What is the WWBC?
Western Wheelers Bicycle Club, Inc., is a nonprofit organization based on the San Francisco Peninsula. It hosts a variety of rides every month to suit cyclists of all abilities. We have regular weekday morning rides, evening rides during the summer, and rides every weekend. Currently, most rides are road rides, but mountain bikes can be used. Guests are welcome on club rides, unless the description of the ride says that it’s for members only. If you go on a few rides and find them enjoyable, then you are encouraged to join the club. (WWBC Application form)
LDT Ride Series
The Long Distance Training (LDT) is a series of weekend rides, usually on Saturdays, that start out easy in January and get progressively more difficult each week. There are several routes offered, with the riders usually meeting together for lunch. The more advanced riders do the Davis Double Century in May. The first few LDT rides may be attended by anyone, but later rides are for Western Wheelers members only.
Sequoia
The club’s big annual event is the Sequoia Century, providing the opportunity to complete a fully supported 100-mile ride. There are shorter options available also.
Club Meetings
We have evening meetings with speakers on a variety of topics. Meetings are held every one to two months and are open to the public. We also have Spring and Fall picnics, an annual Ride Leader Barbecue, a December Holiday Party and the Christmas Lights Ride and Potluck. Members receive the monthly newsletter, The Flat Tyre, and can attend members-only rides, picnics, and other special events. Western Wheelers also has an e-mail list.
Member Discounts
Members enjoy a 10% discount at the following bicycle stores and businesses. Please indicate your WW membership before making the purchase. Exceptions may apply to complete bicycles, labor, and sale or special-order items. Your copy of the Flat Tyre newsletter with your name and address printed on it or the membership card in your copy of the directory can be used as proof of membership.
- The Bicycle Outfitter 963 Fremont Ave. Los Altos (650) 948-8092
- The Bicycle Connection 2086 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 424-8034
- Breakaway Bike Shop 14410 Big Basin Way #E Saratoga (408) 867-6100
- Cupertino Bike Shop 10493 So. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino (408) 255-2217
- Menlo Velo 433 El Camino Real Menlo Park, (650) 327-5137
- Palo Alto Bicycles 171 University Ave. Palo Alto (650) 328-7411
- Slough’s Bike Shoppe 260 Race Street San Jose (408) 293-1616
- Sports Basement 1177 Kern Ave Sunnyvale (408) 732-0300 x7205
- Undiscovered Country Tours (UDC)—Fully supported weekend and longer bike tours throughout California. (877) 322-1667
- Walt’s Cycle & Fitness 116 Carroll St., Sunnyvale (408) 736-2630
Discounts other than 10%
- GoRide Bicycles (Formerly Garner’s Pro Bike)—20% off accessories and clothing, 15% off parts and labor, and 10% off all bikes. 2755 El Camino Real, Redwood City (650) 366-BIKE
- Integrate Performance Fitness Complimentary fitness evaluation session and a 15% discount on everything with a valid proof of membership. 2624 Fayette Dr, Suite D, Mountain View, Mountain View, 650-224-4354
—15% off accessories (anything we sell) and 10% off bicycles. All that’s needed is a valid club ID, etc. Mike’s Bikes, 3001 El Camino Real Palo Alto, (650) 858-7700.
Tsui Yu (Helen) Lee, licensed cosmetologist—20% off haircuts, styling, coloring, and perms for members and their families. Children welcome. 2447 Alvin St., Mountain View. Call (650) 996-6869 for an appointment. Evening appointments available.
- FRS Healthy Energy 25% discount for all online purchases—use coupon code WWBC09 at checkout (0 is zero, not letter-oh). The FRS Company, 101 Lincoln Centre Dr, Suite 500, Foster City, CA 94404
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Last updated September 2, 2009.
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