Our SOB annual cycling trip will be in September from the 10th to the 15th.  We will go to Grand Junction, Colorado on Tues.Sept.10 and leave on Sunday, Sept 15th.  Our tour will coinside with Grand Junction’s annual Tour of the Moon on the 14th, so for those who would like to do that tour you can sign up.  The Tour of the Moon can be either 41 miles or 60 miles and it is a beautiful, challenging ride.  On the other days, we will also have some great rides.  Our SOB tour will be a hub ride.  We will stay in Grand Junction and ride out from our hotel everyday.  I need to know who would be seriously interested so I can start making reservations. I have to start now to get a group rate and place.    So, pass this on if you know someone who may not read this blog.  My email is j.costlow@gmail.com.       Link for Tour of the Moon:       https://www.theridecollective.com/tourofthemoon

It’s basically the same as in prior years.  If you got your membership card then you are done.  If not then read further.  (We have 6 folks who have submitted waivers but not paid.  We have 2 who have submitted payment but not the waiver.)

If you did everything properly you should receive 3 emails.  Two almost immediately.  One will be a confirmation that we got the waiver.  It will include a copy of the waiver plus the information you submitted when you agreed to it.  If you don’t get an email then we did not get the waiver.  Check your spam folder.

Two will be a confirmation from Paypal that we got your dues payment.  If you don’t get an email from Paypal then we did not get the payment.  Check your spam folder.

Three will be your membership card.  As long as we got your waiver and your payment you will get your membership card within a few days to a couple of weeks depending.  Check your spam folder.

If either email one or two is missing then go back and try again.

Steve P writes:

While returning from a pleasant ride through La Cienega on Saturday, I encountered 3 dogs running loose in the vicinity of La Luna Rd. and West Frontage Road. I lost track of the largest of the 3 canines, but quickly located it when I got bit on my lower right leg. Luckily, I was wearing my thickest bicycling pants, which helped limit the damage (no puncture wounds!). I’ve been in contact with Animal Control, but the offending dog wasn’t found when they visited the area a few hours after the incident. This isn’t the first time I’ve come across loose dogs in this area, so be advised to watch out for them.

Bosque ride this Thursday Feb 1. Start 11:00 am from Alameda open space. Stop at Bike In Coffee on the way back. Any distance up to 34 miles since it’s an out and back route. Any speeds. Bring your supplies since there’s little along the way. Toilets at Tingley Beach about 10 miles from the start. (And at Bike in Coffee). Weather looks great but check before going down. I won’t go if the wind picks up bad. Questions email me Juliejacobs2303@yahoo.com😁

We received lots of attention to the Join contest.  Thanks for that.  However, a number of you paid but did not submit your wavier.  For full entry into the contest we need both the payment and the waiver.  I guess I forgot to indicate that in yesterdays message but I figured the join page might have jogged your memory to do both.

We have some funkiness with the date field in the form.  If you think you filled in the waiver and submitted it but you did not get a return email with a copy of the waiver then it did not go thru.  Please try again.  I have made a minor change to the date field and it should be more straightforward now.  Note that to fill in the date field you have to click on todays date.  Thanks.

Be the first on your block to join the SOBs for 2024.

Prizes are limited to the first 500 who join on January 26.

First prize:  No cost ride led by Judy.

Second prize:  No cost ride led by Lynn.

Booby prizes:  Ride led by Bob, but you have to buy him a beer at the end.

Winners will be announced in April 2024.  You can only win one prize but multiple paid entries appreciated.

From SFCC at 11:00 am. We will try to get in at least 35 miles.  High of 48 and PC is the forecast.

Christine

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Mike waved us off of Paseo de la Mesa so we are doing a loop, going up Tramway first. Hopefully Bike Coffee will be open when we get there.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45372044

Sandia RR to Paseo de le Mesa. 11am start.

From the School on South Meadow, we will ride up to the Frontage Road and then hit the gravel portion.  This is a route that Bob B has led us on.

Start at 10:30 at the El Camino School

Christine

505-979-4802

to 11.30 am for some extra warmth.  Happy New Year.

Ride in Bernalillo, start at Sandia Train Station at 10:30 am. Depending on wind situation we plan to ride up 313 to Placitas and then back down towards the Bosque.  Hope to get in about 35 miles.

Christine

505-979-4802

Wow.  It is almost 2024.  Don’t tell anyone.

In 2023 we had 175 paid members and 9 active elite eighty’s.  So a total of 184 members.  Good job.

We will let you know when it is time to sign up for 2024.  Stay safe, Stay warm.

Meet Thursday, 12/7/2023, in Albuquerque at Sandia Pueblo railroad station for an 11AM start.  Ride will be along the Bosque River trail including the Chavez loop and back.  Distance about 42 miles with shorter option available (35 mi) by turning around at Rio Bravo Blvd.  Directions to the RR station:  I25 southbound, turn west on Tramway Road (which becomes Roy Ave), then turn right on 4th St (distance from Santa Fe:  50 Miles, 1:15 min.  The RR station will be on the right just after the turn on 4th.

Every Buffalo Bicycle is life-changing. Your contribution makes a difference.

I’m raising funds and awareness for World Bicycle Relief, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals in low-income regions around the world overcome the barrier of distance.
In areas where transportation options are limited, a bicycle can be a life-changing tool that helps students increase attendance, improve performance, and show up ready to learn. Bikes also give communities access to healthcare and provide entrepreneurs and farmers the opportunity to improve their businesses.
Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause For those in need, it is more than just a bike. It is a tool for economic and cultural empowerment.

https://www.powerofbicycles.org/fundraisers/SantaFeSeniorsonBikes87

Thank you for your support,
Rich Irell

We have changed the system behind sending emails to you when there are one or more blog posts.  It will still only send one email at most per day.  If you were on the “old” blog email list then you have been added to the new list.  If you no longer want to receive these emails there is an unsubscribe button at the bottom of every email which you can click to remove yourself.

If you have any questions, feel free to email admin at santafesobs.com

Enjoy it wherever you are.  Ride Safe.

Here is what your contribution to World Bicycle Relief can do:

Stella began her day at 3 a.m. to care for her daughter and complete her chores—fetching water, tidying up and cleaning dishes—before setting off for school on foot.
Despite her ambitions and determination to make a better life for her family, Stella could not change the obstacles that remained: fear of violence and sexual overtures on the road to school, the exhaustion from rising early, walking 24 km a day, and the consequences of arriving late to class.
Then she received a simple tool that empowered her to change her life overnight: a bicycle.

Read the whole story here.
Contribute by clicking here.

 SOBs’ donations totaled $1393 which is more than double their donations last year.  It was all the participating groups who beat last year’s total and delivered nearly $400,000 in donations to Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N)and The Food Depot.  THANK YOU!!!!!!!  Because of this large community effort, N2N will produce 1.6 Million meals for our neighbors in need..                                                FABULOUS!

The ride start times are 10 AM unless noted otherwise.  Please wear your woolies and come on out!

Christine

There is one more Thursday ride in October and then we move to the winter schedule for Thursday rides.  Tuesday and Saturday rides remain the same all year.  The winter schedule for Thursday rides is explained on the Ride Schedule page.  (what a concept).

Start time for November will remain 10:00.  Stay Safe.

What a pretty picture.  This is still a test.

I just received this from Paul Brasher, DOT District 5 Engineer:

“Last week, our District crew chip-sealed about 5 miles of the US 84/285 Frontage road, followed by several passes of sweeping. The work has been left to cure, and our crew will return to it next Monday to sweep again then fog seal it. After the seal, it will be striped.”

DO NOT PARK AT THE CHURCH.

Park here:  https://santafesobs.com/locations/galisteo-community-center/

We have been asked NOT to park at the church where we have been parking of late.  Our resident Galilstean is investigating an alternate location.  Stay tuned.  (Figured this was better than another test post).

Part of the test is render of an image.  From today’s Eclipse ride.

you know what to do.

As you may be aware there have been recent issues with prompt sending of emails for blog posts.  Sometimes they do not get sent until the following day, witness the recent message about the Thursday ride being canceled.  A new system is being setup and tested.  Besides this blog post, there may be a few others that you see that are only being used for testing.

Once the new setup is ready for prime time you will be advised and then the old system will be disabled.

nothing to see here.  move along.

SOB  Member George Gamble, who is also retiring as Chair of the Trustees of Santa Fe Community College alerts SOB members to a special program Saturday, October 14 at the college. Special glasses will be provided.

Experience the annular solar eclipse at 9:00 a.m. to noon. The peak of the eclipse will be at 10:30. Location probably near the Planetarium.

Submitted by Bill Pollock

Due to high wind forecast

Various reports of new chip seal with deep gravel on sections of 285 frontage between Tano and Pojaque.  I have not independently verified it but sources are reliable.

Based on the current weather forecast, it is also possible that all rides will be canceled due to high winds.  You will have to check this website on the morning of the 12th for information.

The ride to Sandia has only one signup so far.  Mark is the leader and without more signups the ride will be cancelled.  We will decide on Tuesday.  A post will be made and hopefully you will see it in time.  Or check the blog page.

The local A ride leaves at 10:00, not 0900.  There are two options.  Bonanza Crk plus cell tower or 599 to Stagecoach.  Rich I is leading.  If he chooses to lead Bonanza Creek there will be no ride to Stagecoach.  If he chooses to go to Stagecoach then I will lead the Bonanza Creek ride.

So you lucky A riders have at least two or maybe three choices.  Enjoy.

Above says it all.  Lists for at least $100.  Yours for $90.  Contact bob at cosinecs dot com

Denise has volunteered to lead it.

Don’t miss out, secure your place now by clicking this link:

SOB End of Season Luncheon, Thursday Oct 26th. From Lore T. | Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (santafesobs.com)

Lore T.

Ad hoc will be 1000.  Thursday as indicated, but mostly 1000.

Sorry, forgot to add start which is 10:00 for tomorrow, Thursday.

Some of us are doing the Villanueva ride this Thursday. Many members did not do this ride this year for various reasons and some new members have never done this ride. It is a favorite that goes along the Pecos River and passes rural farms. Head east on I-25 past Pecos, and take exit #323, it may say Rt 3, or Ribera. After you exit, stay right for a few hundred feet and you will see a dirt parking lot on the left near the frontage road. The distance from DeVargas to the exit is 45 miles, so allow about an hour travel time (+/-) depending where you live. The ride distance is 27 miles round trip to Villanueva State Park, mostly slight to moderate downhill going out, 1300′ elevation gain, so not bad. See GPS link below. Depending on who comes there may be two groups; the Relaxed Riders, and the Real Relaxed Riders. (The Real Relaxed Riders generally see no need to pedal furiously on a downhill greater than -3%).

https://ridewithgps.com/events/215638-villanueva#routes/21929249/preview

Alan K

A rides:
Sept 28 Boyd
Oct 5 Boyd
Oct 12 Rich
Oct 19 John V
Oct 26 Christine
B rides:
Sept 28 canceled (see earlier post)
Oct 5 Las Vegas Lynn
Oct 5 Las Campanas tbd (We need a leader for this ride. Please volunteer or it will be canceled.)
Oct 12 Denise
Oct 19 Denise
Oct 26 Rob
C rides:
Sept 28 Julie
Oct 5 Ian
Oct 12 Rubén
Oct 19 Judy
Oct 26 Adrian

18 SOBs travelled to Moab, Utah for 4 days of road cycling and fun! Some of us stayed in a town hotel and a few stayed in RV parks, but we got together every night to raise a glass to a glorious day. We all biked the Potash road along the Colorado River the first day. The road took us past petroglyphs, arches and rock climbers. The next day, we all took different routes. One group rode a new paved bike path for 11 miles out to the canyon past Arches towards Canyonlands.   It drizzled rain on us all the way out and back! And there was a vegetarian dinosaur.  That night we did a BarBQ dinner and a night cruise on the Colorado. The

walls were lighted with amazing lights and we heard tall tails. It was fun. The next day we rode in Canyonlands to the the Grand Vista – see some of our group in the picture. The last day was a day of exploration – new routes, hiking or riding in Arches National Park! And the drive home is one of the most beautiful drives in our country!

Ride Leaders Signup

click continue reading to get the form and submit it. Thanks.

Is cancelled due to inability to find a ride leader and apparent lack of interest.

B riders are free to self-organize a ride through the e-mail list. If there is a ride leader willing to lead, it will be a sanctioned SOB ride; if not, not.

B riders are also free to join the C ride in Pilar. It is a lovely ride along the Rio Grande in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area. The paved road is six miles long, so it’s a 12 mile out and back (or a 24 mile if you do it twice or a 36 mile if you do it three times). There’s sometimes different wildlife to look at each time you do it (big horn sheep, eagles, ducks, other birds).

Hello,

My name is Isaac Hammond-Paul, and I am the Director of Community Development at Homewise. I’m reaching out to invite your membership to a free talk: “How Our Cities Became Parking Lots” taking place on October 4th from 6-8PM at the Scottish Rite Center in Santa Fe. Henry Grabar, journalist, and author of the new highly anticipated book Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, will discuss the impact of parking on the character of neighborhoods, the size and cost of new construction, traffic, transportation, and even the course of floodwaters. He’ll also share how cities like Santa Fe can reform parking in ways that actually make it more convenient for drivers while increasing affordability, walkability, and livability. You can sign up to attend the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livability-series-how-our-cities-became-parking-lots-tickets-709709017777?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Also, we are hosting a casual group ride to the event and see first hand some of Santa Fe’s own paved paradises. The ride will meet at 5pm at the Railyard Water
Tower and roll at 5:15pm sharp. Free bike valet provided by Bike Santa Fe will be available at the event location. Bring your lights to get back home and a lock for good measure!

Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or would like an image/flyer you can post to social media accounts.
Thanks,

Isaac Hammond-Paul
ihammondpaul@homewise.org
845.596.9248

Basically the Galisteo loop from town with good food and rest stops

More info and registration.

We are down to the last days and I know some of you SOB’s are dying to get out and help on the Generations Mural Project. Sunday Sept.17th is the Santa Fe Half Marathon so I will be arriving very early to watch that and then tile or grout. Monday, Sept.18th I will be there at 8am. A big shout out to Carol Ketterman , Lucy and Tom for all your help this year!
generations.equalarea.com for more information ( Rail Trail just North of Siringo)

Mark your calendar!!

We are gathering for our annual End of Season luncheon at:

Hidden Mountain Brewery for our SOB luncheon on Thursday, October 26 @ 12:30. 

 (Hidden Mountain Brewing Company, 4056 Cerrillos Rd, NM 87507)

Lore

Mark your calendar!!

We are gathering for our annual End of Season luncheon at:

Hidden Mountain Brewery for our SOB luncheon on Thursday, October 26 @ 12:30. 

 (Hidden Mountain Brewing Company, 4056 Cerrillos Rd, NM 87507)

Lore

The City of Santa Fe has applied for Gold status as a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. The SOBs supported that effort. Now the League is asking for anyone’s input (you will probably have to copy and paste the link):

“To help us gain a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences in your community, we would greatly appreciate your help distributing the following public survey link so that bicyclists in your community can provide their input as well.

Public Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall23

Please distribute this link as broadly as possible to residents and local area bicyclists. . . .

The survey will remain open through Friday, October 20th.”

Will be 0930

For any who are interested.  Basically the Galisteo loop with good food and rest stops.  About 100km.

More info and registration.

Will be 0930.

The City of Santa Fe has applied for Gold status as a Bicycle Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. The SOBs supported that effort. Now the League is asking for anyone’s input (you will probably have to copy and paste the link):

“To help us gain a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences in your community, we would greatly appreciate your help distributing the following public survey link so that bicyclists in your community can provide their input as well.

Public Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall23

Please distribute this link as broadly as possible to residents and local area bicyclists. . . .

The survey will remain open through Friday, October 20th.”

Sorry for the late post BUT it remains annoyingly warm.  So we will start ad hoc Sept at 0900 thru Sept 15.  Will advise after that.  Also the Thursday start times for the first two September rides have been moved up 1/2 hour.

Club pic of those at Caja at 0830

Elite Eighty’s at 0845

To all those who wrote tributes to Edwin, I am heartened by the expressions of appreciation and fondness for a man who lived and breathed the SOBs and all things bicycling .

When Edwin would come home from a riding or other SOB event, he was soon busying himself with other SOB business, and I did not hear a lot about the happenings that took place or the personal contacts he made.

Your comments helped me to understand and appreciate more, what a dedicated and big hearted person he was.

To me he was all that and more. His kind, nurturing qualities helped me to grow as an individual over the 57 years of marriage, and our love continued to grow. Losing him is the most difficult thing I am having to experience.

I am grateful to the SOBs for bringing joy and purpose into his life. Your comments fill me with affection and make this time more bearable.

With sincere appreciation,

Yuko Crosswhite

Our Thursday ride starts in El Dorado.  Since many of us missed the Tuesday ride to celebrate Edwin, let’s do it after this ride.  If you can stay for coffee/lunch after the ride, meet at Cafe Fina.  We can share our memories of the wonderful man who mentored, led and helped us make the SOBs the club it is.  Join us after the Thursday ride!

We will leave DeV at the stroke of 0900 for Café Fina (where else?).  Coffee then figure out our return based on the wind.  Join us for the ride or meet us at Café Fina.  We should be there no later than 10.30.

Many SOB’s have contributed their remembrance of Edwin on this page. If you would like to add something feel free to email admin at santafesobs.com and we will add your thoughts to the page. If you do not want your message on the page, email the same address and request that it be removed and we will do that as well. Stay Safe

Edwin Crosswhite Passed Away on August 18, 2023

Edwin Crosswhite prepares for his last bike ride.

Yuko Crosswhite and Edwin enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Yuko took the picture of Edwin above as he prepared to go on what was to become his last bike ride. At this time he was diagnosed with Lymphoma and given the prognosis that he had few choices available. Edwin, along with Yuko, chose Assisted Death by Physician. Members who want to send cards to Yuko, please use this mailing address: 2105 Paseo Ponderosa, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

In his will, Edwin said he did not want a funeral or any kind of ceremony.  Still, we can comment, especially since he was such a wonderful person in the memories of all of us.

Yuko has graciously provided some of the information to provide us with information out of Edwin’s past.

Edwin taught elementary schools in Fullerton, California and Santa Fe. He still found, long after he had retired,  his connection to the education of children by teaching chess at least once a week after school in various locations in Santa Fe, including Eldorado, almost until he died.. He just thought being right there with them was born in him. Edwin worked two contractual terms teaching in the  Cairo American College in Cairo, Egypt. He helped found a bicycle riding club in Egypt. We often saw him riding here wearing his Cairo jersey. Talk about a hot ride! Edwin could do that! Edwin recognized that the club was attracting older riders who wanted to resume long ago passions for riding but who were excited about the “Group D” that Edwin formed. These riders would arrive at the Thursday rides and Edwin, with assistance from other members, would plan and lead a ride just for them. Just the right ride–just the right guy to lead it.

And we all remember Edwin in his SOB kit sitting at the registration for the Santa Fe Century to invite new members to join. Or Edwin attending meetings of the Santa Fe Cycling Community urging concerns for safety and better road conditions. And he organized and led training sessions for Ride Leader certification. And who can forget going to a city park to organize and direct a safety program for children between five and 10 years old, showing them how to wear a helmet for the first time?

Edwin was a veteran, having served for four years during “peace time.” Edwin told Yuko that to toughen up in the Navy, he boxed. But he was quickly knocked out and immediately found other interests before discharge. He volunteered many hours and weeks to Boy Scouts of America and to many other educational activities. While in high school, he  played as a running back on the local team. I wish I could tell him that I recently read that NFL teams no longer use or want running backs. I know he would get a laugh.

Most of us knew Edwin as one who knew everything there was to know about bicycling. He could build a bike from scratch as he did the one he rode with us. He could repair and replace parts. . Edwin could give anyone a tip or method to improve the fun of the ride. Riding through new scenery, he would stop at a local winery to taste the products and even bring a bottle stashed on his bike.  We wouldn’t be surprised to find ourselves with riding 5 or 8 more miles to get to a winery whose sign he saw out on the highway.

When Yuko and Edwin decided to move to Santa Fe, they were already living here. Yuko was enrolled in he Southwest Acupuncture College, and Edwin was teaching in the district. Yuko’s father had been interned during World War II in the nice-sounding War Relocation Camp here in Santa Fe. Connections have a way of re-connecting. They liked it up in the hills above on the Ski Road.

In his earlier days with the SOBs, Edwin used to ride the group ride–but that was after his downhill ride from his house. And after the ride over, after coffee or lunch, Edwin then got on his bike and rode all the way back up to their house. His decision to drive his car to and from the house made the rest of us feel stronger, somehow.

If members feel inclined, post a couple of sentences on this SOB website to share them.

Edwin always made us each feel better. Thank you, Edwin.

Submitted by–Bill Pollock

First off, a big thank you to all the SOB people that have helped me out so far. I couldn’t complete this three year project without your help and support. I am looking to get a big section of the rail trail mural done by mid September(fingers crossed). You can find the times I am out there working each week by going on the website: https://www.generations.equalarea.com
You can also donate monetarily if you can’t physically. I just got a non-profit fiscal sponsor if you want to write off the donation for taxes. This week Wednesday and Friday, which are non-ride days, I will be there.
Cheers, Julie Deery

Well at least it’s close enough for ride leaders to sign up for September rides.

Click this link, submit the form.  

And welcome to two new A group ride leaders – Boyd Smith and Mark Stevens.  Yeah!  Say hey to them if you can catch up close enough to be heard.  Good luck with doing that BTW.

Stay Safe.

Will be canceled unless five people sign up before Wednesday at 8 pm. Due to construction at Tsankawi and the general poor condition of the road between Tsankawi and White Rock, the B route will be changed to an out and back starting clockwise before reversing.

So I know I said we’d keep the rest of August at 0830.  But it’s kinda dark in the mornings now AND the temps seem to have abated for the foreseeable future, so….  Effective August 18 and for the rest of August, unless you hear otherwise, we will start ad hoc rides at 0900.  No changes to Thursday rides.

Perhaps you heard about the cyclist killed by a hit and run driver on Old Pecos Trail on August 1st.

Apparently his family is suffering financial hardships on top of everything else. Someone has set up a Go Fund Me page for them.

https://gofund.me/cd656e69

Today was gorgeous.  All three groups got to ride the Cochiti/Santo Domingo Loop for the first time in three years.  The fields were green with corn as high as an elephant’s eye, well, a little elephant, and everyone seemed happy to see us.  As people passed us in cars and trucks they waved and smiled.  And we finished before it got too hot.  Here is the C group on the Rio Grande bridge heading into Santo Domingo.  Everyone seemed to be enjoying it.

I noticed some riders at the luncheon wearing furry things on their helmets. I inquired and they are called Cat-Ears and are worn on your helmet’s strap in front of your ears in order to reduce wind noise. Never one not to try a new gadget I ordered them. My first experience today indicated they indeed work at reducing that annoying wind noise and I was very impressed at how simple and effective the design. Amazon link below, I ordered the Classic Slim model….and to answer the likely question from the ladies, “No, the only color is black.”

Amazon.com: Cat-Ears New Classic Slim Cycling Wind Noise Reducer : Sports & Outdoors

Alan

Ride Leaders: FYI about the route. On the way to ABQ today I drove the Cochiti ride. While Tent Rocks access is still closed, the road from the Visitors Center, through Cochiti and Kewa Pueblos was opened and the nice loop ride that we used to do is now possible.

Alan

Remains 0830 unless weather significantly changes.  Thursday rides as indicated.

I have pasted his email below.  Feel free to contact him if you have any interest.  He may also appreciate some folks to ride with him.  (yes there is a ymail.com, I checked)

August 3, Espanola start: A Bob B; B Lynn; C TBD
August 10, Cochiti: A Rich I; B Rob B; C Ruben C
August 17, Bandelier from White Rock: A Boyd; B Lynn; C Judy
August 24, Eldorado start: A Mark; B Ruben C; C Shirley
August 31, Caja start (photo): A Christine; B Lynn; C Judy

Feel free to ignore.  Or, get on with it.

The time has come.  The time is now.  Signup early and often.  

I contacted my County Council Commissioner and somehow the Constituent Services LIasion person. There is a Public Works Dept meeting on July 21 with some of the County Council Commissioners. I was told that the Rabbit Road issue (read previous post) will be mentioned at this meeting. Now is the time to voice your concerns about the exclusion of the bike lanes in the resurfacing project. Contact your County Council Commissioner. Don’t know? Google Santa Fe County Council website and find out. Their contact info (email) is posted.

Alan

The New Mexican will have a new publication called Vida sometime soon, and a reporter interviewed Judy and me last week for an article on the SOBs. His photographer wants to take pictures of the group before the ride on Thursday, and he also wants some action shots during the ride. I told him to show up at Rancho de Chimayo before 8:40 because the rides would depart at 9 on the dot. I also directed him to the website for the route and told him that he would be on his own for the “action” shots. Please cooperate, although if you don’t want to, that’s up to you.

On a ride today down Rabbit Road from the intersection with Old Pecos Trail, we noticed that the road was repaved, but it did not extend to the bike lanes. Thus, there is a small lip at the edge of the bike lane when moving over to get on the road. Such a short-sighted repavement job was disappointing and dangerous. Perhaps it is not too late to have the Road Dept address this issue before lines are painted. This is a County issue and I have already sent a letter about this to my County Council Representative, but with copies to City Council Representative, and Mayor Weber to make them aware. I mentioned that this action is counter to the alleged Bike-Friendly stance of the county and city and disrespectful to the safety of the cycling community. I also mentioned that there is a possible county and city liability case if a cyclist is injured on this poorly paved section of road. The squeaky wheel gets the grease so write to your representatives if you want the road repaved properly and safely.

Alan Klein

Last chance to sign up for Summer Luncheon at RANCHO DE CHIMAYO,

Thursday July 20th @ 12 Noon.

Don’t miss out! Sign up closes 7/17

Click below to sign up:

https://santafesobs.com/sob-summer-luncheon-from-lore/

Thanks,

Lore

Short exploro from Rabbit rd parking lot at 0830 on Saturday the 15th.  Goal is to ride the new road that will become Richards rd or some such. Up to 15 miles. No more. Gravel or mtn bikes recommended.

Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Luncheon at RANCHO DE CHIMAYO,

Thursday July 20th @ 12 Noon.

Click below to sign up:

https://santafesobs.com/sob-summer-luncheon-from-lore/

Thanks,

Lore

So many of you have emailed me support that I am overwhelmed by the support. I like to say that SOBs are more than just a bike riding group. Individual members are so supportive of each other that we must be some kind of family. I don’t have a press agent, so I am serving as my own to write and appraise you of the situation.

Judy Costlow reported on my fall at the program recognizing deceased members last Thursday. As I turned to cast roses into the river, I slipped on the sand covering a large rocks. Judy and Lynn, did too, but I fell over flat on my chest and my forehead hit a rock protruding through the sand. Got  a hole in my forehead skin, plus abrasions on my elbows. So many of those immediately jumped to my aid and retired nurses quickly patched my wounds.

Judy did not report on a related matter. The week before on June 29, I was riding with C group and we were within 3 miles of finishing at 599 rail parking. I remember seeing the National Guard building ahead. For some reason, I don’t remember much else except this: my front wheel was touching the rear wheel of Pam Proffit. Then my saddle was next to her saddle. Then I seemed to be going past her front wheel and to the right. I know now that I ran off the road and into the dirt and grass. Knocked out, I have been told that Dana and Kris moved me so that my head was pointed up.;Pam told me that she called 911. I have been told that Julie was there. And so were Shirley and Mike.

When I arrived at ER at St. Vincent’s, the ambulance crew gave me my helmet which contained my Garmin computer. I am very happy that it was rescued. While sitting in a wheelchair I looked at the Garmin and it gave me a message:” Congratulations! You have set a new personal speed record.” The Garmin was still running while the ambulance was taking me. 26 miles hour average speed over 22 miles. I will keep the log on my Garmin. I may submit it to a Tour de France team to document my  speed. Maybe I will be there next year.

X-rays found no broken bones. A CT brain scan was negative for blood. From  a concussion 5 years ago, I know a second scan is critical because blood may show later. That time it did and I had brain surgery to relieve it. I set up medical appointments to acquire a second scan. Then I attended the Pecos River ceremony and fell. From the first crash, I had blurred vision close up, and I went to appointment with my eye doctor last Thursday afternoon. Optic nerve and retina in both eyes were good. Blurring may disappear in a couple of weeks. He ordered a new scan. Friday morning I had monthly blood test for a thinner I have taken for 20 years. And the nurse and supervisor insisted I go next door to ER for an immediate scan. I did. Since it was a Thursday, the same doctor was on duty and he recognized me being there for another scan in just a week. I observed that his facial appearance suggested some frustration. I said to him. “I suppose that at my age you think I should be sitting in a recliner chair watching Fox News on tv. Dr. Severy laughed and told me he would get me back out on my bike as soon as possible and that he applauded seniors who ride bikes.

But he had bad news. Blood showed up. Immediate treatment to  “reverse” the blood thinner and other medicines inserted into veins and by 10 pm I was in a room in the newer west wing. Great room. At 5:30 a.m Saturday morning a new scan that showed bleeding had stopped. No surgery necessary. Sonogram done on old clot and that round the old clot was dissolved. Taken off thinner and then home. Some followup appointments ahead and another scan. And, in time, I will be back on my bike. And here’s something exciting. St. Vincent’s has an excellent high speed wi-fi for guests. While there, I could read all my newspapers and magazines, I would watch the Tour de France on Peacock, I watched a Met Opera and concerts and ballets from Europe on the several streaming channels I have on both my phone and tablet. I have decided, and recommend that you do so too–always carry your tablet with you because you never know when you will end up in ER and your mind will appreciate the entertainment.

Thank you all once again.

Bill Pollock

Road construction has closed roads that we had originally planned to use.  New routes are posted in the usual place.  Labels say “July” at the end of the route.  All 3 rides are impacted and have been revised.  A group change also due to the ride on July 27 going partly on same route.

Stay safe.

Hi Everyone, An update on Bill.  Bill did end up in the hospital for two days after the fall in Pecos.  He needed to be checked out thoroughly.

He is now home as of yesterday (Saturday).  He cannnot drive and needs to heal!!  So, send him an email, call or even send a mailed card.

Where is the monsoon when you need it?   Anyhoo, we are going to start 30 min earlier effective Sunday July 9.

Sunday July 9 ad hoc and all subsequent July rides will be 0830 or later if out of town.   Will reassess August at the end of July.  Stay safe.

Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Luncheon at RANCHO DE CHIMAYO,

Thursday July 20th @ 12 Noon.

Click below to sign up:

https://santafesobs.com/sob-summer-luncheon-from-lore/

Thanks,

Lore

Today a large group(s) of around 30 riders, widely spaced on the narrow road, cycled from the Pecos Ranger station towards Terraro, for the annual SOB Memory Ride.

The ride out was done in silence (apart from the shouting of car warnings) and was a pleasant gently climbing experience out to the Pecos River bridge just before Terraro.

At this point we parked our bikes and moved down to the river. Bill Pollack gave an introduction and listed the SOB riders who had passed away, with a short comment on the particular characteristics that past members brought to the group. The next step was for Bill and Judy to cast a rose into the waters in memory of each past member. At this point Bill slipped down the bank and almost went into the river with the roses. Fortunately he suffered only minor cuts and bruises and was rescued and attended to by a local Park Ranger who was nearby.

Roses were cast into the tumbling Pecos by Judy, Lyn and John V.

Here are some pics of the event, courtesy of Pam Parfitt.

Bill introducing the past members.

Bill being treated for his wounds.

Bill, Judy and Lyn preparing to toss the roses.

Gravel/mountain bike ride on Saturday, 7/8/2023, 8:30 am on the Rail Trail from the Rabit Road trailhead to Lamy and back. About 28 miles round trip.  Call 505-231-9341 if you have questions.

I will be leading the B ride. Rob will lead the B- ride. Rob’s ride will go to Terrero. My ride usually goes to the campground, but sometimes to Cowles, and sometimes all the way up to Jack’s Creek. It’s an out and back, so one can turn around at any time. Scott says there are lots of potholes, so that might cause my ride to be shortened.

unless it is an out of town ride.  See the listing.

Mark your calendar!!

We are gathering for our Summer Luncheon at RANCHO DE CHIMAYO, Thursday July 20th @ 12 Noon.

After a fun bike ride we will be enjoying a delicious lunch and some social time.

Please make your reservation before Monday July 17th, by entering your name and sending $15 per person via the link below:

SOB Summer Luncheon from Lore. | Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (santafesobs.com)

Lore.

On Thursday, the temps will be around in the 90’s, so riders should be reminded to bring extra water, drinks and carry protein bars. Winds at 15-20 MPH +/-

Mark your calendar!!

We are gathering for our Summer Luncheon at RANCHO DE CHIMAYO, Thursday July 20th @ 12 Noon.

After a fun bike ride we will be enjoying a delicious lunch and some social time.

Please make your reservation before Monday July 17th, by entering your name and sending $15 per person via the PayPal button below.

Sorry, the reservation system is now closed for this event

Lore.

For some reason they shipped all the stuff to me.  I will bring it to DeVargas Tuesday 20th before the 0900 ad hoc ride.  I will pass it off to someone to bring to Galisteo on Thursday the 22nd as I will not be there.  I have no idea who ordered what so if you want something bring an email from Hincapie showing what you ordered.  I will talk to Hincapie so this does not happen again next time.

Here is the link.  Thanks.  https://santafesobs.com/ride-leaders-signup/

Forecast for the next 10 days is still for highs in the low 80’s, so we plan to leave the start times at 0900 for local rides.  Later for out of town.

to DeVargas.  Same time.  No change for Saturday.