Yolo County is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to improve safety for everyone who travels through the unincorporated areas of Yolo County— whether you walk, bike, drive, or take transit. Attend an upcoming workshop and provide your inputs and share your experience! Workshop 1: APRIL 29, 5:30–7:00 PMWoodland Community Center, 2001 East Street, Woodland… Read More »Help out Yolo County’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
If you are looking for an organized ride, here are a few sites that list upcoming events:
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
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
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
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
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
A couple of short videos from Visit Yolo produced by Rebel Media – take a look!
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
As the weather cools and sunrise gets later, the calendar will be adjusted starting Oct 4 to later start times. Most rides will start at 9am – check the ride calendar for your particular ride start time.