The Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club (FFBC) is a non-profit club
organized for the purpose of promoting all facets of bicycling
including leisure, recreational, touring and racing, always with an
emphasis on bicycle safety and education.
Formed in 1972, FFBC is a member of numerous local, state and
national bicycle organizations that promote and protect the rights
and welfare of all cyclists. These organizations include the
East Bay Bicycle Coalition
(EBBC),
Bay Area Bicycle Coalition
(BABC),
California Bicycle Coalition
(CBC)
and California Association of Bicycle Organizations
(CABO).
Your FFBC Membership entitles you to:
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Spoke 'n Truth
Newsletter subscription
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Up to the minute club and cycling community news via our
Yahoo! group
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Access to our new
Facebook group
for viewing/sharing photos and videos of rides and other club
events
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Fellowship in a vibrant community of cycling enthusiasts
Join today!
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The popular Pizza rides are back! May rides will hosted by
Carrie Payne. Meet on Wednesdays at 6 pm at
Mission Pizza,
for a short ride followed by Pizza. $5 includes three slices of pizza and a
soda (no charge if you just want to ride). For more details, see the
ride calendar.
Volunteers are still needed to lead the July, August and September pizza
rides. Contact the
ride coordinator
if you'd like to help out.
At this month's general meeting, ride coordinator Vanessa McDonnell will make
a brief presentation about leading club rides - the "hows, whys and
wherefores". If you've never led a ride and want to know what's involved,
or if you've led before and want a refresher on how to do it right, this
presentation is for you!
The general meeting will be held on May 8 at 7:30 pm, at the
Fremont Community Activities Center.
Due to popular demand, we will be doing an additional Primavera jersey
order. This is the last chance to get our beautiful 40th Annual jersey
(with optional matching shorts)!
To get your jersey, fill out the
order form
and mail it in by May 4, 2012.
Take a look at the latest issue of our monthly e-newsletter,
the " Spoke'n Truth".
Monthly Board meeting
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
General Meeting
Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
General meetings are held at:
Fremont Community Activities Center
3375 Country Drive
Fremont, CA
( map)
For cycling news from East Bay Bicycle Coalition, please visit
ebbc.org
or phone 510 533 7433 (510 533 RIDE).
For a list of upcoming club rides, see the
ride calendar.
ride calendar
and the
ride calendar.
Board Meeting
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
General Meeting
Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Fremont Community Activities Center
3375 Country Drive
Fremont, CA
(map)
Primavera Century
For more than 35 years FFBC has been the proud sponsor of the popular
Primavera Century.
The Primavera is a club-supported bicycle tour of the local area.
This year's event took place on Sunday April 22. Check out the
Primavera Facebook page
for photos and more!
Cinderella Training Rides
Every year the FFBC runs the
Cinderella Training Ride Program.
This weekly series of rides is designed to encourage women to learn to ride
a bicycle safely in groups and to develop the skills needed to successfully
complete the Valley Spokesmen's Cinderella Century.
The 2012 Cinderella Century took place on Saturday, March 31. The training
program for next year's ride will start in mid-January 2013.
We offer weekly and monthly rides on all types of terrain for all types of
riders. Come join us for our "Get To Know Us Ride" on the second Sunday of
each month, or our "First Saturday of the Month" Calaveras Ride. Wednesday
night Pizza rides during the summer months (May to September) are another
favorite.
Check out our
ride calendar
ride calendar
and
ride calendar
for details, as well as the
list of start locations with maps.
Progressive Ride Series
The Progressive Ride Series is designed to get riders in condition to do a
full century. This series starts in mid-January with shorter and flatter
rides and gradually builds up to a full century, which is the Worker's Ride
in April and follow the Primavera route. Rainouts will not alter the
schedule of the series. The emphasis is on an M pace, which will be offered
for each ride. Other paces may or may not be supported; check each ride
description in the calendar for full details.
Cinderella Training Rides
Every year the FFBC runs the
Cinderella Training Ride Program.
This weekly series of rides is designed to encourage women to learn to ride
a bicycle safely in groups and to develop the skills needed to successfully
complete the Valley Spokesmen's Cinderella Century.
The 2012 Cinderella Century took place on Saturday, March 31. The training
program for next year's ride will start in mid-January 2013.
Primavera Century
For more than 35 years FFBC has been the proud sponsor of the popular
Primavera Century.
The Primavera is a club-supported bicycle tour of the local area.
This year's event took place on Sunday April 22. Check out the
Primavera Facebook page
for photos and more!
FFBC offers rides for all types of riders. You can review the
ride classification chart
and guidelines to find a ride that is appropriate for your riding skill
level.
Earn credit for participating in club rides.
Ride with pride in our jerseys, wind vests, jackets, arm warmers &
headbands. Contact Club Clothing Coordinator
Ed Tanaka, (510) 657-5068.
Clothing is also available at the monthly club meetings.
Featured Business Discounts
The following bicycle shops offer discounts to FFBC Members.
Contact the individual stores for details.
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