A Secret Elixir

by | Jul 9, 2017 | Uncategorized

When I found the SOBs out riding US 285 in 2001, Herb Schon, a founding member, impressed me that he climbed the mountains so easily on the rides. I asked him how he did it. He told me that he gathered the dirt at the Sanctuary in Chimayo and put it in his water...

Thanks from the Texas 4000

by | Jul 4, 2017 | Uncategorized

The SOBs have received a “thank you” card from the Sierra Route group of the Texas 4000. I have retyped the message to acknowledge the support and participation of many SOB members. The riders have just left San Francisco and are nearing Portland, Oregon...

July 4 Ride

by | Jul 2, 2017 | Uncategorized

The day is almost here! Tuesday, July 4! Join the SOBs for the ride to the Plaza for the huge pancake breakfast to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. 8:30 a.m. Meet and start at Kohl’s Department Store. The ride is open to every rider, and we ride...

Tom Jefferson’s biggest regret

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized

Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. He may have thought Santa Fe was included as he worked on his invention of a bicycle, telling his aide that he planned to ride his bicycle to Santa Fe to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on the Plaza...