14th Pedaling Paths to Independence

The Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club invites you to the 14^th Pedaling Paths to Independence to benefit Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Saturday, February 25, 2023. A great ride on ANY bike–road, tandem, mountain, single speed, recumbent, Bike Friday, fixed gear, cruiser, high wheel, hybrid, unicycle–the metric (65 miles with 1,400 feet of elevation gain) and quarter (25 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain) century routes begin and end at DeVinci’s Ravioli Factory and Restaurant (18847 East Front Street, Linden) and traverse the quiet rural roads of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Calaveras counties, through verdant pastures, orchards, and vineyards.

Preregistration is closed, but day of registration will open at 8:30 a.m. Riders may check‑in at DeVinci’s and ride any time between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; everyone must be on the course by 10:00 a.m. Fees paid at the event ($65.00 for the metric century, $55.00 for the quarter century) include pastoral scenery, maps and route sheets courtesy of RouteArrows, pre-ride technical support by Alton Stevens, radio communications provided by the Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club, and fully stocked rest stops. Of course, riders and guests will end the day with a scrumptious post ride meal catered by DeVinci’s Ravioli Factory and Restaurant.

Riders must be at least 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult registered for the ride. Each rider must sign a waiver at the event. Help spread the word about the event by sharing and inviting your friends on social media.

CCBVI is grateful to the awesome folks who already stepped to the plate to support the 2023 event: DeVinci’s Corporation; Farmington Fire Protection District; Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California; Stockton East Water District; Holy Cross Catholic Church; Comcast; Costco Lodi Warehouse; Costco Stockton Warehouse; McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP; RouteArrows, Clif Bar & Company; Farmington Circle K; FLIP Office Furnishings, Sean Menefee at PIP Printing; Stockton Bicycle Club, Doug Beisner; Debbie Dusek; Sean Flaherty; Rich Freggiaro; Roger Gray; Douglas Keehr; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mejia, Aurelio and Lisa Rodriguez; Alton Stevens; Matthew and Jesse Valverde; Roselyn Wang; Maria Winget.

Pedaling Paths to Independence raised $17,500.00 in 2020 thanks to more than 320 riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors. The Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired board of directors, staff, and clients extend ineffable gratitude to everyone who makes the event happen! Thank you for helping to provide the information, tools, and resources that empower and inspire people who are blind to achieve their full potentials.

Questions? Call Joyce at (209) 400-5421 or send an e-mail to pedalingpaths@gmail.com. And, please spread the word!

We hope to see you on February 25, 2023. As always, we’ve requested fabulous weather!!!