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).
Sat 18 June, CFS Orientation & Pool Party, 12460 Oakfort Ct, SD 92131
Sat-Sun 25-26 June, 18th Cycling for Sight at University of San Diego (USD).
Sat 16 July, 8:30a, BSC Ride from Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach
Sat 6 August, 8:30a, BSC Ride
Sun Aug 7, 9:00a, BSC Bike Path Cleanup (Bayshore Bikeway), info
Sun 28 August, Bike the Bay, meet 7:00a Harbor Dr across from Star of India. Registration required at www.bikethebay.net more info
Sat 17 September, 8:30a, Corners & Sweeps and BSC sponsored pizza lunch. Park in un-covered Park-and-Ride, 11134 Provencal Place.
Sat 1 Oct, 8:30a, BSC Ride
Sat 15 Oct, 8:30a, BSC Ride
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
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




