Guru News: Swami's Newsletter, August 2025

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August 2025

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President's Corner

It’s been an interesting month, with lots of changes and surprises. First, the news about the Lost Abbey Vista location, the base for our Hoppy Hour, Swamdo, and many holiday rides. It was  an odd setup, with Eppig Brewing running a big tasting room and Lost Abbey having a small number of tables in a back room. Well, in July, Eppig left and now the whole space is Lost Abbey’s. This will give us some great event opportunities. For one, next year we'll be back to watching the Tour on our TdF ride! For Hoppy Hour and future events, we will organize food and such. Speaking of, there are only 7 Hoppy Hours left this year, so don't miss out!

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Then, our kit manufacturer Eliel moved to Encinitas. To promote the move, they provided us loyal customers an opportunity to reorder kits, with no minimums, so we decided, why not open another store, so those that felt they missed out on the last kit order can have their second chance?

Finally, be sure to congratulate Steve Yeager, owner of Cadence Cyclery, and Jen, who got married this month. Let’s see what this month brings us. Good time to be a Swami!


New Summer Kit Order!

We've opened a new ordering window for the Swami's 2025 summer kits! All of the styles from the previous summer order are available, and now that you know how great they look in person, this is your chance to buy what you wish you'd ordered the first time! 

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The window closes on Monday, August 11 at 11:59 pm (we extended the deadline you may have seen in our previous email).

Swami's members order here!


8/2 Mt. Soledad

On Saturday, August 2, we’ll ride a new route up Mt. Soledad, one that explores more of the mountain’s beautiful views. We had some help designing this from a rider who knows Soledad inside and out, so you will definitely discover some climbs and descents you haven’t ridden. We’ll regroup at the top of climbs and take breaks as necessary. The ride leaves from Cadence at 8:20 am. The D group will leave from the Chula Vista Park and Ride at 8:20. Bring your climbing gears!

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8/3 Social Ride

On Sunday, August 3, 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. We 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. And if you have a classic bike to show off, this is your chance!

Note the new route: Because curb stops have been installed to separate the bike lane on Melrose Drive, making it more hazardous for large group rides, we are riding a route that avoids the Melrose segment. Download the new route!

Route: 34 miles/1540’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48626897


8/30 Tour de Carlsbad

On Saturday, August 30, we're repeating the new and unique Tour de Carlsbad hill challenge, packing 50 miles and 5000+ feet of climbing into a few square miles right in our backyard. We regroup at the top of climbs, but make sure you've downloaded the route - it's the one that looks like a bowl of spaghetti!

Route: 50 miles/5446'  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48444442

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    Save the Date

    • 9/1 Labor Day ride
    • 9/17 Last Hoppy Hour 2025
    • 9/27 Swamdo Training Ride #1

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