The National Brotherhood of Cyclists 2011 Conference
Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM - Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM (PT)
Oakland, United States
Event Details
The National Brotherhood of Cyclists and the Oakland Yellowjackets Cycling club invite you to join us for a celebration of cyclists and cycling at the 2nd Annual NBC Conference. The Conference will take place on August 4th -7th, 2011 in Oakland, California.
The Conference will include the opportunity to do a number of local rides of varying distances lead by members of the Oakland Yellowjackets; to attend seminars around organizing a cycling club, youth development, and other cycling related topics; and to meet & network with other cyclists from across the United States.
Nelson Vails, US Bicycling Hall of Famer and US Olympic Medal winner will be attending the NBC Conference.
Sunday Brunch at "Souley Vegan has 20 seats available
Onsite registration - $207 August 4th
Registration will be open Wednesday evening, Thursday evening and Friday morning at the Marriott.
The Oakland Yellow Jackets Cycling Club has a cycling helmet requirement on all rides.
National Brotherhood of Cyclist Conference Supporters
Hotel Accommodations
The Oakland Marriott City Center is the host hotel for the 2011 Conference. Centrally situated in downtown, this Oakland hotel allows guests to explore nearby Chinatown, museums, fine dining and trendy shopping at Jack London Square. Hop on the BART Subway System located across the street from the Oakland Marriott City Center and be comfortably transported to downtown San Francisco in only 12 minutes.
Contact the hotel at (800) 991-7249 for special Conference rates (by mentioning affiliation with National Brotherhood of Cyclists). You may also make hotel reservations online by clicking hotel logo below: 
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Bike Rentals
2424 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-763-2453
You can find our complete fleet online.
Travelling with your bike
"TheNBC" tracking code, code will be available for all of 2011
Bike shipments to Oakland via ground or air cargo
Offer a $10 coupon toward on phone purchases:
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Bike case
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Bike travel torque
Primal Custom Kit RafflePrimal Wear will be raffling off a 10 Custom Kit Package. 10 Jerseys and 10 bibs (or shorts) designed just for you. Raffle information will be distributed to registered NBC affiliated Clubs. Attendee Individuals will also be able to enter the raffle. Raffle details will be available before the conference.
Primal Wear, founded in 1992 by avid cyclists, manufactures highly technical and authentic cycling clothing and some of the most recognizable jerseys in the world. Primal Wear ( www.primalwear.com) has stayed true to its grassroots culture while steadily growing its customer base by providing branded and custom clothing to hundreds of thousands of cyclists every year from around the globe. As a company of die-hard cyclists committed to improving the sport, and designers dedicated to innovation and creativity, Primal Wear keeps in touch with the soul of the sport and its business.
Nelson Vails, a Harlem born, New York City bike messenger moved through the US cycling ranks to become the only African American on the US International Olympics Cycling Team in the 80's. In 1984, at the Olympics Games, he won a Silver Medal in track sprinting. He became the first African American cyclist to win an Olympic medal in the sport of cycling.
- 2009 US Bicycling Hall of Fame Inductee
- 1984 Olympics: Track - Sprint Silver, 1984.
For more information on Nelson Vails go to http://www.examiner.com/triathlon-in-washington-dc/2009-us-bicycling-hall-of-fame-welcomes-nelson-vails
NBC Press
Marcelle Nichols has an amazing story, and Heart & Soul is elated to share it.
In our September issue we’ll feature the inspiring story of how your fellow NBC member pedaled and ran to manage the pain of fibromyalgia and sciatica.
That’s a true Heart & Soul fitness success story.
Fitness success isn’t only about weight loss, although Marcelle will tell you that dropping a dress size or two was a pleasant byproduct of her hard work. We are always on the lookout for more of these stories. If you have one to share, or if you have a story idea or fitness question you’d like to see answered, let’s talk at the conference, or email me at nhoskins@heartandsoul.com. You can also find us at www.heartandsoul.com and on Facebook.
Nichele Hoskins is Fitness Editor for Heart & Soul magazine. A three-time heart attack survivor, she teaches Spinning and enjoys her fair share of wine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Charitable Cause
All remaining proceeds from the 2011 Conference will be used for the development of a Natioanal and Oakland Youth Cycling Program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
& Conference Updates (Please scroll down!)
Q. Who is the NBC (National Brotherhood of Cyclists)?
An affiliation of African American cycling clubs (a total of sixteen and growing) and individual cyclists across the United States whose major goals are:
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Camaraderie in cycling
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Promotion of cycling for fitness and health
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Developing athletes to compete in national and international cycling events.
Q. Will I need a car during the conference?
You will not require access to a car! All rides are accessible by bike or subway over to SF. All events are within walking distances. The Napa ride has a bus going up, highly recommended. No car needed unless you want to redrive routes to check out the scenary or do your own adventures around the Bay.
Q. What is the expected weather in August?
San Francisco's Bay Area weather is as changeable as the seas. The ocean moderates the temperature and San Francisco Bay Area weather is also one of the hardest to forecast and changes drastically from neighborhood to neighborhood. San Francisco Bay Area weather can be difficult for visitors to predict. A couple of facts, it will not rain, it will be chilly in the morning and it will not get humid. Summers are characteristically overcast and cool, while the marine layer usually burns off by the afternoon. So, bring spring clothing for the evenings, that inludes pants and jackets. If you plan to ride during the evening, the temperature will drop rapidly with the sun. Don't even think of hot humid nights! Check Oakland Weather
Q. Can I ship my bike to the hotel before the conference and have it picked up by a frieght company after the conference?
Yes, the hotel will manage your bike receipt and shipments at $7 per day if you are staying at the Marriott.
Q. What does the cost of registration include?
Conference registration includes all cycling events (Fri - Sun), all social events (Fri - Sat), breakfast (Fri - Sat), and all seminars/presentations.
Q. What are the Seminar Topics?
- Maximizing Health, Minimizing Injuries - Dr. Warren Strudwick, a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine will discuss Health Benefits of cycling and preventative procedures.
- Youth Programs, Roundtable - Discussions by Youth Program Leaders on the various types of current NBC affiliated programs. Two BRAG Team members from Atlanta's MACC (youth cycling program) will attend the conference before heading off to college.
- Establishing a Cycling Club - Roundtable Discussions by NBC past and current presidents of Best Practices for developing long term cycling club programs
- Women and Cycling - Female only discussion of the "how to" and benefits of cycling.
- Ladies, we have something special in store for you; we hope to cover just about everything you ever wanted to know about cycling. Topics range from changing a flat, riding in different terrains, optimizing the use of your bike computer, riding with groups, etc. Marcelle Nichols will join us and share her story regarding how cycling radically changed her health. The session will be interactive so come with your questions. Immediately following the session we will take you on a 20 mile ride to Alameda. It will be a leisurely ride where no woman will be left behind. You'll have the opportunity to try out what you learned in the session and ride with experienced riders who can talk further with you as you ride. It's a girl thing so come and join us for a good time
Q. What are the rides?
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SAG support will be provided for all rides. There will be rides for all cycling levels.
Wine Country Ride and Wine Tasting, Thursday, August 4th
7:00 AM Bus departure for Wine Country Ride
12:00 PM Lunch & Wine Tasting at Visions Cellars Winery.
2:00 PM Sightseeing and Wine Touring
7:00 PM The East Bay Bike Coalition is hosting an event at Jack London Square and NBC Conference attendees have been extended a warm welcome to join in the fun. We will have a few tables reserved at this event. This is an outdoor event along the estuary (though it's August, still bring a light jacket or wrap). Jack London is on the Oakland Waterfront with great views of the bay. There will be an outdoor movie showing of Ratatouille. Grilled foods and Belgium beer will be available for purchase. Jack London Square is walking distance from the Marriott Hotel and has great restaurant options: www.jacklondonsquare.com .
We will also have a number of attendees hanging out at the Marriott Lounge on the second floor.
Oakland East Bay Region Rides, Friday, August, 5th
7:00 AM Registration & Vendor Fair Open
7:30 AM Welcome Breakfast
- Bruce Woods, President of The NBC
- Fred McWilliams, President of the Oakland Yellow Jacket
- Oakland City Officials
- Conference Logistics & Information
Three ride ride options leaving from Oakland Marriott.Hotel:
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30 mile relaxed pace, flat ride from Oakland to the Richmond Marina,
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40 mile, 2000 vertical feet of aggressive climbing of surrounding Oakland and Berkeley Hills 6-14% grades
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20 miles of flat cycling around the island of Alameda
7pm - 11pm
Come out to network and meet fellow-conference attendees from around the country. This private event will take place at Arsimona's Lounge in the VIP room. This event is intended for conference attendees only -- conference wristband required for entry. A catered meal will be provided and cash bar available (The Major Taylor Mojo drink will make its debut). Enjoy the sounds of R&B, Neo Soul and Old School Hip-Hop. 1984 Olympian Nelson Vails will be in attendance and will briefly address the group. Arsimona's Lounge is located one block from the Marriott at 561 11th Street, Oakland -- take the street elevator up to the lounge and go upstairs to the private VIP room. Dress:casual
San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Marin County Rides, Saturday, August, 6th
7:30 AM San Francisco/Golden Gate Bridge/Sausilto/Tiburon Ride
8:30 AM Pre-Ride Breakfast at San Francisco Crissie Fields (sponsored by Sports Basement)
Saturday morning we will start by BARTing over to downtown SF, a short ride through Fisherman's Wharf over to Crissie Fields for breakfast and shopping provided by Sports Basement. A van will be provided to transport all purchased items. We will then cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Some will venture up into the Marin Highlands for a nice morning climb. We will all pass through Sausalito on the way to Tiburon, the adventurous will detour, climbing Mt Tam and others will circle Paradise Loop past San Quentin Prison on their way to Tiburon where we will have lunch. The view of the city is beautiful from Tiburon, decide early before that first glass of wine if you are riding back via the GG Bridge or taking the ferry back to SF
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20 mile relaxed pace into Sausalito following to Tiburon.
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40 mile aggressive pace ride through the Marin Headlands, Paradise Loop ending in Tiburon.
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50 mile, 3248 vertical feet through Mill Valley and Sausalito heading up to Mt. Tam via Panoramic Highway and back down to Tiburon.
On Saturday evening the aftermath to a beautiful but challenging ride over the Golden Gate Bridge and into Sausalito and Tiburon, Conference attendees will meet at Joyce's Gallery for an evening of socializing, dancing and catered dinner. Joyce's Gallery is African-American owned and one of Oakland's premier art venues. "Visual Word" is the showing that will be at the gallery during the Conference.
Cyclist Blessing and Sunday Brunch, Sunday, August, 7th
The 2011 Conference will conclude with a community “Cyclists Blessing” at The Cathedral of Christ the Light & brunch at Souley Vegan restaurant, where fellow-cyclist and activist Angela Davis will address the group.
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8am Departure: Marriott to the Cathedral, Riding (7 minutes), Walking (15 minutes)
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8:30 – 9:15am Blessing Ceremony (outside upper lawn area)
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9:30am Departure to Souley Vegan Riding (10 minutes) Walking (20 minutes).or Oakland B Shuttle
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10am – 1pm Brunch at Souley Vegan
* Souley Vegan Restaurant is located close to the Marriott (7 short blocks).
Route sheets will be available for those who haven’t had enough and want to see more of “The Bay” on their bikes. Ride Options: “The Three Bears” or “Point Richmond” or Oakland Zoo Loop
If you have not purchased your Souley Vegan brunch ticket, please visit the registration website – availability limited.
Q. How do I get from the airport to the hotel, will I need a car ?
No need to rent a car!
Most Conference events are within walking distance from the hotel and public transportation is readily accessible. Transportation is provided for the "'Wine Country" ride.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to SFO Airport
Trains arrive at the SFO International Terminal every 15 minutes and take a 45-minute ride on the Richmond train to the City Center/12th Street Station. Marriott Hotel is two blocks away from BART. The BART station at SFO is located in the International Terminal. It's a short walk from United Airlines in Terminal 3 and a slightly longer walk from Terminal 1. You can also take the free AirTrain from both terminals directly to the BART station. Just follow the signs to AirTrain and board the Red Line train. 
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to Oakland Airport
The convenient AirBART shuttle travels between OAK and the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station every 10 minutes during the day. Take a 12-minute ride on the Richmond train to the City Center/12th Street Station. Marriott Hotel is two blocks away from BART.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to San Francisco
Free Broadway shuttle around Oakland
- The "B" runs:
- between Jack London Square and Grand Avenue
- Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm (except on major holidays)
- every 10 minutes during commute hours and lunchtime
- every 15 minutes all other times
- Additional Info
What are other things to do in the Bay Area?
Visit Soul of America - San Francisco and Oakland East Bay Guides
Or contact 1. San Francisco Tourist Board
2. Oakland Tourist Board
Q. Royston, Some of the Sistas are concerned about the pace everyone will be riding at the summit. Will there be groups riding at a slower pace, say 14-16 mph?
Additional Info, June 1, 2011
Buddy Pass
Since the Bay Area is such a wonderful place to visit for cyclists and non-cyclists, many of you have stated wanting to bring along someone who doesn’t plan to participate in the cycling activities, but wants to enjoy the area and the Conference social activities. Well, we have added the “Buddy Pass” option for attendance. This option allows an attendee to participate in the Friday & Saturday evening social events at a reduced registration cost. This option is now available for purchase at the Conference website.
Sunday Events
On Sunday there will be a bike blessing at Oakland’s newly built cathedral in the Lake Merritt area. We will also use this opportunity to send out a special blessing for a group of conference attendees from the Los Angeles area that will ride from the Bay Area back to Los Angeles (400+ miles) on the following day. After the blessing we will ride over to Souley Vegan restaurant in downtown Oakland for a hearty vegan soul food brunch. Angela Davis, activist and fellow Oakland Yellow Jackets member will address the group at the restaurant. Tickets for the brunch must be pre-purchased. Please visit the Conference website for purchase. Check out Souley Vegan’s menu by clicking the logo below. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy their food.
For information on things to do in the SF Bay Area, visit
- CULTURAL SITES
- RESTAURANTS and NIGHTCLUBS
- SHOPS and GALLERIES
- PARK and BEACHES
- BLACK WINERIES in WINE COUNTRY
- SPAS and INNKEEPERS
- FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
- ART and HISTORY MUSEUMS
Sampling of Bay Area Rides
Please review the document regarding the current NBC Youth Programs:
National Brotherhood of Cyclists (N.B.C.)
Founded on March 29th, 2008 as a coalition of African American cycling clubs to:
Create a national network to promote an appreciation of cycling Increase the diversity of competitive cycling Decrease the health disparities that effect African Americans and other communities The NBC mission is to develop youth cycling programs across the country to promote increase participation of people of color in cycling and for them to benefit from the health and discipline attributes. The resources required to support and promote the youth are extensive. The N.B.C. is proud to announce that proceeds from the National Brotherhood of Cyclist Conference event will benefit designated 2011 inner city youth programs. National Brotherhood of Cyclist affiliated Youth Organizations Atlanta Dream Team <http://www.brag.org/dreamteam.html> The BRAG (Bicycle Race Across Georgia) Dream Team is a group of middle school students from cities across Georgia. BRAG sponsors the Dream Team on its annual cross-state bicycle ride in June. Since its inception in 1994, an average of 10 middle school students from low-income families have been selected to participate on the Dream Team and have received bicycles, helmets, shorts and other accessories, complimentary meals and waived registration fees. The students are assigned adult mentors and coaches who help them for this rigorous ride. If the Dream Team members complete BRAG, they get to keep their bike, helmet and other accessories. Over 100 students from Georgia middle schoolers are proud BRAG Dream Team alumni. Los Angeles Major Motion Development Youth Racing <http://www.usacycling.org/> USA Cycling National team is a rolling roster of young cyclist’s identified as having potential to become professional or Olympic cyclists. Riders are invited to participate in international cycling competition. The pipeline starts early, international competition begins at 15-16. Selection for the team roster is based on local and national race results and training camp results. Athlete development camps are hosted around the country. Cycling can lead to professional racing, college scholarships and a healthy lifestyle. Seattle Cascade Cycling Education Foundation: The Major Taylor Project <http://www.cbcef.org/youth-major-taylor.html > The Major Taylor Project is an after-school cycling program for young people aged 11-18 integrating bicycle riding, healthy living, cycle maintenance, road safety awareness, and the importance of working toward individual goals. The Project is currently running four after school bike clubs in low income neighborhoods in and around Seattle. Named after Marshall “Major” Taylor, the turn-of-the-last-century African-American U.S. and world bicycle sprint champion, the project is focused on introducing young people from diverse communities to the sport of cycling and creating an inclusive culture of bicycling that will continue to future generations. Richmond Spokes https://sites.google.com/a/richmondspokes.org/about/ Richmond Spokes is a 501 (c) 3 entrepreneurial youth training program located in Richmond, California. We empower young entrepreneurs to design, plan, market and execute their ideas. Youth participants in Richmond Spokes provide local, national, and international cyclists with professional bicycle services, sales and accessories. Our staff consists of cycle cultured adults who partner with youth participants to make Richmond greener, safer and more sustainable city. Through Education, Empowerment, Employment, and Engagement Richmond Spokes encourages self-sufficiency, job skill training, educational opportunities, and a culture of stewards who use cycling and sustainable transportation to enable physical, personal, and professional mobility
Thanks for your support & see you at theConference.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM
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Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM (PT)
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