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#21
Ride Leaders Blog / Re: Bonsall incident
Last post by billheidler - June 02, 2025, 08:51:04 AM
Steve, that's the thing, there were huge signs of anger.
For cyclists' safety it was best to stay away, which we did. But then he got away with this. Not just aggression toward cyclists but the hate speech.
Hopefully just an isolated incident on a bad day for him. But I do not feel good about not responding to an assault on LGBTQ.
#22
Ride Leaders Blog / Re: Bonsall incident
Last post by Smstewart - June 02, 2025, 06:37:18 AM
Wow!  I had no idea that happened!  So sad people have to act that way.

My approach to such rage is to flip it on its head and say 'Have a nice day!' or some other kind words and move on.  They don't seem to know how to react. 

If I experience a close call (typically a close passer) and if there is a chance to catch up to them stopped at a light, I will kindly explain the danger I experienced from their action.  I take care not to confront them with anger but try to use it as a teaching moment.  I simply want to raise awareness of cyclists safety and not get into a confrontation.  Always approach the situation as a concerned road user.  If there is ANY sign of anger, I avoid them.
#23
Ride Leaders Blog / Bonsall incident
Last post by billheidler - June 02, 2025, 05:53:20 AM
 The Clippers ride on May 31 was marred by a disgusting incident. The ride group was leaving the parking lot of the McDonalds/7-Eleven, turning left onto Olive Hill Rd to cross 76. Someone in a pickup truck pulled up to the driveway right into our midst and yelled "Get out of my way you goddamn f*ggots".
 We all ignored him. Probably the right thing to do.....but I'm not sure. Maybe the right thing to do this time but not if it happens again...?
 There was a Courrer rider group at the market also, not quite ready to leave. Lots of riders stop at that market and the stores are nice to us.
 I want to assert my support for Pride Month, for the LGBTQ "community", for LGBTQ riders all year round. And no one should have to hear language like that.
 I want to note in a few places (including the Fallbrook weekly newspaper) that this happened. Especially in case it happens again.
#24
Club Rides & Events / Only 24 hours left to order yo...
Last post by karlos - May 31, 2025, 08:04:33 PM
In case you're procrastinating a bit, you can order before midnight on Sunday June 1st at NCCC socks order 2025. The club isn't desperate as riders have already ordered more than necessary to break even. On the order of 60 of your NCCC mates have prepaid for their socks, so you might want to join the crowd. At only $8/pair, I don't know where else we can get quality cycling socks for that price. Go for it before the clock strikes midnight tomorrow  ;).

#25
Club Rides & Events / NCCC Socks are Here
Last post by K Pfeiffer - May 18, 2025, 06:57:21 AM
Please spread the word and check your email as the order option for NCCC Socks from the Sock Guy is now open to add to your NCCC wardrobe

https://northcountycycleclub.org/product/nccc-socks-2025/
#26
Club Rides & Events / Re: Bates Nut Farm
Last post by Steve Fox - May 15, 2025, 07:44:43 PM
thanks to all for your responses!
#27
Club Rides & Events / Re: Bates Nut Farm
Last post by hngarfinkel - May 15, 2025, 01:36:18 PM
The Clippers have a route that goes there as a rest stop. Yes - bathrooms &'water & lots if goodies.
#28
Club Rides & Events / Re: Bates Nut Farm
Last post by kcpurcell - May 15, 2025, 12:05:51 PM
Bathrooms are to the left of the main store. There's water in there and also on the other side of the parking lot, across from the store, if memory serves.

There's a fudge counter inside the store, in the back. Norval or I will often get a chunk to share.

Sometimes they have an event going on, like a car show, with food stalls.
#29
Club Rides & Events / Re: Bates Nut Farm
Last post by MikeSD - May 15, 2025, 11:31:26 AM
I was there last year. There is a bathroom near the store. There were food trucks with decent food.
#30
Club Rides & Events / Re: Bates Nut Farm
Last post by Cody Barnes - May 15, 2025, 11:29:28 AM
They have a small store. Looks like it sells mostly decorations and farm goods. The image of the storefront on their website shows a bathroom entrance outside.