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Tour of California – Stage 3

by Franz and Anne Kelsch To the non cyclists, they might think a Tour of California is something you do in your car. But we are talking about Cycling here and that means the Amgen Tour of California professional bicycle race. Even the non cyclists have probably heard of Lance ...

Junior State Track Championship

Two ACTC members competed in the Junior State Track Championship.  Both Daniel Farinha and Daniel Tisdell were on the podium, with Daniel Farinha taking first place. This photo shows Daniel during the race.

ACTC Member First Place in National Time Trial

Marcia Morrison place first place in her age group at the Masters Road National Championship Time Trial in Louisville, KY, on June 30th. Her time over the 20 km course was 35:54.7.  Congratulations Marcia!

This Marshal’s Eyes, Stage 7

by Rick Madden Once again rain pounded the start city all night. Things were beginning to wind down and we were thinking about getting home to our families. Just one more stage to go, and our van Captain announced that we dodged a bullet...we would have the start and the finish, keeping ...

This Marshal’s Eyes, Stage 6

by Rick Madden As I wake up this morning, one mile from the start of the final stage to Pasadena, the rain continues to fall. Last night it was really coming down. This has certainly been the coldest, wettest Amgen Tour of California (AToC). Yesterday we had drops in one of the ...

This Marshal’s Eyes, Stage 5

by Rick Madden TT day in Solvang...this one will be the tell-tale for Levi. My roomie David and I had the windows wide open in the overheated hotel all night, the the rain kept on coming. When I woke up this morning, I dressed in my rain gear prepping for a wet ...

Tour of California – Sierra Road

by Bob Thompson Click to see video Wednesday, February 20, 2008 was the big day. The crowds were there on Sierra. We gathered at Connie and Eric's house. Here are some still shots of us eating, watching the race progress on the internet, and enjoying the ...

This Marshal’s Eyes, Stage 4

by Rick Madden Most of you were at Stage 3 from Modesto to San Jose, so I won't bore you with the details. I will pass on the gossip that came up this morning...the Mt. Hamilton/Sierra one-two punch may not appear in future ToC tours...there were gripes about it being too ...

This Marshall’s Eyes, Stage 2

by Rick Madden I gotta tell you, for an adrenaline junkie, being a marshall can be a fast ride. Fast moving vehicles, choppers flying overhead and riders breezing within inches of you. But in every race you have to expect slow corners with little action. This was one of those days. It ...

Tour of California from the top of Mt. Hamilton

by Franz Kelsch This year's stage 3 of the Amgen Tour of California included a 103-mile route from Modesto to San Jose, with no less than five King of the Mountains climbs, including the ascent of Mt. Hamilton (HR-above categorization at 4360 feet) and the category 1 Sierra Road. ...

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December 25th 2020
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See You Soon

It has been truly an honor to serve as the ACTC President these past eight years. Being on the Board previously for five non-contiguous years as Editor, Publisher, and Communication Coordinator, I knew what I was getting into. For a period of ACTC history, yelling and cursing at Board and ...
December 25th 2020
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Those who care are with us everywhere

A favorite song of mine is Kate Wolf’s “Gentle Warrior” with this beautiful ending. “We are crying for a vision That all living things can share And those who care Are with us everywhere” My term as ACTC President is almost up and we have a good slate of Candidates to fill ...

ACTC 2021

2020 is an agonizing year but time marches on. Soon it will be September and we will be nominating Members for the 2021 ACTC Board. I am proud to be the longest serving ACTC President and we have accomplished a lot together these past 8 years. My COVID-19 research this ...
April 17th 2020
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Lemonade Out of the Lemons

The Covid-19 threats are real and serious and underpin the Achilles’ heel of ACTC. Many diseases, not just Covid-19, target weakened populace: older patients, people with underlying respiratory problems, diabetes, asthma, or with compromised immune system. As ACTC Membership is ageing, ACTC Board, Tierra Bella, Sierra to the Sea, Academy ...

“Tomorrow” from Annie

“The sun’ll come out tomorrowBet your bottom dollarThat tomorrow there'll be sun! Just thinkin' about tomorrowClears away the cobwebsAnd the sorrow 'til there's none! When I'm stuck with a dayThat's gray and lonelyI just stick out my chinAnd grin and say, oh! The sun'll come out tomorrowSo you gotta hang on 'til tomorrowCome ...

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