Swami's Cycling Club: Guru News

May 2024

President's Corner

Spring Club Night was an absolute blast. It was great seeing so many members enjoying Rouleur beer, Moto Deli sandwiches and all the great deals offered to us by Cadence Cyclery. It was an extra treat to get to admire Tadej Pogačar’s Colango and learn so much about the brand. Finally, for me, it’s so great hearing so many original Swami’s members talking about the history of our great club. This club has so many memorable stories and moments. Now it’s our turn to add to the fantastic heritage of Swami’s.

Mark Steele

5/5 Social Ride

On Sunday, May 5, we're hosting our monthly Swami's Social Ride. It’s a conversationally-paced ride where you can meet long-time as well as new Swami’s members. You can check out all of the details here. A reminder: we now start and finish the Social Rides at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in Bressi Ranch (map). Wear a Swami's kit from any year to get a coffee and baked good on Swami’s!

5/11 Great Western Loop

On Saturday, May 11, join us as we return to the beautiful Great Western Loop, featuring long climbs that are not too steep and lots of rolling hills. For those who want to make the most of the gorgeous scenery, there’s an option to add a 30-mile out-and-back to Pine Valley. We’ll roll at 8:00 AM from the Rancho San Diego Shopping Mall. Keep an eye on the event information on our website and Facebook page for more details as the date approaches!

5/16 Bike Anywhere Day

Swami’s members love to bike anywhere, and there’s a day for people like us, SANDAG’s Bike Anywhere Day on Thursday, May 16, with 100 pit stops throughout the San Diego and North County areas where you can pick up all

kinds of samples and swag. Make sure to stop by the Swami’s pit stop at Cadence Cyclery to grab a T-shirt and some Ting merch! Want to help? We welcome volunteers to help set up, staff, and tear down - contact Mark Steele at mark@swamis.org. Want to participate? Register now at SANDAG.org/BikeMonth.Everyone who signs up to participate in the free event will be automatically entered for the chance to win an e-bike, courtesy of Velotric.

5/25 Rouleur Memorial Day Ride

On Saturday, May 25, we’ll join the Rouleur Memorial Day ride, leaving from Rouleur Brewing Company in Carlsbad. The road route leaves at 8:00 am - stay tuned for information about the gravel route. Of course there will be a party afterward! Watch your inbox, our Facebook page, and website for more details as the date approaches.

5/27 Cadence Memorial Day Ride

On Monday, May 27, join us at Cadence Cyclery for a community holiday memorial day ride. Check our Facebook page for details as the date approaches!

Swami's Cycling Team

The Midwest Swami's team members started their season with a bang! Jake Nevin took first place in the M-City Criterium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 12. Congrats Jake!

The home team is well into their season with a couple of podiums by Eric Baker and top 10 finishes in general classification at the Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tour de Murietta, and the LAX Circuit race.

Upcoming team races include the Boulevard RR, Hunt Parkway Circuit Race, Triton Cirterium, San Louis Rey RR, and the Barrio Logan Crit.

Team members pictured, from left, David Bacher, Joe Weickgenant, James MacDonald, Mark Arrington, Scott Claes, Andy McClure. Not shown: Mark Palmer and Adam Cordi.

Swami's at BWR!

The Belgian Waffle Ride and its little sister the Wafer Ride are among the most challenging rides in North County, attended by pro riders as well as mere mortals. We congratulate the Swami's members who participated in the grueling 120-mile

Waffle and the also intense 76-mile Waffle - pictured are Stephanie Shaw, Phil Coleman, Mark Galiano, and Adam Cordi. Also on the ride were Peter Adams, Mark Arrington and David Crabb. If you rode and we missed you, congratulations, you beast!

‘Nspiring happiness is a form of “passing it forward.” The more we promote happiness towards others, the better we feel about ourselves.

Save the Date!

Saturday, June 22: Poker Ride!
Saturday, July 6: Rouleur Independence Day Ride
Saturday, July 13: Tour de France ride and viewing party

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