Santa Clarita Velo invites you to join with us in promoting bicycling in the Santa Clarita Valley
You can join now with the Online Membership Form and make your payment through Google Checkout
Member Benefits
The Echelon Each month, our publication The Echelon is delivered electronically to members, with calendars, routes, feature articles,
and more.
Online Community Members communicate through a private, electronic bulletin board, posting and receiving updates and news
items strictly for members.
Sponsor Discounts Many of our supporting sponsors offer generous discounts for Club members at their shops, some up to 20%
Sponsored “Breakfast” Rides As a member, you are welcome to a “free meal” on these socially–oriented events, usually at a cafe at
a reasonable distance on a fun ride.
Racer Paybacks At the end of the season, the Club partially “pays–back” members (who have met their commitments) who compete
on the Road, Track, and Time Trials, or in the hills on Mountain Bikes.
VIP Participation in Pontius & Punchbowl Races produced by the SC Velo for the USCF community. You’ll be invited behind
the scenes to help with this essential Club event. Racing is free to club members who volunteers and ride in the SC Velo kit.
Pre–Order Club “Kit” The well–tailored clothing that we produce each year for our members. Available at preferred prices and
quantities.
Board & Civic Participation Club members are invited at all times to participate fully in the monthly Board Meetings and with the
City of Santa Clarita’s various cycling outreach efforts.
Special Amgen Tour of California Participation In conjunction with the City of Santa Clarita, the SC Velo has been invited to help
with this spectacular event and to serve as “Trail Ambassadors”.
Improved Riding Skills This can’t be guaranteed, but riding with an experienced group is the best way to learn the basics of drafting,
riding pacelines, echelons and “survival” on the road.

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Member Expectations
Wear a helmet on each ride.
Members are required to volunteer helping a club function a minimum of four (4) hours each year.
Have fun on your bike and encourage others to come out and ride with you.
Be proud of your affiliation with SC Velo, and let others know it.

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FAQs
Must I join SCV to ride with you? Guests are welcome, always; just as long as you wear your helmet!
What should I expect? A brisk pace with the “competitive” groups and a more relaxed pace with the “recreational group.” SC Velo’s
goal is to “promote cycling” in the Valley. Riding in groups challenges you to improve all facets of your riding!
Are rides competitive? Human nature and the conditions of the day will push some and slow others, but club rides are not races.
Will I get “dropped” and discouraged? Our group can be challenging, but we all try to regroup along the way and help with
mechanical problems and flats. Be prepared to “ease your way in” by setting realistic goals, and “sitting in” the peloton once you get
comfortable.