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Learn how to subscribe yourself to the DBC Email list, modify your account options, and unsubscribe any time by following this link Davis Bike Club Email List Expectations The DBC email list  exists to foster a friendly online community of people who are interested in cycling in and around Davis, California.  Before subscribing, please read… Read More »Sign up for the DBC email list

Walt Little Memorial Plaque

On Wednesday March 28th the Walt Little memorial plaque was unveiled in Winters.  For those recent to DBC, Walt was a longtime member who seemed to be friends with everyone.   Walt grew up in Winters, having the plaque in front of a popular cafe where cyclists park their bikes seems only fitting.  A large turnout… Read More »Walt Little Memorial Plaque

Bike Riding in the Nighttime

In Winter months and with bike commuters, night-time cycling is sometimes a necessity. Fortunately, there are measures to increase a cyclist’s presence and thereby minimize their chance of collision or fall.  This past generation of cyclists have benefited from the development of LED lighting. Small, lightweight units that project a powerful forward light beam rivaling… Read More »Bike Riding in the Nighttime

Color as a Bike Safety Aid

 We now return to the discussion point in Item Three, and the cyclists’ low visibility with other road users. Since cyclists suffer the greater consequence of not-being-seen, they must take necessary survival and preventive measures to increase their visibility. Clothing for cyclists is traditionally bright-colored and gaudy–for this reason. Make it a practice to wear… Read More »Color as a Bike Safety Aid

How to Fall

Falling from a bicycle is inevitable. No matter how carefully or skillfully a cyclist may be, fate or circumstance will eventually find all cyclists touching terra firma. This discussion gives safety tips on how to fall during that millisecond before you hit the pavement. Athletics in contact sports are told, while falling, to “tuck-and-roll” by folding their arm over their head… Read More »How to Fall

Watch That Wheel!

Probably the leading cause of bike group crashes is one rider’s front wheel touching the rear wheel of the rider ahead. And a “touch” is all it takes for the trailing rider to fall almost instantly. If rider manages to make a clean fall with minor injury, a cascade of trailing cyclists may cause a chain reaction of injured riders and damaged bikes.… Read More »Watch That Wheel!

More on Group Ride Safety and Tactics

Should I pull until I’m almost exhausted? Answer: No. Team time trial studies has convincingly shown that a lead rider should ride until an arbitrary 70% of reserve energy is consumed. Then, when safety permits, step out. You’ll recover much faster when you don’t reach the point of exhaustion. Let your teammates share the load.… Read More »More on Group Ride Safety and Tactics