Adding one more caution on liability and the necessity/importance for family members to take care of their own memberships separately. Potentially, a family member who has not acknowledged the NCCC liability waiver is not insured on any ride and if crashed, is not only uninsured but the ride leader and the club may face liability. In fact if any member on the ride crashes when an uninsured member is present, that may nullify all insurance on that ride. We have only had one incident over the years where a rider's insurance company (not the rider who was embarrassed by their insurer's action) came after the club. Fortunately, we had the signed paper liability waiver copies for all involved and escaped financial consequences - phew.

The September Sunday ride has been posted: Cool Cabrillo with some Soledad!

Please note next Wed. 9/2 Clipper Ride early start @ 8:00am at Encinitas Coaster Station with plan to ride to Old Towne.  Timed for 11:27 northbound Coaster return; coffee in between.  Option to bike north back to Encinitas for ~53 mile total.   Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52422748.  RIDERS TAKING COASTER NEED TO HAVE PRONTO VIRTUAL APP INSTALLED ON YOUR PHONE.

wow, good find, George. this route was previously found as an active working nccc route, so i'm not sure what happened. i retraced it and it appears to be working.

All,

While looking at the "Miles of Hope for Paul" route this morning, it appears to be light on cues... I emailed Steve to double check...

Thanks,

GP

In case you knew him, former NCCC member George Argodale has passed.
He lived in Fallbrook for quite a few years, near where I used to live,
until he moved to be closer to his son/daughter and grandchildren.
I cannot find details of his passing, so please post if you find addi-
tional information.

We just received this notification from the League of American Bicyclists (NCCC is a club member of LAB)


We do. We know that safer roads for all road users should be a federal priority and that convenience for cars shouldn't come at the expense of bicyclist's lives.

Now you can tell Secretary Duffy what you think. The U.S. Department of Transportation is soliciting citizen feedback on "any aspect of Federal transportation infrastructure policy to inform the surface transportation reauthorization process." Every American is invited to share their thoughts on what should be a federal priority in the next reauthorization bill, one that will shape funding and policy through 2031.

You have until August 20 to provide your comments. (Your comments can be brief!)

Tell Secretary Duffy What Your Priorities Are
The League is submitting our own comments and we'd love for you to join us, both in echoing our priorities and in making your voice heard for safer streets and roads for everyone.

CLICK HERE to submit your comments

Find our tips on what priorities to submit by clicking here.

While we offer guidance on what to write, we receive the most positive responses from the U.S. DOT and Congress when they receive personal messages from you, in your own words.

Thanks for supporting the League of American Bicyclists' mission to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

Our mailing address is:
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Interesting Article on Tech and ALS:  https://longevity.technology/news/als-patient-becomes-first-person-to-control-ipad-with-thought-alone. 

Thanks Steve.  Much appreciated. I look forward to seeing everyone. And for all those times I zipped up the hill or made a big deal about climbing in my big gear, you have my permission to enjoy my bringing up the rear on climbs :-). Also, one of the first things I did when I found out I was diagnosed was to look for an ALS charity ride. I found one in Napa on Sep 27 and I will be doing a 46 mile ride (hopefully, so far I can still do that). If you're interested and able to support my ride with a donation, I would very much appreciate that as well. I've done many rides to raise money for cancer, MS and Parkinson's, but this time it's a little more personal and also unfortunately could be my last one. So I'm trying extra hard to make an impact.  Thanks. 

http://secure.alsnetwork.org/goto/pH

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