It’s time to sign up for the Holiday Party! This year’s Holiday Party will be similar to last year's, featuring a social hour from 6:00 pm with a chance to meet and circulate, followed by a brief Members Meeting and then a splendid dinner. This year’s event will be on Friday December 13, 2024, 6:00 pm, at the Valley Club in La Costa Valley 6:00: Social hour 6:45: Members meeting 7:15: Dinner Sign up by December 8. Update quantity if bringing guests. We look forward to seeing you there. We also need volunteers to help set up before and clean up afterwards. If you would like to help out please contact our social chair Ursula at holidayparty@northcountycycleclub.com. Our club runs on volunteer power – thanks for contributing!

The NCCC Clothing Store is open once again, from now until March 6th, 2024. People seem to like the new kit, so if you were on the fence before now is your chance. The ordering process at Agile can be tricky. Be sure to inspect your cart before hitting Order, and it's a good idea to check your invoice too.

Order your 2023 kit now! Visit the clothing page for more details.

Over the first weekend of October Howard Garfinkel and Bill Heidler went up beyond L.A. and did some riding in Central CA. We found beautiful weather (for the most part), over 100 miles of roads with no traffic lights or stop signs, elevations from sea level to 7300 ft, a few interesting animal sightings, and in general great riding. Friday morning we headed north through moderate traffic, over the grapevine, through Fresno to Bass Lake in Madera County. We checked into a nice woody cabin and had time for a spin around the lake. The next morning we joined in the Grizzly Century, sponsored in part by Howard’s alma mater the Fresno Cycle Club. This offered us some 8000 vertical feet...

Yet another chance for discounted Columbia sportswear. This is your access to the Columbia Employee Store on Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad. Dates are September 1st - September 24th Store Pricing: all product is current season merchandise and is discounted 40-60% below retail price. To enter, you must show: Photo ID NCCC Membership Card This Columbia Invitation Location & Hours: 3209 Lionshead Ave Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 936-0458 Mon – Sun: 10A – 7P CSC-Employee-Store-NCCC-2023-09-24

If you couldn't attend the 1st of July picnic you have another chance to try on kit for size: Wednesday July 12th at 5:00 Sean Brennan will be in the parking lot of OCRRR (on the coffee shop side where the long riders gather) to offer an opportunity to try on the new gear. This will be the last opportunity as he needs to return the clothing soon. The samples are only on loan. 

Thanks to all who contributed to our 2022 Toy Drive and to club Secretary Kathy for organizing it. Toys were donated through Interfaith Community Services. ICS sent us a nice letter of thanks together with information about the work of ICS.

The NCCC Board will meet on Tuesday, February 7 2023, 6 pm, at Belching Beaver Pub 980 (980 Park Center Drive, Vista). Here is the meeting agenda.

Friday evening's club gathering wasn't just a party, it was also the club’s annual membership meeting. Due to rising expenses, most prominently our insurance premium, the board proposed to hold the membership rate at $20 but eliminate the senior rate. The members present passed the motion unanimously. Additional family members will be $10 each. The new rates start on January 1, 2023. 

Two Holiday Items: ☞ Please sign up for the Holiday Party! The party is on Friday December 9, at 6:00 pm at the Valley Club in La Costa Valley. As usual we will hold a brief member meeting, but the main focus is on getting together for some holiday cheer. BYOB The signup deadline is December 5, but make Dana's life easier and sign up now. Thanks. ☞ It's time for our annual Holiday Toy Drive. Our donations will be given through Interfaith Community Services, a charity with a 4 out of 4 star rating. They provide supportive housing for over 2,000 individuals in North County. The toys you donate will go to 125 families who have case managers to assist them with reaching goals toward self sufficiency. You can help...