I am traveling to Calif on May 29th for a 7 day bike ride, returning on June 8th. Does anyone have a bike case I can borrow? I’ve never flown with my bike and don’t plan to again so purchasing one isn’t an option.
Thank you
Diana Houramez 415.407.7550

Judy is scheduled to return home this next Friday. Her recovery is going well. Still some physical therapy to schedule–and that’s not easy.

The SOBs prefer to keep the blog free from political opinions. There are many other forums for doing this. Please exercise self restraint when posting to the blog. Failure to comply after this date will be cause for having your ability to post to blog terminated.

Good article, however, a little too late, we were warned about trump’s intentions to gut our democracy and economic stability. Many of you voted for trump and now we all have to deal with this tyrant. Hind sight is 20/20

Click link for article

Trump’s Tariffs Will Flatten the U.S. Bicycle Industry

is 1000 for ad hoc rides.

After a series of emails with the NMDOT, it appears that we now have a positive closure of the issue. The contractor, AWP Safety Co, had their original permit for barrel placement modified by the DOT granting agency now requiring that the barrels be placed out of the shoulder/bike lane. They also need to post signs indicating that men are working in the area. Photos I received this morning from the contractor via the NMDOT show that they are now in compliance with the changes. We owe the NMDOT a big “Thank You” for the aggressive and timely action that was taken to correct this situation. So, better, safer biking for all. If further issues with the barrels are noticed, contact me and I will f/u.

Alan “Squeaky Wheel” Klein

alanjklein60@gmail.com

Posting this for Ralph Scargall email rscargall@yahoo.com, phone 575-649-1835

Selling Specialized Roubaix Pro Endurance Road Bike.

Details: 56 cm

sky blue color, Very good condition, All new drivetrain components with less than 1500 miles including Ultegra 11-speed cassette, Ultegra chain, chain rings, bottom bracket and front derailleur.  Continental GP 5000 32 MM tires with 1074 miles.  Cateye bike computer with cadence and heart rate including heart rate monito /strap.  Purchased new in 2017 for $6,500.  Price for now is $1,750

Contact Ralph in Santa Fe for any other details

I appreciate that some blog posts stimulate folks to comment/ respond with more information, e.g. the OLVH barrels.

Blog readers need to know that if you send an email reply to a blog email, it does not get sent to membership, so basically no one sees it

Blog writers. If you want to receive messages in response to a blog post then you have to include a way for folks to contact you directly.  This is especially relevant when selling something

Ride on Monday from DeVargus instead of Tuesday due to high winds forecast

Start time is 10:30 am on Monday. This is for the A Group.

Also remember that on Thursday’s Ride, sign up for that ride on-line this website.  Start time for Thursday’s ride is 10AM

Christine Van Dornick

Judy is making tremendous recovery from the accident on Monday. At 4:00 p.m. today (Friday), Judy was on her way to Clear Sky Rehabilitation Hospital in Rio Rancho. Judy will be there for a few days and then home.

Submitted by Bill Pollock

We have had to deal with the dangerous situation of the orange barrels on OLVH for the past several months. They came and went blocking the bike lane and lately have prolifically spawned presenting an un-acceptable impediment to safe bike riding. The short version of the story is that I contacted the supplier, AWP Safety Co, and requested that they move the barrels out of the bike lane. Furthermore, there is no signage explaining what the barrels are supposed to indicate. I received a rather arrogant response saying that they have a legal permit from the NMDOT to place the barrels and it is not really a bike lane, it is a shoulder. A wrong, mission-creating response! I promptly contacted the NMDOT in a lengthy email explaining the situation in detail and requested that the “legal” permit be reviewed because of the safety hazard this company is causing for many cyclists.

I received a response from the NMDOT the next day, a good, correct response. The permit was reviewed and changed as follows and the company was notified: 1. The barrels cannot extend more than one mile and have to be where the men are working; 2. There must be signs placed when men are working, which has been not done in violation of the original permit; and 3. The barrels will be placed by the shoulder, out of the bike lane except where the wire guard rail is. (I pointed out that the barrels and wire guard rail are redundant.)

So, that should be the new situation IF the company complies with the revised permit which will make this stretch of OLVH safer for all.  If anyone who uses OLVH frequently notes that the above conditions are not being followed, please let me know and I will make a report to the NMDOT of non-compliance.

Thanks

I stopped at St. Vincent’s today to visit Judy. Her surgery was yesterday. But today she is showing remarkable recovery. She has a long way to go, but she is good spirits. One immediate disappointment for her is that she had to cancel her scheduled bicycle trip to the Azores, which was scheduled for early April. 


Judy expects that her next move will be to Rehab. But when depends not only on her doctor but availability of rehab space. 

The femur this time is the right leg. She had one to the left leg in Hawaii a few years ago. With previous hip repairs, ankle repairs, her ribs last year on the bike ride on another island, skiing accidents, Judy knows as much about the medical procedures as anyone alive today. 

Another minor disappointment s that she has been disqualified from the Elon Musk rocket trip to Mars because all of the metal in her body means she cannot survive travel through radiation belts. 

Judy told me that she and Julie Jacobs were riding along Rabbit Road on Monday. At one point, they intersected with a dirt road that Judy knew to be a loop road that would eventually rejoin Rabbit Road. Riding her e-bike, Judy said that things were going fine. The dirt road was in good condition. Out in the middle of no where, the road began a nice decline and the downhill was exhilarating. So good it was that she turned off the electric motor. Ahead she could see that the road was going to make a 90-degree turn. But she could not see beyond the turn. And when she made the turn–you can probably write the finish right here.

Indeed, the dirt was a little softer. The incline of the new hill going up especially steep. Her motor was turned off. The gears in the highest ones. Judy could not turn on the motor quickly enough, shift the gears down. She rolled to a stop and then fell over. Worse, there was a ledge at the edge of the road and she really dropped fast. 

Julie called the ambulance which arrived quickly. The crew was great. All men, they told Judy they would have to cut off her bike shorts down to her “skivvies.” Judy told them that cyclists don’t wear those garments. 
“That’s OK,” one of the crew said. “We will cover you with a blanket.”

The ambulance left,. but now Julie was in trouble. She had two bikes to worry about plus miles from civilization. Then, as if on order from a higher being, the fire engine arrived. Julie asked if there was a way they could take her and the bikes to a safe location. “We are not supposed to permit civilians in the fire truck. But I will call the Fire Station and see what I can do.”  Julie suggested that they tell the station that there was a damsel in distress. The guy did, and it worked. They put the bikes in the huge space within the fire truck and drover back to the fire station. Julie could ride her bike from back to her truck and then return and get Judy’s bike. 

1. Hello all. Judy broke her femur today while on a bike ride. Steep little hill, lost momentum, stalled out and tipped over. 911 came to get her, she’s at st Vincent’s, surgery tomorrow. She doesn’t think she’ll in the hospital long. Best to call ahead before visiting. She’s doing well given she’s on heavy pain meds. She’s in lots of pain.

SB 73, adopting the Idaho Stop in New Mexico, was signed today. The effective date of the law is July 1.

I think that a $5 fine for my past transgressions and incorrect information was perfectly just; however, when I went to the site to pay the $25 it defaulted to $20. So much to my dismay I am once again out of compliance.

… the time is now.

To Join we need a waiver and money …  $20, same as last year except for AlanK whose dues are $25.  Click the link :  https://santafesobs.com/join-sob-2024/

In the spirit of continuing your education (and confusion), signing up for and viewing Thursday rides has changed for 2025. We’re using Ride with GPS more and our internal website less.  Please note that you’ll need to sign up for rides using your Ride with GPS account but if you do not have (or want) a free Ride with GPS account you won’t be able to sign up for the rides – just show up!  That said, we do prefer you sign up.

It is important that you start from our website and not from the results of a Google search.  The easiest way to get to our website is to type “santafesobs.com” into the URL box.  If you do use Google, then you’ll need to click on the top link “Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes” (it may be “Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes| We Ride the Mountain Roads”) which will take you to our website.   Do not use the links following the main link (Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes) as they do not work properly and will cause you grief. Google thinks it is helping you but alas the information from these links is typically outdated and cannot be relied upon.   

To see and signup for Thursday rides:  From the homepage, click on “Ride Schedule” and scroll down to the bottom for the listing of upcoming Thursday rides.  For information about the ride (start location and time, routes) and to sign up for a ride click the name of the ride in blue.   If you’re on a computer, click on RSVP to sign up; if you’re on a tablet or phone, click on “Join Event.” After you click YES, you’ll be asked to log in to your Ride with GPS account or to continue with Google or Apple to complete the process.  If you don’t have (or want) a free Ride with GPS account, you won’t be able to complete the sign up process – just show up at the ride.  Please note that we do prefer you to sign up.  You no longer indicate which route (i.e., A, B, C) you intend to ride.

SB 73 passed the House today and will be on its way to the Governor shortly. Please contact her and request that she sign it. Here is the link to write her: https://www.governor.state.nm.us/contact-the-governor/
Or you can call (505) 476-2200. All you need to say is that you support the bill and urge her to sign it. If you want to say more, you can say that it has been proven to improve safety by cutting down on bicycle/vehicle incidents in the states in which it has been passed.

FREE BIKE RACKS

The McCallums have 3 bike racks which cannot be used with our e-bikes.  If one of them works for you, it is free or get it out of my garage

Yakima rook rack circa 1990
Round bars, 3 full length trays, clamps to RV roof rack,
will not fit a bike with a large    down tube.  May be missing a few bolts.
Ski rack, included, fits bars
Thule 2 bike bumper rack
Fits Subaru receiver, mounts with a bolt through the receiver
rather than the standard Thule mount

Thule 2 bike trunk rack
Never used.  Bought to use on rental car

Bill McCallum
(515) 290-1449
Rwmccallum@msn.com

Now that football is over, the Sunday energetic ride is possible.  However, for the foreseeable future the Sunday energetic ride will merge with an existing community ride which starts at Rob and Charlies bike shop.  The RnC ride is NOT an SOB ride.  There is a leader and the group stays together at the start but at some point the ride becomes faster and several groups will tend to split off from the main group and do a shorter and/or less aggressive ride.  But there are no guarantees.  It depends on who shows up, the weather, how everybody feels that day, etc.  Since this ride is open to the entire Santa Fe community it is not an SOB ride even though many SOBs are riding.  Ride information, including times and especially as it relates to weather issues, may be found here:  https://www.strava.com/clubs/RandCSundayShopRide

SFSOB meeting minutes 1-30-2025

http://SFSOB meeting minutes 1-30-25

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2025

Help Improve Roads, Trails & Transit—Join the Transportation Advisory Committee

Santa Fe, NM- The Santa Fe County Planning Division is seeking volunteer committee members from Districts 2, 3, and 4 who are interested in serving on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC is a 13-member advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners on all matters related to transportation, including roadways, trails, bikeways, transit, and pedestrian facilities. The TAC also makes recommendations on safety studies, road operations, and maintenance policies, including the road acceptance/vacation process.

The committee meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of each quarter at 5:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe County Administrative Complex, Plaza Conference Room (Second Floor) located at 240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Residents interested in serving on the Transportation Advisory Committee should submit a letter of interest and a resume to:

Santa Fe County Planning Division,

Attn: Marvelous Echeng, Community Planner

P.O Box 276

Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276

505-986-6215

mecheng@santafecountynm.gov

Application Deadline: March 11, 2025, at 5:00pm

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For media inquiries, contact Olivia Romo, Communications Coordinator, at orromo@santafecountynm.gov or 505-986-6224.

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Please click on the link to see the SOB Treasurer’s Report from 2024.

2024 SOB treasurer report

If you’re interested in another facet of bike riding you may be interested in bike messengers. Nerves of Steel by Rebecca Reilly is a book about messengers in 6 different cities, their attitudes, lifestyles, Etc.
The ally cat is a good movie (a bit depressing) about a female messenger who enters an ally cat race. Filmed at night it does a great job of cinematography. Stars jenny strubin.
Both worth looking into if you need inspiration. Just my fyi

I give.  I changed the time on the website to 10.30 for the rest of Feb and March.  Despite my better judgement to the contrary.  To avoid a lot of confusion mostly.

It will be somewhat warmer on Monday so let’s ride from DeVargus at 10:30 am

Christine

505-979-4802

Thursday, 2/13/2025 will be several degrees warmer in Albuquerque than Santa Fe.  Ride the Bosque Trail from the trailhead on Alameda starting at 11:00 AM.  Intention is to include 5 mile loop at the end of the trail.  Add a fuel stop at Bike in Coffee on the return leg (assuming we can make it there before 2pm).  Call me at 505-231-9341 if you have questions.

John Veilleux

There will be a new ride leader training and refresher for established ride leaders on Monday March 10 from 10:15 to 1:30 in the community room of the Southside Library. Please read the ride leader manual on the website in advance of the course. It will be helpful if established ride leaders chime in on anything they think is useful that the presenters may have omitted.

Now is the time for me to start making plans for our SOB trip.  I need to start finding hotels now.  I am thinking of a tour that would be 2 different rides.  One set of riders would stay in one place for three or four nights, the other group would move between two places.  The Hub group would stay in Frisco, Colo. for 3 or 4 nights and ride out of there each day.  This would be our third time there, but I think everyone who has done it before really enjoyed the riding.  You can ride as far as you want each day and return to the same hotel.  The other group would start their tour in Leadville staying two nights, then ride to Vail and over to Frisco for their 3rd and 4th nights and then return to Leadville and drive home.    Both trips would drive to their destinations on Sept. 29th, and the Frisco group would ride Sept. 30, Oct. 1st and 2nd .   They would drive home on the 3rd.  The Leadville group would drive to Leadville on the 29th and on the 30th ride in Leadville   Then, on the 1st of Oct. ride to Frisco over Vail Pass,  staying in Frisco two nights.  On the 2nd, they would ride in Frisco and on the 3rd, they would ride ride back to Leadville and home..  This is what I am thinking for this fall.  I need to know who would be interested, and in which group you would ride .

I know that plans change between now and the end of September, and I expect that.  However, I would like to know now if you would be interested so I can have some idea of how many might come.    Judy.          j.costlow@gmail.com

Going forward during February and March, all rides will start at 10:30 unless otherwise posted.

This includes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday rides including February 6th.

Christine

It appears that the Idaho stop bill will not be heard on Tuesday. We are hoping for Thursday for those who want to attend this hearing to show support. Tomorrow’s agenda can be found on the link below, which you may have to copy and paste. If you refresh it, it will have Thursdays agenda posted when available.
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=STBTC

From Bike Santa Fe:

Hello Santa Fe cyclist community!

Bike Santa Fe has joined with Bike ABQ and Velo Cruces in supporting a particular bill at the state legislative session: SB 73, the Require Bicycle Stops for Safety bill. You can find details, including the text and future status, here. Commonly referred to as the “Idaho stop” law, this legislation to make it legal for cyclists to treat stop signs as yields and traffic lights as stop signs would significantly improve cyclist safety, as data from other states has shown. We need your help in supporting this bill!
The first step is getting it through committees, and the bill is scheduled to be heard at the Senate Tax, Business, and Transportation committee and then will need to be heard at the Judiciary Committee. A vital action you can take is to contact the members of these committees and ask them to support the bill. The committee links have the list of members with their contact info once you click on them; feel free to call or email or both but make sure to send separate emails to each legislator. Also please note: Senators Hamblen, Wirth, O’Malley, Duhigg, and Maestas already support the bill so contacting them with a ‘Thank You’ is appreciated. All other members of the committee need urging to vote yes on this bill in committee. Senator Jaramillo represents part of Santa Fe county, so be sure to say you live in the county. The rest should still hear from you, as you live in this state!
Below are some key talking points. Please personalize your message with your own experiences and opinion as a cyclist in New Mexico.
Make sure to name the bill: SB 73, Require Bicycle Stops for Safety
Similar legislation has been passed in eleven states, where cyclist injuries dropped significantly
Allowing cyclists to yield at intersections gets them out of potentially dangerous situations
Enabling cyclists to cross before a green light gets them out of cars’ blind spots, which is a major cause of cyclist injuries and deaths
The law still requires cyclists to yield to those with right-of-way before proceeding
This law is good for both cyclists and cars, reducing accidents for everyone
Thank them for current or future support!
Thank you for helping us make New Mexico safer!

Out and back gravel ride from parking area at the intersection of Ave Eldorado and Rail Trail in Eldorado, at starting at 12PM on MONDAY 1/27/2025.  Parking is available at that trail head.  Intent is to ride to the Spur trail head on Falcon Way in Rancho Viejo and back.  Distance about 20 miles can increase on way back by going on to either the trail heads on Spur Ranch road or 285.

For further info, call me at 505-231-9341.

Denise is spending these cold days cleaning her garage.  This Travel Trek3 is collecting dust and it is time to move it along.  She is hoping an SOB would like to take it home.  It is free!

Denise Maaranen       maaranen1@msn.com  505-214-3620

Ride from DeVargus at 11 am on Friday January 24.  Wear your woolies!

Christine VD

505-979-4802

Hi all, thanks to John for organizing a gravel ride on the Rail Trail. I’m not sure if the group made it down to Highway 285 or not, as I hopped off the trail in Eldorado. Great to see everyone on the ride, here is a video of a portion of the ride that I was on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRDtXrlq2RM

I would like to review the spread sheet for expenditures including account receivables and payouts.

Dear Alan

Just FYI, we spend about $2000 a year on insurance, including the premium and dues to the organization that sponsors it. We spend a few hundred dollars a year on tech-related stuff (website) and a like amount on gift cards for directors and ride leaders. We also subsidize the luncheons we have that usually cost us around $20-30 per person, and we charge only around $10 for people to sign up.  (Thanks Lynn)

Also, there has been no change to the cost of dues, at least for the last 5 years, maybe more.  And there is no change for 2025.  Was $20, is $20 online.  Was $25, is $25 if you pay by check.

When:  Saturday 1/11/2025, 11:00 am start

Start Location:  Spur Trail head off Falcon road.  Plenty of parking.

Ride summary:  Spur trail then rail trail to Eldorado, turn around at Spur Ranch road and return (about 25 miles round trip).  Options for shorter distances available at multiple locations on the trail.

Weather forecast:  a bit cold, high of 43F with wind 10 with gusts forecast up to 25 miles/hour.  Dress warmly.  The trail typically offers some protection from the wind.

John, 505-231-9341 for questions.

Dear Treasure Steve G,

I see that it is dues time again, with an increase from $20 to now $25. It reminded me that we have not been given a treasure’s report in several years. So, Steve can you please post your report for information purposes. I and probably others would be interested in the club’s expenses.

Thanks,

Alan Klein

Unfortunately, playing tennis I had what might have been a cardiac event.  I am trying to get in to see a cardiologist and am having a hard time.  Would love any advice re cardiologists, christus, presbyterian and lovelace.

I have already heard from gary katz, joe sheffer and joe udell, thanks!

I have a 2/17 appointment with Ronan at Christus and am trying to move that up with any available cardiologist.  I plan to call Presbyterian tomorrow to see if they any earlier availability in Santa Fe or ABQ.

A nurse friend has recommended a ZIO monitor (prescription needed), stress test, and ECG.  I had EKG, tropophin and chest CTA at the ER.

please email me at dwwolf@aol.com  thanks!

UPDATE:  through a cancellation i was able to get in to see lucas chacon-lutrick at christus/NMHI today.  he was wonderful and pretty encouraging.  i have some more tests coming up (and a zio monitor), but it is looking like i don’t have a heart issue 🙂  thanks for all the helpful emails!

The join link for 2025 is now available.  Join early, join often.

De Vargas 1100.  Typical winter mileage, ~30 plus ☕️

HNY

I have a beautiful Santa Cruz gravel bike for sale. It is in pristine shape with less than 150 miles use. It had its one year maintenance from Mellow Velo just before its closing.
Had intended to do more gravel riding but spent too much time on the road. Now I am transitioning to an e-bike and need to get this bike to someone who can get more use from it.
Paid a little over $4000 new and am asking $2500.
Photos, full specs and bill of sale

Frame size is medium mI am 5’8” and fits perfectly  

if interested message or call 339-223-1266 or email ntsapatsaris@gmail.com

We are going to opt for a Sunday ride from ECA at 10.30am on the 29th.  Warmer, calmer and there’s football every day.   The normal Saturday ride is still on.  NOTE the slightly earlier start time for this Sunday only.

Hi all, looks like its finally time to get a new knee. I have been getting by without an ACL or any meniscus cartilage in my left knee since 1970, yikes. I’m looking for recommendations for a good orthopedic surgeon that specializes in total knee replacement, sigh….. Thanks. edevlin@hsc.edu,

Ed

Hi – I’m looking for a pet sitter. If you have any recommendations, please contact me.

A shout out to bike in coffee in abq on the bosque trail. IT’s conveniently located very near the trail, serves coffee and food, in the summer it’s a farm so agricultural products available. Last Thursday they had live jazz musicians playing, and they’ve closed in their upper porch area in clear plastic so it’s warm and out of the wind. I highly recommend you check it out. Check times and days it’s open. 

Hey Folks – If anyone has an extra men’s medium SOB jersey laying around, I’d be interested in taking it off your hands. I missed the most recent ordering window and I’d like to have a jersey. Just send a note directly to Randy.Greenberg@gmail.com

Hi there,

My name is Margaret O’Hara, and I am a reporter at the Santa Fe New Mexican. Nice to meet you!

A group of colleagues and I are putting together a series of stories about aging and wellness in Santa Fe, and I’m hoping to gather a bunch of perspectives from local seniors. Would you be willing to ask some of your leaders/members if they’d be willing to speak with me about what their experiences of aging in Santa Fe?

Feel free to reach out at 505-479-2634 or mohara@sfnewmexican.com. You’re welcome to share my contact information with anyone who’s interested in speaking with me.

Thanks very much for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon!

Best,
Margaret

-Margaret O’Hara ( mohara@sfnewmexican.com )

Ride on Monday instead of Tuesday at DeVargus at 11 start.  The weather forecast on Tuesday seems ugly and cold

Christine Van Dornick

5059794802

Date:  Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 10:30 AM

Start Location:  Sandia RR station

For shorter ride length, you can start at the Bosque trail head on Alameda located just before crossing the Rio Grande.  Call 505-231-9341 for additional information.

Good News!  The Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes has received a certificate of appreciation from the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund Drive of The Food Depot.  We raised $1564 to help our neighbors and friends in need of food.  The certificate is attached.  And this Tuesday, Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, every dollar donated will be doubled to provide 8 meals during the Holiday Season.   Thanks SOBs!

And on another note, one of our founding members of the SOBs, Dale Goering, has died.  Dale Goering was 94.  He was a founder of the Santa Fe Striders, a teacher, a carpenter and a seasoned SOB!   He always had a smile and wonderful stories to tell.  He ran up Pikes Peak several times and rode with us until about 5 years ago.  We will miss Dale, but always remember his big smile and great stories!

Dena & I stopped by F1 Cyclery on Saturday to see the shop . The shop is open for business but the grand opening has been postponed until early December ( to be announced). They are dealers for Specialized and BMC currently. They offer service, bikes and some biker merch.

Dan Warner

Ride will start at the Rabbit Rd Rail Trail parking lot at 10:30am. This is a 23 mile figure 8 loop that is 60/40 pavement/gravel. Plan is to ride a moderate pace averaging ~10mph. 1 mile after leaving the start we will divert to a series of paved and gravel roads in the Seaton village area and pop out at the 9 Mile trailhead for the RT. At this point any riders wanting to cut the ride short will have the opportunity to head back to the start via the RT. The other riders will head south on the RT to Eldo and stop at the gas station on 285 for food/drink/potty. Any riders from Eldorado wishing to join us could meet us there around 12:30. Another option for Eldo riders would be to meet us at 9 Mile ~11:15. From Gas Station up to Old Las Vegas Hy and around to 9 Mile and back on RT to start for 23 miles. Here’s the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46099582

Even better if you download the song on Bandcamp…only $1
Enjoy, Julie Deery

🎉 **Grand Opening Alert!** 🚴‍♂️

Miller and Pedro are thrilled to introduce **F1 CYCLERY**, Santa Fe’s newest destination for all things biking! Join us on **Saturday, November 23rd, from 10 AM to 6 PM** at **1189 Parkway Drive, Suite F1** for our grand opening celebration.

Jersey sold, thanks,

Cheers,

Ed

Thank you to all the SOB’s who donated to the Generations mural project on the Santa Fe Rail Trail. I couldn’t have completed the project without the support I received. If you haven’t donated and would like to, I still need to pay for capping the mural and ongoing maintenance.Check the website for more information. Go visit ❤️

generations.equalarea.com

The ride will start at 9:30 am instead of 10:00 am so we can get most of the ride completed before the fall luncheon.  Dress warm; it will be cool at the start.

Christine Van Dornick

505-979-4802

Vote early, vote often

Rides start at 1030.  Thursday rides start at 599 RR station all month.

Stay Safe.

Last reminder : do join our luncheon on Thursday.

Don t miss out!

Pay via link below:

Thursday, October 31 at 12:30pm at
Plaza Cafe, South Side, 3466 Zafarano Drive
Please make your reservation by paying $15.00 prior to October 29, using the following link:

End of the Season Luncheon | Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (santafesobs.com)

Hi all, it was great to see everyone today. As usual, I got pooped, riding harder than I do when riding solo. But it was a beautiful day, at least until the wind picked up, ha. Here is the 5x GoPro feed from today’s ride:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m__3CW5jKJs

From the NM Touring Society based in ABQ, e bikes are now allowed on the Bosque paved trail.

The C ride for this Thursday is cancelled as there is no leader.  However, I am proposing an Ad Hoc ride on the 17th to the Taos Gorge Bridge from the top of the Rio Grande Mesa.  The travel time to get there by car is about 2 hours.  The best way is to go through Espanola towards Taos on Highway 68 paralleling the Rio Grande.  When you get to the very small town of Pilar with the Ranger Station opposite ( rest rooms available there), turn left into the town of Pilar and follow the road (570) along the river for 6 miles.  You will come to a metal bridge that crosses the River.  Cross it and the road becomes dirt and climbs to the top of the mesa.  At the top there is a parking area where we will start our ride to the Gorge Bridge.  We are hoping to see Taranculas and beautiful scenery.   There is not much traffic, the road is paved and the total mileage is 20.  We will start riding at 10:00.

If you are interested in this ride, please email Judy at:   j.costlow@gmail.com. to let her know you are coming.  Bring a good snack and plenty of water.  You will need a 4 wheel drive to get up the dirt road.  If you do not have a 4 wheel, and want to come there is another all paved road, ask Judy when you contact her.

Come, join us at our End of the Season Luncheon
Thursday, October 31 at 12:30pm at
Plaza Cafe, South Side, 3466 Zafarano Drive
Please make your reservation by paying $15.00 prior to October 29, using the following link:

End of the Season Luncheon | Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (santafesobs.com)

The C ride is cancelled for Thursday, Oct. 10th.  There are not enough riders signed up.

Just a reminder:Be sure to come to our luncheon, Thursday, October 31 at
PLAZA CAFE SOUTHE SIDE
3466 Zafarano Drive
Lets enjoy some fun times together !

on Sunday, October 13, at 10 am for a few hours.

Steve Pilcher and I (your bike advocates on the board) are working with Bike Santa Fe, who was awarded a Community Challenge grant from AARP, to conduct bike audits to gather information in hopes of improving bike safety in Santa Fe.

I am leading the audit of Richards Avenue from Governor Miles to the traffic circle past SFCC, and Steve is leading the audit of Airport Road from Cerrillos to South Meadows. We each need 2-4 additional people to help with the audits. They will involve riding the respective routes in each direction, taking pictures and making notes of problem areas as well as good features (if any), and reporting on what we find. Worksheets, tools, safety items, and maybe snacks and lunch will be provided.

More information can be found at https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/getting-around/aarp-bike-audit-tool-kit/

If interested, please email Steve and me at spilcher@gmail.com and lynnpickard1@yahoo.com with copy to bikesantafe@gmail.com

Thank you!!!

From the New Mexico Touring Society newsletter, e bikes are no longer allowed on the ABQ bosque trail.

Here are the tentative leaders for October as far as I know them:

B Rides:

October 3 Las Vegas option – Lynn
October 3 Las Campanas option – Denise
October 10 – Gary G
October 17 – Charles
October 24 – Paul
October 31 – Lynn

C Rides:

October 3 – Judy
October 10 – Ruben C

A new month!  Some call it October.  Start time will nominally be 1000.  There is one exception, can you guess?  It’s a research question. Enjoy.  Stay safe.

Mark your calendar! Thursday, October 31 we will celebrate the end of a wonderful SOB biking season at
Plaza Cafe, South Side, 3466 Zafarano Drive, Luncheon at 12:30

Please make your reservation by Monday,October 28 by paying $15.00 per person with the Pay Pal link below.
The SOB bank will help with payment for the luncheon.

Come and enjoy !!

St Elizabeth’s Men’s Shelter, across the street from La Choza, is looking for a couple of volunteer cooks  to help prepare dinner for several dozen folks once a month.  They don’t need professional cooks, but people who enjoy cooking.  They have plenty of protein available to use and usually fresh produce too.  Desserts are always available.  It is a fun and inspiring volunteer job, helping others and meeting new friends.  Mike Hirsch is the contact person and will answer any questions you may have.  His number is 703-343-0756, or email at michaelbhirsch@yahoo.com.

The B ride in the East Mountains is cancelled due to lack of interest and lack of a leader.

Eleven SOBs (Judy, Denise, Lore, Charles, Rob and Pam, Bill and Virginia, Betsy, Rubin and Jan) headed to Grand Junction, Colorado on Tuesday,  September 10th for three days of cycling.  The drive to Grand Junction was beautiful.  It took me to Durango where I followed the mountains up to Silverton, then over the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray.  It was breathtaking especially because it brought back memories of our Club ride in 2013 when we rode from Durango to Silverton, spent a night, then Silverton to Telluride in wind and rain, spent the night, then, Telluride to Cortez over Lizard Head Pass, spent the night and next day headed back to Durango.  We were exhausted but excited – we did it!

Grand Junction is situated in the Colorado River Valley surrounded by giant mesas, with Grand Mesa being the largest flat topped mesa in the world.  Our first day of cycling was a drive to the little town of Palisades for a fruit and wine tour.  Palisades is known for the delicious peaches grown there.  We had a wonderful ride – crossing the Colorado River twice and stopping for fresh fruit and wine along the way!  As we got back to our cars to load our bikes, there was suddenly thunder, lightning, the sky opened up and dumped rain.  We ran to a local lunch stop to wait out the rain.  Unfortunately Betsy and Rob were soaked.                                                                      .                                                                                             

Mt Garfield as seen from Palisades                                                                                       Judy as seen from a local fruit stand

The next day we did part of the Colorado River ride.  We rode up to the enterance of the Colorado National Monument.  This is where the Tour of the Moon begins its climb. As we rode back we found we had missed the turnoff to Fruta, a little town west of G Junction, so that would be our ride the next day.  It was a beautiful ride with a paved trail all the way along the river.  We saw Herons, south flying geese, and even hawks.

We had some lovely meals, got lost a few times and enjoyed each others company.  On Saturday, Charles and Rob rode the Tour of the Moon and both returned in good time with smiles a mile wide.  I want to thank Pam for all her work finding us route maps and Charles for helping me scout some of the rides and leading us on a fun adventure.  Thanks everyone!  It was a grand time!

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                        The SOB Grand Junction “Gang”                                                                           Charles finishes the Tour of the Moon!-3 hours 47 minutes

       Judy, Bill, Denise,Rubin, Virginia, Charles, Rob and Betsy!

Hi Everyone! I have a summer head cold. I’m heading into town today to find a covid test to make sure it’s only a cold.

The bottom line is that it’s unlikely that I’ll be well enough to lead Thursday’s ride from Museum Hill. I’m hoping someone will volunteer to lead the ride.

Thanks, Paul

Steve and I got the messages copied below about seeking bike volunteers for the shorter races that are part of the Santa Fe International Half Marathon on September 15. If you volunteer, there is also another perk of a bag of Jirnani Kenyan coffee. Please consider this volunteer opportunity favorably. I’ll have another later in the month.
Lynn

Dear Lynn and Steve,

Good evening! Jennifer from Bike Santa Fe kindly shared your contact information with me, as we are looking for cyclists to assist with our upcoming 5K and 1 Mile races. Specifically, we need a cyclist to lead each race, provide support at the turnaround points, and act as a sweep at the end of each race. Would you kindly share this information with our club members?

I had the pleasure of meeting some of your club members today at Nickolas after their ride, and they mentioned that our Half Marathon course is a familiar route for them.

Warm regards,
Kerri Cottle
Santa Fe International Half Marathon Community Coordinator
505-819-1329

Event Information and Volunteer Call:

We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon, happening on September 15, 2024. Hosted at the iconic Santa Fe Railyard area, this event brings together local and international runners for an unforgettable race experience.

As a volunteer, you’ll not only be part of an amazing community event but will also support a great cause. The event, produced by Mwangaza Athletic Club, partners with the Lightning Boy Foundation and WEFTA (Water Engineers for the Americas and Africa) to support the Kitany Water Project in Kenya, benefiting the Indigenous Kalenjin tribe, known as the “running tribe.” Learn more about this impactful project here: Kitany Water Project.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We invite individuals and groups to participate. All volunteers will receive a commemorative volunteer shirt from our sponsor, Jambo.
You can also volunteer for race packet pick-up, in-person registration, or help with water stations and course support on race day.

Perks for Volunteers:

Free entry (transferable) to the SFI Half Marathon, 5K, or 1 Mile Walk (up to a $89 value).
Assist runners from around the world while having fun!
Race Day (Sept. 15th) Opportunities:

5K Race and 1 Mile Walk:

Railyard course assistance
Water stations
Course help
Cyclists needed to lead runners and serve as sweeps
Aid and Water Stations (every two miles along the course):

Perfect for individuals or groups
Groups can sponsor a water station with 5-10 volunteers from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Opportunity to display your company/group banner and include group information in the swag given to runners
Link to the online volunteer form: Volunteer Sign-Up

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,
Kerri Cottle
Santa Fe International Half Marathon Community Coordinator
505-819-1329

B and A rides are supposed to ride Bonanza Creek. However, it is torn up due to repaving in progress.  Ride leaders will need to figure out how to avoid it. Use your superior navigation skills.  

Only taken me a week to remember to post this (Sorry Tom).

About 2 miles at the 14 end are torn up.  Rideable (we did it Saturday) but not fun.

Good looking groups!  Elite Eighty’s coming tomorrow.

Bonus pic:

You can find lael wilcox’ exact route thru SF on cyclingabout.com. She’s an endurance bike rider on an around the world trip trying to set a record. I hope you come out to cheer her on. She should be coming thru SF 10-15 days from now. 

Rubn Cedeno has fresh cabbage he would love to share.  He will bring them to our Thursday ride and you can pick one up then.  They are farm fresh, delicious, nutricious and are free!

The much beloved group photo will be this coming Thursday.  Be at the start (Caja) by 0830 for the festivities.  Ride start is 0900.  Wear your SOB jersey.

September ad hoc rides will start at 0930.  Yay!  More sleep.

September Thursday rides start at various times depending on where the ride start is.  Check the website.

Hi all, here is a video of most of the B ride. I say most because I forgot to start the GoPro after we left Galisteo for a while and I took the rail trail back home, so it is not the complete ride. But the first part shows a nice ride down to Galisteo. Good to see everyone today,

Lael Wilcox a long distance endurance bike rider plans to come thru SF soon. She’s trying to set a new around the world record and is truly amazing. She started in Chicago, went east thru Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, and is now in the state of Washington. She rides 180+- miles a day!!! She plans to ride down the west coast then east thru SANTA FE!!! You can follow her on Spotify web site (and other web sites too) where she gives a recount of the days riding (86 days so far). I plan to be wherever she is when she come thru SF to ride a bit w her, to cheer her on, bring cookies, make signs etc. we’ll know better exactly what route she will be on as she gets closer. Maybe 10-15 days she’ll be here It would be great inspiration for us to see her, and for her to get cheered on by us. I hope you look her up and are there when she comes thru SF.

Like new Terry Butterfly cromoly gel saddle. $60 or best offer. Dena or Dan 505-310-2966

Was listed as 0830.  Should have been 0900. FWIW!

Is now listed as 0900.  Enjoy the extra shut eye.