Bike Party participant and Ultimate Frisbee enthusiast places Ghost Bike to honor fallen rider

Ghost bike for a fallen cyclist.
Charles Schaffer.
RIP

A friend of mine who will call Melanie, is an avid San Jose Bike Party rider and volunteer. She's frequently seen on the monthly ride along with the test rides beforehand. What I didn't know is that she is also a Ultimate enthusiast. This week both of those worlds will come together for here as she places a ghost bike in honor of her Ultimate teammate and fellow cyclist Charles Schaffer. (For more information on Ghost Bikes refer to this Wikipedia enty)

As I mentioned in a recent post;

While riding down Campbell avenue west of San Tomas Aquino on the evening of July 26, traffic was diverted near Kirkwood Shopping Center due to a traffic incident. At the time I did not know a bicyclist was involved. That cyclists turned out to be Charles Schaffer of Cupertino, a 56 year old valley native who was passionate about Ultimate (also know as Ultimate Frisbee).

At a San Jose Bike Party volunteer meeting last night, Melanie mentioned that she is just about finished putting the bike together along with a memorial plaque in honor of Charles.

In honor of Charles, this months San Jose Bike Party ride is planning to pass slowly and silently by the bike in a quiet rolling memorial. Riders may leave candles, notes, flowers, etc. at the scene to remember this fallen cyclist.


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Upcoming Bicycling Events in the Silicon Valley, April 4

Upcoming Events in the Silicon Valley

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

San Jose Bike Party -Sharks Ride
Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00PM

Route will be posted on Thursday, the day before the ride at
http://www.sjbikeparty.org/

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The Sharks Test/Fun Ride #3
Thursday, April 5th, 7:00 pm
Location: Meet at San Pedro Square, Downtown SJ.
We will be riding at about 15 mph. If you can ride, no one will be dropped.
It's a Thursday Night .. and we'll stop at 4th st Pizza to finish.
It's also perfect if you'd like to find out who we are, how we do test rides and how much fun they are!
ALL WHEELS WELCOME!!!

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San Jose Fixed  SJF
15-25 mile Bike Ride
Every Tuesday 6:45 @
Meets @ IMinusD Fixed Gear Boutique
112 Paseo de San Antonio (See Map Below)

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San Francisco Bike Party
Friday April 6, 2012
Animal Kingdom Ride
http://sfbikeparty.wordpress.com/


San Jose Bike Party Volunteer Mixer (BIRD)
Tuesday, April 10, 2010 6:45PM - 8:30 PM 
Build community by learning & chatting with other SJBP volunteers!
Come out to our monthly volunteer meeting!
This is the place to meet & chat with other amazing Bike Party volunteers, learn how to be a better volunteer and better cyclist in general, and help play with ideas to make Bike Party better!

East Bay Bike Party
Friday, April 13, 2011 7:30 PM

http://eastbaybikeparty.wordpress.com/


SJBP BIRDS & Friends: A Party Night to Remember in SoFA
Saturday April 14, 2012,  7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
South First Billiards, 420 S. First St., San Jose, CA

B I R D - P A R T Y ! ! ! Let's all relax and hang out together.
But you don't have to be a BIRD to attend, this party is open to everyone.
So grab your friends and come on down!
This is not just any ol' Pool Hall...
A DJ Spinning music or a live band, Killer food menu, Full Bar with 15 beers on tap, Lounge area, 29 Pool Tables, Ping Pong Tables, an art gallery. (21+ only)

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Second Annual Advocacy Summit
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 

For those cyclists who want to get more involved with Advocacy this is the perfect event. Their is a $20 fee for this event. For more information: http://bikesiliconvalley.org/bike-summit-2012

San Jose Bike Party - The Shark's Ride
Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00PM

Route will be posted on Thursday, the day before the ride at
http://www.sjbikeparty.org/

Cupertino Bike Swap
Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:00AM - 4:00 PM

104949 S DeAnza Blvd, Cupertino

Save the date. It's one of the best swaps in the area
60 bucks for a space (if your selling) or $2 to enter

And in the not too distant future
May 10, 2012 - 18th Annual Bike to Work Day
May 12, 2012 - SJBP Bike the Limits Ride
May 15, 2012 - Amgen Tour of California San Jose to Livermore
May 15, 2012 - King of the Mountain Challenge
June 21, 2012 Bicycle Music Festival 2012
July 14, 2012 - San Jose Bike Party Ladies Ride - (Sorry guys, ladies only)

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Also note the Guadalupe River Trail will be closed for paving construction soon. The closed portion will extend north of 880 all the way to Gold Street in Alviso. check Twitter for more details.

Too see all rides on the map click the link just below the map. Thanks.

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Upcoming Bicycling Events in the Silicon Valley

Upcoming Events in the Silicon Valley

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

San Jose Bike Party -Sharks Ride
Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00PM

Route will be posted on Thursday, the day before the ride at
http://www.sjbikeparty.org/

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And the Shark Ride Pre-Rides

Test/Fun Ride #1 - "SLOW RIDE"
Sunday March 25, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Ride start will be somewhere near the Berryesa Flea Market
Whether you're a Sharks fan or not... Join us for our monthly SLOW test ride. Fun in the sun at a laid back pace.Everyone will be going at a 10-12 mph or so pace. No one will be dropped. Perfect if you like bike party's pace but prefer less people!

It's also perfect if you'd like to find out who we are, how we do test rides and how much fun they are! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

The Sharks Test/Fun Ride #2
Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm
Location: TBD

The Sharks Test/Fun Ride #3
Thursday, April 5th, 7:00 pm
Location: TBD

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Sunday Monthly Bicycle Ride

San Jose, Saratoga, Campbell
March 18, 2012

3:00 - 7:00 PM
Start at the parking lot at corner of Winfield and Thornwood
Map Route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/71423040/
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS RIDE!

San Jose Fixed  SJF
15-25 mile Bike Ride
Every Tuesday 6:45 @
Meets @ IMinusD Fixed Gear Boutique
112 Paseo de San Antonio (See Map Below)

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San Francisco Bike Party
Friday April 6, 2012
Animal Kingdom Ride
http://sfbikeparty.wordpress.com/


San Jose Bike Party Volunteer Mixer (BIRD)
Tuesday, April 10, 2010 6:45PM - 8:30 PM 
Build community by learning & chatting with other SJBP volunteers!
Come out to our monthly volunteer meeting!
This is the place to meet & chat with other amazing Bike Party volunteers, learn how to be a better volunteer and better cyclist in general, and help play with ideas to make Bike Party better!

East Bay Bike Party
Friday, April 13, 2011 7:30 PM

http://eastbaybikeparty.wordpress.com/


SJBP BIRDS & Friends: A Party Night to Remember in SoFA
Saturday April 14, 2012,  7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
South First Billiards, 420 S. First St., San Jose, CA

B I R D - P A R T Y ! ! ! Let's all relax and hang out together.
But you don't have to be a BIRD to attend, this party is open to everyone.
So grab your friends and come on down!
This is not just any ol' Pool Hall...
A DJ Spinning music or a live band, Killer food menu, Full Bar with 15 beers on tap, Lounge area, 29 Pool Tables, Ping Pong Tables, an art gallery. (21+ only)

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Second Annual Advocacy Summit
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 

For those cyclists who want to get more involved with Advocacy this is the perfect event. Their is a $20 fee for this event. For more information: http://bikesiliconvalley.org/bike-summit-2012

San Jose Bike Party - The Shark's Ride
Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00PM

Route will be posted on Thursday, the day before the ride at
http://www.sjbikeparty.org/

Cupertino Bike Swap
Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:00AM - 4:00 PM

104949 S DeAnza Blvd, Cupertino

Save the date. It's one of the best swaps in the area
60 bucks for a space (if your selling) or $2 to enter

And in the not too distant future
May 10, 2012 - 18th Annual Bike to Work Day
May 12, 2012 - Bike the Limits Ride
May 15, 2012 - Amgen Tour of California San Jose to Livermore
May 15, 2012 - King of the Mountain Challenge
June 21, 2012 Bicycle Music Festival 2012
July 14, 2012 - San Jose Bike Party Ladies Ride - (Sorry guys, ladies only)

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Also note the Guadalupe River Trail will be closed for paving construction soon. The closed portion will extend north of 880 all the way to Gold Street in Alviso. check Twitter for more details.

Too see all rides on the map click the link just below the map. Thanks.

View Upcomming Bay Area Bike Events in a larger map