Into Socks. Are you? [Updated]

Socks for sale
Appetizing young socks for sale
Socks that are fresh and still unspoiled
Socks that are only slightly soiled
Socks for sale
Who will buy?
Who would like to sample our supply?
Who’s prepared to pay the price
For a trip to paradise?
Socks for sale
—Cole Porter

Is your boudoir closet brimming with the latest sexy cycling kit? You know, your Different Spokes matchy-match club jersey and bibshorts and maybe our chic cap? But there’s something missing to make that outfit a perfect “10”—matching cycling socks!

Your wish has been granted and our 40th anniversary gift to ourselves is our new DSSF socks now available at the club store on our website. Want to be en vogue at the next Jersey Ride? You have to have this fine hosiery clad your little piggies! Just $15 plus shipping for the Spokerati, $20 plus shipping for the hoi polloi, er- non-members. Find them at the club website. If you are a member, log in first to get the member discount. Socks should ship sometime in June. UPDATE 5/28: The socks are in!

And remember: friends don’t let friends dress badly. Get your BFFs a pair too!

A Pink Saturday Fashion Statement Every Day!

Don’t cha wish your face mask was hot pink like me?

Brian, our apparel couturier, has dreamed up that perfect accessory keeping with today’s hottest trend: the COVID-19 face covering! Tired of that bland surgical mask? Bored of basic black? Want to strut your stuff while huffing and puffing up Conzelman? You asked and Brian delivers! This is the new DSSF buff in hot, hot pink to match our current jersey. You didn’t know that hot pink is the new black leather?? Time to update your look! Next time you’re cruising Dore Alley with our kit you’re sure to have plenty of swooning eyes all over your mask! Or at least when you prance into the nearest Peet’s for some joe on your next club ride. And it’s just $20 at the DSSF Jakroo store!

Team DSSF ALC7 Fundraiser – Mardi Gras in April

On Sunday, Team Different Spokes San Francisco held our Fourth Annual team fundraising party at Michael Schmucki’s house to eat, drink, and talk about the upcoming AIDS LifeCycle.

We had a wonderful turnout and we raised a ton of money.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation volunteer Beau Thomsom spoke about the ride, the organization and the spirit of the ride.

Different Spokes members and guests to date pledged $7736.00!

We want to thank everyone who came to the party and made a contribution.

For those who could not make it but would like to lend their support, please visit AIDS/LifeCycle Team 146. Every dollar goes to support the programs and services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and is tax deductible.

Team DSSF

AIDS/LifeCycle (6) raised over $11 million dollars this year, 2,333 riders participated. Team DSSF consisted of 15 riders, and we raised nearly $60,000. Add to that other individual DSSF members who rode or roadied, and that figure is over $111,000. Way to go Different Spokes!

Team DSSF consisted of: Chris C., Dave G., David F., David G., Heather S., Janine S., Jerome T., Joseph C., Laura P, Les D., Michael S., Patrick H., Ron N. and Tom B.

Team DSSF ALC6

Other (known) Different Spokes members include: David G2., Don D., Henry L., Jeremy J., Joe J., Kerwin A., Leon W., Mark T., Topher O. and Ralph W.

AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7 day, 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, a fund raiser benefiting the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. AIDS/LifeCycle 7 will be June 1st thru June 7th, 2008. You can register here!

Team DSSF Fundraiser

Thanks to all who came to the Team DSSF fundraising party.
We had a great time, a nice turnout and raised $6460 for the
SF AIDS Foundation*

Check out the pics here

People won some great raffle prizes including iPods,
a coffee maker, nights at the John Muir Inn, chocolate,
movie passes, and much more.

For those of you who missed it, IT IS NOT TOO LATE to
support us

Please please visit our page and donate at….

http://www.aidslifecycle.org/629

-Dave

Thanks Different Spokes!!

On Saturday, Team Different Spokes San Francisco held the Second Annual team fundraising party at Michael Schmucki’s house to eat, drink, and talk about the upcoming AIDS LifeCycle.

We had a wonderful turnout and we raised a ton of money.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation volunteer Rachel Frazier spoke about the ride, the organization and the pending legislation affecting the Ryan White Act and $19 million in funding the state will lose.

Different Spokes members and guests pledged $6,225.00!
We want to thank everyone who came to the party and made a contribution.

For those who could not make it but would like to lend their support, please visit AIDS/Lifecycle.org Team 120 . Every dollar goes to support the programs and services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and is tax deductible.

We held the raffle for those who donated and the winners are:
iPod 1GB white nano – Wly
iPod 1GB black nano – Jeffrey
One night stay, John Muir Inn – Greg
One night stay, John Muir Inn – Katrina
Professional Bike Fit, Revolutions in Fitness – Patrick
ALC tote bag – Stephanie
Knit hat with a bicycle motive – Les
Gold Gym mystery gift – Mindy

Team 120

The Different Spokes Team San Francisco members include: Alan Williams, Anne Zeller, Bart Narter (not pictured), Bill Bir, Chris Contos, Chris LaRussell, Dave Glidden (not pictured), David Fales, David Gaus, Jeff Pekrul, Joseph Collins, Kevin McKinney (not pictured), Kim Walsh (not pictured), Liz Andrews, Michael Schmucki, Roger Chapman, Scott Steffens and Tom Brock.

For those interested in learning more about the ride, Logo is currently broadcasting the documentary filmed last year during the event The Ride: Seven Days to End AIDS , the first episode aired last Monday.