Mike Charleton

I'm often asked, "When did you start riding?" Truth is, I just never stopped as a kid.  I rode my bike to school every day and then enjoyed riding the beach path and river trails of Huntington Beach after school. I started racing at 14, launched my high school's first cycling club and competed at Nationals by 16.  I had great mentors and support with my first club that kept me excited and wanting more from the sport.  This guidance some 40 years ago is what still moves me today to give back and encourage others that have discovered the magic of cycling. 

I bring 35 years of riding and racing experience to both SRCC and Red Peloton.  I've been an active member and contributor with 6 cycling clubs as I've migrated from So Cal through Davis to the North Bay. I served 5+ years on the Safe Routes to School team, the Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety  Advisory Commitee and have worked in the emergency medicine field. I currently help run the Tuesday Night Twilights at the fairgrounds and mentor a squad of 5 developing under 23 yr old athletes.  While I still compete nationally and internationally, my passion is to pass on my knowledge to others in the sport to raise skills, improve safety and keep growing ridership here in Sonoma County.  

I'm excited to explore and collaborate on projects that are mutually beneficial for both SRCC and Red Peloton.  Let's all work together to elevate the member experience while supporting riders of all levels along their journey of growth and discovery.

John Mills 

John is a long time member of the SRCC and has contributed to the club in many different ways. From leading hundreds of rides to serving previously on the board to working many years on the WCC and Terrible Two. He has helped organize special events including multi-level rides, monthly challenges and welcome wagon rides. John has also worked in the Sonoma County community on several different Boards and Commissions including 20 years on the County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, and several terms on the Petaluma Planning Commission, Bicycle Advisory Committee and Architectural Review board. He has worked behind the scenes and in public forums to help promote bicycle advocacy and safety. In addition he has worked in the bicycle industry on all levels; manufacturing, wholesale, retail and as a local bicycle tour guide. 

Doug Simon

I have been an active member of the Santa Rosa Cycling Club for close to 30 years. I started riding as a kid, and have always had a bike to ride to explore the ever-changing neighborhoods of growing up a military brat, and moving across the country regularly. I moved to Sonoma County in 1977, at 18, to attend Sonoma State. My first bicycle ride in Sonoma County (that was off campus) was Crane Canyon, I huffed and puffed my way to the summit, turned around at Bennet Valley Road, cruised back to the dorms and told all my roomies about the epic adventure I just had!  That was all it took; I was hooked and have lived in Sonoma County ever since.  Jump to early 90’s, where as often as possible I was exploring Annadel on this cool thing called a mountain bike. Jump to 1997 when friends raved about SRCC’s/Bill Oetinger’s awesome week-long bike tours that took place every summer.  I joined the club just to be able to do Bill’s Central Coast Tour…. Wow, what a blast..  I was hooked again, but at a whole new level… and so it began:  SRCC Member 28+ years, past SRCC Board Member numerous times, past President a few times, past WCC Chair several times, supported numerous TTs. past king of the mountain and volunteer of the year awards recipient, lead countless club rides and 3 club tours and rode in hundreds of memorable epic weekend club rides the took us into Marin, Napa, Mendocino & Lake counties. Along the way Steve Kroeck, Tom Helm, Bill Ellis & Don Wolf taught me how to properly ride a bike.  I was interviewed for a “member profile” published in the Club’s newsletter, I said my goal was to ride the TT one day. Once it was published and in black and white, there was no turning back. It took several attempts, but I broke the 12 hour barrier…  but not without an incredible amount of support from all the wonderful TT volunteers, I’ve often said IMO a TT volunteer works harder than TT riders… it is a long day in the support of others trying to complete an epic ride that they will always remember.  I have volunteered for, and/or helped manage, more cycling events (Rides & Races) than I can count.  I was there at the beginning of SCBC, and have over the years helped with several of their public event projects.  About 14 years ago I dialed back my cycling to just cruising local neighborhood creek trails and bike paths, running errands, and with an occasional climb up Fountaingrove/Sky Farm to get that feel again. Fortunately for me I have been able to stay connected to this cycling family by working shoulder to shoulder with 24+ other SRCC members in the management of SRCC’s Warehouse. We have fun working tirelessly in support of club activates, club events, club tours, and also in support of other organizations’ cycling related events/promotions.  It has been a very amazing ride for me, and fortunately it is not over yet.  

I am running to be an elected officer on the Board in an attempt to improve the communication and coordination between the Board & the Warehouse Team, AND I feel I still have more to offer in helping to ensure others have all the amazing fun and challenging opportunities that I have had as a member of SRCC.  I have several strong areas of interest:  1.) Reviving some concept of a club newsletter, and help develop & implement plans to: 2.) encourage more epic weekend rides (for the non-retired crowd), 3.) Encourage others to lead club tours, 4.) Add an aspect(s) to our club that will be attractive to younger members. In addition, I would like a front row seat as the club ventures back into supporting amateur bicycle racers and racing in a bigger way. Thanks for reading the long version!