A note to all riders: Santa Ynez Valley Classic, Santa Ynez Valley Riding Club, Amgen Tour, Group Rides

A note to all bike bicycle race riders:  Santa Ynez Valley Classic, Santa Ynez Valley Riding Club, Amgen Tour, Group Rides.  First of all... I'm a rider and I'm embarrassed!  I was out driving and encountered this this morning.  A majority of you are rude, aggressive and arrogant.  Single file!  Don't take up BOTH sides of the road!  It's taken a lot of work to get the community to accept the races.  It's not just a few of you that give the rest of us bad press, it's a majority of you.    To all motor vehicle drivers... if you see us being AH riders... call 911 and report us.

Buellton, CA - California Department of Fish and Game

An alert out to the California Department of Fish and Game. 

  One or two males have been spotted using binoculars shooting shotguns in the Santa Ynez River bottom at ducks and quail.  Out of season.  This is a clear act of wildlife poaching.  This has been happening numerous times in the early mornings and early evenings.  The location is Avenue of the Flags bridge on the Santa Ynez River.  They have been spotted up to ½ mile, east and west of the bridge.  DFG, get to work!