by Karen Soo
Tired of sitting on the couch watching game shows, movie reruns or depressing news reports? Let’s go for a bike ride and get some air! Rick & Curtis are planning a “socially distant” bike ride at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Newark, CA. Coyote Hills is in the East Bay just north of the Dumbarton Bridge. The roads are fairly flat dirt and paved roads. Either dirt bikes or road bikes will do. Along the way you will experience some marsh wetlands, hills, and salt flats next to the bay. You may also see a variety of wildlife such as hawks, egrets, ducks, geese, fish, foxes, squirrels, butterflies, sheep, and deer. Bring binoculars or cameras!
The trip is about 15 miles (shorter options available) and will take approximately 1-1/2 hrs. We will start & finish at the home of Rick and Patty Dumlao. There we will gather, get some water and inflate our tires. Afterwards, we’ll have an optional BBQ lunch, snacks and drinks in the backyard. Bring an appetizer if you’d like, but make sure it is “Covid acceptable,” i.e., wrapped or packaged for individual usage.
Where: 32452 Jacklynn Drive, Union City
When: Sunday, October 18, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM, rolling out at 9:30 AM
Cost: FREE for members and guests
Bring $5.00 for optional BBQ lunch after the ride.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Friday, October 16, 2020
What to bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet and should carry a pump. Bikes should be in good condition. You should bring a water bottle, spare inner tube, patch kit, tire levers, sunscreen, lunch and snacks to share (optional). Due to unpredictable weather, a light jacket is suggested for cool weather conditions. Bring your mask. We must wear them while we gather and afterward at the BBQ (except while eating, of course).
Directions and Information: We will send information in a separate email.
Help needed: Group leaders and flat-fixers needed in case we split up into multiple groups.
No SAG Support but we will be equipped for flats and minor repairs.
RSVP: Rick Dumlao coyotehillsbike@niseiskiclub.org
Curtis Otaguro coyotehillsbike2@niseiskiclub.org
*Photographs of this event including participants may appear on the NSC website or in the newsletter.
**All participants must sign the Nisei Ski Club Waiver at the start of the ride.
All are welcome. Minors under 18 must be accompanied with an adult.
