Swami's Cycling Club: Guru News

November 2025

President's Corner

So many fun things to talk about this month. First, not only are Swamis Lucy Bruemmer and Will Moses getting married this month, but also we are welcoming Lucy to the Swami’s Advisory Board. Looking forward to her input and her influence on the club and its future. Then, what more can I say, it’s Swamdo time. Please register ASAP! Haven’t been training? Join us Saturday 11/1 for a little De Luz fun!

I also want to take this moment to remind everyone that safety on all of our rides needs to be paramount. So much of that goes back to positive communication, both on and off the bike. If you see something, point it out. Spot a potentially dangerous maneuver? After the ride, maybe have a conversation with your fellow rider. At the end of the day, we’re all in it together and are out there to enjoy each other’s company and this beautiful sport we all love.

Mark Steele

11/1 Swamdo Training Ride #5

It’s time for our final training ride before the big Swamdo! After the previous training rides, STR #5 adds the final piece, the beautiful and challenging De Luz climb. The ride will roll from Lost Abbey Brewery in Vista (map) at 8:00 am. Bathrooms will be available before the ride and there will be a BBQ food truck when the rides return! There’s also a short version with half the distance and half the elevation, for those with half the time to ride.

Routes:

Full: 82 mi/6399’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52819668
Short: 45 mi/3203’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52887293

11/2 Social Ride

On Sunday, November 2, 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! Have a classic bike you like to show off? This is the ride.

Route: 33 miles/1539’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48626897

11/8 Udo Heinz/Lenz Ride

On Saturday, November 8, we'll join Antje Heinz and and Lauren Lentz to ride the 11th edition of the Udo Memorial Ride in remembrance of all cyclists fallen on the road. Through their life stories, we promote respectful behavior toward cyclists on the road. In honor of our family members, friends, or fellow cyclists, let's share the moment over 3 different routes in beautiful San Diego North County. Group leaders and sweepers will ensure safety of the riders.

The ride leaves from the Canyon Bicycle Showroom (map), with three route options:

Start Time	Distance	Elevation	Route
7:30 am	75 mi	5820’	https://www.strava.com/routes/3153862699347475298
8:00 am	52.6 mi	3552’	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44609548
8:30 am	25.7 mi	1271’	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44827582

See the Udo Memorial Ride page for more information.

11/15 Swamdo 2025!

It’s time for the Swami’s Queen Stage ride of the year, the Swamdo! On Saturday, November 15, we’ll take off from Lost Abbey (map) and conquer Sleeping Indian, De Luz, Couser, and Champagne before heading back to Lost Abbey for food and drinks. For those who want fewer climbs on the menu, we offer Medio and Piccolo routes of 62 and 44 miles.

No matter which route you do, you’ll feel like you’ve earned the party afterward, where Swami’s members who registered get a sandwich and beer at Lost Abbey for $10.

So we know how many PB&Js to make, please register by Wednesday, November 12. For more information and registration, see the Swamdo Registration page.

Routes:

Ride	Distance	Elevation	Route
Grande	101.2 mi	7484’	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53157819
Medio	61.6 mi	4639’	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53120762
Piccolo	43.7 mi	2983’	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53120749

11/22 Lucy and Will Wedding Ride

If you’ve ridden one of the Swami’s rides recently, chances are you’ve met Swami’s members Lucy Bruemmer and Will Moses. If you recognize Lucy’s last name, that’s because she’s a second-generation Swami. Her mom Heather is a former president of the organization and her dad David can be found on the Strava leaderboards of most segments in North County. So it wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to say Lucy has been a Swami since she was in utero. As for Lucy’s fiancé Will, the most recognizable part of him is the back of his jersey as he pulls the group around San Dieguito or peels off on the Faraday sprint.

Lucy and Will are getting married in November (that’s their excuse for missing the Swamdo) and we’ll join them in a commemorative wedding ride on Saturday, November 22. Lucy and Will have designed a route that honors Swami’s traditions, combining the FriDave and Hoppy Hour rides and symbolizing their walk down the aisle with His and Hers Faraday efforts!

We’ll roll from Cadence Cyclery (map) at 8:20 AM. Feel free to show up in black tie kit.

Route: 43 mi/2785’ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53142507

Swamis 2026 kit window!

The 2026 Swami's kit is already getting great reviews, with a design inspired by pro racing teams, the Southern California vibe, and Swami's traditions. We're looking forward to seeing it on you! We expect the Eliel store to open in early November, so Swami's members, keep an eye on your inbox for the notification.

Race with Swami’s

Have you been looking to get into road racing? Our Swami’s sponsored racing team is looking for new members. Gain experience in races, get reimbursed for selected race expenses as a Swami’s member, and have a lot of fun! Contact Scott Claes at scott@claes.biz.