to help put on professional races in places like San Francisco, Georgia, Texas and New York and has met and chatted with many of the great pros. He has bicycled across the continent and still regularly travels to other regions for group tours. He is equally at home riding with a group or traveling long distances solo. Come out to a DVBC ride and you will find Charlie willing and eager to share his knowledge on subjects ranging from bike mechanics, to pro racing, to touring, to group riding. The DVBC is indeed privileged to count Charlie Stockley among its members and takes pleasure in naming him the 2005 True Bicyclist of the Year. Steve Rothrock was named 2005 Rookie of the Year for volunteering to work for the club in only his first year of membership. The Crash and Burn award was copped by Doug Bower, who beat out strong candidates like Bonnie Watkins and Larry Green. While the latter suffered more, Bower won points for creativity and style by running his tricycle over a cliff and landing on his back with the trike on top. Apparently mentally traumatized, he has not ridden the tricycle since, although he regularly rides two-wheelers and unicycles. Edward Sobolewski garnered the Ansel Adams award for contributing his photographic talents to the DVBC throughout the year. On several occasions he shot an event, burned it onto a CD, then pedaled his product over fifty miles to deliver it to the newsletter editor. Best New Rider award went to Nancy Schultz, who quit smoking eighteen months ago and biked more than 4,000 miles in her first full year. In winter Nancy bikes in cold and darkness in order to maintain her commitment to cycling and fitness. DVBC President Dominick Zuppo was honored for his tireless efforts on behalf of the club. Dom, who loves cycling as much as the rest of us, often foregoes riding to deal with administrative matters. He has stamped his trademark on the DVBC and we are all the better for that!