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A bad day on the mountain bike always beats a good day in the office. Good luck to the MDC challengers!

Ride Calendar-Upcoming events

02 Oct 2023 9:00 AM • Heather Farm Park - No. San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek
02 Oct 2023 9:30 AM • Shannon Park in Dublin
04 Oct 2023 9:00 AM • Heather Farm Park - No. San Carlos Dr., Walnut Creek
04 Oct 2023 9:00 AM • St Timothy's Church Parking Lot
05 Oct 2023 7:00 PM • Video Meeting

Donation to Improve Safety on Mt Diablo

Photo from the VSBC Quarterly Meeting held on June 7, 2023. Pictured (from Left to Right) are Mark Dedon, Ex President of VSBC and Mount Diablo Challenge Chair, Haley Gonzales, Partnership Program Manager at California State Parks Foundation, Joe Obrien, Trek Dublin Store Manager, and Al Kalin, President of Mount Diablo Cyclists and Chair of the Danville Bicycle Advisory Commission.
VSBC handed over a $15K donation check to be used towards bicycle turnouts on Mt. Diablo. Thank you all for finding innovate solutions that benefit both cyclists and motorists on Mt. Diablo.

See the full story at The Independent.

Progressive Dinner Bike Ride in Escalon

Saturday, November 4th

(Registration closes November 1st)

Valley Spokesmen members, friends and families are invited and welcome to Pam and Steve Gifford’s circa 1854 farm home in the almond and walnut orchards, cornfields and dairy farms of rural Escalon.  Family friendly intermediate ride loops are planned on mostly level terrain totaling fifty miles that may be extended for those wishing to put in more miles.

NOTE:  Soup, main course and drinks will be provided.

Please contact Bonnie Powers to sign up to bring a salad; dessert; or buttered, sliced French bread to share.

Bonnie’s numbers are:  925-828-5299 – home or 925-200-5299 – cell

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VSBC Marketplace

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Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
Sidi Wmn Genius size 41/8.7 brand new in box-$175 OBO posted 9/7/23 Sarah 510-773-0077 sarahmliron@me.com
Like New - Size L - $20.00 or best offer
Pearl Izumi size M like new $15.00 or best offer
Swiftwick ASPIRE SEVEN Cycling Socks XL Men's shoe sizes 12-15, $11/pair Brand new in original, unopened package. Gary 510-427-1002
Specialized Dolce Elite (2017) 51cm. great for beginner to intermediate rider. rider was 5'1". Carbon forks, Shimano 105, asking $500 OBO. jerinellamas@sbcglobal.net 925-915-9199 text me
Specialized Pro Wmn Road Shoes, Size 8 (38.5 EU), White Road cleats and pedals SPD cleats + adapter Older model, worn 3 times $100 Email: jlsmail@comcast.net
Seven AxiomS Titanium frame, carbon fork 43" seat tube length, 51.5" top tube length (owner is 5'5") Shimano Ultegra components Kysirum K-10 Wheelset Includes rear rack and pa
Specialized Tarmac SL4 Elite(2017) - 56cm Shimano Ultegra 6800, carbon frame/fork Parts: Stock w Armadillo Elite 25mm tires $1200 OBO John Basalyga 925-200-2440
Orbea Orca w/Shimano Ultegra components, frame size 54. Price $1,000 Text 408-687-2508 or email me mablancospo@gmail.com
2021 Specialized Aethos Pro 56 cm Excellent condition Full add on EBay $6250 David Clay 209-890-6555
My knees are gone and so my bike must go. A Fuji 2018 Brevet 2.1 model 47 high. Asking $900 or best offer. Contact me at 213-509-0078 or laladams@comcast.net.
2014 Time Fluidity L. 50 cm. All Dura Ace. https://cycling-passion.com/time-2014-collection/ Contact Dan Fritz, 510-735-7123, bluesharp@comcast.net $2000. Call or text/email for more info.
Tern Link D8 2012 IT FOLDS! Tern folder with lockable travel case. Great shape. Price for bike and case $700 OBO (orig. cost bike $1250, case $300) Lori 510-816-3399 Lori@LJLewis.com
Tern Link D8 2012 IT FOLDS! Tern folder with lockable travel case. Great shape. Price for bike and case OBO (orig. cost bike $1250, case $300) Lori 510-816-3399 Lori@LJLewis.com
Tern Link D8 2012 IT FOLDS! Tern folder with lockable travel case. Great shape. Price for bike and case $700 0BO (orig. cost bike $1250, case $300) Lori 510-816-3399 Lori@LJLewis.com
Great offering-well loved/maintained Santana Tandem w/carrier! Steel frame (25" from top bar), 9speed Ultegra shifters,40 spoke rims,700x25 tires. Asking $1,500. Contact Neil Michelfelder 510-797-6458
Crankbrothers Candy 2 Silver. Some scuffs, but good working order. $40 OBO. Contact Chris Sumner Text: 816-738-5213 Email: sumnercwjc@gmail.com
Crankbrothers Candy 2 black. Some scuffs, but good working order. $35 OBO. Contact Chris Sumner Text: 816-738-5213 Email: sumnercwjc@gmail.com
Crankbrothers Candy 7 black. Some scuffs, but good working order. Bearings recently serviced $475 OBO. Contact Chris Sumner Text: 816-738-5213 Email: sumnercwjc@gmail.com
Womens Terry bike seat. Like new, tried once, didn't fit me well, got busy and waited too long to return. Asking $60 obo. Located in Livermore. Laurel Ng 510- 366-8224. 4/1/2023. LGRN4kids@gmail.com
Free. Castelli Nanoflex knee warmers size small. Some superficial fraying on one of the legs, but no holes. Contact Janet at 925-785-9644 or jandergard@yahoo.com. Posted 3/22/23
Free. Used water bottle cages. Fully functional. I replaced these with same model to give my bike a fresh look. Contact Janet at 785-9644 or jandergard@yahoo.com. Posted 3/22/23
Free. Off old pair of SIDI genius shoes. Ratchet style buckles. Scuffed but fully functional. Posted 3/22/23. Contact Janet at 925-785-9644 or jandergard@yahoo.com
KUAT sherpa 2.0 in Excellent like new condition $450.00 OBO
Brand New TALON 29 4 L TREKKING GREEN GIANT BIKE WITH ADJUSTABLE KICKSTAND Bought, but due to ongoing illness not able to use. NEW - EXCELLENT CONDITION not a scratch on it. $510.00
Sturdy, Racor 4 Bike Rack, lightly used, $75 OBO Frank, fmarotto@gmail.com, reposted Aug 1 www.amazon.com/dp/B000PGXLDC/ref=sr_1_3?m=A2EJCTH67GJMT3&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1542837300
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Felt ZW High Performance Female Specific Geometry, Size Medium, Carbon bike. $1,000 OBO. Contact Mark at mnhickmott@yahoo.com.
Women's XS Voler Drytech Tank. Brand new! 3 for $60. Retail $35 each. lianewong24@gmail.com, 415-713-6995.https://store.voler.com/collections/womens-base-layers/products/1020f37?variant=40002649686206
1985 Fiori Roma Street Racer $200 Tuned and updated in 2019 at Mikes Bikes Chromoly double butted 54cm frame. New aluminum XRims 630x18w. Shimano 600 components. Bob Benz 707-246-7675/rbenz@mkai
Gore C3 Infinum Jacket XXL, $119. Brand new in original, unopened package. Gary 510-427-1002
5' (60") Cinch Lock, Never Used. $35 Gary 510-427-1002
My neighbor is looking for front Fulcrum Racing 5 C17 rim 700/29 He accidentally ran his over. If need be he would consider a F/R set. Joe 925 997 4541
Travel Trac 3 Folding Bicycle Trainer. Fluid resistance. In very good condition. $30 Dana Edwards 510-394-7592 Posted 10-20-2022
Giant SLR 0 65mm Centerlock Disc Aero Wheelset $750 for the club Email dcheung@mooworld.org .. or .. Text 415-517-4840 for details! Posted 10AUG 2022
Giant SLR 0 65mm Centerlock Disc Aero Wheelset $750 for the club Email dcheung@mooworld.org .. or .. Text 415-517-4840 for details! Posted 10AUG 2022
Giant SLR 0 65mm Centerlock Disc Aero Wheelset $750 for the club Email dcheung@mooworld.org .. or .. Text 415-517-4840 for details! Posted 10AUG 2022
Giant SLR 0 65mm Centerlock Disc Aero Wheelset $750 for the club Email dcheung@mooworld.org .. or .. Text 415-517-4840 for details! Posted 10AUG 2022
Giant SLR 0 65mm Centerlock Disc Aero Wheelset $750 for the club Email dcheung@mooworld.org .. or .. Text 415-517-4840 for details! Posted 10AUG 2022
2015 Specialized SHIV Carbon with Easton EC 90 Wheelset. 2200 OBO Doreen Wagner 925-998-4193 doreenwag@gmail.com July 4th, 2022
Mountain bike handlebar FREE - text 925-212-8074
2013 Orbea Orca Dama. 51cm. Black & Purple. Full Ultegra 10-spd. Asking $1200. 917-539-5896.
2013 Orbea Orca Dama. 51cm. Black & Purple. Full Ultegra 10-spd. Asking $1200. 917-539-5896.
2013 Orbea Orca Dama. 51cm. Black & Purple. Full Ultegra 10-spd. Asking $1200. 917-539-5896.
2013 Orbea Orca Dama. 51cm. Black & Purple. Full Ultegra 10-spd. Asking $1200. 917-539-5896.
2013 Orbea Orca Dama. 51cm. Black & Purple. Full Ultegra 10-spd. Asking $1200. 917-539-5896.
My friend is selling his Giant SL TCR road bike. He has asked me if I could post them here on the VS member market place. If interested, you can call me at 925-640-3862
Here is another road bike my friend is selling. It is a BMC Team Machine. If interested you can call me at 925-640-3862.
Mavic helmets. New. Size M-L but they are adjustable. Price TBD by you. Bob Heady 925-980-7989
New, US 9, EU 42+. I have many pairs of road and MTB shoes. This is just one pair. They are all the same size but different colors and styles. Price TBD by you. Bob Heady 925-980-7989
Trek Carbon bike, 50 cm, custom paint, ultegra triple gearing. Being serviced now, but available soon. Asking $1,200. contact: Kathy Koos: kathleenkoos@yahoo.com
Description including model, size, price ... Contact info:phone and/or email Date posted Character limit:200

2023 Membership Renewal

Family and Individual Memberships for for both renewals and new members are available now! Club Memberships are for a calendar year and run from January 1st to December 31st. 


Discounted (50% savings) memberships start on July 1st. Use discount code 5RNTZV6P during application process.

The Valley Spokesmen are a welcoming group of cyclists that encourage riders of all levels to join our group rides. There are a variety of rides for different levels of riding. Some of our rides are listed on the ride calendar as Beginner Friendly, while others are listed as Advanced; choose a ride at a level that you feel comfortable with.

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General Club Information

The Valley Spokesmen is a San Francisco Bay Area bicycle club based in Dublin California, approximately 15 miles southeast of Oakland. The club schedules both local and non-local rides. Emphasis is on road cycling, but mountain bike rides are also on the calendar. We provide a wide variety of club rides, ranging from short neighborhood tours suitable for families with children, to strenuous century-length epics. We encourage non-members to attend our club meetings and join us on any of our outings. We typically schedule several 'Newbie Rides' and rides of shorter duration each month. View our ride calendar and find a ride that is right for you!

The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club was founded in August, 1971. Membership has grown from 81 active members in 1972 to ~500 card-carrying members presently. Most of the group are young to middle-aged adults, both married and single, but member ages range from infant family members to active riders in their 80's.

We are affiliated with these organizations:

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Valley Spokesmen Racing Team
Check out all the action of the VS Racing Team


Valley Spokesmen Feather Pedals Group


Feather Pedals is a no-cost, volunteer cycling group within Valley Spokesmen that organizes conditioning rides for women preparing for Cinderella and social monthly rides. Both women and men are welcome to join all rides. Check the ride calendar for Feather Pedal "friendly" rides.

VSBC Castelli Club Clothing Store

 Club Clothing (limited inventory)

      VS/Sock Guy Store Blk/Navy Wool Blend Royal Blue Acrylic 2 Sizes - S/M & L/XL

Note: L/XL Blk/Navy Wool Blend is sold out!

Due to a PayPal glitch, the VS/Sock Guy Store has been moved to the Castelli Club Clothing Store.
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