Fresno Cycling Club - December 2025 |
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THE PREZ SEZ.....
Greetings fellow club members, I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday and got your fill of stuffing (most popular side dish), mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, apple & pumpkin pies, turkey and ham. I hope you also got out to ride off the overload. Well, the leaves are falling and it's getting colder, time to bring out the winter gear to keep on riding. I don’t know about you, but when winter comes, I like to spend more time on my gravel and mountain bikes. It doesn’t seem as cold when you’re riding because you aren’t riding as fast in gravel or dirt, so the wind chill isn’t as bad. Plus, they are more casual and just fun rides. Not that road riding isn’t satisfying, it’s just a nice change of pace.
Annual Christmas Party
Our annual Christmas party will be held on Sunday Dec 14th at the Clovis Senior Center, the same venue as last year. Doors open at 5 pm - 9 pm. Registration is open with the cost of the evening is $25 per person. There will be past events: T-shirts and jerseys available to purchase. There are 100 tickets available. Please register early so we can determine how many meals to order. https://fresnocycling.com/event-6453426
Step Up and Shape Our Club’s Future!
Dear fellow riders,
As someone who’s enjoyed countless miles and memories with this club, having served in Leadership for 14 years, I know first hand how much our community means to each of us. Our club is built on the energy and commitment of its members. Serving on the Board of Directors is a fantastic way to make a difference—not just for yourself, but for everyone who rides with us. We need a broad spectrum of helpers to keep our club vibrant, inclusive, and fun. The majority of our members are over 50 and we need to find ways to include our young generations to play an active roll in the growth of our club.
Why is your participation so important?
- Diverse Leadership: A variety of voices on the Board ensures our club reflects all members’ interests and ideas.
- Shared Responsibility: More volunteers and ride leaders mean less work for each person and a stronger, more sustainable club.
- Fresh Perspectives: New faces bring new ideas, helping us improve events and grow our membership.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Volunteer at Events: Help with planning, setup, registration, or support. Every bit of help counts!
- Lead a Ride: Share your favorite routes and help others enjoy safe, fun cycling.
- Serve on the Board: Open positions include Membership Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Ride Leader Coordinator, and more. Board members receive free membership, dinner at Board meetings, and one free event registration per year.
Ready to help? If you’re interested in volunteering or leading a ride, email president@fresnocycling.com. Your involvement makes a real difference—let’s keep our club rolling strong together!
Call to Action:
Let’s make this club the best it can be—together. Don’t wait—step up today! Whether you’re ready to serve on the Board, lead a ride, or help at an event, your participation is vital. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish as a team! Step Up and Shape Our Club’s Future!
That’s all I have for now, let’s make this coming new year one of the greatest we have ever had.
See you on the road, on the gravel or in the dirt. Hope to see you at the Christmas Party. As always, ride safe and ride legal. Cheers,
The Prez
Dennis Ball
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Voting for Board Members
The Board member election will occur from Dec 3 - 12, 2025. Election Ballots will be distributed to all members by email. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete your ballot and return it. The following positions will be on the ballot. Annual voting is required by our corporate regulations. Write in candidates are welcome and encouraged especially for open positions.
- President - Dennis Ball
- Vice President - Ryan Stromer
- Secretary - Janet Lucido
- Treasurer - Elida Gonzalez
- Editor - David Wright
- Directory of Advocacy - Tina Sumner
- Ride Coordinator - open
Non-elected Board Members positions that are open and need to be filled.
- Membership Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Ride Leader Coordinator
- Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Sponsorship Coordinator
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Board member benefits
- 1. Free membership while serving on the Board
- 2. Free dinner at Board meetings
- 3. One free event registration per year for Club events.
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FCC EVERYONE LOVES RAYMOND GRAVEL RIDE MARCH 28, 2026
"It’s not too early to start thinking about FCC’s local gravel event, the Everyone Loves Raymond Gravel Rides. ELR Registration Opened 11/28
Registration for FCC’s own gravel
event, Everyone Loves Raymond, began on November 28 with a three day
only Black Friday Sale. Hopefully you didn't miss it.
From 11/28-12/1 registration was
discounted to $89 for the Pint (35 miles) and just $109 for the Growler (60
miles) and Kegger (90 miles).
These prices increased on December
2, to $115 for the Pint (35 miles) and $145 for the Growler (60
miles) and Kegger (90 miles). More information and registration are
available at
https://www.fresnocycling.com/Everyone-Loves-Raymond
Please join us for the fun at this
beautiful springtime ride!”
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2025 December Birthday Ride
Join us for the December Birthday Rides. All rides start from Stevens' Bicycle Parking lot the corner of Willow - Nees in Clovis at 10:00 AM.
We currently have four ride options, an A- level Ride, a B-Level Ride and two C/D-Level Rides. A-level ride to Woodward Park Compass, 11 miles. B-level ride to Millerton Store, approximately 25 miles. C-level ride to the Old Millerton Road and 168, approximately 37 miles and 1,600 feet of climbing.C/D-level ride If you want to ride farther there is the Humphrey Station option 47 miles and 2185 feet of climbing.Let's wish a Happy Birthday to all our December birthday members, you know who you are. Hope to see you there. The Prez Rain, dense fog or 45 degrees or below cancels ride.
https://fresnocycling.com/event-6461192 |
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New Years Day Ride
Does anyone know how long the Annual New Years Day ride has been going on?
Our historian Ken Herrington will know. He can tell us at next year’s ride on Thursday January 1st, 2026. We will start the ride from Steven's Bike Shop parking lot at Willow - Nees. Arrive at 9:45 or sooner, wheels rolling at 10 am. Destination will be Lost Lake for Muffins, other goodies, coffee and hot chocolate. From there the options are numerous, option 1. The Backside of Millerton, 2. O'Neill's at 41 and Road 200, 3. Walker Grade and/or Powerhouse Loop, 4. the Circuit, or 5. just return. An email will be sent out soon so you can register for the New Years Day free ride. If you're interested in leading one of the rides, drop me an email at president@fresnocycling.com. |
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UPCOMING FCC AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS
DECEMBER 2025 BIRTHDAY RIDE Saturday December 20th, 10 am. Meet at Steven's Parking Lot Willow - Nees. 2025 FCC Christmas Party on Sunday, 12/14 (registration will open closer to the event date) New Years Day Ride Thursday January 1st, 2026 10 am. Meet at Railroad Park, Peach-Alluvial. We will ride out to Lost Lake Park where there will be coffee, hot chocolate, donuts and muffins. There will be several ride options. Look for the email announcing the ride and providing the registration link. |
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FCC BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
6:30 PM
Me N Eds Victory Grill
4010 N Cedar Ave
No December Meeting due to Christmas Party |
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Your Membership Renewal Date:
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LOOKING FOR FCC RIDES??
The following is a list of FCC ride groups and locations to find FCC Rides.
FCC Website
Facebook
EMAIL
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