Remember, a team member’s first contact on any issue should be your assigned tandem partner. Communicate and discuss. If unable to solve the issue, consult the appropriate club resource from the list below or on the BSC Roster.
BSC Code of Cycling Standards
In addition to helmet, BSC cyclists are expected to bring adherence to all laws and rules of the road, respect for others sharing the roadspace, and a friendly awareness and support of others in your riding group. League of American Bicyclists “Smart Cycling” course is a club standard.
Each BSC tandem captain must have tools, materials and expertise to repair a flat.
Every BSC bike needs toolbag with multi-tool, CO2 or pump system, spare tube(s) and tire boot.
Each BSC cyclist should carry ID, emergency information, money and fluids & snacks.
BSC MEMBER RESOURCES - Apply or Renew your BSC membership anytime.
BSC Program Description is your passport to JOIN the club, and access to the BSC Roster.
Download and save the BSC 2024 Calendar of Rides and Activities.
BSC Best Practices for Members during the COVID Era (Updated June 2021)
BSC Roster - contains members, coordinators, support people, substitute captains.
Need a substitute tandem captain or carpool ride? Use the Roster, email or post on BSC FB.
BSC CLUB RIDES & ACTIVITIES & BSC Rain Policy
BSC 2024 Ride & Activity Calendar is published!
For all BSC Calendar Dates listing "Standard Ride", access the Standard Route on RideWithGPS, to view and download the map and cuesheet before the ride.
Sat 13 April 8:30a - BSC Standard Ride, 9430 Scranton Rd, park near McDonalds.
SignUp for BSCAdventures Day-on-the-Rocks at Mission Gorge, April 15, 2024.
SignUp for BSCAdventures Hiking Daytrip to Mount San Jacinto, April 20, 2024.
Sat 27 April 8:30a - BSC Feature Ride, to be announced.
Sat 11 May 8:30a - BSC Standard Ride, 9430 Scranton Rd, park near McDonalds.
Sat 25 May 8:30a - BSC Feature Ride, to be announced.
BSC Corporate Sponsor Guidelines - Your “How To” guide for pursuit of grants and gifts.
Prospective tandem captains may benefit from these pilot tips, and etiquette suggestions for working with blind or visually impaired stokers. Above all, BSC tandem teams are encouraged to develop riding and partnership techniques that are safe and suit yourselves.
Need more information on a club ride? contact BSC Ride Coordinator John Kirk.
BSC Chief Mechanic Patrick Nelissen can help you solve bike issues.
Need transportation for people or bikes to a club ride or activity? contact Transportation Coordinator Sue Stewart. Note - basic Stoker transport plan is included in the Roster.
In addition to many captains with tandems, more than 70 people and organizations have donated, loaned, or granted tandem and other equipment to the BSC:
Al & Steve Tarkington J. D. Dudek
Bob Groff & Yvonne Paris Dave Knop
Bill & Laurie Davis The Knickerbikers
Braille Institute Dave & Nancy White Marc Homan
The Challenged Athletes Foundation
Dave Franklin Eric Lloyd Michael Snyder
John & Joyce O’Shaughnessy Ben Willetts
Roseanne Young Jeremy Poincenot Erika Garcia
Art Jones John Miller Kathleen Waddell
Steve & Phyllis Murphy David Schwartz
Peter Dawson Gregg Stavros Dave Weston
Jennifer Erwin & Tony Morrison Dennis Sattler
ANdy Granda Kurt Junge Carl Weymann Patrick Lennon David Garber Mark Kaufman Michael Snyder David Adler
Jennifer Walker Ferguson
Ron Peterka Richard Lewis
Stephanie Dozmati Joe Brown
Todd Shusterman
Santana donated to the BSC by Dave Knop