Eastside Velo is a bicycle club registered with United States Cycling Federation, a part of USA Cycling. The club is registered with the State of California as a not-for-profit association and is registered with the Internal Revenue Service in a similar status.

The club was first formed in 2001 with a nucleus of 20 riders, growing to over 200 members in the 2009 season. Annual membership is $35, and provides the member with entry to all of our supported rides. Non-members are certainly welcome to join our rides and may participate for a $15 day fee.

Events

Throughout the riding season (April-October) the club organizes and supports many classic rides in the Eastern Sierra (see the Calendar of Events for specific information). The average ride attendance is between 30-60 riders per event. Supported rides feature feed stations every 25 miles (approximately), signage on the highway, mechanical repair equipment and often a rolling SAG vehicle available for rescue or repair. At the conclusion of many of the rides their will be a hosted lunch, or alternatively riders will meet at venues such as the Whoa Nellie Deli, establishments in June Lake, Mammoth, or Bishop. ESV members range in abilities from novice to expert, and most of the supported rides are "out and back", so the distance traveled can be up to the individual rider.

Our signature ride of the year is the Pamper Pedal, held in mid-May, an event designed specifically for women, supported by the men of Eastside Velo. The event features a 40 mile ride, descending 4,000’ from Mammoth Lakes to the Elks Park in the Bishop area. Last year over 100 ladies enjoyed this highly supported event.

The High Sierra Fall Century

Eastside Velo is the USCF club of record for the Sierra Fall Century Ride in early September. The club provides significant volunteer support an labor for the event which draws some 700-800 riders to the Eastern High Sierra for a 100 mile ride with only one stop sign.

If you would like to receive occasional updates from the club, register your e-mail on the home page under "Join our Newsletter".

Eastside Velo Officers

John Armstrong - President
Barbara Phillips - Ride Coordinator
Jeff Byberg - Secretary/Communications
Shirley Seydel - Member at large
Scott Busby - Member at large
Jim Pettigrew - Member at large

Please Contact Us should you have any questions.