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Rancho Guejito!

an Exclusive BATventure to the protected wilds of san diego county with SDMBA and friends

ALSO first look

Jones Bikes ‘Plus SWB Complete’ in search of dirt

trails through history electric age

The Gravel e-Bike: Yamaha ‘Wabash’ gear patrol

Trail Boss USA Trail Tools ask the coach

Stretch it Out III, The Cow and Cat last page

SoCal Flashbacks and more !

Find Your Ride, Find Your People

2019 event and race calendar

In Print

25 Yea rs online 5 Years

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06 Legal Cycling Lost Earning Capacity Part I: General Principals Richard L. Duquette

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08 ask the coach BICYCLIST Stretch Sequence III Continuing the Series, Cow & Cat Rick Schultz

09 Gear Patrol Tools for the Trail: Trail Boss helping improve local trails Chris Reynolds

10 Destinations

Rancho Guejito Vineyard A Rare Opportunity on 23,000 acres Kelley O'Toole

12 BATventure #002 Bicyclist Adventure Team Challenge Ride the Ranch: adventure with SDMBA The BAT

Photo by Chris Reynolds

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14 First Look

Jones Bikes Plus SWB Complete Redefining the Touring Bike Chris Reynolds

16 Electric Age Photo by Chris Reynolds

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Yamaha Wabash Electric Gravel A Test ride on San Marcos Dirt John Woodson

17 In Search of Dirt Riding Through History On the Anza-Borrego Trail James Murren

23 Last Page

Legends of So Cal from Yesteryear Over the shoulder and into the archives The BAT

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Regulars 04 Prologue

05 Analog/Digital 18 2019 Event/race Calendar

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Members of the SDMBA (San Diego Mountain Bike Association) were provided a rare opportunity to participate in an exploration of Rancho Guejito, a private land preserve tucked into inland San Diego County.

The 40-mile ride concluded with music, a feast of BBQ, locally produced beer, and wine produced on the ranch. Good times and a reminder of the benefits of collectivism. (Page 12) Photo by Chris Reynolds Issue 157 | 3

Br oad Inve s tiga tion o f Challeng ing Your s el f, C ycling L i f e s t y le and In s pir ing S u s t ainable Tran s por t a tion

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Chris Reynolds | Managing Director chris@bicyclist.xyz

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Kelley O’Toole | Managing Editor kelley@bicyclist.xyz

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COLUMN CONTRIBUTORS

James Murren | james@bicyclist.xyz Rick Schultz | coach@bicyclist.xyz John Woodson | john@bicyclist.xyz

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Richard Duquette, Marc Olivier Jodoin,

ILLUSTRATIONS & DESIGN Christopher Massaad Erik Scott

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BICYCLIST Magazine publishes stories of experience explicated by the handle, an acronym, BICYCLIST: Broad Investigation of Challenging Yourself, 'Cycling Lifestyle' and Inspiring (or Independently) Sustainable Transportation.1 The magazine serves as an inspirational guide, championing the community of organized rides, events, races, and culture of a life traveled outside the confines of singly-occupied vehicles.

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reetings! This year marks the 25th year our organization has published a free magazine for the public. To ramp up the celebration of our 25 years, we've put together some photos from the archives in the Last Page to tease your BICYCLIST nostalgia.

We take a look at the bikes making waves around our roads and trails with John Woodson's profile of the Yamaha Wabash electric gravel bike in this issue's Electric Age. The Belgian Waffle Ride short-course made for testing grounds, and the mix of surfaces leads to a perhaps obvious conclusion: bikes like the Wabash allow more people to participate and be included in this community of like-minded individuals, all driven by the same spirit of adventure and personal independence a bike provides. That is something we can get behind.

In the same vein, we're excited to share with you something that Jones Bikes has been working on for the past year, released over the dark of winter, in this issues First Look. Jeff Jones and his team of builders have taken all the metrics they've gathered from years of building custom frames and launched their Plus SWB Complete bike with standardized sizing and ready-to-ship. Don't let the fat tires fool you, it's a surprisingly fast and nimble adventure bike. It opens up the world of touring, bikepacking, and adventure riding possibilities with a steel frame that checks the 'buy it for life' box.

There are no proprietary standards, hard-to-find parts or designed obsolescence, and it will accommodate whatever wheel size is in vogue. Out of the box, the part and component selection covers the needs of most anyone looking to get outside with bags packed.

Even if that journey is limited to commuting to work, the surety of 'big meats' on potholed streets will greatly elevate the experience.

In 'Destinations Within Reach' we take a visit to the Rancho Guejito Winery. One of the original vineyards of California, the 150-year operation is parked on 36 square-miles of private land, unencumbered by the suburban sprawl emanating from the San Diego county coast. Kelley takes us through the fascinating history of the Ranch and how they've got to where they are today.

Be sure to take in the fun that was had on our BATVenture #002, a visit to an event that highlights the benefits of collectivism and membership. The San Diego Mountain Bike Organization (SDMBA.com) partnered with the winery to open the private-lands to their members for a truly magical day in Southern California for their inaugural (and sold out) 'Ride the Rancho'.

With permission slips signed, invite in hand, we assembled the BAT leadership. Truth be told, we 'flew the rancho' opting to follow the ride in a helicopter for the aerial view. It was my first experience in such a machine and an opportunity to capture the event in a unique way. That being said, after seeing the route and majestic wilderness riders rode through, we hope for the opportunity to join the trailparty on two-wheels next year.

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145: Visiting Orange County Bike Shops, Sorting Out That Squishy Feeling, MOUNTAIN BIKE Tech on our Radar

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In this episode we recap results of a recent survey that shows Los Angeles has the most aggressive drivers in the country (and how they measured this), we also talk about notable Orange County bike shops that we stopped by on our magazine delivery tour, future damper technology for mountain bikes, and Victor's got his eyes on a new titanium bike. In the postshow we cover the results and last stage of Paris-Nice, the NEW Team Sky name and owner, and acquisitions in the industry.

144: Steel Touring Bike Wish list, THE AMGEN Tour of California Route Announced, Biking in Extreme Weather, and A Misstep for Quick-Step

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We follow up on our discussion of the 'Rotor' stepping stone and the continued evolution of drivetrain design. We also discuss professional racing hot topics including the results of Strade Bianche, the first stage and the history of Paris-Nice, and Nicole Hanselmann's speedy start at the Omloop Het Niewsblad. Finally, @chrsrnlds gives us the update on the bike shop stops along the magazine delivery tour in Orange County.

143: Bike Shop Stops in San Diego, New Rules for Throwing Bidons in the Peloton, and the Rotor 1x13 Hydraulic Drivetrain Release We discuss notable bike shops in San Diego during our magazine delivery tour, we also touch on some ground-breaking rules regarding tossing bidons in the peloton and the fines riders could incur for doing so. We wrap up the episode with a discussion on Rotor Bike Components’ note-worthy release of the 1x13 Hydraulic Drivetrain, and how bicycle patents can stifle growth in the components sector.

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Lost Earning Capacity

Part I: General Principals This two-part article focuses on lost earning capacity—one of the more easily overlooked and undervalued categories of damages.

By Richard L. Duquette

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n bicycle injury cases, plaintiffs are entitled to more than just their medical bills. There are a variety of different types of compensable damages to which injured plaintiffs may be legally entitled. This two-part article focuses on lost earning capacity—one of the more easily overlooked and undervalued categories of damages.

Because insurers have an interest in minimizing their total exposure, they often focus on medical bills (which are sometimes discounted for one reason or another), and stonewall demands for additional payments due to lost earning capacity and other damages. They use this tactic to pressure an injured plaintiff to settle for less than what their case is worth.

Part One of this article discusses how lost earning capacity works as a general matter (in a civilian context). Part Two explores the unique challenges of making a lost-earning capacity argument with an injured plaintiff who is in active military service. But first, we need to provide some general background.

Special Damages vs. General Damages

There are two basic categories of damages in a personal injury case: special damages and general damages. Special damages refer to the direct, quantifiable pecuniary loss that can be traced to the accident. These are often referred to as "out of pocket losses" or "economic damages." This includes past medical bills, prescriptions, other medical expenses such as future care, and actual lost wages.

General damages, on the other hand, refer to other, less readily quantifiable losses such as pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, and emotional distress. Other examples (discussed in our 'Wrongful Death Series') include things like loss of love, emotional support, and companionship in the case of a bereaved family. These are often referred to as "non-economic damages. However, as we explain below, it is not strictly accurate to call all of these damages "non-economic." Many of these damages do have economic value.

But they fall into the "general" category because they cannot be quantified as simply as adding up medical bills, lost past wages, and property damage bills.

Lost Wages vs. Lost Earning Capacity

Given the above explanation, you may be surprised to learn that lost earning capacity is classified with general damages rather than special damages. But although it involves actual economic loss, lost earning capacity is categorized as a "general" damage because of its forward-looking and somewhat uncertain character. Connoly v. Pre-Mixed Concrete Co., 489 Cal.2d. 487 (1957). Consequently, damages may be awarded for lost earning capacity without any proof of actual loss of earnings. See Heiner v. KMART Corp., 84 Cal.App.4th 335 (2000). These are general damages because in the words of Civil Code §3283, they are "certain to result in the future."

By contrast, lost wages are categorized as special damages because they reflect the amount of money a person would have made in the time they had to miss work due to their injury. This is a quantifiable past economic loss that requires proof of the plaintiff's pre-injury wage rate and the amount of time they missed at work.

Proving Lost Earning Capacity

Despite the language of "certainty" in the Civil Code referenced above, lost earning capacity does not require actual certainty (because this is an impossible showing). All a plaintiff must show is that some lost earning capacity is "reasonably certain" to occur.

After meeting this threshold, the plaintiff must show the amount of lost earning capacity to a reasonable degree of probability. Licudine v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 3 Cal. App.5th 881 (2016).

This rule has the effect of both allowing for projected future income in the absence of an injury in cases of plaintiffs who have not yet attained that level of income, and of allowing for projected future losses when the loss is likely but has not yet been actualized.

Defense arguments about the speculative nature of lost earning capacity damages have been

rejected in case after case. In Connoly (cited above), the court awarded future lost income to a young tennis player whose injuries made her unable to pursue her professional career, rejecting claims that these losses were speculative. Indeed, the model jury instructions clearly state that "it is not necessary that [the plaintiff] have a work history."

In Practice

In Niles v. City of San Rafael, the court awarded lost future income based on anticipated lifespan to a minor who was injured despite uncertainty about his actual future income capacity. Niles v. City of San Rafael (1974) 42 Cal.App.3d 230, at 241-242. In Lang v.

Barry, (1945) 71 Cal.App.2d 121, a jury award of lost future income to an injured minor plaintiff who was disqualified from regular military service but "had been accepted only for limited service as a specialist" was upheld as reasonable.

In Gargir v. Akiva, (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 1269, a young female who aspired to be a special needs teacher but had not even begun college at the time was awarded damages for lost future earning capacity because her knee injury would likely hinder her ability to fulfill this role. The court cited the fact that such a career required mobility and dexterity as relevant in this determination. In other words, the likeliness that an injury may make one less likely to be able to satisfy the physical demands of their chosen career in the future is grounds for an award of lost future earning capacity. Additionally, Hilliard v. A.H. Robins Co., (1983) 148 Cal.App.3d 374 upheld a lost future earnings award to a young woman who was not working at the time of her injuries.

Each of the cases cited above emphasizes that lost future earning capacity awards do not require proof of actual lost earning. This is reasonable. The term "capacity" is significant in such awards. They are by definition somewhat speculative, but it is possible to reasonably project lost future income based on both the plaintiff's pre-injury earning potential (i.e. the ceiling), and the effects of an injury on a plaintiff.

Many of the cases focus on the speculative future earning capacity of plaintiffs who had not yet begun to realize that capacity. But the principle that proof of actual (present) loss of earning capacity need not be given is equally applicable to a situation in which the plaintiff has already achieved much in their career, but the extent to which their injury will limit their future advancement is not yet known. The burden of proof is simply this: The plaintiff must show that it is reasonably certain they will suffer some lost earning capacity, and the award must reflect an amount that is reasonably probable.

Conclusion

Lost earning capacity claims can be tricky, often requiring the expert testimony of an economist, as well as a great deal of personal information about the plaintiff's academic history, work history, future prospects, and difficult questions about the extent to which the injury will prevent them from realizing these prospects. But they can also add significant value to a case in which the medical expenses and other out of pocket losses are not very large. Don't sell your case short. If you've been in a bicycle accident and suffered an injury that may have a longterm affect on your career, don't let these hidden damages go unclaimed. ▲

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This article is from Richard Duquette's podcast Bicycling and the Law, episode 45 'Lost Earning Capacity, Part 1: General Principals' recorded on April 19, 2017.

has been fighting for his clients since 1983. His family-owned law firm specializes in providing personal attention and quality representation to the people of San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties. Read his blog at www.911law.com and listen to his podcast, Bicycling and the Law, covering legal cycling topics.

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Stretch It Out III

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STRETCHES FOR Pre/post-RIDE

We put together a series of stretches that will help warm up the body including the psoas (hip flexors), hamstrings, glutes, lower back, calves and quads. Riders should do these before and after a ride or race to improve flexibility, recovery and performance.

By Rick Schultz, BAT DoC and Amy Schultz, PT, DPT, CSCS, Guest Contributor

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long with the help of my daughter who is a physical therapist, I’ve comprised a list of stretches that I will run my clients through during a fit or coaching session. These stretches are designed to help warm up the psoas (hip flexors), hamstrings, glutes, lower back, calves, and quads.

Any perceived Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) and other functional tightness usually disappears with pre-ride stretching. Just remember not to overstretch when you're cold. Sometimes it’s better to do an active warm up like walking or jogging around the block in that case. Do a couple rounds of these stretches for better flexibility and movement. ▲

Start

Cow Pose (Lower Back Stretch)

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Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders, and your knees directly under your hips. Inhale as you drop your belly towards the mat. Lift your chin and chest, and gaze up toward the ceiling. Broaden across your shoulder blades and draw your shoulders away from your ears.

LOWER BACK & LATISSIMUS DORSI STRETCH (DEEP STRETCH)

FINISH

Pose 1b CAT (Core/Lower Back Stretch)

As you exhale, draw your belly to your spine and round your back toward the ceiling.

Release the crown of your head toward the floor, but don’t force your chin to your chest.

Inhale, coming back into Cow Pose, and then exhale as you return to Cat Pose.

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Separate knees about hip width apart and lower your buttocks towards your heels, feeling the tailbone lengthen away from the back of your pelvis. As your torso folds over your thighs, lengthen the back of your neck before your forehead comes to rests on the floor.

Leave your arms forward, about shoulder width apart.

Sink forward, focus on your breath and hold for 30-seconds.

Coach Rick Schultz specializes in coaching riders so that they can achieve their best. He is a certified bike fitter, author of Bike Fit 101: Your Toolset for a Great Bike Fit, future special guest of the BICYCLIST Experience podcast, and the official BICYCLIST Adventure Team (BAT) Director of Coaching (DoC).

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By Chris Reynolds, BAT #001

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ack in 2013, Bill Hasenjaeger filed his patent for a modular trail tool that would allow riders and hikers to create their own hand-built singletrack trails in remote locations. The current embodiment of this singular innovation is under the Trail Boss moniker, a set of tools that have enabled the idea of 'rolling maintenance', or the collective efforts of individuals maintaining trails with packable tools that are functional and lightweight.

The Crucible of Boss Innovation

The fledging operation hails from Bellingham, Washington, a storied coastal port, punctuating the north coast before entering Canada. The location hosts a thriving community of explorers and adventurers, and the terrain to keep them occupied. Out of this synergy of time and place, and with Hasenjaeger's modular trail tools in tow, a new paradigm in trail building has emerged, one where continuous trail maintenance is enabled by portable, packable and lightweight tools. It allows individuals to contribute along the way, on their own schedule, to help prevent more resource consuming issues.

Compared to the seasonal 'trail days' many clubs and organizations lead, the distributed efforts of individuals allow for scheduled events to focus on the larger projects that demand more organization and manpower.

Trail Boss does not have any retail distribution or sell in physical stores, opting to sell direct to customer on their website. Hasenjaeger told us there were several reasons for this, but the most important one being customer interaction, "The knowledge we gain from our direct customer contact feedsback directly into our product development." In our world of layered and 'umbrella' branding, this resistance to third-party customer support and designed obsolescence is refreshing.

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HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO YOUR TRAILS The San Diego Mountain Biking Association is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and increasing sustainable trail access for mountain biking in San Diego County.

Join now at SDMBA.com and learn how you can help. this magazine. Susie Murphy, Executive Director of SDMBA, boasted that the, "finely made, packable tools are great for our trail crews on maintenance and building projects." Speaking on his own volunteer experience with the tools during an SDMBA trail building project, Duquette related, "I used my Trail Boss tools along with a friend on the Black Widow trail under construction on Black Mountain in San Diego. We both had a set, and they worked great.

These tools were lightweight, and chopped, dug and raked the dirt trail with ease." Speaking on his motivation for the donation, Duquette mused, "I envision ... a trail strike team of hot shots who would go out on mountain bikes and carry their tools into to the wilderness to do repairs and build

more trials." Though these hotshots may never be named, the work they do maintaining trails is recognize and appreciated.

Trail Boss tools are great for organizations like the SDMBA, but the appeal extends to a range of groups including fire services, trail running clubs and backcountry travelers that are looking to do their part in keeping trails clear and maintained. For the wilderness adventurer and conservationist, the Trail Boss has everything you need to keep your trail blazing. â–˛

To order your own kit, visit www.TrailBoss.com

WIN THIS KITAre You A Trail HotShot? Listen to Episode 147 of the BICYCLIST Experience podcast (www.BICYCLIST.fm) to learn how to win the kit pictured below, courtesy of www.911law.com and the Law Offices of Richard Duquette.

ABOVE Trail Boss USA offers a set of modular tools including a range of 'heads' that fit together In Practice on A Trail Near You with interlocking aluminium end Earlier this year, the SDMBA (San Diego connectors firmly attaching to the Mountain Bike Association) received a donation collapsible fiberglass handle lengths. of three complete sets of tools by The Law Offices (3-Piece Handle with 6 Heads, $645) of Richard Duquette (911law.com), sponsor of www.BICYCLIST.xyz

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Rail & Trail

Rancho Guejito Vineyard

An Untouched Wilderness offers a glimpse into the past The private ranch offers a time capsule to view the California landscape. As far as the eye can see, rolling hills meander amongst oak groves, old-growth vineyards and local native plants that offer home and respite for wildlife as the suburban sprawl of San Diego marches eastward. #BICYCLISTgold Words by Kelley O'Toole BAT #003, Photos By Chris Reynolds BAT #001

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t could be a vineyard in Tuscany or a farm estate in Ireland, but if it weren’t for those rare, native Engelmann-oak groves, it’s hard to believe you’re in California when you visit Rancho Guejito. Just to the left of San Pasqual Valley, and ahead of the foothills that lead to Mount Palomar, the sprawling 36 square miles of Rancho Guejito (pronounced wa-hee-ta) vineyard is an untouched treat to take in. The land and rolling hills, roaming with cattle and devoted to agriculture, is a swell of vibrant green.

HISTORICS

Established in 1845, Rancho Guejito is home to one of the earliest vineyards planted in California and one of the last remaining Mexican land grants of Old California. The 13,298 acre land grant was given as a gift to Jose Maria Orozco, a customs agent, by the Mexican Provincial Governor, Pio Pico. The property has since grown to nearly 23,000 over the past century and a half. The adjoining Maxcy winery and vineyard was annexed to Guejito in 1940, adding 4,500 acres to the flourishing property. The most recent acquisition was the 100 acre Rockwood Ranch farmhouse, a historic Victorian house that was built in 1883 that is now the location for the vineyard’s tasting room.

Ownership has scantily changed throughout the nearly 175 years of the Ranch history.

The last notable purchase was in 1974 for $10 million by New York businessman Benjamin Coates. Coates died in 2004, but the property is owned and run by Theodate Coates, Benajmin’s daughter. The Chief Operations Officer, Hank Rupp, joined in on the running of the ranch in 1987 and has since been an integral part in the preservation, expansion, and operations behind the agricultural gem. Hunting is forbidden on the property because of the danger of fires, which is good as the Ranch has not been immune to the ferocious California wildfires. In 2007, thousands of endangered Englemann oak trees, among acres of native plants and wildlife, were burned down in the ‘Witch Creek-Guejito’ fires.

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Presently and Pleasantly Wild

The vineyard and winery has an interesting history of its own. The vineyard was developed in 1849 when Col. A.E. Maxcy, a gold miner in the Great Gold Rush, gave up prospecting to pursue the farm life. His muscat and mission grapes yielded around ten tons per acre, and by the turn of the century the winery was known as the leading producer of wine in Southern California.

Maxcy died in 1901 and the winery continued to operate under his daughter's ownership, until she married an alcohol prohibitionist and closed the winery down in 1906. What remains still stands on the property, though the wildfires and elements have caused it to ruin. This of course, adds to the folkloric-nature of the Ranch, and a unique backdrop for wine tastings at the present-day viticulture operation.

Thanks to Poseidon Bikes (www.poseidonbike.com) for sponsoring DWR. Their support allows us to bring you articles such as these. Help us, help you and consider a Poseidon next time you ride. See previous issues #142 and #156 for reviews and photos from the road and trail with bikes from Poseidon.

San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, California, 92027

Upcoming Events

Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 21st, 2pm This event is free and open to all ages.

Founder's Club Tour Sunday, May 4th, 11am

Founder's Club Members guided tour.

How to Visit

Participate in a Hay Ride Tour

Featuring Hayride Tours of the groves and vineyards and live acoustic music set in the historic backdrop of the ranch.

Tasting Room

The tasting room is dog and kid friendly. Open 11am-dusk on Sundays.

What the future holds

Only from the helicopter ride, organized by the Ranch, can visitors tr uly digest the grandeur of the propert y. We were able to get a birds-eye view of the Maxcy w i ner y r u i n s a nd v i neya rd s , a nd we could easily spot cattle roaming the trails (leading the pack of bicyclists no less, at the SDMBA's ’ Ride the Rancho’. See page 12). Helicopter tours, along with vineyard visits and wine club gatherings, have been the most exposure the public has had in the land's long histor y. There has even been some talk of possibly hosting more outdoor events in the future. However, the owners and managers are careful not to dist urb the native environ ment and cautious with their occupancy.

On ly time wil l tel l what the f uture holds for Rancho Guejito, but exposure to th is majest ic land is an exper ience that's like traveling through time and space. Fol low along with BICYCLIST to learn of any upcoming two-wheeled opportunities in this glorious Destination Within Reach. ▲

ABOVE The sole residence on the ranch perches over the backyard-view of 36 square-miles of open land. Built in 1970, it makes for a rather unforgettable setting acting as a back-drop for events and receptions.

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ABOVE The wide swath of land is home to one of the oldest California vineyards, beginning production in 1849 and continuing to this day.

B E L O W Ranch roads run through pastures and oak groves, and are frequented by some of the 2,000 cattle who call the Ranch home.

Other wildlife can be spotted in the area, including abudant species of birds, mountain lions, and numerous herds of deer.

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Batventure #002

Ride The Rancho Tagging along with the San Diego Mountain Bike Association Has its rewards, as the BICYCLIST Adventure Team Captures the benefits of collective organization.

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change of date due to rain didn't stop the inaugural 'Ride the Rancho' from being sold out to San Diego Mountain Biking Association members and friends. Despite the minor setback of date change, the 'Ride the Rancho' was a meticulously appointed afternoon/evening event that brought in all the right elements to satisfy even the most persnickety of tag-along guests.

That's a tall order for any event, let alone one that centers around riding bikes in the dirt.

SDMBA Executive Director Susie Murphy, along with Advocacy Committee Chairperson Ben Stone set the stage with an itinerary that most anyone would enjoy. A mellow rolling trail party in an empty parcel of private land, followed by some of the best BBQ outside of Texas, served up by local favorite, Bar None.

Rouleur Brewing, local San Diego brewer, was on tap, supplying refreshing IPA and mouth-watering Stout for the beer drinkers, while the wine aficionados in the group raved over the available tastings of wine from Rancho Guejito in-house winemaker Chris Broomell.

Velofix SD was also on-site to provide any last minute

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support, and other appearances and sponsors of the event included Zoic Clothing, SportRx, Shimano, and the Law Offices of Richard L. Duquette.

The ride itself was a fully supported, 15-mile scenic tour through Rancho Guejito, a 36 square-mile private ranch that has been altogether closed to public access for over its more than 150 year ownership. All manner of bikes were on display, gravel and mountain bikes, as well as some electric-powered.

Amid fading light, attendees enjoyed classic rock ballads from the local band 'Crossroads', and filled their bellies with a dessert bar featuring unique treats like pickle juice cupcakes (much better than they sound) and chocolate-caramel dipped pretzel rods (with an edible SDMBA logo) all courtesy of Mountain Bike Baker, Jennifer Kober. The atmosphere was a fitting end to a truly memorable day.

At the end of the event the consensus was clear among the riders - this must become an annual occasion. Smiles were all around and everyone seemed to have had a great time. Proceeds from the event helped to support the Association,that include current trail building plans and projects around San Diego County. â–˛

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First Look

Redefining The Touring Bike

Jones Bikes PLUS SWB Complete is A do-everything wonder built to thrash The storied bicycle builder applies his custom artistry and skill to a factory complete bike, ready to roll and at a very comfortable price. Don't let the wide tires deceive you, this bike is just as comfortable and practical on the streets as it is on the trail. Reliability, repair-ability, and designed durability are turned to 11 and ready for wherever the road takes you.

Words and Photos by Chris Reynolds BAT #001

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oled up in Talent, Oregon, the wizardry of Jones Bikes has earned Jeff Jones a following of devotees who appreciate the unique utility and comfort, yet snappy geometry of his custom frames. Taking the years of collecting sizing data, the wizard himself took to developing a set of frames that would cover the geometry of 80% of his previous builds. Looking at the most popular setups he has previously been requested led him to the Plus SWB, a readyto-ship adventure bike that is all Jones, but without the price tag of a custom build. How much without? Under $2000 with enough left for shoes, pedals and a helmet.

Entry Fee

The bang is loud for those bucks, when the entry fee to this adventure offers a 4130 steel frame that will last well-after the carbon and aluminum ones we've been accustomed to have reached their shelf life. As a platform, the bike offers all the fixin's you'd need for even the most pack-heavy excursion.

The fork mounts, multiple downtube mounts, and rear rack eyelets allow for provisioning even the hungriest of riders.

A Wheel Choice

The bike ships with 27.5� x 3" Plus Maxxis Chronicle tires mounted to 50mm wide rims. According to Jones, this choice "allows the option to run low pressure giving better traction, flotation, comfort, lower rolling resistance, less flats and more safety, both on dirt or road." In our experience with the Plus SWB, we can confirm all of these. The ride is ultra-smooth, and bringing the PSI to 23 on dirt is a ride on a magic carpet.

The frame transfers power well, with no suspension to dampen the effort, different from the suspended bikes we're accustomed to riding on dirt.

The frame is versatile, also allowing up to 29" x 2.3-2.6" tires and wheels if it's your hearts desire. The rear drops allow a 148x12mm "Boost" standard thru-axle while the front opts for a 150x15mm 'Fatbike' standard, also thru-axle.

Train the Drive

The drive-train is centered around a 32 tooth front chainring that connects to 10 speeds spanning 11 to 42 teeth on the rear. The simplicity of the setup is interrupted by the complexity of the rear derailluer. The Deore RD-M6000 is a bulletproof and trail-worthy chain director that, once tuned in, will go along without any fuss.

Slowing down the stoke is considered with brakes from Tekro, 200mm in the front and 180mm discs in the rear. No matter the conditions, the slowing down part will be covered.

The Jones Loop H-Bar provides a multitude of resting places while turning pedals and are a welcomed addition to any build.

The 'unconventional' handlebars themselves were admired by contributor Rob Templin in issue 147, who used them to get back on a road bike after breaking his neck a few years back.

We are pleased to see them included as standard equipment.

Where Will You Go?

No matter the adventure you have planned, the Jones Bikes Plus SWB Complete should be seriously considered. Looking to commute to work on a potholed disaster of road? Or maybe a multi-day road tour with only your bike, your wits and your God? Perhaps a fire-road adventure in your local mountains? Say 'yes' to all of the above with the Plus SWB complete, a chance to enjoy the fit, feel and experience of the Jones wizardry, while having enough left over to provision the rest of your epic adventure. â–˛

T O P No matter what you throw at the Jones Bikes Plus SWB Complete, it comes prepared. The 27.5" wheel size is matched with 3" Maxxis Chronicle tires offering surety and traction as needed. B E L O W ( L e f t - > R i g h t ) The rear end of the build brings the dependable Shimano Deore for chain guiding duties, moving up and down the 11-42 cassette. | The business end of the drive-train brings a 32-tooth single chain-ring, providing a nice balance of spee, and insurance against steep climbs when matched against the rear selection. | The Jones H-bar is a treat on any road or trail machine, and the stock selection of the unique piece of kit is welcomed. A nice touch is the handlebar bag that is custom fit to the H-bar, and colored to match the best color for any bike - black.

Jones Bike Plus SWB Complete factory Specs FRAME /FORK 4130 chromoly steel SHIFTERS Shimano Deore M6000-GS BRAKES Tektro mechanical disc, 180/200mm SEAT POST Zoom, alloy 31.8 *TIRES Maxxis Chronicle WHEELS Shimano alloy double-wall 27.5" HANDLEBARS Jones Looop H-bar, alloy BB 68mm BSA, ProWheel external cup

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CRANKS DERAILLEUR CASSETTE SIZES PRICE SITE

1x forged alloy crankset Shimano RD-M6000 Sunrace, 11-42T 10 speed S (5'-5'8), M (5'7"-6'2"), L (6'+) $1799 www.jonesbikes.com

*Bike can handle up to a 29" x 2.3-2.6" tire with clearance for mud, -2.8" in SoCal. 650b compatible with up to a 3.8" wide front tire.

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Gravel Electric!

IS this the e-bike category to rule them all?

The Yamaha Wabash delivers big smiles on whatever terrain it rolls over, but is it able to keep pace on road, gravel, rock and trail? Start here, finish first.

SCan the qr code with a modern smart phone camera to get ported auto-magically to the digital 'Asphalt, Please ' archives. neat!

By John Woodson BAT #006

One Bike To Rule Them All

The Wabash certainly has potential based on bike specs. The bike is offered in three sizes with hydroformed aluminum frame painted a cafe latté-ish tone, durable 700c box rim wheels sporting 33mm semi-knobby tubed tires, Yamaha randonneur cockpit, KMC chain, and SRAM Apex 1x shifters, dérailleur, hydraulic disc brakes and 50 x 11-42 gearing.

Yamaha’s PWSeries power assist drive is equally impressive with a 500Wh 36V lithiumion battery delivering assistance up to 20mph via four power levels: Eco+, Eco, Standard or High (or what I like to call Ludicrous Assist).

Rated at 250W nominal and 500W max it delivers 70Nm of torque. The battery and drive

unit come with an impressive 3-year warranty.

A full function rugged cycle computer also lets riders adjust power levels on the fly, charge a phone and view battery level.

It is only available at Yamaha Bicycle dealers, which is currently around 60. That’s a good thing, since priced at $3495 and weighing 42lbs this unit isn’t something you want to mail order and trust your mail carrier to deliver unscathed.

After a 2-hour Yamaha curated ride on a production edition Wabash through asphalt streets, sandy hills, mud puddles, and rocky single track, I learned a few things.

That Cyborg Sensation

Seamless integration of electric motor power with human pedal power is key to making a great e-bike. It should feel natural, like the technology is part of the rider and vice versa - like you’re a cyborg. The Wabash nails this with a very smooth power mix, providing the right amount no matter gearing, terrain or rider input. Put pressure on the pedals and it provides assistance, but only up to 20mph; above that and it’s all up to you. The system responds so quickly to forward pedal movement it makes track stands at stop lights challenging - trust me.

On Asphalt

Sailing down through Cal State San Marcos the Wabash runs straight as an arrow without drama, even at 45mph. Compared to a road bike though, this thing cruises like a newspaper bike loaded with the Sunday Edition. Don’t expect it to turn on a dime, it rides best from an upright seated position with smooth gentle steering. Add a handlebar cappuccino holder and it’s a perfect commuting machine.

Photo courtesy Yamaha

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amaha’s newest hybrid creation is the 2019 Wabash e-gravel bike.

Although a cycling newcomer to the US, Yamaha brings over 25 years of e-bike engineering experience to the hottest and fastest growing segments in cycling – adventure gravel bikes and e-bikes.

Blurring the lines between all-out road and mountain bikes, adventure gravel bikes offer a wider range of versatility, making them perfect for just about anybody. Adding a little battery assistance to help riders have fun and enjoy an active lifestyle makes sense, especially when you’re like me and can’t quite pedal like you used to.

Although I’m a die-hard roadie, I do enjoy getting a little dirt on my cleats. So when Yamaha invited me to preview the Wabash on the legendary SoCal Belgian Waffle Ride course, I put my snow shovel away, packed sun tan lotion and headed west for an e-adventure.

I only had one question. Is this an e-bike to rule them all?

A B O V E The Yamaha Wabash served as the beast of burden for a jaunt around the BWR short-course in San Diego County. B E L O W With four hours of assisted ride-time and 250W of additive power, it brings the party to a much wider audience. That's something we can get behind.

On Dirt

On rocky steep single track, the High assist helps me avoid putting a foot down numerous times. Having extra power and torque with a quick flick of a switch is awesome, it keeps me from looking like an off-road rookie (mostly). Through deep mud, sand and water the 33mm tires are sure footed, but feel a little stiff over rock. Like any roadie, I let a little air out.

Other journalists joke I’ll get a pinch flat.

Sure enough, 1-minute later I curse out a mumbled expletive as everyone rides by laughing (note to self: mechanics know more about air pressure than you, trust them.) Nonetheless, some front suspension would do wonders for the Wabash.

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At first, the flared randonneur bars felt very wide, but on fast gravel sections I appreciate how easy it is to confidently move from tops to drops. Yamaha’s motor is stealthily silent, so the included handlebar bell is nice to warn people and critters on the road ahead. Two

hours riding in Eco and Standard assist left my battery with 58% power remaining. Most riders should get 4 hours from a full battery, but they’ll run out of water long before that with only 1 water bottle mount. A 135-mile gravel Belgian Waffle Ride is clearly beyond the reach of this machine, but the shorter 65mile Belgian Wafer Ride might be doable with some velo-hypermiling - that would be a definite e-adventure.

On Target

Overall, I had a wonderful time on the Wabash. It smartly delivers big smiles on whatever terrain it rolls over. Is it the 'One e-Bike to Rule Them All'? Commuting, adventure road, gravel or dirt – most definitely.

Maybe more importantly, it enables riders of different abilities to ride together and just have fun. That alone is a great reason to own one – or two. ▲ ($3,495, www.yamahabicycles.com)

JOHN WOODSON lives and rides in New Mexico, a legendary character that is always

on the lookout for legendary rides. Or even less than legendary. But always a good experience. Do you organize or participate in a recurring event or club ride that qualifies? Let him know; jwoodson@bicyclist.xyz BICYCLIST Magazine

in search of dirt

MTB Through History on the Anza Trail

Riding Through Time and Space

Contrasting the current landscape experience with the historical travels of explorers centuries ago in the Anzo Borrego dessert, an early spring highlight of east San Diego county.

Words and Photo by James Murren

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am on a small portion of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail in east county San Diego, California. Pedaling through Coyote Canyon in AnzaBorrego Desert State Park, I think of the fact that a year before the U.S. declared independence from the British government, Spanish Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza, along with hundreds of others, set out on what would be a 1200-mile journey on horseback and foot through Arizona and California to settle what we now know as the city of San Francisco, arriving on March 28, 1776. Along the way, here in the far reaches of the Colorado desert, a sub-region of the greater Sonoran desert, encounters with indigenous peoples were met with seeming positive diplomacy by the pathfinder and his entourage, despite the use of the word 'heathen'.

Juan Bautista de Anza Journal entry, Wednesday, December 20, 1775: On arriving at this place, which we called El Vado, we saw five of the heathen living here, but as soon as they caught sight of us they began to flee, leaving behind the vessels in which they were gathering seeds. In order that they might not be afraid I sent one soldier after them to bring them to the camp, so that I might give them presents. Having overtaken them he had them come a little nearer, but when they saw our men closer up they again fled. Seeing this I gave orders that they should not be pursued, lest they might consider it an act of violence. Their vessels, a bow, and three of their blankets of jack rabbit skin which they left behind, as I have said, I caused to be gathered up and placed where they could find them.

I wonder if they were Cahuilla, Cupeño, Diegueño, or Kumeyaay, peoples who have lived here for some 6000 years.

Resilience enters my mind. So does, 'those Spaniards were determined, weren’t they?'

My thoughts soon dissipate in the dry desert air as my tires roll over sand, bike packing gear providing added weight, making the going a little slower. Knowing the stream is running back in Sheep Canyon, at least I need not carry water. Its flowing song will soothe.

Journal entry, Friday, December 22, 1775: This afternoon four heathen, so lean and emaciated that they looked more like skeletons from the grave than living beings, came to our camp. Although they came full of perturbation, I

made efforts to quiet them with hospitality and the accustomed presents, giving them food to eat and delivering to them the property which their women had abandoned. They appreciated this greatly and withdrew, carrying part of the things with them.

A short time afterward six men not quite so badly off came and finished carrying away the things which had been left at our camp, confident that we would not injure them, since no injury had been suffered by the first ones, who were weak and useless, these being among all classes of Indians the ones risked in such cases to come to reconnoiter our people. All this day it has been threatening to rain, and it actually began at eleven o’clock at night, although not very heavily. We thought that in the sierra nearest to us it was snow which was falling.

Twilight fades to darkness and the light show that is on the horizon comes to a close, the next round of entertainment making its entry in the sky above me; stars twinkle and later the Milky Way will dazzle. I soon settle into my down bag, winter’s desert night expecting to dip into the upper 30s.

Sleep is deep, and I wake feeling very rested. On the cook stove, water boils for a breakfast of coffee and oatmeal. I sit and scan the near ridges for desert big horn sheep, ending up not seeing any, the passing of time in this way being a perfect breakfast activity.

Mid-morning happens, camp is packed up, hanging from my bike and back. There is freedom in pedaling a bike with your house on it, if providing a home for only a couple of nights. Out here, where nowhere is somewhere, a woman on the Spanish expedition gave birth to a child.

Journal entry, Sunday, December 24, 1775: Although it continued to rain until nearly daylight and the signs of rain continued, I decided to leave this place and did so at half past nine, continuing along the valley to the northwest with some turns to the west-northwest, through the stoniest country.

Having traveled in this direction three leagues in as many hours, we halted at the villages of the people who on our last journey we called Los Danzantes, the stop being made necessary because a woman was taken with childbirth pains. Although from seven o’clock in the morning until two in the afternoon it had been cloudy, with a fog so dense that one could hardly see anything twelve yards away, several heathen as timid as the foregoing allowed themselves to be seen by us on the march. In the place Continued On Page 19

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GUIDE TO THE CALENDAR

We do our best to comb the wild west of cycling event websites to get the information you need to make the most of your time in the saddle. We provide this comprehensive listing, without endorsement, but we ask that you support the events that support the magazine.

To submit your event, and view the full calendar with event details, visit www.BICYCLIST.events.

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April 2019 6 Saturday

SDMBA Archipelago Ride San Diego Mountain Biking Assoc.

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Sea Otter Classic Festival Sea Otter Classic FESTIVAL: Races and Rides Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway

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Fiesta Island Time Trials San Diego Bicycle Club ROAD: .8 mile course

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Cycle for Sight Rotary Club of Napa ROAD: 15, 25, 50 miles

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California Trails & Greenways 2019 California Trails Conference CLINIC: Training and Discussion Viejas Casino & Resort

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CampoVelo St. Helena CampoVelo ROAD: 3 days of rides NCa Clif Family Winery

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Grasshopper Adventure Series MIXED: 96 miles Warm Springs Rec. Area

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Joshua Tree 55 Joshua Tree Nat'l Park ROAD: 1-54 miles

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Redlands RUFF Ride & Walk Redlands Unleashed Fidos & Friends ROAD: 10, 31, 60 miles Don's Bicycles

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Wildflower Experience Wildflower Experience TRI: Sprint and Relay Lake San Antonio Shore

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Bike Around the Buttes Sutter Yuba Sutter Youth Diabetes Support Center ROAD: 20, 40, 65, 100 miles NCa Sutter Youth Organization Building

La Grind Gravel Stage Race La Grind MIXED: three days of racing Olpe, Kansas

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The Great Auburn Epic Race TBF Racing MTB: 25 mile course Auburn State Rec Area

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Ironman 70.3 St. George Ironman TRI: 70.3 miles Sand Hollow State Park

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Old Cabin Classic Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz MTB: 14.5, 23,3, 27.1 miles

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Over the Hump (First Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

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King Ridge Supreme Grasshopper Adventure Series MIXED: 62, 80 miles Duncan Mills

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Continued On Page 19 where we now are they have conducted themselves in the same way, although all are unarmed. At a quarter to eleven in the night our patient was successfully delivered of a boy, which makes three who have been delivered.

How many humans were born out here? How many have died? What stories were told that are no longer spoken?

Which still remain?

Journal entry, Monday, December 25, 1775: There not being in this place enough water for our cattle, although there is enough for the people, they went to drink at a place about a league from here where they drank yesterday in passing, for fear that what has happened to us would happen to them. After they had done this, running water in abundance was found a quarter of a league away to the southwest of our camp and of the road which we are following, with an abundance of pasturage and firewood, which we now know about for another occasion.

The air is warm and a breeze kicks up. Farther up the canyon, I go, simply enjoying the satisfaction of being away from there but present here, a place on a map where people have come and gone for eons. Too, some have stayed and others will arrive and never leave.

Journal entry, Tuesday, December 26, 1775: Today having dawned fair, at the regular hour the sun came out bright. For this reason and because the mother was better and had the pluck to march, we prepared to break camp, and at a quarter to nine set forth, ascending the valley which has been mentioned, going west northwest … Here we halted for the night because it has been raining ever since nine o ‘clock, although very lightly, since this rain, if it should become harder, might injure the woman who was delivered night before last, and since the march although short has been for the most part up and down.

With this march the sierra or cordillera which runs to and ends at Baja California is now overcome or passed.

My weekend jaunt through an intersection of history and landscape is winding down, my primary thought being of hope; I hope to continue my annual, winter, desert bike packing trip through here when my hair is white, or has fallen out, and then at some point, I will not be able make the trip, which is okay. ▲ You can read more from James Murren's travels on his website www.jamesmurren.com, and on www.BICYCLIST.xyz, search 'murren'.

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GUIDE TO THE CALENDAR

We do our best to comb the wild west of cycling event websites to get the information you need to make the most of your time in the saddle. We provide this comprehensive listing, without endorsement, but we ask that you support the events that support the magazine.

To submit your event, and view the full calendar with event details, visit www.BICYCLIST.events.

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SIGNS & SYMBOLS Date

May 2019 19 Sunday

Ride the Parkway Carmichael American River Parkway Foundation ROAD: 5, 12, 26 miles NCa William B. Pond

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Tour delle Vigne Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club ROAD: 17-100 miles

Lodi

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Michael David Winery's Bare Ranch Estate ____________________________________________________

Davis Double Century Davis Bike Club ROAD: 45, 100, 200 miles

Davis

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Sasquatch Duro Oregon Triple Crown MIXED: 30, 45 miles Uptown 1st & Pine

Oakridge

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Apple Blossom Bike Tour

Placerville El Dorado Adventist School ROAD: 6, 30, 60 miles NCa El Dorado Adventist School

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Cyclists for Cultural Exchange ROAD: 30, 60, 100 miles NCa Pajaro Valley High School

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Wasatch Road and Trail Retreat Wasatch Road and Trail ROAD: Multi-day Tour

Park City

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21 Tuesday

Over the Hump (First Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

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Paso Robles Cycling Festival Paso Robles Great Western Bicycle Rally ROAD: Group rides, events, festival SCa Paso Robles Event Center

25-26 Multi

The Art of Survival Century Tulelake Malin Community Service Club MIXED: 13-100 miles NCa MX Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds

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28 Tuesday

Over the Hump (First Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

Silverado

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Fast Freddie Challenge Sebastapol Fast Freddie Cycle Club ROAD: 21, 54, 82 miles NCa The Barlow

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Gold Country Cycling Challenge Rotary Club of Grass Valley ROAD: 35-100 miles

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Grass Valley

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Gran Fondo Salt Lake Extra Mile Racing ROAD: 35, 65, 100 miles

Saltair

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Oregon Gran Fondo Oregon Triple Crown Series ROAD: 42-134 miles

Cottage Grove

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Mojave Death Race Mojave Death Race MTB: Relay Race

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The Sequoia Wheelers BC of Palo Alto ROAD: 44, 67, 72, 100 miles Foothill College

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AIDS/LifeCycle Daly City Planet Ultra ROAD: Tour, 545 miles NCa Cow Palace

4 Tuesday

Over the Hump (First Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

8 Saturday

Tour of Two Forests Double Planet Ultra ROAD: 200 miles

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UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge Anti-Cancer Challenge ROAD: 14-100 miles Aldrich Park

Irvine

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Incarnation 100 Incarnation 100 ROAD: 32-100 miles

Santa Rosa

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America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride Lake Tahoe Bike the West ROAD: 35, 72, 100 miles SCa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Mendocino Monster Rotary Club of Ukiah ROAD: 39, 62, 96 miles

Ukiah

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L'Etape California Tour de France ROAD: 55, 90 miles

Los Angeles

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Ride the Rockies Crested Butte The Denver Post ROAD: Multi-day Tour Co Mount Crested Butte

11 Tuesday

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Devil’s Slide Ride Pacifica PARCA ROAD: 40, 64, 100 miles NCa Pacifica Community Center

RAAM (Solo) Race Across America ROAD: 3000 miles Oceanside Pier

Oceanside

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Los Angeles River Ride LACBC ROAD: 2-100 miles Griffith Park Observatory

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Climate Ride: California Climate Ride ROAD: 31-72/mi daily

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Bike Fitting for Medical Professionals Hawthorne

20 Saturday

Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Cycling County Club ROAD: 45, 75, 100, 127 miles NCa UCSC Core West Structure

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Giro di San Diego GranFondo Koz Events ROAD: 26, 44, 67, 105 miles Kit Carson Park

21 Sunday

Gran Fondo Asheville Gran Fondo National Series ROAD: 30, 60, 100 miles 147 Coxe Ave.

27 Saturday

Desperado Duel St. George Ride Southern Utah ROAD: 50, 109, 150 miles TBD

28 Sunday

Solana Beach Tri Koz Events TRI: 9 miles (bike) Fletcher Cove

Sacramento Cycle for Life Penngrove Cycle for Life ROAD: 23, 37, 62 miles NCa Penngrove Park

30 Tuesday

Over the Hump (Second Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

Mile High 100 Chester Almanor Recreation and Park District ROAD: 33, 56, 108 miles NCa Chester Park

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Sierra to the Sea Bicycle Tour Lake Tahoe Almaden Cycle Touring Club ROAD: multi-day tour NCa South Lake Tahoe

22 Saturday

RBC GranFondo Silicon Valley Palo Alto RBC GranFondo ROAD: 60, 73 miles NCa Four Seasons Silicon Valley

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Mammoth Bar OHV TBF Racing MTB: Expert, XC

Auburn

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Tour de Big Bear Big Bear Lake Big Bear Cycling Association ROAD: 10-100 miles SCa Big Bear Lake Village

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Climb to Kaiser Clovis Fresno Cycling Club ROAD: 69, 95, 156 miles NCa Clovis

22-28 Multi

Haute Route Mavic Rockies Colorado Springs Haute Route ROAD: multi-day tour Co Colorado Springs

23 Sunday

San Diego Int'l Triathlon Koz Events TRI: 20, 30k (bike)

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Tour de Cure Silicon Valley Los Altos American Diabetes Association ROAD: 12-75 miles NCa Foothill College

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GFNY Santa Fe Gran Fondo New York ROAD: 55, 88 miles Magers Field

New York

28-30 Multi

Carson City Off-Road Epic Rides MTB: 15, 35, 50 miles Whiskey Row

Carson City

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July 2019 13 Saturday

Cache Gran Fondo Gran Fondo National Series ROAD: 38, 50, 70, 112 miles Logan Regional Hospital

Logan

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Pacific Crest Middle School

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GUIDE TO THE CALENDAR

We do our best to comb the wild west of cycling event websites to get the information you need to make the most of your time in the saddle. We provide this comprehensive listing, without endorsement, but we ask that you support the events that support the magazine.

To submit your event, and view the full calendar with event details, visit www.BICYCLIST.events.

www.bicyclist.events

SIGNS & SYMBOLS Date

6 Tuesday

Over the Hump (Second Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

Silverado

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Chula Vista

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11 Sunday

CVC San Diego Half Tri Koz Events TRI: 14, 28, 56 miles (bike) Bayside Park

13 Tuesday

Over the Hump (Second Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

17 Saturday

Cedar City Fire Road 100k Planet Ultra Gravel Grinder ROAD: 60, 100k Cedar City

18 Sunday

SBT GRVL SBT GRVL MIXED: 37, 100, 141 miles Yampa St.

20 Tuesday

Over the Hump (Second Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

23 Friday

HooDoo 500 Planet Ultra Gravel Grinder MIXED: 300, 500 miles Best Western Abbey Inn

St. George

25 Saturday

Bike the Bay San Diego Bicycle Coalition ROAD: 25 miles

Cedar City

23-25 Multi

Haute Route Utah Cedar City Haute Route ROAD: multi-day tour Cedar City

27 Tuesday

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Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo Cranbrook, BC Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club ROAD: 58, 102, 152 kms St. Eugene

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Tour de Tahoe Bike the West ROAD: 35, 72 miles

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Rock the Bay Triathlon Koz Events TRI: 10, 20 miles (bike)

8-14 Multi

Tour of Southern Utah St. George Planet Ultra ROAD: 60-100 miles/day Best Western Abbey Inn

28 Sunday

14 Saturday

Tehachapi GranFondo TVRPD ROAD: 18-100 miles West Park

Grizzly 100 and MTB Gran Fondo Big Bear Cycling Association MTB: 20-100k Big Bear Lake Village

Old Growth Classic Santa Cruz Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz MIXED: 55 miles NCa Big Basin Redwoods State Park

28-05 Multi

Pablove Across America South Lake Tahoe Pablove Foundation ROAD: Multi-day Touring Nv Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles

Tour de Fuzz Santa Rosa Tour de Fuzz ROAD: 31, 62, 100 miles NCa 90 Ursuline Road

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September 2019

21-22 Multi

Bike MS: Waves to Wine Rohnert Park Bike MS ROAD: 22-100 miles NCa Liberty School

5 Saturday

1 Sunday

West Elk Bicycle Classic Crested Butte West Elk Bicycle Classic ROAD: 34/46, 52, 134 miles Co MX Crested Butte Town Park

22-27 Multi

California Dream Ride Folsom California Bicycle Coalition ROAD: Multi-day Touring NCa Folsom to San Francisco

OC MTB Fremont XC Race OC MTB Races MTB: 17 miles

3 Tuesday

Over the Hump (Second Half) Over the Hump Race Series MTB: Course Irvine Park

22-28 Multi

OATBRAN Bike the West ROAD: Multi-day Touring

6 Sunday

Tour de Cure: Los Angeles Los Angeles American Diabetes Association ROAD: 10-100 miles SCa Santa Fe Recreational Dam

6-8 Multi

Breathe Bike Trek Petaluma Breathe California ROAD: multi-day tour NCa Camp Richardson

28 Sunday

Grinduro California Grinduro MIXED: 4 timed laps

11-18 Multi

The Oz Trails Off-Road Epic Rides MTB: 25, 35, 50 miles Blowing Springs Park

Silverado

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In Print

25 Yea rs

So Cal Flashback

VINTAGE PHOTOS of some of the great Legends and Races

We searched the BICYCLIST vault, and got a little help from our friends at 911 Law, and found some of the classic bike racing photos that prove that Southern California has been, and continues to be, one of the best regions for bike riding and racing.

By the BAT Staff

A B O V E This photo was taken circa 1988, a team post race picture of “Richard Duquette’s Attorney for Athletes Triathlon team”.

Back row, standing left to right: Jeff Timpson, Jon Black, Paul Lundgren , Pennie McLaughlin, Tim Sheeper, and Corky Ewing. Front row, left to right: Gordy Haskett, Richard Duquette, and Patty Richards.

ABOVE Shanna Anderson was on the cover of SCB issue #85, back in 2008.

She was a solo rider in the 2007 Suzuki 24 hours at Vail Lake, and hails from Lubbock Texas. Osamu Chiba was the photographer who took this shot.

A B O V E Taken 10 Years Ago, Issue #91 in 2009 at the start of the last stage of the Amgen Tour of California in Rancho Bernardo of San Diego County. That’s Floyd Landis in the center. Following the start, the race continued up Palomar Mountain to the finish in Escondido where Levi Leipheimer won his third straight overall win of this event.” R I G H T Also, 10 Years ago in issue #94 ,Over the Hump Mountain Bike Races at Irvine Lake in Orange County were profiled. The weekday evening race is a model of grassroots, community racing and scheduled this May. www.BICYCLIST.xyz

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