For casual club rides, 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 – 2.5 foot gap to optimize drafting while staying safe. In all cases, avoid wheel overlap.… Read More »Maintaining Safe Following Distances on Casual Club Rides
Have you ridden by a huge pothole or other road hazard and wondering how to report it to the for repair? Here is a handy link from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates that shows how to report hazardous road conditions to the appropriate city or county agency (Davis, Yolo, Solano, etc.) Some you can even report… Read More »Report Hazardous Road Conditions
Starting June 1, 2025, we will migrate the DBC listserv to a more modern and reliable Google Group. As was the old listserv, the discussion group is open to anyone who is interested in Davis-area cycling, and who abides by the expectation below when posting to the list. Typically the group is best used for… Read More »Sign up for the DBC Discussion Group
DBC has a moderated discussion group, typically used for discussing bike advocacy, selling / giving away old bike related stuff, seeking ride / route information, news or rider safety information relevant to club members or cyclists in general, or last minute club group rides that you might be interested in. When you sign up, you… Read More »Read about the DBC Discussion Group
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.
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
We are welcoming our newest DBC members at the October members and friends social with an evening of Thai food and socializing. Come enjoy a delicious meal and connect with friends and fellow cyclists. The menu will include noodles, stir fry, curry, and rice. Both meat and vegetarian options will be available. DBC members and… Read More »DBC October 14 members & friends social: Thai food, new member welcome
Whether you’re looking to get back into shape, take your speed to the next level, or stay injury free; Judd Van Sickle has tips from over two decades of coaching, testing and competitive racing experience.
