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 for 2022.

BSC Program Description is your passport to JOIN the club, and access to the BSC Roster.

Download and save the BSC 2022 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 Group activities resumed in July 2021, in accordance with CDC, California, and local guidelines.

BSC 2022 Rides & Activities (BSC Rides at 9430 Scranton Rd, unless indicated).

CHANGE - Sat 17 September, 8:30a, BSC Ride (Changed to Scranton Rd).

NEW - Sat 24 Sep, 9:00a, Cabrilo National Monument hike with Stokers Hiking Team, contact Evan for more information.

CHANGE - Sat 1 Oct, 8:30a, Corners & Sweep Ride and Pizza Lunch with BSC. Park in un-covered Park-and-Ride, 11134 Provencal Place, near Oggi's Pizza.

Sat 15 Oct, 8:30a, BSC Ride; then (from 12:30p on) Bowl for the Blind at Surf Bowl, 1401 S Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside 92054; benefits the BSC!

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 Tiff Kramer.

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, the following people and organizations are thanked for providing donated, loaned, or granted tandem 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