Jim Brewer, one of our long-time club members and past president, passed away on Saturday Nov 30. He was 86 years old.

Jim earned his early fame as a high school and collegiate record breaking pole vaulter. Yet, we knew him as an incredible bike rider, usually accompanied by his good friend, Bob Fieldhouse.
Jim completed:
20 Triple Crown Double Centuries - 2008 - 2012!
The 508-mile ultra cycling race - 2010!
73 centuries during the year he turned 73!

Most of us remember this incredible man for his warm smile, cheerful demeanor, and unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand. Jim and Anita, his lovely wife, were deeply involved in our club events, board activities and later in capturing memorable moments through his photos and videos. Jim's talents shone brightly in the fantastic annual club videos he created, which were cherished highlights at our Holiday Parties and Annual Awards Banquets. We will miss him (and those incredible morning doughnuts that he always brought to share)!

A celebration of Jim's life will be presented on January 17th See the notice below for more details.

RIP Jim - 1938 - 2024

Be sure to RSVP by Jan 6th to Stacy by sending an email to thejaxfive@gmail.com or calling her at (562)383-8642.

Choose the size bag that fits your particular needs. Saddle bags and towels also available at
https://pedalindustries.com/collections/ocw-orange-county-wheelmen-store

The Triathlon Club at UC Irvine is looking for volunteers for the annual reverse triathlon Zot Trot. The Zot Trot is on Sunday February 9 and they will need as many volunteers as possible to help guide participants along the race course. If you have are available to help please contact Liz Gaston 714-390-8489

Most club rides have a downloadable  GPX file.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; bike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.

Tour de Palm Springs

February 8th, 2025

We are going to pick 2 winners at random from the first 1,000 registered participants to give one of the following:

1 free ride registration

1 free jersey

Don't miss your chance at winning and head on over to the TdPS website and complete your registration ASAP using the 20% discount code FOCW25 until November 1st, 2024.

https://tourdepalmsprings.com/registration/