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 2026 Calendar of Rides and Activities.

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

For all BSC Calendar Dates listing "Standard Ride", access the Standard Route.  BSC Standard Rides start/end at 140 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.

Sat 10 Jan 2026, 2:00p-4:00p - BSC Lawn Bowling Clinic, Coronado Lawn Bowling Club, 1019 7th St, Coronado (Makeup session available on 17 January).

Sat 24 Jan 2026, 1:00p-3:00p - BSC Climbing Clinic at Mesa Rim Mission Valley.

Sat 31 Jan 2026, 8:15a-1:15p - BSC Annual Rollout Ride/Hike & Lunch Meeting, NOVO Brewing, 535 Florence St, Imperial Beach; NOTE EARLY START TIME!

Gym Climbing with ParaCliffHangers:

Signup for PCH Climbing every Wednesday 6p-8p at Mesa Rim Mission Valley.

Signup for PCH Climbing every 2nd & 4th Tuesday 6p-8p at MR San Marcos.

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.

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.