First Friday of the month at Frends. Lorge, Brenda and first granddaughter Mia, Lori, Paul, Anya, Laurie:
Bicycle networking
Election Day
We watched the early evening election results at Terri’s with Steve and Sarah who made delicious beef stroganoff.
I chose to celebrate the outcome of the election by finally trying Flor de Caña, a gift from Lorge that he brought back from Nicaragua – YUM!
Velo Lancers – finale
Everyone met at Beals Point at Folsom Lake at 7:15 am. Thank you Cheryl for driving BarbaraL and me AND our bikes to the start.
The students were picked up at Cordova High School for the short trip to Beals Point.
The mentors had a short meeting.
Lined up at 8a for the start but waiting ..
for the Channel 31 news crew from Good Day Sacramento to show up and do a few interviews.
They’re off! 32 miles to Discovery Park.
Meanwhile, Anahit and I were sagged to William Pond Park where Tom was waiting for us. Anahit learned to ride a bike when the program started in August. She made great progress but wasn’t quite ready for 32 miles.
We arrived shortly before the rest of the riders at Del Paso Blvd, about 2 miles from Discovery Park. The whole group, led by Anahit, would be escorted by officers on motorcycles. At left is Jim who drove the sag vehicle.
A new Trek bike for each of the students!
Thank you Brenda, Laurie and Lori for doing all the work needed to feed 120 people.
And finally, a BIG group photo.
Friday get-together
Every Friday, this group gets together to visit. Tonight I joined them. Jim and Nickie, Archie, Lucy, Laura and Jerry.
Jerry, Lucy and Jim, Sandy.
Volleyball playoffs
At St Francis High School (in Sacramento).
They lost in three sets. The volleyball season is now over.
On November 2, we learned Sophia was named to:
Jibe celebration
Jibe invited everyone involved with the bike program to Frends for a celebration. LCIs, volunteers, ride leaders, Bike Doc mechanics, and SABA staff who support Jibe’s activities. Lori, Laurie, Paul and Emy, BarbaraB, Cheryl.
Tim and his wife, Jeremiah, BarbaraL:
So many good bike friends.
Thank you Jibe – great event.
Walnut gathering
Wednesday and Thursday morning.
All 15 trees were raked and gathered. I went home with 4 more grocery bags of walnuts. There are now 15 on shelves in my garage.
Volleyball playoffs
In Merced at El Capitan High School. Rush hour traffic meant a 2 1/2 drive. Justin and I rode with Thais Lenin and Carson.
They won. Next game is on Thursday.
Ribbon cutting
There’s a new traffic signal at Jackrabbit Trail and Arena Blvd. Mellissa Meng and Councilmember Lisa Kaplan:
After the pedestrians crossed over and back, the bike riders went for a 5-mile ride.
Velo Lancers
Today most students rode to increase their miles to 25+ as they get ready for the finale next Saturday.
I worked one-on-one with Anahit. She learned how to ride in the first classes and has steadily gained skills every week since, but she was not ready to ride with the bigger faster groups. Barbara’s group:
