We’re about a month away from our first planned rides of the year — hard to believe!

Now is a great time to give your bicycle a careful once-over (or schedule a tune-up with your local shop).
A few minutes of preparation now can prevent delays and frustration later.

Pre-Season Bike Check
• Tires: good tread, no sidewall cracks, no embedded debris
• Brakes: pads not worn down, cables and hydraulics working smoothly
• Chain and drivetrain: clean, lubricated, and not excessively stretched
• Bolts and quick releases/axles: snug and secure

Mechanical issues can happen to any of us, but in a group setting they affect everyone.
A little preseason maintenance helps keep our rides smooth, safe, and enjoyable for the whole club.

Be Self-Sufficient
Please carry what you need to handle a flat or minor mechanical problem:
• Spare tube (or appropriate repair kit)
• Tire levers
• Inflation (pump or CO₂)
• Multi-tool
• Any specific items your bike requires

We’re always happy to help one another — that’s part of what makes the SOBs such a great group — but each rider should be prepared to take care of their own basic needs.

Feb 26 – Start from DeVargas.  1000. Ride to Pojaque and return. Possible bonus return via Montoyas.

Beginning Feb 26 the A group is moving its conversation to WhatsApp and will no longer use this blog.  We offer the B and C groups their own group within the WhatsApp SOB community.  Text Bob or Kendall if you’re interested. Despite the fact that I hate meta and all it stands for, this is more convenient. This will be the last double post for the A group.  If we change Saturdays ride, it will only be via WhatsApp.

the link to join the A group is

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Im7JkmPUZOFIjcIhlKki9J

Wait for it ….

1000. Should be warm enough and trying to avoid high winds. Same place.
Possibly changing Thursday as well. Stay tuned. Don’t change that channel.

Very few people have signed up for the ride leader training next Friday at REI from 11-2 (one new person and three experienced ones). To determine whether we should have the full training session, we ask that people sign up by Sunday evening by emailing Lynn (lynnpickard1@yahoo.com). If enough people sign up, we may enlist the help of an LCI (a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor). We will notify you next week if the full training is on or not. We really need more ride leaders, so please sign up.

SOB Board Meeting  February 2, 2026  Travel Bug in Santa Fe

Those in attendance were: Judy Costlow, President and Ride Director; Steve Pilcher, Bike Advocacy; Lynn Pickard, Advocate and B Ride Coordinator; Michael Knarr, Sponsor Chair; Rich Irell, Treasurer and Membership Committee; Bob Bogart, WebMaster, Membership Committee, and A Ride Coordinator; Lore Thorpe, Social Chair; Ian Norrish, WebMaster and Membership Committee; and Christine Van Dornick, Secretary.

The meeting began at 10 AM with President Judy Costlow presenting some club history with detailed notes from former president, educator extraordinaire, and board member Edwin Crosswhite.  Joel Stein and Herb Shoen are credited with starting the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes in 2008.  The first club jersey was designed in 2009.  There were three sponsors at that time.

Judy stated she has been part of the SOB Board for many years and has decided to step down from her role as President.  Lynn Pickard has volunteered to be the next president and all on the Board approved this change.  Judy will remain on the Board as President Emeritus for consistency and useful history.

Rich Irell provided the Treasurer’s Report.  Rich stated that he was able to reconcile the financial statement between 2024 and 2025 with a very minor discrepancy ($0.34).  There will be a separate email provided for SOB Financial information so that information does not go into Rich’s personal email. Rich stated he has created a folder with waivers for the last three years. For the current member roster, Rich has checked the information for waivers signed and PayPal account.

Rich provided information that fixed expenses, mainly from insurance expenses, exceeded the current amount in checking.  He made up the difference with personal resources.  In order to rectify this situation, the Board decided to increase dues from $20 to $30 in the following method.  Members will be allowed a grace period to pay dues before February 17^th with $20 per person.  Paying after that date would mean the increase to $30 per member would be in effect. Dues for 2027 would stay at the same rate of $30. Lynn will post this information to the blog.

The Board also decided to eliminate the summer luncheon.  It has been poorly attended. In addition, the Board decided not to subsidize lunches or give out goodies to ride leaders or board members, at least until the treasury is in better shape.

Steve Pilcher updated the Board on a potential Bike Summit in May of 2026 and advised the Board there is public input into improvements for Airport Road.

Ian Norrish and Bob Bogart, WebMasters, both said that there is much information on the website including pictures and videos from past club events.

Lore Thorpe, Social Chair, stated again that the summer luncheon at Chimayo will be eliminated but the fall End of Season lunch will be continued.

Michael Knarr, Sponsor Chair, stated that there are currently three sponsors: Rob and Charlies, Bike and Sport and Sincere Cyclery.  F 1 Cyclery is now renamed El Cyclery.  Lynn noted that Pedro of El wanted to be a sponsor and his shop is included in the welcome letter. Ian said he would change the welcome letter to El Cyclery. Lynn also sent his logo to be used for the website to Ian and Bob.

Judy continued with the agenda and the Board discussed the Ride Leaders Meeting.  This meeting to discuss the ride schedule will be combined with ride leader training.  The tentative date for the Ride Leaders Meeting and training is February 27 at 11 am in the REI Community Room. Bob and Lynn will continue as Ride Leader Coordinators. Lynn recommends that ride participants should be recorded if there is an incident.

Members should check the “about us” tab on the webpage for information including sponsor details, videos, and pictures.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

Submitted by

Christine Van Dornick, SOB Secretary

Ride from DeVargus at 10 am on Monday.  Distance about 35 miles.

Also Since Thursday looks cool in SF ride from Sandia Train Station at10:30 Am. Route TBD depending on the wind

Christine

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All returning Ride Leaders and any new, want to be Ride Leaders are invited and encouraged to come to our meeting scheduled on Friday, February  27th in the Community Room of REI from 11:00 to 2:00.  This will be a time for review of our past year’s rides, our Ride Leaders responsibilities and training for new leaders.  Please let Lynn (lynnpickard1@yahoo.com) or Judy (j.costlow@gmail.com) know if you can come.  We will have some snacks and coffee, but bring your own lunch.  Thanks, and hope to see you there.

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In case you missed this post on February 2 (because it was “below the fold” as Ian pointed out to me), here it is again:

At its February 2 board meeting, the board decided to raise annual dues from $20 to $30, effective for people who pay after February 17, 2026. If you pay before that, the 2026 dues will remain $20. This decision was necessary because the cost of insurance has increased by about 7% per year, while dues have remained the same for many years. Our insurance premium is by far the largest portion of our yearly expenses.

2008 Presidents report:

For any SOB or other cyclist that suffers an accident or grievous injury while cycling on the Albuquerque Bosque Trail you should contact the following : Director: David Simon, dsimon@cabq.gov
1801 4th NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone: 505-768-5353

The nm touring society based in abq says there’s roots sticking up on the bosque trail in abq. The roots have caused bicycle crashes.  FYI. You have been warned

On February 2, the Keep America Active organization published letter joined by 1100 organizations, including the SOBs, to advocate for congressional support for funds for walking, hiking, and biking. They would greatly appreciate your help uplifting the significance of this letter via social media, outreach to your own Members of Congress as well as through press engagement. To make this as easy as possible, below are some resources, including a joint website and toolkit.

RESOURCES/MATERIALS

Website: www.keepamericaactive.org includes the letter, scripts to contact Congress and more.
Toolkit: Includes sample messaging and the attachments to an email the SOBs got: https://bit.ly/FedLetterToolkit

SOB ride in Albuquerque (Where it’s Springtime in February) This is a sanctioned SOB ride.
Please post to the ride list if you’re going, or send an email reply to paul@gpmurray.com.

I’m posting a ride this Friday, 2/6 in Albuquerque. Here’s the route.

We’ll take the Rail Runner to Albuquerque/Rio Bravo (Listed as Bernalillo Co. It’s the stop between Downtown Albuquerque and Isleta Pueblo.

The Raill Runner leaves the Downtown Depot at 7:08 am. There are four Santa Fe stops where you can board the train, Downtown, (7:08) South Capitol, (7:13) Zia Road (7:20) and 599, where I’ll board at 7:37 am. I’ll board as far forward on the train as I can.

The Rio Bravo (Bernalillo Co. stop will be at 8:57 am, where we’ll start the ride. The ride is 31.39 miles long and virtually flat, 361 feet of elevation. The temps in Albuquerque at 9 am will be: 41° and the wind will be 4 mph from the NNW.

The return train will leave the town of Bernalillo at the 550 station at 2:49 pm and will arrive at Santa Fe’s 3 stops starting at 3:29 pm. This train will not stop at Zia Road on the return ride. The last stop at the Santa Fe Depot will be at 3:52 pm.

We will have lunch at the Range Cafe before we head to the 550 depot in Bernalillo.

The ride includes a coffee break at Bike in Coffe and a restroom stop at Tingley Beach. Below is the route with the elevation and mileage, courtesy of Charles Bennett.

Rio Bravo Bosque Trail to Bernalillo Ride (via RailRunner)

31.39 Miles 361 ft. Elevation

Ride begins at the Bernalillo County/Sunport RailRunner Station =
next stop heading south after Downtown Albuquerque stop.

1. Bern. Cty RailRunner stop to Bosque Trail Starting Point on Rio Bravo Blvd.
0.76 miles, 46 ft. elev.

2. Starting Point Bosque Trail to Tingley Beach (via Bosque Trail.)
8.81 miles, 75 ft. elev. (restrooms, water available.)

3. Turn-Off from Bosque Trail/I-40 Bike Trail East from Tingley Beach.
1.85 miles, 20 ft. elev.

4. Distance from Bosque Trail turn-off on I-40 Bike Trail to Bike-In Coffee.
0.51 miles (1.02 miles r/t), 7 ft. elev.

5. Distance from Bosque Trail junction with I-40 Bike Trail to Sandia RailRunner
Station via Montaño, Rio Grande Blvd.NW, through Los Ranchos de ,
Albuquerque, to Ortega Rd. NW to Guadalupe Trail NW to Alameda (NM 528),
short dog-leg left turn onto Alameda then back onto Guadalupe Trail NW
to Guadalupe CT. NW to Camino del Bosque to 4th Street to Sandia
Pueblo RailRunner Station.
11.08 miles, 118 ft. elev.

6. Distance from Sandia Pueblo RailRunner Station to Bernalillo (Range Cafe)
7.07 miles, 62 ft. elev.

7. Range Cafe to Sandoval County/NM 550 RailRunner Station
1.31 miles, 33 ft. elev.

Be sure to fill in the Name Field above the Pay Now button on the Join SOB page.
This is important, especially if you are paying the dues for someone else.

At its February 2 board meeting, the board decided to raise annual dues from $20 to $30, effective for people who pay after February 17, 2026. If you pay before that, the 2026 dues will remain $20. This decision was necessary because the cost of insurance has increased by about 7% per year, while dues have remained the same for many years. Our insurance premium is by far the largest portion of our yearly expenses.

If you will be 80 or above by the end of 2026 you do not have to pay the club dues.

On the waiver form, just under the address field, there is a box you will need to check if you qualify. Then submit the waiver and you will be registered as a member of the club.

Memorial group bike ride for Alex Pretti and all other victims of ICE this Saturday at 11am at the Railyard. We are riding in Solidarity with Minneapolis cyclists.

If you want to join some SOBs we are planning to meet at DeVargas and start pedaling at 1045 to the Railyard where this ride starts. We figure there will be some speechifying and they plan to ride at 1130. We will then head back to Alameda and toward Las Campanas for our ride. You are welcome to join their rail trail ride. Your call.

When submitting the waiver you hit the button “I Agree to the Above Waiver” and the form will be submitted.  Completely separate from PayPal Pay Now button.

To submit the waiver click the button that says: “I Agree to the Above Waiver”.  EZPZ.

To become a member you must complete both of these steps:
A) Sign and submit the waiver
B) Pay the $20 annual dues

You should receive two emails verifying that each step has been successfully submitted. If you don’t get both emails you are not a club member.

If you are over 80 there is no need to pay. Simply sign and submit the waiver being sure to check the over 80 box.

The only way to pay your SOB membership for 2026 is with PayPal.
But you don’t need to have a PayPal account to do so.
On the membership page enter your name and push the Pay Now button.
This will take you to a PayPal page where you can select the Pay with Debit or Credit Card option.

Membership for 2026 is now open.
Dues are still $20.  Checks are no longer accepted. 
Everyone who rides, including Elite Eighties must submit a new waiver.
Go to SOB Membership

Sign up soon!

Plan to ride in ABQ from the Sandia Train Station 10:30 start.  Warmer than in SF. About 30-35 miles. A- pace

Christine Van Dornick

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Sold

I have a Kurt Kinetic trainer in great condition with bluetooth. The bluetooth works with Zwift and IPad but not with my android phone. Also may work with other apps but I have not tried. It also works with Tabata. Asking $90.00. Text is best Dan 505-310-2966

Many of you know the orange barrels returned on Old Las Vegas -nm300 recently. I contacted NMDOT & requested they be moved off the paved bike area to the dirt shoulder. They were very responsive and were moved over within a few days. Yea!

Bought these but wound up taking another path.  Never used.  Cost $50 each.  Selling for $40 each.

Folding lock.  Can be attached to your bike.  Not the lightest thing around but very secure.  Comes with attachment cradle, 3 keys, can be located where a water bottle cage is.  Photos below.  Contact:  bob @ santafesobs.com

Folded lock:

Lock in cradle:

extended lock:

partially extended:

Free to a good home. Yakima Universal ForkLift Bike Rack. Fit my Subaru Impreza. I sold the Impreza, so it is sitting in my garage gathering dust.

Picture here.

https://www.rei.com/product/783751/yakima-universal-forklift-bike-rack?sku=7837510010&store=114&CAWELAID=120217890000861698&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=133861622356&CATCI=pla-1828844380712&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_7837510010%7C1828844380712%7Cbrand_flag%7C16394418186&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16394418186&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjgMTN-GFEXmkSZRXmEQ2DcxZ2L91L9tZBEftSTpAcep8iSFHqe8tQQaAkQYEALw_wcB

First come, first gets it. Call or text Khal Spencer 505-412-9029.

ECRA @ 1100.

Tuesday start delayed to 1100. DeVargas

Thursday turkey special. DeVargas 1000, short ride, about 25 miles.

Dress warmly

Someone gave me this rack for free and it does not work on my RV. So I want to pass it along to the next person for free. Holds two bikes. Needs a 2″ receiver.  First to respond gets it. Alan K. 843 830 4061

There are three bikes that a retired couple who recently moved to Santa Fe are interested in selling because they don’t use them anymore.There is a men’s Trek DS3 and women’s DS3 that cost $800 each; the men’s is 17″, the women’s 15″. There is also a men’s Trek 7X7 FX 52 Onyx that cost $1,900. If you are interested, contact me and I will put you in touch with them so that you can find out more information and “make an offer,” which is how they said they wanted to sell them.
lynnpickard1@yahoo.com

I propose to ride from 599 on Friday, November 21st instead of Thursday.  It will be a cool start at 10 am.

Christine Van Dornick

Effective December 1, 2025 (although the first Thursday in Dec is Dec 4, but whatever)

• Thursday start location (s) for both groups
  • From December 2025 through March 2026
    • Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) – except for the first Thursday of every month.
    • December 4 BLM parking lot
    • January 1 (happy new year) El Dorado Agora Center
    • February 5 Outlet Mall
    • March 5 SFCC

A start time 11:00

B start time 10:00

The website has been updated.  Yes, it’s a bit confusing but if you have questions, ask Kendell.

Older members of SOB will remember Karen Adelfang-one of the founding members. Karen died in late October. She had been in ill health for some time and was living with her son Jack in Denver at the time of her death. Karen rode on most of the fall ride trips here in New Mexico and Colorado. Karen also hiked, snowshoed, and cross country skied, sometimes skied on trails to spend a weekend in a yurt. And, of course, also made some bicycling rides in Europe. Her husband, Luigi, died about 10 years ago.

Submitted by  Bill Pollock

A ad hoc Saturday Start location as of Nov 15 back to ECRA or El Camino Real Academy.

Is 599 RR station. 10.00

which means it’s November tomorrow!  We are all ad hoc rides now –  Tues Thrs and Sat.

Thrs start location varies monthly and is indicated on the ride schedule page

Start time will remain 1000 for November.

Galisteo loop from Kohl’s.  CCW.  1000 start.

The ride , scenery, weather were all fantastic. Bright yellow cottonwoods along the river, wheeler peak off in the distance, the smell of sagebrush in the fresh mountain air, Blue sky, billowy clouds.

So yes, tarantulas! 9 on the way back and …..22 on the way out!!! Lots of happy wandering critters including us. Great riding in New Mexico.

You don’t want too miss our end of the season luncheon, Thursday, October 30 @ 12:30
PANTRY DOS, 20 White Feather
Please make your reservation by paying $15.00 per person on the enclosed PayPal.
We will have a fun time together!

This ride is scheduled for Thursday the 23rd.  There is some possibility of rain during the ride.  The forecast keeps varying but some of us have decided to postpone our ride and do it on Saturday the 25th instead.  Same time, 1000.  I have spoken to Christine and Lynn and they both still plan to ride tomorrow as originally scheduled.  So there will be a ride tomorrow and another one on Saturday.  Ride one, ride both, ride neither.  Your call.

As an alternative there will be a ride from DeVargas tomorrow at 1000 assuming it is not raining at that time.  FWIW.

Dear Ms. Helfinstine,

I am writing in response to the message you submitted to the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (SOBs) website. I am one of the directors of the SOBs. You asked:

• How far up the mountain do you typically go, and would you like bike lanes up to a certain point?
• Where are you starting/ending your bike ride? At trailheads, the ski basin, the city, etc.?
• Are there specific locations where you feel unsafe on Hyde Park Road/NM 475? Is this because of vehicles or the road itself?
• Anything additional you’d like to share?

We have three groups of riders. The most advanced group goes all the way to the ski basin. The medium group goes as far as the ranger station at Hyde Park. The least advanced group is afraid to ride on Hyde Park Road at all. Many of our riders will go up Hyde Park Road alone or in small groups, not as part of our organized rides, and they will go to someplace between the ranger station and ski basin. If given the choice, we want bike lanes everywhere. If bike lanes are not feasible, then a white line delineating at least a one- or two-foot shoulder would be preferable to no space whatsoever. And intermittent bike lanes where feasible would be preferable to no bike lanes at all.

As a group, we typically start at the pickleball court parking lot on Murales Road, but go up Valley/Vallecita/Gonzales to pick up Hyde Park Road at that point. Sometimes we go further on the back streets and go through Sierra Del Norte to pick up Hyde Park Road at the Dale Ball Trials parking area.

Since the road was recently repaved, the road itself is not a problem. Prior to the repaving, potholes were a problem. Now, the main problem is vehicular traffic. The problem is most severe on the uphill lane because bikes go so slowly uphill, and it is particularly severe in the turns because vehicles often can’t see ahead of them and will hug the shoulder.

The only other thing I would like to share is that we worked with John Tascheck of Ecosphere Environmental Services in March of 2022, in apparent anticipation of the repaving project. At that time, we told him many of the same things that we are telling you now. It does not appear that any of our concerns were heeded. Might we expect more action this time around? It is disappointing to participate in studies that do not lead to concrete results. I can share with you some of the 2022 correspondence if you would find it helpful.

Your message was posted to the SOB blog, which means that it was emailed to the 150-200 members of the club. I will post this response to the blog. But you might get responses from other members in addition.

Sincerely,
Lynn Pickard

Time for our annual tarantula spotting ride! The SOB ride schedule for Oct 23 lists the c ride starting at museum hill. I’m leading an alt ride in pilar. The tarantula ride. (Hopefully we’ll see some).

20 mile RT, out in the open on the mesa top w spectacular views, mostly flat, starts at 10:00. Out and back. No services. Bring your own supplies.
From pilar, nm turn left at the rio grande gorge visitors center. Go about 6 miles thru orilla verde recreation area to the Taos junction bridge. Turn left, across the bridge and go up out of the gorge to the west mesa top on the steep gravel road. Low riders should maybe go on the all paved route to the west thru ojo to get to the starting point. (Look on google maps for that route). Once on top of the mesa there’s a parking lot. We start there.

Email me if you have questions. Julie j and Judy c. Juliejacobs2303@yahoo.com

cannondale quick 4_TK

My neighbor, Tom, has a few bikes and wants to sell this one.  Size Large. Excellent condition. Well cared for. Nine speeds on a single drive train. Disc brakes. Bought in 2021 during pandemic but not ridden much. At 6 feet tall, it’s just a little too short for him. $500 (originally $900) Text 505-364-2905.

There is no leader for this ride so if you want to ride local, join the B ride.

End of the season luncheon is happening soon!
Thursday, October 30 at PANTRY DOS
20 White Feather, Luncheon at12:30
Please make your reservation by October 28, paying $15.00 per person on the enclosed PayPal
Let’s have a good time together!

1. SATURDAY (11 Oct) – 9 AM start @ Kohl’s Parking Lot (To beat any possible rain).  However the most recent forecast says rain at 11am so make your own decision.  Some of us rode today.

2. THURSDAY (16 Oct) – “A Riders” have TWO (2) Rides Scheduled.

Ride 1: Long Ride to Albuquerque. Start @ 599 Station @ 8:30 AM. Lunch @ Farina Pizza; Catch 2:19 PM Express RR from ABQ Downtown Station; Arrive SF 599 Station @ 3:29 PM.

Ride 2: Short Ride Local, for those NOT riding to Albuquerque. Start @ 599 RR Station @10:00 AM.

-Joe Shaffer ( jocool.sk@gmail.com )

I drove part of the route today due to the signs on I25 about NM22 being closed.  There is construction at the intersection of NM 22 and IS rd 88 / San Mateo Rd.  The bridge on 22 over IS rd 88 is under construction and not passable.  So you could not ride from Cochiti all the way to the Santo Domingo gas station as we have done in the past, especially during Covid.  However 22 is open all the way to that intersection (thru and past Pena Blanca) and I believe you can go thru Santa Domingo / Kewa pueblo and then turn left on 22 as we have done in the past when we do the Cochiti loop.

On the plus side, NM16 ( the long hill), which goes from I25 to NM22 has been repaved all the way.  Very nice.

Start time will be 1000 for all rides.

Mark your calendar, Thursday, October 30 we will celebrate the end of our summer biking
season at
PANTRY DOS, 20 White Feather, Luncheon at 12.30
Please ,take your reservation by paying $15.00 per person on the enclosed PayPal.
Our SOB bank account is helping with the payment.
Come and enjoy !

It’s been adopted. Thanks for your interest

Free to a good home, one Trico sports hard case. Used once (to go to RAGBRAI). Missing one wheel (available on Amazon). Otherwise in near new condition. Email me at juliejacobs2303@yahoo,com if interested

El Camino Academy “yuth” sports have started on Saturday so the parking lot is quite full.

New start location till Jan1 will be Kohls parking lot.  Store address is:  4401 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 but easier to enter on bikes via Camino Entrada off of S. Meadow near Jaguar.  Look it up.

Due to the recent rains there’s a  lot of gravel:sand on bishops lodge road from bishops lodge north to about 2 miles. They’ve been good about scraping it in the past , but that still leaves lots of sand. I don’t know when, if they will scrape the road again. Fyi

If you are missing your prescription sunglasses and you were at the ride Thursday.  I have them.  Contact me to arrange meet up.  admin at santafesobs.com

Mostly 0930 except when not.  Check the schedule.  Ad hoc will be 0930 for the month of September.

• September:
• Sept. 4th – Bill McCallum
• Sept. 11 – Adrian Vanderhave
• Sept. 18 – Adrian
• Sept. 25 – Julie Jacobs
• October:
• Oct. 2  –  Adrian
• Oct 9  –  Adrian
• Oct 16 – TBD
• Oct.23 – Julie
• Oct. 30 – Maria Barcelona

Club above, Elite 80’s below

Already on the webpages.

For clarification – photo to be taken at 8:15 and ride at 8:30AM?

A riders who still want to ride from Caja on Thursday can join the B or C ride at their pleasure.

is municipal recreation complex on Caja del Rio road. It’s the one we usually use for our photos.

The start time of the ride is 8:30 in the MRC ballpark parking lot. The City of Santa Fe will open the gate by 8:15 and we have a permit to park along the outfield of the first diamond. There will be red cones blocking the road to the other fields.

Although there is an indication that the rides will start at 9, it usually takes only 10-15 minutes to get organized and take the photos, after which the rides will depart. You don’t have to be in the photo, but please be there at the time the photo is taken so that you won’t be left behind.

Here is a list of the tentative B ride leaders for the rest of the season. They can always be changed without notice.

September 4 – Outlet mall start – Steve
September 11 – Museum hill start – Betsy
September 18 – Buffalo Thunder start (Espanola loop) – Randy
September 25 – Pilar (Orilla Verde Rec Area 2X) – Andy

October 2 – Cochiti – Rob
October 9 – Galisteo to Stanley – Randy
October 16 – 599 start – Gary K
October 23 – Las Vegas – Lynn
October 23 – Museum Hill – Steve
October 30 – SFCC – Paul

SOLD

Size Medium (manufactures recommendation is 5’7” to 5’ 10”)/ new motor/ excellent condition

This bike is owned by my wife Leslie LaBry and has been fully maintained by Bike and Sport. Due to a noise in the motor, a new motor was received from Specialized. The screenshot of the Specialized app shows that the new motor has less than a mile on it. Control buttons for the motor mounted on the handlebars for easy access to turn on bike, increase or decrease power, turn off bike.  The tire size is 700/32.

There is nothing wrong with this bike other than a few cosmetic scratches. It is a great bike, however Leslie recently purchased a new Specialized bike with a small frame which fits her better.

You can get all specs off the manufacture’s web site: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-creo-sl-comp-carbon-evo/p/199920?color=335580-199920

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As we are all avid cyclists & as I am a Registered Nurse I would like ALL my colleagues to immediately send comments and emails to Sean Duffy at USDOT to give comments about the definite need for bicycle infrastructure! That unintelligent Sean Duffy needs to hear from us all! You have until August 20 th to comment! Please do so ASAP! Professionally yours, R. Stolk, RN

As of Friday evening the GoFundMe for Bailey has raised over $3500.  The link has now gone beyond just SOBs to the Santa Fe community;  I have no idea how, but I bet some SOB is involved.

Thanks to everyone who contributed.  When we told Bailey about it yesterday, he was truly astonished and super grateful.

If you missed out, there is still time:  https://tinyurl.com/5fnd9p5j

This just reinforces in my mind how our group is such a positive force in our community.  Good on ya’.

If you want to help:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bailey-rebuild-after-second-robbery?lid=8bgjo94uhpsd&utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TXN_donation_alert&utm_content=fundraiser_page

August C Leaders are:

August 7th – Ft Marcy to Hyde Park Ranger Station – Adrian VanderHave

August 14th –  White Rock – Adrian

August 21 – El Dorado – Shirley Knarr

August 28th – Caja del Rio, group photo – Bill McCallum

August 7 Fort Marcy – Peter
August 14 White Rock – Randy
August 21 Eldorado – Steve
August 28 Caja – Lynn

ad hoc rides start at 0900

Thursday rides vary.  Check the listing.

Use extreme caution when riding on the newly paved section of N Guadalupe St. The new asphalt layer is 1-2 inches lower than the concrete gutter/curb and the lip is invisible from a bike. Hopefully, there will be an additional layer of asphalt added to even the pavement with the curb. Until then, beware when turning right off Galisteo into a driveway or the sidewalk and try for a 60-90 deg angle.

Hi Everyone, I really tried to get a trip in Frisco this fall.  It did not work.   My broken Femur will not be ready to ride and I had trouble getting hotel reservations. This is the first time in ten years we will not be doing an annual trip.    I am sad, but if you want to go individually you may have better luck getting reservations.   Next year I will work for a trip and if anyone, wants to help, it would be welcome.

The photo of the Gitomor family did not appear in the post yesterday. Below is a new attempt.

Steve Gitomor, Treasurer of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes for many years, a retired plasma physicist, and family man par excellence, died this past April. An editor of two scientific journals, Steve had a long career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. A world traveler, Steve and his family enjoyed many years in their Santa Fe home. And, as the family reported at the Memorial Ride on the Pecos River, participation in the SOBs and conversing with members on the many rides was so very important to Steve. Left:  Grandson Harley, Grandson Jacob, Joyce, brother Ellis, daughter Alana, daughter Michelle, and son-in-law Scott.Steve Gitomor, Treasurer of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes for many years, a retired plasma physicist, and family man par excellence, died this past April. An editor of two scientific journals, Steve had a long career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. A world traveler, Steve and his family enjoyed many years in their Santa Fe home. And, as the family reported at the Memorial Ride on the Pecos River, participation in the SOBs and conversing with members on the many rides was so very important to Steve. Left:  Grandson Harley, Grandson Jacob, Joyce, brother Ellis, daughter Alana, daughter Michelle, and son-in-law Scott.

Submitted by Bill Pollock

The family of Steve Gitomor attended the SOB Memorial Ride July 24, 2025 as an expression of Steve’s  long membership and friendships with the riders of Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes. The Memorial was held at Windy Bridge on the Pecos River.

Steve Gitomor, Treasurer of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes for many years, a retired plasma physicist, and family man par excellence, died this past April. An editor of two scientific journals, Steve had a long career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. A world traveler, Steve and his family enjoyed many years in their Santa Fe home. And, as the family reported at the Memorial Ride on the Pecos River, participation in the SOBs and conversing with members on the many rides was so very important to Steve. Left:  Grandson Harley, Grandson Jacob, Joyce, brother Ellis, daughter Alana, daughter Michelle, and son-in-law Scott.

Submitted by Bill Pollock

Hi All, the Idaho Stop Law has just become The New Mexico Stop Law.  This is a great video showing us exactly what it means.  Please watch and share the City of Santa Fe’s video on “Idaho Stop Law” A PSA About New Mexico’s Bicycle Laws on BPAC’s website Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) | City of Santa Fe or on YouTube https://youtu.be/jqJ9TNuCqW4.

Where is start and route for chimayo lunch?

Thursday, July 10
Lunch served at 12:30pm

Join us for a beautiful bike ride through the scenic hills of Chimayo, followed by a delicious lunch at this beloved historic spot. It’s a perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the company of your biking friends.
Please reserve your spot by Monday, July 7

Simply pay $25 per person via the attached Pay Pay link.
Hope to see you there
Lore

Ad hoc start times remain 0830.  Thursday rides as posted.

July 3rd – Adrian Vanderhave

July 10 – Adrian

July 17th -Bill McCallum

July 24th – Bill

July 31 – TBA

Here is the tentative schedule, which can change without notice:
July 3: Peter
July 10: Lynn
July 17: Andy
July 24: Rob
July 31: Betsy

Summer is here, and so is our annual luncheon at Rancho de Chimayo!
Thursday, July 10
Lunch served at 12:30pm
Join us for a beautiful bike ride through the scenic hills of Chimayo, followed by a delicious lunch at this beloved historic spot. It’s a perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the company of your biking friends.
Please reserve your spot by Monday, July 7
Simply pay $25 per person via the attached Pay Pay link.
Hope to see you there
Lore

Dear Friends, Every year, the SOBs have taken part in the fund raiser for The Food Depot.  This year it is more important than ever as federal funds are

being cut or downsized.  In NM many of our people are food insecure, especially children.  The Food Depot  supplies much of Northern NM families with

food and they need it now more than ever.  I hope you will continue your donations to this amazing  organization.  When you do, please let the Food Depot

know you are an SOB.  Thank you for making our families in NM healthier.

Address:  The Food Depot, 1222 A Siler Road, Santa Fe 87507

or call:  505-471-1633.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

    Neighbor to Neighbor the largest fundraiser for The Food Depot began on June 2.  The Food Depot is Northern New Mexico’s only food bank.  Together we can and will make a big difference and insure our neighbors continue to get the nutritious food they need and deserve.    Please check out thefooddepot.org/n2n to learn more and donate.

    All donations from the 14th annual fund drive benefit The Food Depot and the 42,000 food insecure people in Northern NM.  In 2024, this community wide fundraiser raised over $482,000 to provide nutritious food to struggling families and seniors across the 9 county service area of TFD.  Three of these counties are food deserts with no grocery stores.  Working with over 80 non profit partners TFD delivers nutritious food.  Every distribution is over 50% fruits & vegetables, and at least 20% is protein.  It’s what we all need to be healthy and thrive.   This year, with your help,  we hope to raise $500,000, the equivalent of 2 million meals.

    We are very excited to receive an initial match of $25,000 from the Occam Foundation to kick off Neighbor to Neighbor!  They have been giving to N2N for the last 3 years and are thrilled to do it again.  This means that instead of being able to provide 4 meals for a $1…….your donation will now provide 8 meals for every $1 donated!  

      On Thursday evening, June 26, you are invited to a special Night at the Warehouse to kick off Neighbor to Neighbor from 5:30 to 7:30.  Please bring your friends and neighbors to get behind the scenes and see it for yourself.  Refreshments will be served.  Please come and learn more about what your efforts will mean…..RSVP at http://pp.events/n2n-2025.

    Andrew Young, former Mayor of Atlanta and Ambassador to the United Nations said “Feed the Hungry.  Give everyone an equal chance to eat and be the best they can be.”  The ball is in our court. We can do this.  

                           Thank you very much!

Sincerely, Your N2N Volunteer Team – Mary Ferguson, Jane Freeman, Susan Quintana, Gail Rachor, and Gracie Schild

 

Full Roadway Access Restored

$3.5 Million Roadway Rehabilitation Project on NM 475 (Hyde Park Road) Completed

What would a day be without a post about ride start times?

After brief discussion Tuesday morning the A group has decided to start the next 3 Thursday rides at 0830.  (Rest of June and July 3).  Embrace the confusion.  B and C rides will still start at 0800.  Ride listings are up to date.  

June 19, June 26, July 3.

Nothing was said about ad hoc so I assume 0830. Could change again tomorrow. Just the messenger.

Ad hoc starts moving to 0830 for rest of June. Local rides on Thursday A group also 0830. B/C groups will start at 0800.

Used, holds 4 bikes with integrated lock. Very good condition. $100. Also have the associated car hitch but need to remove it from my car. $25.

If you are planning to do this ride, please read.  Else ……..

The “official start location” is the Park n Ride at the Downtown Bernalillo Train Station.  (There are two train stations in Bernalillo.  This is not the station at I25 and 550.)

This is the google map link to the park n ride:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/7YGKFmA32tzF4Jhk7

The ride starts from the park n ride at 0900.  You can meet the ride further down the road if desired.  For example, you could meet the ride at the Sandia RR station, no sooner than 0915.  You could also meet the ride at the Alameda Bosque trail parking lot, no sooner than 0930.  If you plan to meet the ride along the route it would be advisable to notify Joseph Joe so that he can look for you.  Stay Safe.

Hi – I recently purchased a Road ID to replace the one I lost on a recent trip. With my new ID I received four $10 off coupons for Road ID. If anyone needs one and would like a coupon (coupons expire 9/1/2026), please contact me at thunderpass@gmail.com

And if you are not familiar with Road ID, it’s an identifying wrist band for emergency responders. https://www.roadid.com/

There’s a great movie about lael  wilcox’ ride around The world. 108 days 14 hours. Some of you may have ridden a bit w her when she cam thru SF. A real feat and feel good movie. It’s on SRAM YouTube channel titled lael rides around the world. Definitely worthy watching.