Here’s the tentative lineup:
June 1: B Gary K; C Dana
June 8: B Rob; C Ian/Lore
June 15: B Lynn; C Ian
June 22: B Charles B; Ruben C
June 29: B Rob; C Shirley
July 6: B Lynn/Rob; C Judy
July 13: B John V; C Ian/Ruben C
July 20: B Lynn; C Judy
July 27: B Denise; C Shirley
Start points, times, and routes can be found (or linked) under the Ride Schedule tab.

It has  become necessary to cancel meeting the riders of the Texas 4000 when they arrive on Wednesday, July 31. It has been reported that the group is not staying at a motel. Instead they will be staying at a private residence. The owner of the residence has not approved publicizing the address of the residence. Without that information, it is impossible to think of leading the Texas 4000 riders on their arrival.

But the dinner on Thursday, June 1 at Las Campanas Country Club is still on. The cost of the dinner is $60. Please notify me at pollockb@aol.com, if you plan to attend the dinner and I will forward it to the Texas Alumni.

The riders in the Rockies Route of the Texas 4000 ride from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK is underway and the riders on Thursday night are still in Texas, but moving quickly to New Mexico. A major change in the route has canceled the night in Albuquerque before arriving in Santa Fe. Instead, the riders will make their way from Santa Rosa, NM to Las Vegas, NM and will ride from Las Vegas to Santa Fe. Many SOBs have ridden from Las Vegas back to Santa Fe, and are, therefore, quite familiar with the route.Looking at the cue sheet they have posted, it is just like our experiences and we know the hills they much climb,

As in the past, SOB riders meet the Texas 4000 as they approach Eldorado and escort the group via Old Santa Fe Trail to the Plaza and then to their motel. I understand that they will be staying at the Motel 6 in the Railyard area. But I do not yet have firm confirmation, though I hope to get it in the next day or two.

The riders will arrive on Wednesday, May 31. Based on what one can remember riding the route, the group will arrive near Eldorado between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. We will meet at Cafe Fina as they will be approaching from Glorieta on Old Las Vegas Highway. I have asked that a rider telephone me as early as possible when they know their arrival time. If the group arrives by 4:00, we should reach their motel between 4:45 and 5:15.

The group has a day of rest in Santa Fe and then dinner around 6:30 at the spectacular Las Campanas Country Club, Thuursday, June 1. SOB members and spouses/friends are invited to attend the dinner. The bar will open about 5:30 and dinner about 6:30. Similar to many restaurants in Santa Fe, the cost of the dinner is $60. Early notification of plans to attend the dinner are helpful so that the Club can order the quantity of food needed. The local Alumni of the University of Texas sponsor the dinner at the Club and several of those members also attend the dinner. The riders will split themselves among the tables so that each of us have an opportunity to engage in conversation with the riders. The training each rider has undergone reinforces their self-confidence and communication skills. They are a delight to engage in conversation. The riders are diverse group with many interesting experiences to report, including events on the 10 days of riding. And, of course, they have their own experiences with cancer. And most important, their future plans for careers that didn’t exist a few years ago.

If you plan to attend the dinner, please notify me at pollockb@aol.com and I will provide your name(s) to the Club.

In the next couple of days, look at this SOB website for a confirmation on the motel site so that you can arrange to return home after the ride. My personal plan is to park my car at the DeVargas Center and be driven back to Cafe Fina where I will await the riders. Other SOB members may want to consider a similar arrangement.

If you have any questions about this activity, please call me at (505) 470-6241–or email me at the email address above.

Submitted by   Bill Pollock

Several people have contacted me about trying to comment in agreement with my post, but were not able to. Before you comment, you must be signed in to your SOB account, access the Comment on the Blog, then click on the word Comment*, this will open the comment box, type in your response in the box, and THEN click on the Submit Comment to post it. I had to try this a few times to figure it out.

AK

It seems that some ride start times for June and July are at 8:30. The reason for this is to have a little cooler temps for riding. While this may be the case, I submit that routinely starting any local ride before 9:00 puts us on the road near the end of the morning rush where many people tend to drive recklessly to get to work on time (I used to be one of them). That is why it is called “rush hour.” I don’t think that a few degrees lower temperature is worth the risk of being on a bicycle at that time of day. In the case of a severe heat wave, a ride could be posted to start earlier, but many people will likely not ride at all.

What are the thoughts of you B and C riders since these rides are shorter and less effected by the temperature?

Alan Klein

Riders in the Texas 4000 bicycle ride arrive in Santa Fe on Wednesday, May 31. The ride did not pass through Santa Fe, but it will this year. The Texas 4000 is a bike ride beginning in Austin, Texas and riding to Anchorage, Alaska. The riders are upper-division and graduate students at the University of Texas who raise funds for cancer research, usually raising close to $1 million each year. There are three separate rides: the Rockies ride comes through Santa Fe, then to Denver and into Canada where the three rides join in White Horse, Yukon and then form a single group into Anchorage, arriving there in mid-August. Each group has about 26-28 riders.

Santa Fe is a major stop and they will spend two nights here. Susy Battaglia honors the commitment of Frank Battaglia deceased member of SOBs,  to cover the costs of the motel here in Santa Fe where the riders stay for two nights. The Battaglila family has made this gesture for almost 10 years. In recent years, the riders are about 60% women and 40% men. Almost all of the riders have immediate or close family members who have dealt with cancer. Many of the riders, though only in their 20s, are also cancer survivors.  They know the importance of cancer research in treating others.

SOB members in the past have met the riders when they arrive in Eldorado  and lead the Texans to their motel near the Railyard. It is an feeling of excitement leading the Texans wearing their club jerseys down Old Santa Fe Trail and into the Plaza. Visitors to Santa Fe are much impressed just seeing the group arrive at one time. In the past visitors have stopped the riders and donated some money to them as they walk in front of the Palace. Just a short hop to the motel.

The local alumni of the University of Texas host the Texas riders and SOB riders and spouses/partners to a fabulous dinner at the Las Campanas Country Club on the second night, Thursday, June 1.  There is nothing more enjoyable and refreshing than spending a couple of hours with young adults excited about their adventure and looking forward to their careers and lives that are in the future.

Watch the SOB website during the next couple of weeks to read more about the arrival of the Texas 4000. Think seriously about meeting the riders on mid–afternoon on May 31 in Eldorado and the ride into town. with them. SOB members can set things up by parking a car at the Agora Market area and hitching a ride back from the Railyard to retrieve the car. Or, ride both ways starting from the DeVargas Center. The dinner is a wonderful setting at the Las Campanas Club.

This announcement submitted by Bill Pollock

Weather does not look good for this Thursday. C riders, lets not go all the way to Villanueva and get caught in the rain!!
Meet 9:30 at the 599 train station and do the ride that was planned for last Thursday and did not. happen.

Anyone wishing to help out on the mural trail this summer, please contact me. I have a lot of mandalas and tiles to put up. I appreciate any help at all. My dog Billy Goat is a good guard but not a good worker. I will be there on Monday, May 15th. Thank you

generations.equalarea.com  for more information.

Julie Deery: 610-348-1513

The Thursday ride is changed.  The river crossing in Nambe is too dangerous, the water is deep for bikes and very swift.

The B and A rides will do the Espanola Loop and the C Ride will go to El Rancho.  Meet at Cities of Gold at 9:30.

All rides start at 9:30.
May 4 Cities of Gold: A – Joe S; B – Denise M; C – Judy C
May 11 599 RR Station: A – John V; B – Rob B; C – Ruben C
May 18 Villanueva: A no leader yet, may join Bs; B – Lynn P; C – Lore T
May 25 Fort Marcy: A – Christine V; B maybe Gary K; C – Ian N

/ride-leaders-signup

click the link to signup

Wet, very slippery, lots of goat heads. Stay away for now.

Also Tesuque Creek in Nambe reported flooded.

From Denise: Welcome to the 2023 SOB cycling season. I will be the ride leader for the April 6 ride. Bob has posted a time change to 11:00 for the departure time. As ride leader, I have decided to drop the portion of the ride up the steep climb to the top of Old Santa Fe Trail. This eliminates about three miles. We will regroup at Two Trails then follow the remaining route. I make this adjustment knowing many are coming off a ride free winter, and with the hope you will take on the challenge of this season’s first ride.

2017 Specialized Ruby, size 54/11 Spd., Ultegra gruppo, excellent condition/well maintained. Cost $4,500 new, asking $1,500 offers considered, call Laura at (505) 204-2950

Ride starts from the BLM Parking lot at 10 am.  We plan about 35 miles before the wind starts gusting up!

Christine  505-979-4802

Hi Everyone, I am looking into planning our annual SOB trip to Moab, Utah.  It will be a fixed base ride from

Sept. 11th to the 16th, 5 nights and 4 full days of road cycling.  I need to know who is interested

at this point.  It is not a commitment, I just need an idea of people who would like to come.  I will be inquiring about

hotels at this time to make sure we can get rooms.   You must be a member of our club to ride with us.  My email is:

• j.costlow@gmail.com

Selle Anatomica X series (120-190 lbs rider) saddle, X1 chromoly steel rails, 515 gms, oxblood color (dk brn), full grain leather top, waterproofed bottom, preset divots display suggested sit bone location, made in San Diego, CA, like new, excellent condition, very well made, leather top has adjustable tightness, comes with Saddle Sauce water proofing for underside. Paid $161, asking $140, negotiable. Contact Julie at Juliejacobs2303@yahoo.com

plan to ride from SFCC start at 10:30 am and plan to do about 35 miles.

Christine 505-979-4802

Plan to start at 11 from the Sandia Train Station and ride about 35 miles.  This should be better than your trainer!

Christine 505-979-4802

It will be a bit warmer on Friday so meet at the BLM parking lot at 11:00 am.  planned route 35-40 miles

Christine 505-979-4802

We’re planning an exploratory recon of the Bosque trails from Bernalillo to Albuquerque Alameda Open Space. Ride start/finish will be at Bosque Brewing in Bernalillo on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30AM.

Bosque Brewing North
(505) 361-1876
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tHrP38mQzG3jTctx7?g_st=ic

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41723554

Total ride distance will be about 25 miles. Most of the route will be over flat, smooth single track along the Rio Grande and there should be lots of waterfowl to see along the way. I’ve ridden the lower half of the trails and it should be no problem for a gravel bike. I’m taking my hardtail mountain bike because that’s what I use as a gravel bike. Of particular interest for many will be the fine selection of brews/food at the Bosque Brewing Mothership after the ride.

10.30. Black Cyn. near Hyde Park Ranger Sta.

Tuesdays 6:30 starting feb 3. 4 weeks in a row at rob and Charlie’s. $10 per class or $30 for all four. FYI. I’ve attended in the past and have found the classes useful.

The classes will start Tuesday January 3rd, 6:30 pm at rob and charlie’s bike shop, 1632 St. Michael’s Drive. THe schedule is:

Tuesday January 3rd
First class: Flat prevention and repair. Learn how to prevent flats and fix one. We will cover patching and replacing tubes.

Tuesday January 10th
Second class: Shifters and derailleurs. How to adjust shifters and derailleurs, setting limit screws and adjusting cable tension.

Tuesday January 17th
Third class: Brakes, how to adjust road caliper, V-brakes and cantilever brakes. We cover compatibility with brake levers, and briefly discuss disc brakes.

Tuesday January 24th
Forth class: Drivetrains and bearings. We cover chain wear, replacing cassettes and chainrings, and adjusting bearings. You will get to use a chain tool in this class.

Sign up by E-mailing BikeSantaFe@gmail.com

Bring your bike to these classes. Hopefully we will have a wide array of bikes to work on.

cost is $10 per class, $30 for all four.

BLM parking lot on Dinosaur near intersection with 14 and Rancho Viejo.  For all of January unless otherwise noted in a blog post.  For all groups.

Start at Sandia Train station at 11 AM we will work our way south on the Bosque Trail and then proceed east to Mountain to the Coffee shop for a break.  We’ll continue from there for a total distance of 40 miles.

Christine 505-979-4802

Your 2022 SOB dues will carry you through to February 1, 2023. We are in the process of updating the waiver and possibly providing additional options for payment of dues. When we complete those tasks, you will be notified, and then you can sign up for the 2023 ride year, which will run from February 1, 2023, to February 1, 2024.

We will start at 11:00 am at the Sandia Train Station. We plan to go north and the climb up Placitas. Then we will check the winds and weather and maybe continue to the south to the Bosque.  Total distance will be about 35 miles unless the weather cooperates.

Christine Van Dornick

505-979-4802

We will start from the Richards Road Trail head and ride to the Rail Trail, taking that to ElDorado and back.  The high for Tuesday is 42 (balmy).  Dress for it!  11:00 start

Christine

If anyone is interested in biking and holiday shopping, there are planty of opportunites. First off the one that I am in! There is a Scrooge Sale in Galisteo at the community Center. Starts at 10 am -4pm. Free coffee, free hot cider, plenty of baked goods and bathrooms! Another market in Galisteo on 914 Camino Los Abuelos.

Eldorado has their holiday market Saturday. The Santa Fe Brewing Company holiday market starts at noon and has many local artists from Art Walk Santa Fe.

Have fun everyone!

Weather looks nice in Española this Thursday, Dec 1 with a high of 57 and light winds. I’m planning an outing there more to see if I can finally conquer the La Cocina burger than the ride. With the thanksgiving stomach stretching and riding 40 miles it could happen. Ride will start at La Cocina parking lot at 10:30 (temp should be in low 40’s) then head east to Chimayo, back to Pojaque then around to the start over the standard route. Pace will be A-, B+(think winter base miles) but there will be a great opportunity for speedsters to blow out the cobwebs on the climbs out of Chimayo.
Start location: La Cocina New Mexican Restaurant
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMmncywmkNaAng6g7?g_st=ic

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41525703

Stay hungry my friend!

Ride from Devargus Center on Monday and start at 11:00.  Tuesday might be a bit too blustery.

Christine 505-979-4802

Enjoy your day.

Ride Saturday, 11/19/2022, on the Bosque trail in Albuquerque.  Départ from the Sandia Train Station at 11AM.  Route will take us to the Bosque trail head on Alameda.  Total distance will be 42 miles with options for less.  We’ll stop at Bike and Coffee on the return leg.  To get to the Sandia train station, turn off at Tramway, head west (Roy Ave) to the end, turn right at the traffic circle and right again at the train station.  Plenty of parking.  John V.

Start at the Richards Road Trail Head at 11:00 AM. We will ride this single track towards the Rail Trail and head south for an out and back ride.

Any questions either text me at 505-979-4802 or email is wildernessriders@yahoo.com

Christine

SOBs had a great fall ride on the bosque in ABQ Saturday. Great weather, beautiful cottonwoods. On the way back we stopped at Bike In Coffee near the bosque trail and I 40. I want to give a recommendation for this place. Its aprox 1.5 miles off the trail in the Old Town Farm. The farm is open to the public to pick veggies and flowers and has turned into a very nice destination. Coffee, food, outdoor tables and chairs, arts and crafts booths, live music, trees, shade, in a rural farm atmosphere. Very nice. I highly recommend them for a wonderful stop along the bosque trail. They’ve decided to stay open in winter as of now. Thur-Sunday. You can find them online. FYI

Julie Deery (our SOB Resident Artist) has been working on a big project for the last few months. She has completed close to 20% of it, mostly on her own.

The outdoor work is done until warm weather returns, so she will be concentrating on making mandalas and wisdom stones for the next few months. If you have the time and a modicum of talent, she would welcome your help. 
If you are interested in defraying some of the financial costs you can Click the donate button on this page.

To see what she has done so far take a look at this blog post.
Or better yet ride the RT up (or down) to Siringo. 
Julie is making an incredible contribution to our community.

For more information click this link mosaic wall mural.

Ride the bosque in ABQ this Saturday Nov 5, 10:00 am, meet at the Alameda Open Space. 33 miles RT but it’s an out and back so you can turn around whenever you want to. Flat, good scenery, nice ride. Bring food water, no services along the way.

It was great to see so many of you at the Luncheon today. I was asked to post a blog link from a trail user and photographer so people could see how far along I am with the generations mosaic project. Again, Thanks to all who volunteered and I hope to see some of you back out there next year! Julie
https://www.blackscrossing.com/blog/2022/10/a-work-in-progress

All rides for October 27 are canceled. Forecast is 41 degrees and windy at the start with 51% chance of precipitation at 11. See you at the luncheon at 12:30.

Don’t forget to make your reservation by October 25 for our End of Season Luncheon, Thursday, October 27 @ 12:30 at Hidden Mountain Brewery. Fun bike ride, delicious food, great company. Not to be missed. Click the link below to make your reservation!

Click here:

Although it should not be necessary, it appears that the obvious must be stated.

The Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes is a voluntary organization and everyone over the age of 50 is free to join. Anyone who chooses to ride with the group agrees to abide by the liability and Covid waivers. Seems pretty simple to me.

You do not have to like or agree with the rules, but you do have to abide by them. It is unfair to put the Ride Leaders and the folks who do abide by the rules in awkward positions.

Howdy Folks,
Last night, I went to the Food Depot celebration of raising almost $300,000 in the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund Drive. The SOBs were mentioned prominently as a community organization that contributed. There was a raffle. Someone at my table won a $50 gift certificate to Bike ‘n Sport that he could not use. He gave it to me, and I told him that I would give it to the SOB who contacted me with the biggest new contribution to the Food Depot. So, chicos y chicas, send me your bids by close of business Monday, October 17, and I will let the winner know how to make the donation and how to get the gift certificate.
lynnpickard1 at yahoo.com

Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 12 & 14. 9am-3pm Whoo hoo, Nice weather. Come as long as you like. Contact me if you have questions, artsong@equalarea.com

Forecast for rain in Pecos.  See you next week.   Judy/Lynn/Bob

Hey all!

I am escaping the winter and am looking to rent out my house the last week of December, all of January and February and the beginning of March.

Its a 2 story adobe house for anyone who wants to spend the winter in lovely Santa Fe.

If you know anyone interested, pls pass my info along

Questions, details?

Z

505.570.0313

Thanxs!!

October 6 Memory ride from Pecos: B Lynn (I will ride to Jack’s Creek if open, but other riders can turn around wherever they want); C Judy
October 13: B 599 to Madrid Denise; C Galisteo on 42 from 14 TBA
October 20 Galisteo start: B Paul; C Lore
October 27 SFCC start: B TBA; C Judy

The weather looks bad for this week until later. I am moving the Volunteer day to this Friday, October 7th, from 9am-3pm. Santa Fe rail trail North of Siringo. Come help for as long as you like. You may also contact me if you are available on another day. I am working most good weather days right now. Thanks, Julie Deery 610-348-1513  or artsong@equalarea.com

Ron, a former SOB member passed away Friday, September 30th. He was a C rider, known for his loud “Car Back” warnings. He hasn’t ridden with us for a couple of years as he battled lung cancer. He died Friday of sudden heart failure.

Welcome to fall.  Most rides will start at 1000.  Except those that don’t.

Ride Leaders, please sign up here. 

I have started to put up the tiles, mandalas and birds. I am looking for volunteers to come on Sunday and Monday, October 2nd and 3rd from 9am-3pm. I will have all the supplies. Bring water, sun screen, and a snack. The mural is located just north of Siringo Road on the rail trail. You can park on Camino Lado and walk around the corner or better yet, ride your bike! You can e-mail me , artsong@equalarea.com, or text 610-348-1513. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

Time: 9:30am
Place: Fort Marcy parking lot on Murales
Distance: 32 miles but plenty of places to bail

Please sign up on the website for the Sandia ride and label it with a B. You will get a confirmation for Sandia, which you should ignore. The ride starts as noted above.

I didn’t realize it was against club protocol to change a scheduled ride so forget the last email I sent out.I will plan on leading the posted A ride on SOB website Ride Schedule.

Mike D.

I’d like to try the Bike In Coffee ride again since it wasn’t open last time and lots of people wanted a redo when it was. It will be open this coming Thursday and owners said they’d love us to visit. Same start time: 10:00am
Here’s RWGPS:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38102801

New Start location: Sandoval County Economic Development

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kY7Wqr2XkCdsUKdi8?g_st=ic

I’ll try to get them to have restrooms open for us. Alternate start 10:30am at Sandia RR Station but route will be 16 miles shorter. Let me know (Mike D: fuel90rider@yahoo.com) who will do the shorter route so we can stop and meet on the way out.

                        On a bike path surrounded by 14,000 ft mountains near Frisco, Colorado

Twenty-five SOBs went to Frisco, Colorado on Sept. 12th-16th, staying in The Frisco Lodge on Main St..  Fall was in the air, as was some rain.  We biked to Breckenridge, around Dillon Lake, to Keystone, Copper and up to Vail Pass, with lots of variations.We were on wonderful bike paths and after a hard day of biking we had a happy hour every night at our Lodge, two glasses of wine and hot appetizers.  Everyone seemed to have a good time.

It is happening again.  After a good bike ride, we will get together October 27th at Hidden Mountain Brewery, (4056 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe NM. 87507) @ 12:30 for a delicious lunch and some fun times together.

Please do make your reservation prior to October 25th. by sending $10 via Paypal as follows.

Click here to reserve your place.

Note; The SOB bank is generously subsidizing your lunch!!

Lore.

We don’t have ride leaders for these rides. Three people have signed up for the B and one for the C as of Tuesday evening. If these rides happen, they will be ad hoc. You are on your own!!!

A ride starts Bernalillo 550 Rail Runner station.  1000.

B/C rides start Museum Hill.  0930

If you already signed up for the San Felipe ride you need to signup again.  Or not.  Personal choice.

Just called San Felipe Pueblo, and by some miracle, someone picked up the phone.  
I was informed that the Pueblo is still closed to non-Tribal members, so the 9/15/2022 rides will need to be changed.