The Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club (FFBC) is a non-profit club
organized for the purpose of promoting all facets of bicycling
including leisure, recreational, touring and racing, always with an
emphasis on bicycle safety and education.
Formed in 1972, FFBC is a member of numerous local, state and
national bicycle organizations that promote and protect the rights
and welfare of all cyclists. These organizations include the
East Bay Bicycle Coalition
(EBBC),
Bay Area Bicycle Coalition
(BABC),
California Bicycle Coalition
(CBC)
and California Association of Bicycle Organizations
(CABO).
Your FFBC Membership entitles you to:
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Spoke 'n Truth
Newsletter subscription
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Up to the minute club and cycling community news via our
Yahoo! group
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Access to our new
Facebook group
for viewing/sharing photos and videos of rides and other club
events
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Fellowship in a vibrant community of cycling enthusiasts
Join today!
Membership form
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Contact us
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Take a look at the latest issue of our monthly e-newsletter,
the " Spoke'n Truth".
The popular Pizza rides will continue for the first two
Wednesdays in September, hosted by Vanessa McDonnell and Vicki Timmons. We
meet each Wednesday at 6pm at
Mission Pizza,
1572 Washington Blvd, for a one hour ride followed by pizza. $5 includes
three slices of pizza and a soda; no charge if you just want to ride.
Check the August ride calendar for
more details.
Please join us for the annual FFBC members' picnic on Saturday, October 9.
To work up an appetite, the Ride Coordinator is planning a variety of Club
rides that end at Quarry Lakes Park just in time for lunch. Watch for those
on the October Ride Calendar.
Reserve your place at the picnic table by October 1.
Adults are $5; children 10 and under are free.
Email 4conni.smith@gmail.com for more
info.
Picnic reservation fees can be mailed to:
FFBC Picnic
P.O. Box 1868
Fremont, CA 94538
Monthly Board meeting
First Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
General Meeting
First Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
General meetings are held at:
Silliman Activity Center
6800 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
For cycling news from East Bay Bicycle Coalition, please visit
ebbc.org
or phone 510 533 7433 (510 533 RIDE).
For a list of upcoming club rides, see the
ride calendar.
ride calendar
and the
ride calendar.
Please join us for the annual FFBC members' picnic on Saturday, October 9.
To work up an appetite, the Ride Coordinator is planning a variety of Club
rides that end at Quarry Lakes Park just in time for lunch. Watch for those
on the October Ride Calendar.
Reserve your place at the picnic table by October 1.
Adults are $5; children 10 and under are free.
Email 4conni.smith@gmail.com for more
info.
Picnic reservation fees can be mailed to:
FFBC Picnic
P.O. Box 1868
Fremont, CA 94538
Board Meeting
First Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. No meeting July 2010.
General Meeting
First Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m. No meeting July 2010.
Meetings are held at the Sillman Activity Center
6800 Mowry Avenue
Newark, CA 94560
510 578 4400
Primavera Bicycle Tour 2010
For more than 35 years FFBC has been the proud sponsor of the popular
Primavera Bicycle Tour.
The Primavera is a club-supported bicycle tour of the local area.
This year's event took place on Sunday April 11, 2010.
Cinderella Training Rides
We offer weekly and monthly rides on all types of terrain for all types of
riders. Come join us for our "Get To Know Us Ride" on the second Sunday of
each month, or our "First Saturday of the Month" Calaveras Ride.
Check out our
ride calendar
ride calendar
and
ride calendar
for details, as well as the
list of start locations with maps.
The popular Pizza rides will continue for the first two
Wednesdays in September, hosted by Vanessa McDonnell and Vicki Timmons. We
meet each Wednesday at 6pm at
Mission Pizza,
1572 Washington Blvd, for a one hour ride followed by pizza. $5 includes
three slices of pizza and a soda; no charge if you just want to ride.
Check the August ride calendar for
more details.
FFBC offers rides for all types of riders. You can review the
ride classification chart
and guidelines to find a ride that is appropriate for your riding skill
level.
Earn credit for attending club rides.
Ride with pride in our jerseys, wind vests, jackets, arm warmers
& headbands. Visit the FFBC Store to view and purchase your
FFBC gear (FFBC store?) or contact Club Clothing Coordinator
Ed Tanaka, (510) 657-5068
Featured Business Discounts
The following bicycle shops offer discounts to FFBC Members.
Contact the individual stores for details.
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Team Fremont/FFBC powered by Chipotle is the racing section of the
greater FFBC.
Team members race in all types of cycling competition and the team
hosts an annual criterium. Check out the
Race Team site
for the latest in racing news and photos.
The 2010 racing season will soon be underway. See the
Race team events page
for the race events we are hosting.
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