from Outside Online, c/o Michael Curtis: https://www.outsideonline.com/2344101/best-supported-bike-rides

The days are longest in June, the mountains most golden, the weather mostly warm, and the coast most beautiful even when mysteriously basked in fog. Sierra to the Sea, an uniquely ACTC event created by the late Rod Annable (who's picture still graces the STTS webpage: www.sierratothesea.org) goes from Bear ...

Years ago, a few ACTC general meetings descended into shouting matches. Many members came to these meetings because they were passionate on controversial issues. However, even in those worst of times, I longed that they be well attended. Today, ACTC is facing no less challenging issues than those of earlier years. ...

We are all volunteers — the Board, Tierra Bella and Sierra to the Sea staff, Academy, New Year Celebration, Great Western Rally, Russian River Rally, Progressive Dinner, July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Ice Cream Social, Ride Leader Appreciation Luncheon, Member Appreciation Dinner, Black and Blue Bottom and Communication staff, Turning Wheels for Kids, Rescue ...

Happy New Year! Let us thank Melissa Maglio and Jim Schallau, who served on the 2014 Board, and welcome Ahmed Masood and Dan Swanson for 2015. We also thank John Nielson, who served many years as Quartermaster, keeping track of everything ACTC owns in two storage sheds and the trailer. Entirely Up ...

Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Supervisor, San Jose Mayoral Candidate, and ACTC Member will be our speaker at the August 8th General Meeting.

July 4th Pancake Breakfast Members Only First Congregational Church Leigh & Hamilton, San Jose 8am – 10 am Note: No July General Meeting on Wednesday   July 12 Ice Cream Social Members Only First Congregational Church, Palo Alto 1985 Louis Rd, Palo Alto Chair, Sheila Stevens     Russian River Rally 2014 ACTC Members Only Casini Family Ranch July 25-27, 2014

By Tony Le, ACTC President Tuesday, April 16, Jim Sayer, Executive Director for the Adventure Cycling Association, will give a special bicycle touring presentation to ACTC and friends. We'll meet with Jim at  6:30 pm, at the First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose (corner of Leigh and Hamilton). (Note ...

The 2013 Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour is nearly here! We are still looking for volunteers to make Saturday, April 13th another fantastic event!  Check the March Black and Blue Bottom for a listing of volunteer opportunities still needing to be filled!  You can find the newsletter at http://www.actc.org/bbb/2013/201303.pdf    

Early Bird pricing is $25 per member and $60 for your non-member guest. We are using Eventbrite for the purchase of tickets.  The price jumps $10 after March 1st, so sign up early.  Details below.... Thanks for all your efforts making ACTC's  Successful 2012!! We prefer you pay via the web at: https://appreciation2013.eventbrite.com/ Please note that ...