Some regional bike events to try
If you are looking for an organized ride, here are a few sites that list upcoming events:
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Stevenson Bridge to close beginning May 1
Stevenson Bridge, located on the Solano-Yolo county line about halfway between Davis and Winters is a favorite, low traffic cycling route between Davis and Winters, as well as between the west side of Davis and other areas of Solano County including Vacaville. The closure of the bridge for up to seven months in 2026 is… Read More »Stevenson Bridge to close beginning May 1
Bike the Bay Tour April 10-12, 2026
Experience the Bay Area on two wheels! This three-day cycling adventure combines scenic waterfront rides, iconic bridges, historic Richmond attractions, and community-focused wellness rides.
Etna Tour 2026
Reservations for the 2026 Etna tour, May 22-24, 2026, are now open (DBC members only – So JOIN!) Maria and Mark Tebbutt return to Etna for another Memorial Day weekend (8th year) in this relaxing and beautiful area. MOTEL RATES: $89+ tax for up to two people occupying the room each night. Additional $25/person… Read More »Etna Tour 2026
Cold Weather Cycling Tips
Here are some cold weather cycling tips to help you make your rides comfortable and safe, distilled from a chat with Al Rowland, a DBC member with 35 years of experience in the bike / cycling clothing industry Consider the conditions for your ride: Manage your heat loss Manage your comfort as you ride The… Read More »Cold Weather Cycling Tips
Maintaining Safe Following Distances on Casual Club Rides
For casual club rides, paceline riders should keep a 2 – 3 foot gap between their front wheel and the rear wheel of the rider ahead. Novice riders should err closer to 3 feet for added safety, while more experienced and faster riders can maintain a 1 – 2 foot gap to optimize drafting while staying safe. In all cases, do not… Read More »Maintaining Safe Following Distances on Casual Club Rides
Jean Jackman’s review of Humboldt County tour
This article is an except from Jean’s monthly “At the Pond” feature in the Davis Enterprise, published on Nov. 2, 2025. Arcata, six hours to the north, was our latest pond nature adventure. We went on a superb, three-day active vacation that rivaled every exotic vacation I’ve ever been on. And this was inexpensive. My… Read More »Jean Jackman’s review of Humboldt County tour
Second Saturday Explorer Ride
Location Look for an updated ride description on the DBC Discussion Group with the ride description and route link from RideWithGPS. If you aren’t on the DBC Google Group, you can sign up here: DBC Discussion Group Ride Contact: Anne Huber; anneh@dcn.org; 916-206-2922 Description: The route and start location of this ride will vary each month. Expect… Read More »Second Saturday Explorer Ride
Davis – A City for Bikes
A couple of short videos from Visit Yolo produced by Rebel Media – take a look!
Race Team News, October 2025
from Race Team directors Heidi Verbeeck and Ray Spore In recent months, the Race Team successfully hosted two race events, our annual Helen Pool 4th of July Criterium on July 4 and the NCNCA District Championships Masters Criterium in Winters on August 23. Helen Pool 4th of July Criterium We had over 220 racers participating… Read More »Race Team News, October 2025