Fundamentals of Training for Cycling
Slides from presentation to DBC membership by Judd Van Sickle on Sept. 9, 2024 Or download the presentation as a PDF
Race Team News, October 2024
from Race Team directors Heidi Verbeek and Ray Spore The Helen Pool 4th of July Criterium: See details on the updated article about this event. Since the 4th of July Criterium, we also had some more races going on with DBC participations:The Winters Road in August that was finally happening again after the previous one… Read More »Race Team News, October 2024
Seeking a Tour and Ride Director
Be a part of a dynamic team of DBC Board members who shape our fun rides, tours and special outings. There are currently one or more rides scheduled each day of the week and two tours (S. Korea Oct. 2024, Etna May 2025). Your good energy and ideas are needed to build camaraderie and add… Read More »Seeking a Tour and Ride Director
Report Hazardous Road Conditions
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
Paceline Riding Tips
Rides often organize into a paceline to save considerable effort when you are in the draft of the riders in front of you. The lead in a paceline will use 30% more power than the riders behind at about 20-25 mph. Usually the faster / longer version of the club rides will ride in a… Read More »Paceline Riding Tips
Hookless Rims and Tire Failures
Prompted by Thomas De Gendt’s mysterious crash during Stage 5 of the UAE Tour in Abu Dhabi, Rene Herse Cycles added a blog post, discussing the potential factors involved in using hookless rim design, tire size selection, supple tire sidewalls, and using them under high temperature conditions (Abu Dhabi) Thy conclude hookless rims and tires… Read More »Hookless Rims and Tire Failures
Riding in Wet Weather
Here is a link to a great post by the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates on riding in wet weather. If you are riding when it’s wet, take a look and stay safe
Helen Pool 4th of July Criterium
The Davis Bike Club Race Team has successfully relaunched the annual July 4th Criterium in 2024 after a hiatus for COVID and downtown Davis road work. Results Summary We had 201 registered racers with 171 of them finishing. The hot weather made it extra challenging for the riders but everyone had a great time. The racers… Read More »Helen Pool 4th of July Criterium
5 Pressing Nutrition Questions – Dr. Liz Applegate
The slides from Dr Applegate’s lively and informative talk on nutrition are posts here
Etna Tour 2025
Reservations for the 2025 Etna tour, May 23-25, 2025, are now open (DBC members only.) Maria and Mark Tebbutt return to Etna for another Memorial Day weekend (7th year) in this relaxing and beautiful area. MOTEL RATES: (Based on 2024 – may be subject to change) $78+ tax for up to two people occupying the… Read More »Etna Tour 2025