December 2025

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

In this month’s Newsletter:

• The FCBC Board elections results were announced at the December 14 general membership meeting, and new Board members were elected.

• FCBC was awarded a grant by the REI Cooperative Action Fund.

• The next FCBC general membership meeting and FCBC Board meeting are scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 and 7:00 pm, respectively.

FCBC Board Elections and New Board Members

Results for the FCBC Board elections were announced at a general membership meeting held at Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Fig Garden Village on December 14.  Newly elected to the Board are Samantha Gonzales and Justin Turner as Members at Large.  Returning to the Board in their roles are Edna Pedroza as Chair, John Liu as Vice Chair, Tony Molina as Past Chair, Edie Smith as Secretary, Jeremy Doyel as Treasurer, and Danny Vazquez as Member at Large.  Thor Smith, previously a Member at Large, has a new role as Membership Coordinator.

Departing the Board are Julie Congi and JD Graves.  Thanks to both of you for your many contributions to FCBC!  You have both made a large mark to our organization.

In January, the FCBC Board will hold their Annual Planning Summit to set out the direction and plan the activities for the new year.

REI Cooperative Action Fund Grant

FCBC is one of 293 organizations that received a grant from the REI Cooperative Action Fund this fall.  This fund supports nonprofit organizations making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for everybody.  The funds that FCBC received will go towards events and activities supporting the FCBC mission to build healthy, equitable, and safe communities through advocacy, education, and collaboration that promotes bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation.  We are grateful for all the Board members and volunteers who expend countless hours and use their expertise to make Fresno County safer for bike riders and encourage more people to ride their bikes.

Christmas Tree Lane Bike Ride

FCBC normally has a holiday lights bike ride, and this year it was along Christmas Tree Lane (Van Ness Boulevard) in Old Fig Garden.  After the FCBC general membership meeting on December 14, about 20 people got to experience Christmas Tree Lane just ahead of the vehicular traffic.

Christmas Toy Drive

FCBC donated kid’s bikes to the Fresno Hispanic Soccer League to share some bike joy in the holiday season.  Three very happy kids received the bikes.  FCBC accepts monetary donations and bicycles that are in good condition.  Any questions regarding donations can be directed to info@fresnobike.org. 

Next General Membership and Board Meetings

The next general membership and Board meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm, respectively, via Zoom.  The general membership meeting is for members and nonmembers to meet with the Board prior to the official Board meeting to ask questions or raise issues for the Board to consider.  Board meetings are restricted to members only.  Registration information will be in the January Newsletter.

Membership

If you are not yet a member of FCBC or need to renew, please visit https://fresnobike.org/join to become a member or renew your membership.

Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!

Membership

If you are not yet a member of FCBC or need to renew, please visit https://fresnobike.org/join to become a member or renew your membership.

Have a comment or suggestion?  Contact us at info@fresnobike.org.