In the March edition of Changing Gears, we introduced DBC member Mike Adams at the start of his three-month cycling adventure across the USA. Mike’s transcontinental bike tour was prompted by his recovery from a life-threatening infection in 2020. He set off to pedal his way across the country to attend his 50-year Amherst College reunion, in Amherst, MA on… Read More »Mike Adams completes San Diego to Amherst, MA bike tour
Reservations for the 2025 Gold Lakes tour, September 15-18, 2025 (M-Th), are now open for DBC members only. Dave Joshel is reviving this tour where we stay in one place and go on rides each day from there. The cost is $325/person, double occupancy for 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 group… Read More »Gold Lakes tour
Reservations are now open for the Davis Bike Club’s inaugural Humboldt County Tour! Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, we’ll explore the beauty of California’s Redwood Coast with three rides in three days. We’ll stay in one spot and roll out each day for a new adventure—towering redwoods, rugged coastline, and charming small… Read More »Humboldt County tour
by Hans Strandgaard In the early 2000s our family moved from our East Davis home into a larger country property. One of the big selling points for our new home was the nearby Russell Blvd bike path that went all the way into town. I had ridden the Russell path a few times during my… Read More »A Yolo County/Davis Treasure: the Russell Blvd. Bike Path
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Bryan Enderle won Masters 50+ Cat 3/4 in the Berkeley Hills Road Race on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Here is his report from the race. Berkeley Hills Road Race, by Bryan Enderle Going into this race, I had 15 points and needed 5 more points for an upgrade to Cat 3, which was my goal… Read More »Berkeley Hills Road Race, April 26, 2025
from Race Team directors Heidi Verbeeck and Ray Spore March and April results included here are not necessarily comprehensive. MARCH ROAD RACESLand Park Criterium, Sacramento Men WomenCat 4: Allison Austin 14thCat Masters 40+ 1/2/3/4 Heidi Verbeeck 2nd Bariani Road Race MenCat 5: Zhaoqian Wang 17thCat 50+ 1/2/3 David Montgomery 24thCat 60+ 1/2/3 Graham Hymus 11th… Read More »Race Team News, May 2025
Ready for a fun challenge to get more people on bikes and spread the joys of biking? From May 1-31, May is Bike Month is back, and there’s never been a better time to enjoy riding a bike! The challenge is an excellent opportunity to explore how active and sustainable travel choices can benefit the… Read More »May Is Bike Month is here!
John Hess, Philanthropy Director for the Davis Bike Club, has announced donation recipients for the 2024-25 fiscal year. DBC is able to provide support to these organizations due to the income generated by the annual Davis Double Century and Foxy’s Fall Century rides. DBC relies on its volunteers to make these rides possible. Many DBC… Read More »Philanthropy – 2025 recipients
Deb Banks was the guest speaker at the February 10, 2025 DBC members and friends social. You may view her presentation slides here.