organisations, local communities, churches,
etc.
In China we cooperate with "A Subsidiary of China International", In
Kasakhstan - the Cultural Departament of Kasakhstan; in Russia - the Russian
Cycling Touring Club.
The slogans are:1. No to nuclear weapon East or West,
North or South2. Support the victims of Semipalatinsk, Nevada, Chernobyl3.
Bike for peace and disarmament4. Bike for health, happiness and
environment 5. Sport for all
Local Program: Along the route we arrange
meetings with politicians, schools, Institutions for disabled, leaders in
different organisations, peace and bikeorganisations, mass media We plan to
have a core group of 20-40 people to bike from Norway to ChinaPeople from
many countries can participate and bike different stages: Jaeren - Moscow,
Moscow-Alma Ata, Alma Ata - Beijing.
We want local cyclists to bike with us each day.
We will have singers with us as a cultural program.

Bryne, 29 December 2006

Yours sincerely,

Tore Naerland, leader of Bike for
Peace;

Mauritz Kartevolds veg 17
leil 204, 4340 Bryne, Norway
tlf + 47 51 48 77 77
www.bikeforpeace.no
e-mail: tore.naerland@...