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April 25 - Ray Purnel Memorial Picnic
In honor of our "Outdoorsman" Ray, we will be having a picnic at Hurkey Creek on Sunday, April 25th. This will be a family friendly event which will include: volleyball, badminton, croquet, lawn bowling, nerf footballs, soccer balls and a variety of other activities thanks to Paul Blanchard. A group mountain bike ride will depart about 9:00 a.m. If mountain biking isn't your thing, then bring your road bike or hiking shoes and enjoy a day in the cooler weather. .... or go for a solo mountain bike ride! So, please bring your friends, family and food for a fun day in the sun as we honor Ray with our first annual "Ray Purnel Picnic"!

May 8 - Spring Picnic
Bill and Brenda Tracy will be hosting this years event. Main course to be cooked by the award winning Low Belly Bar-B-Que's Gary Johnson. Soft drinks and water to be provided by the Club. More details coming soon.

May 17-21 - California Bike Commute Week
Let's bike to work. Save money and get exercise!

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On Your Honor ....

This is a reminder that we get a terrific discount on our coffee/beverages and bagel at the Bagel Bistro, but that the cost is:
  • $1.00 for a coffee or soda
  • $1.00 for a bagel (when out for our consumption Saturdays)
  • $2.00 for both
Put your money in the cup or jar provided. Please pay your proper share out of respect for the courtesy extended to us by Kevin, the owner, and share a "Thank You" with him, or add a tip for the workers if you are so moved.

 

In Memoriam

Darren York 1963-2006 
Darren passed away July 23, 2006 while mountain biking the trails above Hurkey Creek. He was a true adventurer who worked hard, played hard and instilled his competitive spirit in his daughters, Danae and Deidre. 
 
Winning is hard – that’s why there is only one winner.” Darren
 
A carved log memorial bench has been placed at Hurkey Creek Park, near the trails.  The inscription reads:       
 In Loving Memory of Darren York
              July 23, 2006
          "ENJOY THE RIDE"
 

Meimei Chang 1947-2003 -- cancer

Bob Gaddini 1956-2003
Bob was killed December 15, 2003 when he was struck by a car while on a bike ride through Rancho Mirage. The driver of the automobile left the scene and has never been apprehended.

As a tribute to Bob, we remember his affectionate greeting of "Bro" by placing it on the left collar of our jerseys. We proudly wear this as a memorial to an elite rider, a great and loyal friend, and a man In Memory of Bob Gaddiniwhose entire life is an inspiration to all who knew him.

"Thanks for the pull, Bro ..."

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Ray Purnel 1956-2010 
Ray died as a result of a head injury suffered in a construction accident. He was a man of abundant energy and a spirit of endless adventure.

 

 

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