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Santa Fe Century Training Plan - Steve Griego
Training Plan February
At this time of the year incorporating thirty minutes or so, intervals and climbing, during regular scheduled rides couple times a week helps acclimate the body to training efforts. As conditioning improves, we will join the Santa Fe Road Riders Saturday and or Sunday B group rides for endurance efforts. Again, regardless of the scheduled SFRR route, I always plan appropriate re-groups and bail out options for less conditioned riders.
About mid-February I start wearing my simple $50 calorie and heart monitor. The people I have helped complete successful centuries so as not to end up in intensive care afterwards or destroying their immune systems have learned to monitor their calories burned and re-fuel accordingly during rides regardless of perceived effort, headwind, cadence, bicycle weight, tire rolling resistance, martial status, or religion. The calorie monitor helps establish one's metabolism rate on a bike. Cyclists need a documented base line in order to efficiently increase training to the next level. Some people burn three hundred calories and others burn more than seven hundred calories in an hour of cycling. Monitoring those calories allows us to hydrate and take nutrition appropriately.
Another successful training choice is to sign up with an on-line coach for thirty bucks or so a month. An older racing buddy and his wife used this method successfully for a couple years earning between them over a dozen state championships. Training schedules and results are emailed weekly between coach and athlete using ride information from the calorie and heart rate monitors.
The following articles are good variations on a theme. Information is reputable; however, we seniors MUST adjust regimen accordingly. Important for us older folk to remember our flexibility and especially joint health is key to improving and maintaining our condition, so those of us older than fifty, do not necessarily benefit from spinning a million rpm.
Santa Fe Century, or fifty mile, or twenty-five mile leg is four months out, May 20th. Perfect time to start preparing.
Grandpa and grandson at the end of Denver's Deer Creek Challenge in August. The young fellow wanted to complete his first century before being inducted into the air force, so we entered the hardest event in the U.S. with 12,725 feet climbing. He burned 8,000 calories, grandpa about 5,000. Eight hours saddle time not counting appropriate nutrition stops and a serious rain storm where about a hundred of us huddled like penguins under the forth food stop tents. Probably five hours climbing. Did I mention there were lots of hills? 
SOBs Info Notes
If you are a certified Ride Leader then be sure to be at the meeting this Friday, Jan. 27th. We will meet at the Travel Bug at 10:30. Judy Costlow will be leading the group in drafting the 2012 ride schedule to be presented at the Annual Planning Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at REI. We will meet in the community room at 10:30.
I have the 2012 membership cards ready so be prepared to renew at the sign in table.
The Traffic Skill 201 class is full. Just a reminder to the 11 people that signed up we will meet on the three Thursdays prior to the start of the riding season in the Community Room at REI. Steven Newhall will be joining me to do the mechanical section of the course. The dates again are March 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30.
Also Stephen Griego is starting to prepare for the Santa Fe Century (see blog post above) If you would like to join the fun, starting about mid-February his e-mail address is: Francis Stephen Griego <fsg@u.arizona.edu>. Part of the preparation is wearing a calorie monitor and beginng to incorporate, during each sob ride, some intensity intervals or climbing work.
This is the web site of our sister club, in Bolder Co. It is interesting to see how they are organized.
Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 201
Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 201
A League of American Bicyclists Course
Traffic Skills 201 is designed for the intermediate to advanced cyclist. The 12 hours of instructions are based on the material contained in the text, “Smart Cycling: Traffic Skills 201”. The course. is divided into four parts with a heavy emphasis on bike maintenance.
Part 1 covers : increasing efficiency, training for endurance, what to eat, and general cycling fitness issues.
Part 2 deals with: using the gears, all things pertaining to the brakes, derailleur, chain, bearings and wheels.
Part 3 discusses the cycling environment.
Part 4 deals with crash prevention, avoidance and injury reduction.
The teacher for these classes is Edwin Crosswhite, League Cycling Instructor #221. This course is available to members of the Santa Fe Seniors On Bikes cycling club at no cost. Anyone attending all three class sessions, and passes the 25 question written exam will receive a certificate and become a certified ride leader.
There is no prerequisite for this class.
The dates: Thursday, March 15, 22, and 29
The time: 10:30 to 4:00 (1 hour lunch)
The place: REI Community Room, Santa Fe Railyard
If you are interested contact Edwin Crosswhite at ecrosswhite@cybermesa.com
SOBs Info Notes 10/31/11
The end of the year Recognition Luncheon was held at Richard and Karin Roth's community room. Karin's chili stew was excellent and a special thanks to all those that brought the extras that made the meal special.
The following people received recognition.
Ride Director: Judy Costlow
Certified Ride Leaders
Pam Parfitt - 11
Ian Norrish - 10
Edwin Crosswhite - 10
Judy Costlow - 8
Jim Hallquist - 8
Ramon Parcells - 6
Stephen Hazen - 5
Devon Dalzell - 5
Dave Simonson - 5
Denise Maaranen - 4
Brian Morgan - 3
Stephan Merdler - 2
Wes Horner - 1
Mark Roseman - 1
Non Certified Ride Leaders
Clare Rhoades - 1
Steve Griego - 1
Web Master: Ian Norrish
2011 Web Survery Results
Activity Director: Clare Rhoades
BBQ in Pecos _ Clare Rhoades
Silver City Tour - Lynn Pickard
Awards Luncheon - Karin & Richard Roth
Treasurer: Steve Gitomer
Media Coordinator: Gary Katz
Offical Club Photo - Tom Andrews
SOBs 2011 Jersey Design - Herb Schon
Elite 80 Recognition
Herb Schon (new member)
Mary Clark
Jim Cost
Dale Goering
Wes Horner
Club 20
Edwin Crosswhite (Perfect)
Judy Costlow
Dale Goering
Jim Hallquist
Clare Rhoades
Fred Nugent
Bill Litzenberg
Alan Wardlow
Mark Roseman
Brian Morgan
Pam Parfitt
Ramon Parcells
Karen Adelfang (honorable mention with 19)
George Gamble (honorable mention with 19)
All rides will start at 10:30 through the winter months.
Tuesdays rides meet at Java Joes in the Devargus Mall parking lot.
Thursday rides for the Month of November meet in the 599 Railrunner Station parking lot.
Thursday rides for the month of December meet in the Santa Fe Community College parking lot.
Thursday rides for the month of January meet in the El Dorado Agora Center pariking lot.
February 2 is the annual ride planning meeting and will meet at REI's community room in the Rail Yard at 10:30 (no ride planned that day) the remaining Thursday rides for the month of February meet in the Museum Hill pariking lot.
A Traffic Skills 201 class is being planned for three Thursdays, March 15, 22, & 29. This is a course for advanced cyclist and pre approval is required, contact: Edwin Crosswhite
SOB rider Ernie Atlas on the mend (courtesy Steve Griego)
Ernie is doing very well, sitting up, chatting, smiling, and in good spirits. Monday he hopes to be transferred to rehabilitation for a couple weeks, and afterward depending on progress home.
Riding alone on Old Santa Fe Trail heading to Eldorado at speeds of plus twenty mph, he went down and he does not remember why. The paramedic said there was a small piece of firewood/road hazard quite near the scene.
Damage: Two fractured cervical vertebrae, which will heal without surgery, seven broken ribs in pieces, which badly bruised his lung causing blood and other leaking fluid. Two tubes were inserted to relieve pressure and drain lung fluids. Ribs had to be pinned to stabilize and promote mending. Rib plates and screws will be left in after healing. One lung drain tube has already been removed and the second tube will be removed hopefully today. Broken clavicle has been pinned. Scapula has several fractures, and head of humerus is fractured. Because all the muscles are intact in the upper arm and shoulder area, only a sling is needed while the humerus mends.
Ernie has had three bike accidents, this one being the worst, in the past few years. Sadly, at 76 years old, he has made the decision to cease bike riding. But he does hope to remain an honorary member of the Seniors on Bikes, and maybe help with some administrative or board work if a fit can be arranged. Told him I would pass this information to the gang.
He said to mention that he will be selling his custom medium size Parlee. He is 5' 8", so I estimate the frame is in the 52 to 53 centimeter range. He paid 10K, three years ago, and this is the one spill on the Parlee. Only damage he believes is torn handlebar tape and saddle.
I asked him if he liked mysteries in case someone wants to take him some reading material. He is happy to receive visitors. I dropped off a couple esoteric bike serials, Bicycle Quarterly and Cyclocross and he brightened up even more.
Rubber side down everyone.
Steve
Riding alone on Old Santa Fe Trail heading to Eldorado at speeds of plus twenty mph, he went down and he does not remember why. The paramedic said there was a small piece of firewood/road hazard quite near the scene.
Damage: Two fractured cervical vertebrae, which will heal without surgery, seven broken ribs in pieces, which badly bruised his lung causing blood and other leaking fluid. Two tubes were inserted to relieve pressure and drain lung fluids. Ribs had to be pinned to stabilize and promote mending. Rib plates and screws will be left in after healing. One lung drain tube has already been removed and the second tube will be removed hopefully today. Broken clavicle has been pinned. Scapula has several fractures, and head of humerus is fractured. Because all the muscles are intact in the upper arm and shoulder area, only a sling is needed while the humerus mends.
Ernie has had three bike accidents, this one being the worst, in the past few years. Sadly, at 76 years old, he has made the decision to cease bike riding. But he does hope to remain an honorary member of the Seniors on Bikes, and maybe help with some administrative or board work if a fit can be arranged. Told him I would pass this information to the gang.
He said to mention that he will be selling his custom medium size Parlee. He is 5' 8", so I estimate the frame is in the 52 to 53 centimeter range. He paid 10K, three years ago, and this is the one spill on the Parlee. Only damage he believes is torn handlebar tape and saddle.
I asked him if he liked mysteries in case someone wants to take him some reading material. He is happy to receive visitors. I dropped off a couple esoteric bike serials, Bicycle Quarterly and Cyclocross and he brightened up even more.
Rubber side down everyone.
Steve
SOB Route Slips - October 27th 2011
Route slip
Las Campanas Area
A Group
Start: Solano Center parking lot
L: Placita de Oro
R: Rio Vista
L: Cameo De Las Crucitas
R: Buckman Road
R: Las Montoyas (cross Hwy 599)
L: Tano Road (regroup)
L: Tano West
L: Sundance Drive
L: Palentine
R: Lluvia de Oro/Fin de Sendero
Regroup: Camino La Tierra (stop sign)
* check your time
R: Camino La Tierra
at Y go L: to La Tierra
Becomes: Ruta Sin Nombre/Paseo de Vista
R: Nopal
R: West Alameda
End: 2300 West Alameda **
Total : 1.5 hours
* make a left turn based on time
**meet in the Community Room
Route slip
Las Campanas Area
B Group
Start: Solano Center parking lot
L: Placita de Oro
R: Rio Vista
L: Cameo De Las Crucitas
R: Buckman Road
R: Las Montoyas (cross Hwy 599)
L: Tano Road (regroup)
L: Tano West
L: Sundance Drive
L: Palestine
R: Lluvia de Oro/Fin de Sendero
Regroup: Camino La Tierra (stop sign)
L: Camino La Tierra
Becomes: Ruta Sin Nombre/Paseo de Vista
R: Nopal
R: West Alameda
End: 2300 West Alameda **
Total : 1.5 hours
**meet in the Community Room
Route slip
Buckman Road
C Group
Start: Solano Center parking lot
L: Placita de Oro
R: Rio Vista
L: Cameo De Las Crucitas
R: Buckman Road
Regroup: Camino La Tierra (stop sign)
L: Camino La Tierra
Becomes: Ruta Sin Nombre/Paseo de Vista
R: Nopal
R: West Alameda
End: 2300 West Alameda **
Total : 1.5 hours
**meet in the Community Room
SOBs Info Notes - October
The weather forecast for Wed. and Thur. is for snow in the mountains and cold mornings. Even though the ride starting time is 10:30 it may be too chilly for some people to ride. Richard Roth assures me that there is adequate parking at 2300 West Alameda for anyone that wants to just go to the luncheon at 12:00.
The schedule is a little different in that the rides are for one hour and thirty minutes not a set distance. The A ride is lead by Mark Roseman and goes out Camino De Las Crucitas crosses at Montoya to Tano Roads and then heads towards Las Campanas and returns via Paseo De Vista and Nopal (a new route). The B ride leader is Edwin Crosswhite and is a shortened version of the A route. The C ride goes out Buckman Road but does not go to Las Campanas. Pam and Brian will lead this group.
The luncheon has 40 signed up and starts at 12:00. If you want to have a “drink” you will have to make some kind of arrangements to get them to Karin. There is no cost to SOB members for the food but you must let Karin know you are coming so she knows how much to prepare. Her e-mail is KarinRoth@msn.com
Anyone wanting their new 2012 jersey/kits delivered must let Herb know and he will bring them to the luncheon. They can contact him at schonherb@comcast.net.
The ride will end at Richard and Karin Roth’s community room at the corner of Alameda (2300) and Camino Carlos Rael. Anyone riding to the luncheon will have to ride the 2 miles back to the Salano Center via Alameda or on a paved bike path along the Santa Fe River.
There is a business meeting scheduled for 1:15. The agenda is:
A. Winter Informal starting location for Thursday Rides should have good parking and at least 3 different possible routes from that point. These are the proposed starting points:
-599 Railrunner station
-Santa Fe Community College
-Eldorado Agora Center
-Museum Hill
-Suggestions
B. Tuesday’s Ride starting location
Java Joes, Devargas Mall
Suggestions:
C. Starting Time
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
Suggestions
D. Ride Planning Meeting for 2012
Thur. Feb.2
Thur. Feb 9
Thur. Feb 15
Suggestions
E. Ride Leader Training sign-up
F. Favorite Ride Survey
G. Feedback on club sponsors
New Mexico Bike N’ sport
Rob & Charlies bike shiop
Java Joe’s
H. Board Members for 2012
Edwin Crosswhite
Judy Costlow
Dave Simonson
Ian Norrish
Clare Rhoades
Steve Gitomer
Gary Katz
There is an awards/recognition program following the business stuff so plan to stay till around 3:00 pm.
SOBs Info Notes - October
The October 13th ride is the 29 mile Bandelier counter clockwise Loop. The A-B-C rides follow the same route with the A group adding 10 miles (which includes a significant climb) lead by Dave Simonson. Stephen Hazen is the leader for the B’s and Pam & Brian will lead the C riders. At 8:15 a car pool will form in Java Joes parking lot at 600 Guadeloupe for those that want to save on gas.
The October 20 ride will meet in the Museum Hill parking lot and head out towards Eldorado. The A ride will do the 50 mile Galisteo Loop lead by Ian Norrish. The B ride leader is Jim Hallquist and goes to Galestio, 26 miles. The C riders will be lead by Devon Dalzell to Lamy for 15 miles total. The 2011 jersey/kits can be picked up at this ride.
Herb Schon wrote, “Please note that at all venues, be them at Balsa Rd, the Oct 20th and/or 27th ride or at the Roth's, the only items that will be there are ones that people requested (in advance) to be there. If someone didn't call or email they shouldn't expect to find their item(s) waiting for them.
Stripped down, the above reads, "You call, you email...you get." Herb’s email is schonherb@comcast.net
On October 27th there will be a new starting point and time. Please note the riders will meet in the Solano Center parking lot at 10:30. These three new rides will end at 2300 Camino Carlos Rael for the annual Awards Luncheon.
The schedule is a little different in that the rides are for one hour and thirty minutes not a set distance. The A ride is lead by Mark Roseman and goes out Buckman and Tano Roads through Las Campanas and returns via Paseo De Vista and Nopal (new). The B ride leader is Stephen Hazen and is a shortened version of the A route. The C ride also goes out Buckman Road but does not go to Las Campanas. Pam and Brian will lead this group.
This ride will end at Richard and Karin Roth’s community room at the corner of Alameda and Carlos Rael. The luncheon starts at 12:00 and if you want to have a “drink” you will have to make some kind of arrangements to get them to Karin. There is no cost to SOB members for the food but you must let Karin know you are coming so she knows how much to prepare. Her e-mail is KarinRoth@msn.com
There is an awards program after lunch so plan to stay till around 3:00 pm.
If you would like to serve on the SOBs Board next year please let Edwin know. His e-mail is ecrosswhite@cybermesa.com
SOBs Info Notes
These SOBs are in Club 20 for 2011.
Crosswhite, Edwin
Costlow, Judy
Goering, Dale
Hallquist, Jim
Rhodes, Clare
The following are close. With only 4 scheduled rides left in 2011 you can do the math.
Nugent, Fred 19
Parcells, Ramon 18
Litzenberg, Bill 18
Wardlow, Alan 17
Parfitt, Pam 17
Morgan, Brian 17
Maaranen, Denise 17
Roseman, Mark 16
Merdler, Stefan 16
Gamble, George 16
Adelfang, Karen 16
I want to thank the SOBs that served on the Board this year. Our board is all volunteers and do valuable, mostly behind the scene work to make the club the success that it is. The 2011 Board members are:
Edwin Crosswhite, President
Judy Costlow, Ride Director
Ian Norrish, Web Master
Clare Rhoades, Social Director
Steve Gitomer, Treasurer
Gary Katz, Media
Anyone wanting to serve on the Board needs to let me know by October 27 at the “End of the Year Luncheon”.
Someone not on the Board but deserves a very special thanks is Herb Schon for developing the new SOBs jersey/kits.
Herb writes, “ The kits should be arriving here on October 18. You can arrange to pick up your order from here in El Dorado. We're at 4 Balsa Place. Directions from 285 South. Turn right at traffic light on Ave. Vista Grande and proceed to end of paved road (stop sign). Turn left onto Ave Casa del Oro and continue to the bottom of hill where you turn left onto Balsa Road. Go up Balsa Rd to first street, Balsa Place. Turn right, we're at #4 on left. Phone if you're picking up... 466-2955. There is an SOB ride on the 20th of October and if you request your items will be brought there. (this could be a good tune up for the White Sands Century on Oct. 22...is anyone doing this epic ride?) Finally, the following week, they should be available at the Old Souls Fiesta, wherever that is.”
This year Karin and Richard Roth have volunteered to host the “End of the Year Luncheon”. Karin will prepare the food and the SOB’s treasury will pay for the ingredients. For that reason she needs to know how many people to plan for. If you just think you are going to attend please e-mail her your intentions : KarinRoth@msn.com.
The luncheon is for members only and will follow the regular scheduled ride that leaves from Solano Center at 10:30. Anyone wanting to drink alcohol must provide their own. If you are not doing the ride the luncheon is planned to start at 12:00.
This year’s awards will include: Board Member Certificates, Club 20, Elite 80, Ride Leaders, Silver City Tour participants, SOB Newcomers and who knows what else. So plan to attend!
SOBs Info Notes
For the mountain bike and Mora rides you can carpool leaving the Agora in Eldorado at 8:00 am. These rides meet up at Sapello (15 miles north of Las Vegas on NM 518). The off road course is half on a paved surface and the rest on a nontechnical dirt/gravel county road. The Mora loop is one of our treasures.
The Eldorado/Seton Village ride leaves the Agora shopping center parking lot at 9:00 am. Judy Costlow is the ride leader and she is quite open to extending the distance from the posted 15 miles.
Seven SOBs were in Silver City last week which experienced unseasonable rain. The first day was 61 miles of clear skies and mild temperatures. However the other days plagued the riders with rain and hail. The night life and coffee shops made up for the lack of riding.
Herb Schon is looking for some riders that want to do centuries.
He writes, “The training and participation additionally offer opportunities to go beyond an occasional ride and build up strength and endurance which drop off as we age. Here are a few coming up soon. They can be accessed by searching the name.”
Tour de Acoma, NM..............9/24
Tour de Ruidoso, NM............9/24
Durango Fall Blaze.............. 10/1
Gila Monster Challenge, NM..10/1
“These are pretty much the end of season rides coming soon. .... It's disheartening to see so few (or none) SOBs doing most nearby centuries. Consider a spring training series with add-ons to stay in the mindset thereafter.”
Edwin Crosswhite
Federal funding extended for transportation enhancements (biking)
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Dear David, I hope you'll join me in taking a ride this weekend to celebrate! Tim Blumenthal |
SOB Kit update from Herb
Thirty cyclists stepped up to order one or more items of the new(er) kit. Thanks to these (unofficial angels who bought on this final order. As seems to be the way of SOBs, a very special award is engraved in titanium in the cyclist's hall of fame up above.
Those SOBs who chose not to purchase anything this time or in the Spring will have to wait a bit while the designer dentist recovers from a last late hour extraction of the final order from Irene Jackson for the last item, a pair of shorts.
Unofficially, my sentiments are to recognize those who went beyond the call of duty. Huge thanks. It was their largesse and not the commitments from non members or the flow of (not really annoying) messages which got us in the black. As a matter of fact, I received an offer for a marketing management position. Those to whom we owe big time:
Devon Dalzell....4 items J.P. Farrell....3 items
Karin Roth........3 items John Sumner..3 items
.....and everybody give a deep bow and hug to Robert Pierce....FIVE ITEMS!!!!!!
Not to be ignored in any sense are the others who must be counted:
Ernie Atlas Jim Hallquist Karin Roth
Caryl Baron Wayne Hoover (non-SO
Herb Schon
Herb SchonPamela Betts Wes Horner Irene Jackson
E. Crosswhite James Jimmerson John Sumner (non-SO
Devon Dalzell Ian Norrish (GIFTS!!!!!!) Alan Wordlow
Lisl Dennis Fred Nugent Pam Parfitt
John Farrell Angelo Otero(Texas) Lynn Pickard
George Gamble Robert Pierce
Shipping date is October 21 and distribution will be, as in the past, by way of "will call" or at rides. If there are no scheduled rides, I plan to continue announcing unofficial ones and if you care to participate, the kit items will be in my possession at the starts. In the next couple of weeks, design work will be finalized for long sleeve and bottom items. They will be in harmony with the already designed and issued short sleeve items.
Personal thanks from me. Designing these kits was a labor of love.
Be well...ride strong.......HERB
SOBs Info Notes
This Thursday’s rides (Sept. 1) leaves from Ohkay Owingeh casino’s parking lot at 9:00 am. A carpool will meet at Fort Marcy’s parking lot off Murales Rd. at 7:45 leaving around 8:00. If you don’t know the way to Ohkay Owingeh you could follow the carpool.
Herb reported that the club has reached the minimum orders from Voler for the jersey (both long and short sleeve) and the new short design.
The Silver City Event is on September 12 - 16. Presently we have these people signed up:
Edwin and wife (who is a non rider)
LynnJudy
Clare
Lisl
Karen
Lynn Pickard will be coordinating the trip, you can contact her if you are planning on doing this event and your name is not on this list. You need to make your own hotel reservations for the Silver City trip.
The information is at: http://blog.santafesobs.com/2011/07/19/sobs-info-notes.aspxOnce you have made your reservations, please send an e-mail to Lynn at lynnpickard1@yahoo.com
and tell her where you are staying, how many will be in your party, and what days you have reserved.
A group planning meeting will be held next week to finalize things.
She's reserved for a Monday arrival and Friday departure, with a late check-out request. According to Google maps, the mileage to Silver City is 297 and it takes about 5 1/2 hours to get there.
We are tentatively planning the club photo for Thursday, Sept. 8. The ride is scheduled to leave from Frank Ortiz Park at 9:00 and we’ll take the picture around 8:45. Tom McLaughlin has a wide angle lens and has agreed to do the picture.
If you are interested in doing an off road ride with the club meet at Java Joes at DeVargas mall next Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 8:30 with your bike. We will ride the short distance from JJ's to the park entrance for this non technical route. Tom McLaughlin will be “the man” for this event.
Roy Cope sent me this account of his ordeal:
After sixty-eight days my nightmare is slowly coming to an end, sixty-eight days ago I developed a blood clot in my right leg which initiated a sequence of events that puts me where I am today, in recovery but still not back to where I was before first day of summer, the 21’st of June.
On the evening of June 21 while race walking with the local running club, I developed a blood clot in my right leg. 6:00 am the following morning I was in emergency surgery at St. Vincent’s hospital.
In the process of emergency surgery to address the blood clot, an aneurysm was discovered that I was totally unaware that I had. It is my understanding that this was the source of the blood clot. In a second surgery a couple of days later a abdominal stint graft was implanted.
In an odd sort of way, the blood clot was a fortunate thing. I consider myself fortunate in that a life threatening aneurysm was revealed, I did not lose my leg, and that I am still alive.
Twenty-one days in Christi's St. Vincent and forty-eight days in recovery at home puts me where I am today, the Wound Vac is gone, the wounds are healing, the swelling is going down and I am walking on my own.
I have started riding again, but after two months of inactivity, I am out of shape and my rides are short and slow. I am gradually building up my endurance, when I feel that I am in good enough condition to keep up with the group, I will return.
I hope to return by the middle of September.
Last chance for SOB Jerseys etc.
Sorry to have to review the status of my incredibly handsome SOB/Santa Fe kits but as the final 7 days before the order closing date I find we are shy:
3 Short sleeve like items
5 Long sleeve like items (includes arm warmers)
4 Bottom like items
A short sleeve jersey and a pair of arm warmers is a great way to get a long sleeved look and at a nice savings.
Consider getting something and put it away for a fast-approaching holiday gift or stick it in the back of a drawer until some years pass and it becomes the collectors item it is destined to be or wear it on a big ride and when someone asks about getting one (which is bound to happen) sell it to them or ask me about terms for a lawaway purchase (I always get desperate when the final week approaches.
(for out-of-towners)
And finally, aren't you at all eager to take me up on my visitation offer? If you need a menu, we can work on it.
Here's how to order:
Welcome to the Voler Online Ordering System
Your cycling team has chosen to use Voler's new online ordering system for your next clothing order. Please follow the steps below to place your portion of the teams order:
1. Follow this link to access your teams order: https://custom.voler.com/
2. Create a "New Account". Once you log in, click on "Get Started" to begin your order.
3. Choose your items and options from the Like Item Categories.
4. When you are finished, open your shopping cart and carefully review your items. Because each item is custom built, refunds and exchanges will not be accepted. When you have confirmed your order, continue to the secure Checkout.
5. After you process your order, you will receive an e-mailed order confirmation for your records.
6. Once the order deadline date has been met, you will not be able to add or modify your order. The order ship date is listed on the homepage. This is the date that your order will ship to your Coordinator.
Thank you for your order. If you have any questions, please call 800-488-6537.
Be well and enjoy your riding.
Herb
Los Alamos to Bernalillo, an epic ride, by Bob Krakowski
From LA to Little Bernal
August 14, 2011
Early one August dawn a cool and dank beginning began
Three riders launched at the base of a hilly winding climb
Pedal strapped and pulling bar, with wheels in lowly gears,
Moved towards a caldera, a dormant crucible long sleeping,
But yet scarred in spotty blackness from recent fiery fumings
The road trekked from the eastern portal to the southeast rim
That luscious lip of a grassy bowl named the Valle Caldera
Ascending in windy steepness for nearly a panting league
And then releasing these velo riders, moist and parched,
Into the cool and expansive embrace of the ancient calderas
While skirting the most southerly brim of the verdant basin,
Propelling each with cyclonic force, these wheeled riders
Traced a deep descent along a treed perimeter to the low land
Slinging them beneath ancient Redondo’s spreading wings
Laying lazily betwixt Calderas Grande, Toledo, and Antonio
This dished trio collectively forming the grand Valle Caldera
Slung as primordial pebbles ejected from earlier eruptions
Floating past smoldering Las Conchas and ashen East Fork
Along the dark coarse and undulating band of tarred gravel
Past the rough-hewn structures of La Cueva’s conveniences
Offering water, fuel and hard-baked grandma’s apple pie
And a place of unwinding respite beneath a shaded portal
Before gently convening a roadway within a narrow gorge
Canyon San Diego defined by Mesas Virgin and San Juan
Through which flows a quiescent thread of watery runoff
Riders skimming the edge of the brown and roiling Jemez
Warmed by the steamy and sulfurous plumbs therein arising
Decorating this patched roadway, rough and pebbly worn
Vibrating each iron steed and reining arms tautly gripping
Chattering the aching bronzed legs rounding in to and fro
Propelling the wheeled beastly whine and whirl attending
To choppy progress against the pull of road and gravity
Along San Diego’s narrow and downwardly thrusts pass
Battleship Rock, Soda Dam, Jemez Cave and Jemez Springs
And beyond La Cueva’s fork descends the red-walled shoot
Channeling into ever narrower confines with relaxed strokes
Spurting effortlessly wheels and pushers past these venues
Both road and river falling together, engulfed in a tepid wind
Entwined ribbons of burnt-brown water and blacken tarmac
Compressed by the dusty rusty walls of Canyon San Diego
Baked under the relentless sun hanging from a thin azure strip
Populated with inviting resting places, churches, monuments
Cafés and intimate inns invite and allure the scorched riders
As they swiftly traverse the narrow and white-lined road’s edge
Winding through the Pueblo lands, racing, ever descending
Buffeted by relentless waterless heat and desiccating breezes
Growing intensity as altitudes earlier gained are duly repaid
Moving towards San Ysidro’s cool respite, and iced slurps
Finally meeting the broad and wrinkled road, rolling dry and dusty
pinon-laced and steel-girdled, trafficked by roar and fumes
The roiling Rio Jemez replaced by rolling hills, long but gentle
As Pueblos of Jemez. Zia, and Santa Ana arise and then retreat
Ultimately convening in the congested of town of Little Bernal.
Robert Krakowski
SOBs Info Notes
Would you please complete the recently e-mailed question survey. Click on the link enclosed and follow the easy directions. The results will go to Ian who will compile the results..
Herb reports that as of 8/1/11 he has commitments for:
Short Sleeve Tops....10
Long Sleeve Tops.....7
Bottoms...................7
The SS tops go at the earlier 25-49 prices
All other items are based on the 15-24 prices
For anyone wanting the rew jersey but missed the initial order here is your chance. Contact Herb to register your intentions at: schonherb@comcast.net.
Clare Rhoade's reminder:
We're planning to spend Labor Day weekend mountain biking at Vallecitos again this year, and I hope you can join us. We learned last year that the area is rich in trails, both single track and double track, and we had some wonderful rides. This year we'll explore some more and revel in the wilds at Vallecitos.
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Mountain Biking at Vallecitos Mountain Ranch
Labor Day Weekend September 2-5, 2011
Friday afternoon through Monday morning
The mountain biking weekend is intended for bikers, their friends and families. The biking trails are suitable for beginners and experienced bikers. For non-bikers, there is a lot to do: hiking, swimming, fishing on the river (off of the ranch/fishing license required) and relaxing in one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in New Mexico.
The high, rolling mountains 50 miles west of Taos shelter some of the last stands of old-growth ponderosa pines in northern New Mexico as well as crystal clear mountain streams and high, sub-alpine meadows, orvallecitos. The vast Carson National Forest embraces much of this spacious and largely roadless mountain country, but a homesteader carved out a ranch here in 1898 and managed to stick out enough winters to make good on his claim. Operated for most of the subsequent decades as a private getaway, the Vallecitos Mountain Ranch has been managed by a nonprofit organization as a wilderness retreat center since 1993. Now, the ranch is opening up to new activities, including, mountain biking.
The terrain around Vallecitos offers superb opportunities for both single- and double-track biking. A maintained forest service road traverses the area from north to south just east of the ranch, and much of the country is crisscrossed with abandoned logging roads. Additionally, the newly-designated Continental Divide Trail cuts through the mountains, less that half a mile from the ranch, offering the possibility of long-distance single track through the forested mountain landscape.
The main lodge at the ranch, built from local logs in 1926-28, has been superbly maintained as a comfortable place for meals and conviviality. Twenty casitas (cabins) and yurts, single and double occupancy, nestled in an aspen grove behind the lodge provide cozy sleeping quarters, and a central bathhouse includes hot showers. Nearby swimming ponds, and the Vallecitos River itself, present the temptation of a cold plunge at day’s end.
On this mountain biking trip, we will take full advantage of the amenities to be had at Vallecitos, including the services of a professional cook from Taos with long experience at the ranch. This will allow us time to ride to the edge of daylight and to get early starts—or to take leisure time in the meadow or by the river, without a worry.
This will be the second mountain biking excursion at Vallecitos, and we’ll build on everything we learned last year. There are new trails to explore! The trip will combine the best of biking in the mountains with the best in ranch-style creature comforts—at one of the finest times of the year in northern New Mexico.
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Cost and Registration: The cost of the weekend is $375. Fees are all-inclusive and cover meals and three nights accommodation. 50% deposit due when registering.
Balance due by August 19, 2011.
Breakfast and dinner served in the dining room. A bag lunch will be provided to take on the trail each day.
Go to www.vallecitos.org to register online or contact Leigh Lauck at refuge@vallecitos.org or call our office for more information and to reserve your space: (575) 751-9613.
Rustic, comfortable accommodations, single occupancy, are in our individual solar lighted and heated cabins, yurts and walled cabin tents.
About Vallecitos. Homesteaded in 1898, the ranch is a spectacular 135-acre private inholding innthe Carson National Forest, 11 miles from the nearest paved road. The ranch is surrounded by 300,000 acres of the Carson Forest, including some of the most majestic old growth forest in the Rocky Mountains, subalpine meadows, mountain lakes and wetlands, towering stands of ponderosa timber, sweeping groves of aspen, and bountiful game and wildlife. The exquisite Vallecitos River, designated wild and scenic, runs through the ranch. There is no place like it. Visit Vallecitos online at www.vallecitos.org.
Edwin Crosswhite
SOB Info Notes - July 2011
The Villanueva Ride was our 16th outing of the year and just past the halfway point on our schedule. You can experience some of the ride through a written narrative, pictures, and videos by visiting Liz Simon’s web site at
Four SOBs renewed their membership bringing the club total to 90. Judy Costlow and Edwin Crosswhite are still on track for the perfect attendance award.
A special ride to Albuquerque
Clare is organizing a ride to Albuquerque, Monday July 25. The departure is from the hill behind Madrid. By departing at this point the ride is about 45 miles and mostly a glide down to Albuquerque. The plan is to meet at RR 599 station at 8:00 a.m. You must make arrangements to get from the meeting point at the RR Station to the ride start point behind Madrid. The ride will go at a gentle pace with a break stop along the way. Lunch in Albuquerque, unknown adventures in Abq. to follow, and a return departing from the Downtown Depot on the 4:18 p.m., arriving 5:26 at the 599 Station.
Come join the adventure,
Denise
Additional Order Information
Our first order for the new kits put us in the 24-49 category for short sleeve items. At that time, only short sleeve/sleeveless jerseys were ordered. The following items (plus the jerseys) can be ordered at the 25-49 price.
Short Sleeve Like Items Price
SS/Sleeveless Jersey $75.00
Wind shell vest 68.00
Thermal vest 95.00
Depending on whether or not we reach the 25-49 level or the 15-24 level, prices for Bottom items and Long Sleeve Items.
LS Like Items 15-24 25-49
LS Jersey $86.00 $79.00
Wind shell jackets 83.00 76.00
Thermal Jacket 118.00 107.00
Arm Warmers 32.00 30.00
Bottom Like Items 15-24 25-49
Peloton Shorts $69.00 $65.00
Bib Shorts Peloton 73.00 69.00
Knicker " 73.00 69.00
Bib Knicker " 76.00 72.00
As the ordering date nears, the decision to stay at the 15-24 level or reach for the 25-49 quantity will be determined. Remember to tell your network of cycling friends about the SOB kits and keep in mind that this stuff makes a great "special gift" to cycling relatives and friends.
As of Wednesday, July 20, firm commitments have been received for 7 bottoms (minimum of 15 needed), 6 LS tops(minimum of 15 needed) and 10 SS Tops(out of 15 minimum).
Edwin Crosswhite
SOBs Info Notes
Ride Schedule for 2011 has been changed
Due to smoke in the Bandelier area a major change has been made to the remaining rides in the SOB schedule. Basically the White Rock/Bandolier ride scheduled for this Thursday (July 21) has been rescheduled for Oct. 13. The remaining scheduled rides have been moved up 1 week. So the ride this Thursday is the Villanueva ride which was scheduled for next week. You should go to the new scheduled which is posted on santafesobs.com. and print out the new schedule. It is our hope that the fire/smoke will not prohibit the White Rock/Bandolier ride on Oct. 13th.
Lynn Pickard”s report on Silver City Event
If you have not already done so, you may wish to make your hotel reservations for the Silver City trip in September. The information is at http://blog.santafesobs.com/ in a June 2 post. I know that some people have reserved at the Palace Hotel and others have reserved at the Bear Mountain Lodge. Once you have made your reservations, please send an e-mail to Lynn Pickard email Lynn and tell her where you are staying, how many will be in your party, and what days you have reserved. She will be coordinating the trip and will be at the Palace Hotel. She's reserved for a Monday arrival and Friday departure, with a late check-out request, which the reservation clerk said ought to be able to be honored. According to Google maps, the mileage to Silver City is 297 and it takes about 5 1/2 hours to get there.
Also, she is looking for people to lead and sweep A, B, and C rides. If you are interested in doing that, please let her know in the e-mail. Once she has the volunteers, she will set up a meeting of them to plot the courses more exactly than appears on the web site. She will also set up a get together so that people can get exact information on the rides, make transportation arrangements, and take care of any loose ends. These events may take place at the same time in late August or early September. When you send her your e-mail, please also tell her when you are available or unavailable during the weeks of August 22, August 29, and September 5.
Lynn
Herb Schon is placing an order for additional SOB kits
At present there are: 6 Bottoms, 9 SS tops, 6 LS tops.ordered.
With the efforts of all, we can certainly reach 25 in each category. Actually we only need 15 SS tops for the 25 minimum.
Contact Herb at: schonherb@comcast.net to place your order.
From Liz Simon:
The Albuquerque Ride is posted in case anyone wants to see it.
Santa Fe Century Photos
If you rode any part of the Santa Fe Century this year I, a Santa Fe cyclist and photographer, may have taken a photo of you. Some 150 of the photos I took are posted on the Snapfish website and you can view them there without any charge:
Check them out click here
All of the photos can be viewed in slideshow format in less than 10 minutes.
You will have to register with Snapfish to view the photos but the process is simple, free and from my experience will not result in more spam. If you're interested you can also purchase prints of individual photos from the Snapfish site (with no financial benefit for me). If you want a digital file of any of the photos send me an email with the photo number - located on the bottom of the photos - and I'll send the digital file to you at no cost. Enjoy.
George Gamble
Member, Seniors on bikes (SOB's)
Check them out click here
All of the photos can be viewed in slideshow format in less than 10 minutes.
You will have to register with Snapfish to view the photos but the process is simple, free and from my experience will not result in more spam. If you're interested you can also purchase prints of individual photos from the Snapfish site (with no financial benefit for me). If you want a digital file of any of the photos send me an email with the photo number - located on the bottom of the photos - and I'll send the digital file to you at no cost. Enjoy.
George Gamble
Member, Seniors on bikes (SOB's)
New Ride Pictures and commentary from Liz Simon
Liz has some great ride photos and stories on her blog at:
Check them out.
Ian
SOBs Info Notes
Judy Costlow is featured in the Sunday, June 12th issue of the Santa Fe New Mexican. Check the Local News section C pg. 8. I learned a lot about Judy which made me appreciate her even more. We are so fortunate to have her on the SOB’s board. To read the article, click here
On June 25th (Saturday, 5 pm) at the Travel Bug, Judy will be speaking about her 2007 bike tour from Bariloche, Argentina to Puerto Montt, Chile. It was standing room only the last time she spoke so be sure to arrive early.
Also check the news stands for a free copy of the current issue of 'Local Flavor, The Outdoor Issue' on pages 36 - 37. The article Joyride features several photos of the SOBs taken at the May 26th ride meeting at Fort Marcy.
Reenie Jackson-Schon wrote :
“The jerseys are expected to ship late next week. They may arrive by Friday, 6/17 or after the following weekend. I may be gone to the BTC by the latter time and if so Irene and Devon will distribute them at the next Thursday ride. If you prefer, phone here at 466-2995 and you can arrange to pick yours up. They'll be on the bench out front.”
Liz Simon is documenting our rides in photographs on her blog. At present she is working with Ian Norrish to link them to the SOBs web site. By the way Ian has done maps and elevation data for some of our rides. Be sure to check out the web page: santafesobs.com.
Herb Schon has been posting a ride schedule that conflicts with the SOBs posted ride schedule. On Tuesdays the SOBs have a scheduled ride that leaves from Java Joes in DeVargas Mall at 9:00 am. The Thursday rides are posted on the web site: santafesobs.com. This Thursday Ian Norrish is leading the A group to Truchas, Ramon Parcells is leading the B riders on the Chimayo Loop, and Pam Parfitt will lead the C s to Chimayo.
The current membership is at 84 and the average ride attendance is 28. It is hard to believe that we have completed 10 weeks of riding or 1/3 of the way through the regular season. As of today: Dale Goering, Judy Costlow, and Edwin Crosswhite have perfect attendance.
SOBs Info Notes - June
Some bad news: Wes Horner had a run-in with some rumble strips on Old Las Vegas Hwy. The subsequent fall left him with some road rash and a broken leg. He will be at St. Vincent Hospital tonight after they operate.
Check out Local Flavor: The Outdoor Issue (June 2011). On pages 36 & 37 is and article, Joyride!, which has photos of our club members.
Tomorrow at 7 pm, (June 8) the Santa Fe City Council will be voting on a new ordinance for cyclists. This includes 5 feet for cyclists!. If we show up in numbers, they may get to it sooner than later. Please come to city hall at 7 pm if you are interested!
For the Thursday ride meet in El Dorado at the Agora Center (2nd light off Hwy 285). Those doing the Mora Loop (36 miles) will form into carpools and drive out to Sapello. The rest of the club will be doing the Zia Loop (27 miles) with Devon Dalzell.
Sapello is 13 miles north of Las Vegas, NM. Take I-25 north to exit 343, Hwy 518 to towards Storrie Lake State Park. Continue on Hwy 518 to the Chevron gas station in Sapello at the junction with Hwy 94, 13 miles from Las Vegas.
Check out the web page, santafesobs.com, Ian has done an excellent job of mapping this ride. Check the ride schedule and go to the June 9th ride listing for Mora Loop.
For those planning on doing the Silver City special event September 12 - 16 should book your accommodation now.
Our membership is at 80 and the average number of riders out for the Thursday rides is 28.3 riders.
Edwin
HWY 41 Cyclist safety improvements correspondence
If we do not speak up, we will get NMDOT's typical shoulders marred by hazardous pavement edges. If we DO speak up, we may get a smooth surface like NMDOT's District 5 recently completed on part of the High Road to Taos (NM76) - - - after BCNM focused on that project in its communications with Gov. Richardson (www.bikenm.org/images/BCNM_
If our state highway department would follow federal and state law and simply meet minimum guidelines for shoulders as bicycle facilities, we would be in great shape. Let NMDOT know how you feel about this. See attachment and references below for details. Thanks for your support!
Tim Rogers, Secretary and Engineering Committee Chair
Bicycle Coalition of NM
Please forward to complete SOB list and to Spokettes, etc. I will let everyone know about hearings and if this is going to pass, it's incumbent on cyclists to be heard. Otherwise, we'll be drowned out by drivers, residents, DOT, et al. This is not a time for lethargy. It's for our good and safety and comfort on NM41.Thank you for your response. As you may suspect, there are widely divergent views on the proposed improvements, in particular with regard to the need for and the width of shoulders. I encourage you and others with an interest in this project to stay engaged through public hearing (later this summer) to ensure your views are considered. Feedback from the users of the highway, as well as the residents within the study area, is important and will be considered in reaching a final decision. You are on our mailing list and will be notified when the hearing is scheduled.
We did not include this in the summary (as it is a technical detail that the general public does not relate to), but the NMDOT has agreed to place the friction course overlay the full width of the road surface so that it extends to the outside edge of the shoulders.
Feel free to direct any questions or other comments to my attention.
Thanks.
David Pennington
D. Pennington & Associates, Inc.
Suite 240, 6605 Uptown Boulevard N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Office#: (505) 884-0667
Mobile #: (505) 379-9058
SOBs Info Notes (plus info on September Silver City ride)
The Silver City special event is going to be September 12 - 16, 2011. Monday the 12th is a travel day to Silver City with the first day of riding being Tuesday the 13th.
You will need to arrange your own accommodations. Here are some suggestion:
Holiday Inn Express, if we want to stay in a national chain with the benefits that brings (breakfast, clean rooms, air-conditioning) It is slightly out of town, and the rooms (if we request a block are $90 plus tax, rather than the standard rate of $115)
Palace Hotel, if we want to stay in a place downtown that is historic and sort of cute and also serves breakfast (continental), but is not air-conditioned (rates range from $51 to $82 per night plus tax and you could get a 10% discount
Inn on Broadway, but it has only four rooms that range in price from $120 to $150 and they don't give discounts
Bear Mountain Lodge three miles north of town, which has 11 rooms, but they are booked on September 16. Their rates are $110 to $140 Tuesday to Thursday Bear Mountain Lodge also recommended the Bear Creek Cabins, which have upstairs and downstairs, so people might want to pair up, and their rates are in the $130 to $180 range
Motel 6
Econolodge
The web sites for places you can view are:: http://www.silvercity.org/SIC_list.php?SIC=7200 .
Proposed ride schedule:
day 1, ride to the Gila Cliff Dwellings (91 miles) it is possible to turn around earlier
day 2, going west/northwest to Cliff, Box Canyon, or Buckhorn (56 miles, 70 miles, and 73 miles)
day 3, doing the inner Gila loop (77 miles)
day 4, ride to the continental divide (44 miles)
These rides can be viewed on the map with description at:http://www.silvercity.org/activ_bicycling_guide.php , and profiles of the first three can be seen athttp://www.tourofthegila.com/racecourses.html .
Good restaurants include:
Diane' (downtown, described as fine, casual dining)
Jalisco (Mexican downtown)
Buckhorn (steaks etc. in Pinos Altos)
Shevik (Mediterranean/continental, downtown)
1zero6 (rated number 1 at trip advisor)
Curious Kumquat (rated 2).
Shevik, Diane's, and Jalisco are 3, 4, and 5. The Buckhorn is not rated because it is the only restaurant in Pinos Altos.
Good Luck Century Riders 2011
From the ancient capital of Greece, Athens, home of many serious athletic achievements, best wishes for the Century Ride. Wish I could be there.
Ian
Santa Fe Gourmet Classic Bike Ride
Do any of these words describe you: pleasure rider, gastronome, epicure, gourmand, connoisseur or just plain foodie? Yes? Then you’ve come to the right place. How about a beautiful bike ride ? Join the gastronomic adventure October 1, 2011.The Santa Fe Gourmet Classic is a fun, 70 mile bike ride with delicious Southwest gourmet food at each of six refueling stops. The non-competitive ride winds through meadows overlooking the Sangre de Cristo and Sandia Mountains. Then unwind after a shower at La Casa Sena for an optional after ride gourmet dinner. Check out the web sites for details.
Ride Slips for Thursday 28th April
(Note: Maps are available form the Ride Calendar page on the website.)
A ride leader Ian Norrish
Route slip
Santa Fe Loop
Leg Dir Notes Total
Start SFCC parking lot .00
.03 Right Campus Circle .03
.14 Left Campus Entrance .17
.03 Left Richards Ave. .19
0.3 Right Ave Del Sur 3.2
Right Rancho Viejo Blvd 1.1
1.7 Left NM-14 S 5.6
1.2 Right NM-599 6.8
11.9 Right Cam De Los
Montoyas 1 8.7
Left Buckman Rd 19.3
Left Buckman/El Camino De
Las Cruces 19.4
Right W San Francisco 20.3
Right Don Gaspar Ave 21.0
Left E Berger St 21.8
Right Old Santa Fe Trail 22.1
Right Two Trails Rd 27.7
Right Old Las Vegas Hwy 28.6
Left Old Pecos Trail 31.7
Right Rabbit Rd 32.1
Left Willow Back 36.60
Left Richards 37.13
Left Campus Entrance 37.72
Right Campu Circle 37.76
Left parking lot 37.88
End: SFCC parking lot 37.93
Total 37.93
B ride leader Judy Costlow
Route slip
East Santa Fe Loop
Leg Dir Notes Total
Start SFCC parking lot .00
.03 Right Campus Circle .03
.14 Left Campus Entrance .17
.03 Left Richards Ave. .19
Right Aveneda Del Sur .54
Right Rancho Viejo Blvd 1.27
Right Dinosaur Trail 2.87
Left Richards Ave. 5.86
Right Governor Miles Rd 6.66
Left Camino Carlos Rey 7.63
Right Arroyo Chamiso Trail/
Rail Trail 8.66
Right 2nd St/San Mateo 10.79
Cross Old Pecos Hwy
Str Camino Lejos
Right Old Santa Fe Trail 13.45
Right Two Trail Rd.
Right Old Las Vegas Hwy
Left Old Pecos Hwy
Right Rabbit Road
Left Willow Back Rd
(Oshara Village)
Left Richards
Left entrance SFCC
Right Campus Circle
Left parking lot
End SFCC parking lot
Total 27.0
C ride leader Wes Horner off road
Route slip
Spur Trail: Off Road
moderate - mountain bikes only
Start: SFCC parking lot
L: Richards
Cross: Av. del Sur to Spur trail - 3 miles
R: Rail Trail for 5 miles
Regroup: Av. Vista Grande (Eldorado)
Return: the same route.
End: SFCC parking lot
Total: 16
SOBs Info Notes
The membership for 2011 is at 50. You can pay your dues at the sign-in table on Thursday’s rides for the next two weeks. We have had an average of 23 riders so far this season.
This Thursdays ride is starting at 10:00 from the I-25 off ramp #264 (Hwy 16 to Cochiti Pueblo) may have some wind issues. Try to arrive a little early in case we need to move the starting point like we did last year.
Also there are two possible “Discovery Rides”. One is to check out Tent Rock which goes out 11 miles before it changes to dirt and the second goes out through Cochiti village to the Dixon Apple Farm. John Stephens said it was beautiful and a very nice ride of about 35 miles round trip.
There is a Traffic Skill 101 class on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8. If you are interested or know someone that would be interested contact Edwin via his e-mail address.
Edwin.
SOB Jerseys (new design) Last chance to order!!
We've made our minimum and will close out orders as planned on April 25 and work on the
final design elements with Voler for a reasonably timed delivery.
You must order before April 25th....short sleeve jerseys only. No bottoms...no long sleeves. This is it. If you want to be among those who sport the new design and colors, these are the only five days to order until possibly sometime next spring.
I cannot over-emphasize the urgency to act if you want to join the 25+ people who will be
sporting a great new beautifully designed and colorful SOB jersey in 2011-12. That's the only garment type that will be available.
Orders for long sleeves or bottoms will be canceled and refunds will be issued by Voler.
The last day to order is 4/25
Here is the order link: The Voler ordering site is:
For those who decide too late to get in on this year's order, the jerseys may be made
available again in 2012.
Thanks to those SOBs and to others around the U.S. who covet the exciting new design.
SOB Ride Kits (Jerseys etc.)
One week remains to order a SS or sleeveless jersey.
Give up on LS and bottoms.
SOBs Info Notes - April 2011
Our first scheduled Thursday ride is a couple of days away on April 7th. The ride schedule and route slips are posted on the web site:santafesobs.com. This year all route slips will be posted on the web site so you can print them out in advance.
I want to encourage you to start using the web site as in the future we will be using the blog section to communicate with club members.
All of the official details such as; renewed membership with the League Of American Bicyclists (LA, liability insurance, and the completion of ride leader training classes (Traffic Skills 101) are done. The SOBs are ready to rumble!!
, liability insurance, and the completion of ride leader training classes (Traffic Skills 101) are done. The SOBs are ready to rumble!!Judy Costlow needs all the certified ride leaders to contact her (j.costlow@gmail.com) to set up leaders for our rides this season. Congradulation to Mark Warchol and George Raney for completion of the certification training in March. There will be another opportunity the weekend of May 7-8 to take Traffic Skills 101 which is required to be a certified ride leader.
Herb Schon (schonherb@comcast.net) is in charge of the jersey order and reports that there are orders for 5 Short Sleeve, 3 Bottoms and 2 Long Sleeve Units. The minimum is 25 units per category. There are 19 days remaining (April 25 ) until the deadline.
Here is the link to the Voler site for ordering,
but please also contact Herb if you want to buy.
Lynn Pickard who worked tirelessly on getting the 5 feet legislation through the legislature has turned her attention to the SOBs Silver City special event in September. This looks like it is going to be wonderful trip. More information to follow as the plans firm up.
The membership drive ends on April 30th. Since the planning meeting in February we have 37 signed up. You can mail your $10.00 dues to: 2105 Paseo Ponderosa, Santa Fe, NM 87501 or pay at the sign-in table on the Thursday rides. This year I made up the membership cards in advance so you can have them right away. If you present the card at our sponsors: Rob & Charlie's and Bike n Sport both will give a 15% discount on merchandise. I bought a cycling computer and almost saved the cost of my membership. Java Joes will give 10% and they have a punch card that will save you another 10%.
I am looking forward to another year of cycling with a great group of people. See you on Thursday.
SOB CENTURY TRAINING RIDES 2011
The 26th annual SF Century is roughly six weeks from now. Whether you're planning to participate in one of the distances or are interested in increasing cycling fitness, these training rides will leave you ready for 250 mile weeks this year.
Listed below are the dates and details of these rides. Note the pre-training ride on April 5 & 9.
The rides are set for Tuesdays and Saturdays to allow for individual schedules. Both Tuesday and Saturday rides will be the same. Do both if that's your pleasure. Be sure to bring a couple of water bottles and nutrition snacks.No rider left behind. We will have frequent regroups as necessary.
NOTE: Regarding Heartbreak, It it may only be .45 mile climb, but it's not easy. Pull those pedals and do what you can. There's no shame in walking part of the toughest hill in New Mexico..
Pre-trainer
When: April 5 & 9....10:00am
Where: Meet in Madrid
What: Ride the Lamy to Golden Hills and then Heartbreak Hill to establish a fitness base.
Option: Skip the Golden Hills and proceed to parking lot at 344 right turn a mile past Golden for Heartbreak only.
Ride#1
When: April 12 & April 16....10:00am
Where: St. Vincent's Hospital Parking Lot on Hospital Drive
What: The 50 mile Century Loop through CR42
Ride#2
When: April 23 & April 26....10:00am
Where: Eldorado Agora Parking Lot
What : Ride to base of Lamy Hill for hill repeats (that means multiple ups and downs) Suggested minimum...5 repeats
Ride#3
When: April 30 & May 3....9:00am
Where: Genoveva Chavez Community Center on Rodeo Rd., Upper Parking Lot
What: Reverse course of Century up Rodeo Rd to OLVH, Galisteo, Stanley and turnoff towards Edgewood or Cedar Grove for 80-100 miles.
Ride#4
When: May 7 & May 10....9:00am
Where: Meet in Madrid
What: Madrid to top of Heartbreak Hill
And: Lunch at San Marcos Cafe on 14 with review of Century.
No rider left behind. We will have regroups as necessary.
SOBs Info Notes
It’s the first day of spring and time to get serious about cycling.
The ride schedule is posted on the web site: santafesobs.com.
Our first Thursday scheduled ride is April 7th. We’ll meet at Museum Hill parking lot at 10:00. The distances are short for all three rides so for those of us who haven’t been riding this winter it is a good way to start getting in shape.
The Tuesday rides are meeting at Java Joes in Albertson’s parking lot off Guadalupe at 10:00. Right not they are going to be short but we are working up to do the Santa Fe Century on Sunday, May 15th. Right now two of us are committed to doing the full 100 miles.
The Traffic Skills 101 class on Thursdays is in progress with two SOBs participating, Mark Warchol and George Raney.
Our current membership is 32. The membership drive will end on the last day of April. The best way to pay your $10 dues is at the sign-up table at the rides. You can mail me a check at 2105 Paseo Ponderosa, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
I have had a few complaints about me taking photos at and on the rides. So this year I will not be using the camera much. Basically I used the photos on the club history which I will not do this year.
Just a personal note, I am not in my house. Construction is close to being completed, maybe two more weeks.
Edwin Crosswhite
Bicycles for Sale
The attached photo is of a bike for sale for $350.
It's a Burley Koosah, pretty much stock the way the picture shows it. The seat pack is beat up, but the rest of it is fine. It has a new rear tier and clip-on pedals. It belongs to Kiernan Halliday at 505-466-1342.
It's a Burley Koosah, pretty much stock the way the picture shows it. The seat pack is beat up, but the rest of it is fine. It has a new rear tier and clip-on pedals. It belongs to Kiernan Halliday at 505-466-1342.
SOBs Info Notes
The SOBs Annual Planning meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 3 in the Railyard REI store's Community Room at 10:30 am.
The SOBs 2011 Board members are: Edwin Crosswhite - President, Judy Costlow - Ride Director, Steve Gitomer - Treasurer, Ian Norrish - Web Master, Clare Rhoades - Social Director, and Gary Katz - PR Person.
A table will be set up for anyone wanting to pay the annual $10 dues. The 2011 membership cards will be available at that time.
The board’s survey on the new jersey issue produced a mixed result. A vote by the membership present will be held to answer the question: Does the club want a newly designed jersey or keep the old one.
Judy Costlow, the Ride Director will present a draft 2011 Ride Schedule. Everyone present will have the opportunity to give input before the schedule is finalized and posted on our web site.
Edwin.
Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek - Sept. 2011
Leaves Santa Fe Sunday September 11, 2011
Several SOB members are signing up for this.
Check it out at this link:
SOB Info Notes, November 8th
The end of the year is here and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all you SOBs for making this a great year for cycling in Santa Fe. A special shout out to our officers; Judy Costlow, Ian Norrish, Stephen Hazen, Steve Gitomer, Bill Pollock, and Devon Dalzell.
The following 7 SOBs have volunteered to serve on the board in 2011; Edwin Crosswhite, Judy Costlow, Ian Norrish, Steve Gitomer, Gary Katz, Pam Parfitt and Clare Rhodes. A special thanks to Devon Dalzell, Stephen Hazen, and Bill Pollock for their service this year.
Treasurer Steve Gitomer reported there was $820 in our checking account.
Some highlights from the End of Year Luncheon included The Club 20 Awards..
Bill Pollock (Mr. Perfect did not miss a single ride)
Edwin Crosswhite (27)
Roy Cope (25)
Judy Costlow (25)
Dale Goering (25)
Ian Norrish (24)
Jim Hallquist (21)
Bob Krakowski (21)
Rennie Finley (20)
Brian Morgan (20)
Runner ups
Karen Adelfang (19)
Stefan Merdler (19)
Dave Simonson (19)
Close
Stephen Hazen (18)
Alan Klein (18)
Pam Parfitt (18)
Mark Clark (17)
Lori Thorpe (17)
A very special thanks to these 16 SOBs that have completed the Ride Leader training and led rides during the 2010:
Ian Norrish
Judy Costlow
Stephan Hazen
Dave Simonson
Edwin Crosswhite
Pam Parfitt
Bill Pollock
Brian Morgan
Karen Adelfang (Colorado Tour)
Denise Maaranen
Wes Horner (Off-Road rides)
Arvid Lundy
Jim Hallquist
Alan Klein
Rennie Finley
Devon Dalzell
The Elite 80 award which is special recognition for our active riders over 80 years old was given to:
Mary Clark
Wes Horner
Dale Goering
Jim Cost
Steve Gitomer and Wes Horner delighted the audience with some limericks. I think this would be a wonderful thing to continue for next year’s End of the Year Luncheon. If you start now we could have a lot of fun reading them next year
Thanks Karen Adelfang for planning, organizing, and leading the Colorado Tour. We have a couple suggestions for next years special event, all we need is someone to take the lead.
Mark your 2011 calendar
Feb. 3 Ride Planning Meeting
March 16, 23, 30 Ride Leader Training and Traffic Skills 101 classes
April 6 First ride of 2011 season
Our two newest ride leaders are Ramon Parcells and Connie Schlee who completed the Traffic Skills 101 class taught by Edwin Crosswhite on November 6 & 7, 2010. Congratulations! This class will be offered again on the three consecutive Thursdays of March 16, 23, and 30. We will talk more about this training class at the planning meeting on Feb. 3rd.
Remember there will be ongoing rides all winter long. They meet at Java Joes in Devargas Mall parking lot at 10:00 am on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Edwin Crosswhite
SOB End of Season Luncheon Pics now live
The end of season luncheon pics are viewable on the web album here:
We also have a Facebook page for the group and friends which you can access from here:
Ian
SOBs Info Notes
This Thursday's rides are something old and something new. Clare Rhoades is leading a new A ride starting in La Cueva. La Cueva is close to Mora, so people going there will meet at the Agora in El Dorado at 8:30 to form a carpool. There are 8.1 miles of dirt road on this ride, so a hybrid or a mountain bike is recommended. Clare says the dirt part is not bad, as it is kept in good shape. It promises to be a beautiful day and it is always fun to explore a new area. The ride leaves from Sappello and is a loop through Pendores Village for a total of 27 miles.
The B and C rides will meet at the Agora at 10:00. The B ride leader is Stephen Hazen and the route is to Galisteo, maybe a little beyond. Pam and Brian will lead the C ride to Lamy.
These are our next to last rides of the season, sniff. Hope we see everyone at the final luncheon on October 28. The cost of this event is $18 payable in advance to Edwin at the ride sign-in table or by mail to 2105 Paseo Ponderosa, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
If you are interested in being a Board member for 2011 please e-mail me and I will put you on the list. This is a volunteer position with some feel good pay but no money.
A report on last Thursdays ride. The scheduled Two Pueblo Ride was change because we felt it would not be appropriate to ride thought the Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo which had been hit with a freak hail storm almost two weeks ago. 90% of their homes were flooded and now mold has started to grow in them. They are being evacuated and need help.
We rode the two dams - Galisteo and Cochiti instead. Judy collected items at the sign-in table and delivered them to the Kewa Community Center after the ride. Some of the items suggested included cleaning and roofing supplies, tarps, face masks, gloves, nonperishable foods, diapers, clothing and blankets, and always money.
The weather was in the 50º to 60º range with minimal wind and beautiful clear skies for the ride.
There were Thirty-one SOBs that did the 24 miles to Cochiti Lake led by Judy Costlow and Ramon Parcells with his stocker Marie-Paule the HERO. Two riders (John Stephens and Ramon Montoya) extended the ride another 4 miles past the regroup point at the Cochiti Lake Phillips 66 station. The return ride split into twenty-five riders choosing to ride on the dams rim road led by Judy. Four other riders led by Edwin chose to return on hwy 22.
Everyone regrouped at the parking area where a group of eight riders rode to the Galisteo Dam.
Judy e-mailed the group after the ride:
“I wanted to convey the thanks that Kewa Pueblo sent to each of you who made a donation to them in their time of need. We gave them $150, nonperishable food, clothing, tarps, gloves and other "stuff." They were most grateful for your kind generosity. The wonderful woman who accepted our donation gave Lore and I a hug and touched her heart to thank you all. Most of the homes damaged were in the oldest part of the Pueblo. They are adobe and did not have much of a foundation, so the water poured in.”
Anyone interested in improving their riding skills would benefit by taking the Traffic Skill 101 class the first weekend in November. That is Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 6 & 7 from 10:00 am. This is one of the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling courses taught by League Certified Instructors. There is a $40 fee for the class (which is waived for SOB members) and an optional $10 textbook charge. We have four SOBs that have completed this training. They are: Judy Costlow, Wes Horner, Jim Hallquist, and Stephen Hazen. If you would like to join this elite group of cyclists please e-mail me right away as there is a maximum of seven openings.
Thursday's Ride
Hi All you SOB's, Our next ride is scheduled to start at 9:30 at the I-25 Off ramp to Cochiti Pueblo. Edwin and I have decided it is not appropriate to do the two Pueblo rides. Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo was hit with a freak hail storm almost two weeks ago. 90% of their homes were flooded and now mold has started to grow in them. They are being evacuated and need help. I am suggesting that we ride the two dams - Galisteo and Cochiti instead. And for anyone who would like to contribute to the Kewas, we will take it to the Kewa Community Center after the ride. They need cleaning and roofing supplies, tarps, face masks, gloves, nonperishable foods, diapers, clothing and blankets, and always money.
So, we will see you on Thursday ready to ride and after the ride we will take any donations you bring to the Kewa Community Center. Thank you all so much for helping out our neighbors. Judy
PS I don't have everyone's email address. So, if you see I have missed anyone, please forward this message. Thanks
Here are the Route Slips for the ride:
Here is the route slip for the Two Dams Ride. It is written to do the Tetilla Peak Rec. area which overlooks the Rio Grande Dam first. The round trip distance to Tetilla is 27 miles and anyone that wanted to add the 15 miles to the Galisteo Dam could decide when you regroup at the parking area.
Another way of organizing the rides is the A ride could do both Dams (42 miles), the B ride just to Tetilla (27 miles), and the C ride to Galisteo Dam (15 miles). You could be the ride leader for both the A and B routes and I would be will to do the C group.
Route slip
Tetilla Peak Rec. Area Galisteo Dam &
Start: Off Ramp #264 on I-25 parking area
L: Hwy 16
R: Tetilla Peak Road
Regroup: Cochiti Lake overlook
Return: Telilla Peak Road
Regroup: Parking area (27 miles)
R: Hwy 16
Cross: I-25 and follow Frontage Rd.
L: Pueblo road to Galisteo Dam
Regroup: Galisteo Dam
Return: Pueblo Rd. to I-25 Frontage Rd.
Cross: I-25
End: Off Ramp #264 on I 25 parking area
Total: 42 miles
White Rim Mountain Bike Ride by Stephen Hazen
White Rim
The thunderstorm came over the butte and was on us in minutes. It was proceeded by a brown cloud then winds of 60 mph blowing sand. The six of us had scurried about putting things away and reinforcing the tents. Now there was nothing left to do but hunker down. The winds got worse with down drafts gusting to 80 mph. Each one knocked my tent flat. The nylon would come down and hit me in the face but it would spring back up . There were already a couple of cups of red dirt in the tent. Others were not so lucky. Tony's large dome tent went down and stayed down with shattered poles. He hid out in my truck. The only tent that withstood the onslaught was John's Kelty Tourer, three pole tent. There was only a little rain and it was over in an hour.
We left for the White Rim 100 mile mountain bike ride on Sunday 10/3/10. Tony and I drove separately from Santa Fe, through Cortez, arriving in Moab and the Red Stone Inn by 4 PM. The others, Rich (from Santa Fe) and Dennis (Tony's brother in law), John and Dave from Colorado. There was a huge repacking event as we sorted six people's gear into two trucks then a monumental dinner at the Moab Brewery.
Monday morning we were on the way to Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park, driving 80 mph trying to keep up with Tony with tarps flapping in the back and my bicycle holding everything down. At the park visitor center we activated our permit and got a briefing (trail closed at mile 66 due to a large washout) before heading down the Shafer trail. After a two thousand foot descent our first stop was at the Gooseneck trail overlook of the Colorado River. There the two trucks and four bicycles regrouped. On to the Musselman Arch at 8 miles. We traded drivers. I rode my bicycle 11 miles to the Gooseberry campsite (3PM).
There we met Ranger Sharon Olsen. She was very professional when she got out of her 4 x 4 with her gun and taser to check our permit. The thunderstorm was over by 5 and we resumed cooking. Tony was making shrimp fajitas. Ranger Olsen joined us for dinner and the astronomy lesson. With a laser pointer I pointer out the Summer Triangle, Big and Little Dipper, Cassiopeia and Pegasus. With Tony's 10 power binoculars we saw the moons of Jupiter and the Andromeda Galaxy.
It was 11 AM when we got away on the second day. I rode to White Crack and on to Murphy (15 miles). I drove the new (to me) Toyota Tundra up a 30 degree slick rock incline. No problem in compound low at 2,000 rpm and 2 mph it walked right up. After another great dinner we figured our gasoline problem. Both trucks were at half tank plus a gallon. Figures told us that in 4 wheel for the last two days we had been making 7.5 mpg. We could go no further. Ranger Sharon got on the radio and changed our permit from Potato to a second night at Murphy's.
Wednesday saw us away early. Everybody was riding. The weather forecast called for 70% chance of T Storms with a Tornado alert. After a big descent our first stop was at the huge cliff of Soda Springs Basin. Lunch at 1PM was at the Wilhite trail junction (12 miles). Sadly we started back. This was the furthest we would go (57 miles). We picked up the pace as a storm bore down on us. It caught us out in the open. There was nothing to do but keep riding and pray as the 3/4 inch hail bounced off the helmets and mile long lightning bolts went horizontal over our heads. I had to shift down a couple of gears when riding upstream as water a foot deep ran down the road.
Why do we go to wild places? It seems that God talks in whispers best heard in quiet places. Risking death reassures you that there is purpose in being alive.
On day 4 (Now what day is this? It's a sign of a great trip when you can't remember what day it is.) I drove all 45 miles out. It took 7 hours. Dennis rode all the way including up Shafer. John and Dave rode up Shafer too.
The group worked well together. Two great trucks helped. The food was good. Six people riding for four days and no one even got a scratch. No injuries.
Day 5, drive home get some souvenirs. My dog was glad to see me. Awesome trip.
Stephen Hazen
Check out the pictures here:
Annual SOB End of Season Luncheon
Annual SOB End of Season Luncheon
To all SOBs:
Now that our club has outgrown all our former party venues, we have decided to hold the traditional End of Season post-ride green-chili Lunch at the Legal Tender museum in Lamy, catered by our friends at the Lamy Station Cafe. The date is Thursday,October 28, from noon to 3 PM.
A buffet will include:
Green Chili Stew with Chicken, Pinto Beans, Potatoes and Flour Tortillas
Chicos & Calabacitas with Corn Tortillas (vegetarian)
Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Vanilla Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Lemonade
Ice Tea
Coffee & Decaf
Because we need to rent the museum, the total cost, including all gratuities, is $18 per person; to facilitate the payment process, we'd appreciate it if you'd pay in advance, NOT at the door, in cash or a check made out to SOBs. Edwin and Devon will be taking money at all rides.
The Cafe needs to know prior to the event an exact count so PLEASE let us know by Sunday, October 24, at the latest, if you'll be attending.
With any luck (last year was pretty grim), weather will allow us to get in a bike ride that day, starting in Lamy at 10:30.
Questions? Call Devon, or email her at dalzelld@webtv.net.
SOBs Info Notes
SOBs Info Notes
It looks like we are getting close to the end of our scheduled rides. With only 6 rides left in the season I thought you would be interested in some club statistics. Our current membership is 84 and there have been 24 scheduled rides with an average attendance of 27.4 riders per event. These SOBs have qualified for CLUB 20 (riders attending 20 or more club rides):
Roy Cope
Judy Costlow
Edwin Crosswhite
Ian Norrish
Bill Pollock.
The following riders are close:
Mary Clark (15) Bob Krakowski (18) Dale Goering (19)
Karen Adelfang (17) Stephan Merdler (18) Hallquist, Jim (15)
Stephen Hazen (14) Finley, Rennie (16) Gamble, George (14)
Klein, Alan (15) Parfitt, Pam (14) Morgan, Brian (15)
Simonson, Dave (18)
This years End of the Year Luncheon and Awards will be on October 28th at the Lamy Railroad Museum following the ride. The cost is $18.00 per person, payable in advance at the sigh-in table for the weekly rides. Devon Dalzell is the lead person for this event. Spouses and guest are welcome.
The LAMY STATION CAFE will cater, this is the suggested menu:
green chile stew and sour cream
chicos and calabacitas ( or similar vegetarian dish)
bread
coffee - reg. and decaf.
dessert - pumpkin pies or bread pudding,
I am busy preparing awards for our Board members;
Judy Costlow, Ride Director
Devon Dalzell, Activity Director
Ian Norrish, Web Master
Bill Pollock, Media Coordinator
Steve Gitomer, Treasurer
Steven Hazen, Special Events
They are going to have awards for our Ride Leaders and HEROes. Also Karen Adelfang will be recognized for organizing the Colorado Tour. There will be an Elite 80 award given to our riders over 80 years old by October 1st. At this time there are 3 people receiving this recognition, Mary Clark, Dale Goering, and Wes Horner. Please let me know if I have missed anyone.
We are planning on the generosity of our sponsors; Rob and Charlie’s Bike Shop, Bike n Sport, and Java Joe's to help us out with raffle gifts. Also REI has provided items in the past.
If you have any ideas for entertainment that could be included, let Devon know.
This Thursday we meet at the Museum Hill Complex, lower parking lot. The long ride is in the 50 mile range (Tesuque, Las Campanas, and La Cienega), the medium group will do the 23 mile Santa Fe Loop.
Wes Horner, leader of the off-road riders reported:
“Yesterday I tried to ride the Arroyo Chamisa - Barbaria trail originally scheduled. The arroyo is very washed out, no fun to ride, so I am suggesting we do Forest Road 79, beyond Canada Los Alamos. All on dirt roads in the National forest, about 10 miles total out and back. Easy to medium difficulty and technically easy. Driving to the trailhead will be necessary, about 25 minutes from Museum Hill.”
Edwin
Thursday's ride
Hi all you SOBs, This Thursday's ride is up to the Jemez Mountain
Country Store. The A riders will start at the Los Alamos back gate at
the intersection of Highway 4 and 501. The B riders will meet at the
parking space off Highway 4, about 5 miles from the A start. The C ride
is a mountain bike ride lead by Wes Horner. It will be off of Highway
4. Wes needs to know who is going to ride with him. If you are going,
call or email Wes to let him know. He needs at least 4 or five people
to make it happen. His number is: 466-4806 and his email is: wvhorner@msn.com.
Also if you want to carpool, meet at DeVargas Java Joe's
at 7:15. If you can drive someone, send out an email to the list above
and meet them at Java Joe's at 7:15. It will take close to an hour to
get to the back gate. The ride is to start at 8:30.
The BarBQ will be the next Thursday, the 26th at
Lamy Station. If you have not let Devon know that you will come, please
let her know immediately. Her number and email is: 466-1854 dalzelld@webtv.net
Also, a word of caution. A couple of people had
some heat exhaustion last week coming back from Madrid. The air
temperature was in the 90's and the heat off the asphalt raised it even
higher. The following is taken from the Mayo Clinic website on heat
exhaustion.
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive exercise, heavy perspiration, and inadequate fluid or salt intake. Signs and symptoms resemble those of shock and may include:
- Feeling faint or dizzy
- Nausea
- Heavy sweating
- Rapid, weak heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Cool, moist, pale skin
- Low-grade fever
- Heat cramps
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dark-colored urine
If you suspect heat exhaustion:
- Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location.
- Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.
- Loosen or remove the person's clothing.
- Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine.
- Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning.
- Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heatstroke.
If fever greater than 102 F (38.9 C), fainting, confusion or seizures occur, call 911 or emergency medical help.
Be Careful and be safe. The road to Jemez Springs does not have much of a shoulder. RIDE SINGLE FILE!
Judy.
SOB Info Notes August 8th
SOBs Info Notes August 8th.
There is a lot going on right now.
Herb Schon, 79, of Santa Fe, suffered serious injuries when he crashed his bike on West Jemez Road near the bottom of Pajarito Ski Hill. Schon is well known for logging thousands of miles, including a ride from San Francisco to New Hampshire in 2007, showing that age is not a deterrent to physical activity.
The famous SOB cyclist and past President crashed into a guard gate at Los Alamos National Laboratory and is reported in satisfactory condition, hospital officials said. He is in rehab for occupational, physical and cognitive therapy, said his wife, Reenie Jackson-Schon, who visits him every day.
He is a member of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes cycling club, serving as it’s President from 1999 till 2007. The group of bicycling enthusiasts meets on Thursdays for rides around the Santa Fe area. The club has over 70 members.
“I guess he is doing as well as could be expected, considering the magnitude of his injuries,” Jackson-Schon said. His injuries include a fractured skull, subdural hematoma, broken vertebrae, broken clavicle, three fractures of his pelvis and a major laceration on his shoulder. Despite his injuries, Jackson-Schon said he is already talking about riding again. “He’s talking about the ski season, and he’s worried that his bike might not be in good shape,” she said.
A year ago, Schon suffered a broken femur in Albuquerque when he was hit by a car. Jackson-Schon said she is a bicycle rider herself, but she described herself as a “chicken. I don’t have the same enthusiasm that he has,” she said. “I tend to brake on hills. There’s no way I would ride down Pajarito. I ride up it. I don’t ride down it.”
BREAKING NEWS:
Bicycling 123 for Kids taught by Edwin Crosswhite LCI #221 a retired elementary school teacher with 30 years experience working with this age group and Lisa Miles will conduct this clinic. Rob and Charlie's Boke Shop and Bike Santa Fe are sponsoring this experience for ages 8-13 yr. old. The clinic will be on Sunday, August 29th, from 2 to 4 pm at Rob and Charlie’s Bike Shop on 1632 St. Michael’s Dr. The cost is $10 per kid. and $5 for each additional family member. If you know of anyone that would benefit from this class please contact Edwin or e-mail ecrosswhite@cybermesa.com. There is a sign up sheet at Rob and Charlie's bike shop.
The Bicycling 123 for Kids program concentrates on teaching good bike handling skills and modifying children’s behavior to become safe and conscientious bicyclists. This class is limited to 10 students. A second clinic will be scheduled if interest exceeds 10 participants. Children’s bike must be in good working order to participate and helmets are mandatory.
UPCOMING RIDES:
The C group off-road ride on August 19th will be starting at the East Fork of the Jemez River trailhead, about 12 miles west of the ride B starting point so car transportation to East Fork trailhead is necessary. The ride, of 5 to 7 miles easterly in the Santa Fe National Forest is mostly single track, with some of the route in hilly, wooded terrain.
To make this a group ride, there must be a minimum of four riders. Fewer than that and the ride will not take place. Wes, the ride leader, needs to hear from those who want to do this ride by Wednesday, August 18th at the latest. Please call: Wes, or e-mail wvhorner@msn.com
An excellent optional ride will be on Thursday, September 9th called the “Petroglyphs Loop”. This 22 mile particle off road ride will be led by Clare Rhoades. For more information; 988-3203, 505-690-43345, or Leapowder@msn.com.
COLORADO TOUR UPDATE:
The Colorado Tour, September 7 - 12 has twelve riders signed up and final reservation need to be made. Karen Adelfang, kadelfang@yahoo.com is the contact person. It looks like we will have a committed sag wagon provided by Dave and Gale Simonson and Edwin will use his car as a moving support vehicle.
Edwin Crosswhite
There is a lot going on right now.
Herb Schon, 79, of Santa Fe, suffered serious injuries when he crashed his bike on West Jemez Road near the bottom of Pajarito Ski Hill. Schon is well known for logging thousands of miles, including a ride from San Francisco to New Hampshire in 2007, showing that age is not a deterrent to physical activity.
The famous SOB cyclist and past President crashed into a guard gate at Los Alamos National Laboratory and is reported in satisfactory condition, hospital officials said. He is in rehab for occupational, physical and cognitive therapy, said his wife, Reenie Jackson-Schon, who visits him every day.
He is a member of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes cycling club, serving as it’s President from 1999 till 2007. The group of bicycling enthusiasts meets on Thursdays for rides around the Santa Fe area. The club has over 70 members.
“I guess he is doing as well as could be expected, considering the magnitude of his injuries,” Jackson-Schon said. His injuries include a fractured skull, subdural hematoma, broken vertebrae, broken clavicle, three fractures of his pelvis and a major laceration on his shoulder. Despite his injuries, Jackson-Schon said he is already talking about riding again. “He’s talking about the ski season, and he’s worried that his bike might not be in good shape,” she said.
A year ago, Schon suffered a broken femur in Albuquerque when he was hit by a car. Jackson-Schon said she is a bicycle rider herself, but she described herself as a “chicken. I don’t have the same enthusiasm that he has,” she said. “I tend to brake on hills. There’s no way I would ride down Pajarito. I ride up it. I don’t ride down it.”
BREAKING NEWS:
Bicycling 123 for Kids taught by Edwin Crosswhite LCI #221 a retired elementary school teacher with 30 years experience working with this age group and Lisa Miles will conduct this clinic. Rob and Charlie's Boke Shop and Bike Santa Fe are sponsoring this experience for ages 8-13 yr. old. The clinic will be on Sunday, August 29th, from 2 to 4 pm at Rob and Charlie’s Bike Shop on 1632 St. Michael’s Dr. The cost is $10 per kid. and $5 for each additional family member. If you know of anyone that would benefit from this class please contact Edwin or e-mail ecrosswhite@cybermesa.com. There is a sign up sheet at Rob and Charlie's bike shop.
The Bicycling 123 for Kids program concentrates on teaching good bike handling skills and modifying children’s behavior to become safe and conscientious bicyclists. This class is limited to 10 students. A second clinic will be scheduled if interest exceeds 10 participants. Children’s bike must be in good working order to participate and helmets are mandatory.
UPCOMING RIDES:
The C group off-road ride on August 19th will be starting at the East Fork of the Jemez River trailhead, about 12 miles west of the ride B starting point so car transportation to East Fork trailhead is necessary. The ride, of 5 to 7 miles easterly in the Santa Fe National Forest is mostly single track, with some of the route in hilly, wooded terrain.
To make this a group ride, there must be a minimum of four riders. Fewer than that and the ride will not take place. Wes, the ride leader, needs to hear from those who want to do this ride by Wednesday, August 18th at the latest. Please call: Wes, or e-mail wvhorner@msn.com
An excellent optional ride will be on Thursday, September 9th called the “Petroglyphs Loop”. This 22 mile particle off road ride will be led by Clare Rhoades. For more information; 988-3203, 505-690-43345, or Leapowder@msn.com.
COLORADO TOUR UPDATE:
The Colorado Tour, September 7 - 12 has twelve riders signed up and final reservation need to be made. Karen Adelfang, kadelfang@yahoo.com is the contact person. It looks like we will have a committed sag wagon provided by Dave and Gale Simonson and Edwin will use his car as a moving support vehicle.
Edwin Crosswhite
SOB Ride to ABQ returning via the RailRunner
Last Thursday July 15th, a group of nine SOBs headed off to ride to ABQ via Route 14 and the city streets.
Four of the group left RT 599 station at 8AM while an earlier group of riders left at 7AM to avoid some of the heat of the day.
The group of four, of which I was a member, set a cracking pace, stopping for a fuel up in Madrid, food in Golden and more food at Cedar Crest.
We had the benefit of a light overcast until the big hill outside of Madrid and from that point on rode in the heat, catching up with Bob K near Cedar Crest. We arrived in ABQ at the Gold Street Caffe around 1:30PM to find a collection of bicycles outside and a bunch of SOBs inside (the 7AM starters). After almost drinking the cafe dry (of water) we relaxed in the air conditioning of the Train Station waiting for the 4:15PM train back to Santa Fe. Judging by the reverie in the Cafe everyone enjoyed the ride and the day.
Check out some of the pics here: http://photos.santafesobs.com/GalleryThumbnails.aspx?gallery=340621
Four of the group left RT 599 station at 8AM while an earlier group of riders left at 7AM to avoid some of the heat of the day.
The group of four, of which I was a member, set a cracking pace, stopping for a fuel up in Madrid, food in Golden and more food at Cedar Crest.
We had the benefit of a light overcast until the big hill outside of Madrid and from that point on rode in the heat, catching up with Bob K near Cedar Crest. We arrived in ABQ at the Gold Street Caffe around 1:30PM to find a collection of bicycles outside and a bunch of SOBs inside (the 7AM starters). After almost drinking the cafe dry (of water) we relaxed in the air conditioning of the Train Station waiting for the 4:15PM train back to Santa Fe. Judging by the reverie in the Cafe everyone enjoyed the ride and the day.
Check out some of the pics here: http://photos.santafesobs.com/GalleryThumbnails.aspx?gallery=340621
SOB Info Notes July 2nd
SOBs Info Note
It's official we have 71 members. Mary Jo Lundy, George Gamble, Janey Barley, and Barbara McIntyre joined at the Hwy 599 Rail Runner train station on Thursday.
If you have an extra jersey you would be will to share for fifteen minutes or so please bring it to the ride next week. We meet at Fort Marcy's tennis court parking lot to retake the club 2010 photo. New riders who don't have a jersey could use a club jersey for the picture and then give it back to you after the photo.
July 1st was a great day to be on your bike and out in the sunshine. The skies had some clouds blocking the sun and keeping the temperatures in the 70º s at the start but after lunch it had warmed up into the 80º with a 10 mph tail wind blowing us back to our cars.
It was a bit hectic at the sign in table as four new members completed the application and paid their dues. By the time we got ourselves together I had forgotten to take a group photo at the start. There were 29 riders, eight on the long ride, seventeen on the medium ride and 5 did the short.
Ian Norrish led 8 riders on a 50 mile trek that went to Galisteo, then a food stop at Real Food Nation in Eldorado, and then back to the Rail Runner Station.
Both the medium and short riders signed up on the same sheet with Stephen Hazen the ride leader and Bill Pollock his HERO. Five turned around about ten miles out while the rest rode a 34 mile round trip to Madrid.
Our HERO, Bill Pollock was busy counting the riders in the C group that had turned around when the bike in front of him slowed down. Bill caught the rear wheel and took a nice dive into the pavement. He had some pretty nice road rash on his left arm and leg with a scratch on his head from his sun glasses.
Everyone kept an eye on him especially Steve Hazen who drove back with his truck to check on things before he went home. Rennie and Jim C also drove back to share some water before heading home.
Java Junction had made some changes to their outdoor seating which made it possible for all of us to sit at the same table.
It's official we have 71 members. Mary Jo Lundy, George Gamble, Janey Barley, and Barbara McIntyre joined at the Hwy 599 Rail Runner train station on Thursday.
If you have an extra jersey you would be will to share for fifteen minutes or so please bring it to the ride next week. We meet at Fort Marcy's tennis court parking lot to retake the club 2010 photo. New riders who don't have a jersey could use a club jersey for the picture and then give it back to you after the photo.
July 1st was a great day to be on your bike and out in the sunshine. The skies had some clouds blocking the sun and keeping the temperatures in the 70º s at the start but after lunch it had warmed up into the 80º with a 10 mph tail wind blowing us back to our cars.
It was a bit hectic at the sign in table as four new members completed the application and paid their dues. By the time we got ourselves together I had forgotten to take a group photo at the start. There were 29 riders, eight on the long ride, seventeen on the medium ride and 5 did the short.
Ian Norrish led 8 riders on a 50 mile trek that went to Galisteo, then a food stop at Real Food Nation in Eldorado, and then back to the Rail Runner Station.
Both the medium and short riders signed up on the same sheet with Stephen Hazen the ride leader and Bill Pollock his HERO. Five turned around about ten miles out while the rest rode a 34 mile round trip to Madrid.
Our HERO, Bill Pollock was busy counting the riders in the C group that had turned around when the bike in front of him slowed down. Bill caught the rear wheel and took a nice dive into the pavement. He had some pretty nice road rash on his left arm and leg with a scratch on his head from his sun glasses.
Everyone kept an eye on him especially Steve Hazen who drove back with his truck to check on things before he went home. Rennie and Jim C also drove back to share some water before heading home.
Java Junction had made some changes to their outdoor seating which made it possible for all of us to sit at the same table.
SOBs Info Notes June 24th
SOBs Info Notes
On June 24, 2010 the club members posed for the Official SOB Photo. You couldn’t ask for better conditions with moderate temperatures in the 70º - 80º range, sunny skis, a light breeze and rolling clouds that produced some light showers long after the ride was over.
However after reviewing the actual photo and several comments by club members in the photo we would like to do a redo on July 8th at the Fort Marcy ride. There is a nice slope or the bleacher seating that would allow better placement for the shorter riders. Judy Costlow has agreed to do the staging.
Three new members have joined: Bill McEuen, Gretchen Guard, and Fred Nugent which brought the total club membership to 67.
The long ride leader was Dave Simonson and his group of six riders took off on a 43 mile loop that included the village of La Cienega.
The medium ride leader was Denise Maaranen and her HERO was Edwin Crosswhite. This group divided up into a short ride with eight of the twenty-three riders on a seventeen mile route instead of the twenty-two mile course on the route slip. After the ride several riders analyzed the directions and discovered that Camino La Tierra turns into a loop called Las Campanas Drive. You can choose to go right or left at the intersection which changes the total distance of the ride from 22.5 miles to 17 miles. Denise’s group turned right at the intersection and Edwin’s group turned left. Stephen had a wheel/tire problem and Reenie escorted him back to Ortiz Park.
The mountain bikers, Wes Horner and Arvid rode a 5 mile trip on the La Tierra Trails. Arvin, it turns out is very familiar with the area, and a great mountain biker, so in effect he led the ride on some very interesting trails, easy to medium difficulty. Altogether a fine ride in an area filled with trails of every level
The medium route slip had a two mile extension for anyone wanting to ride to Java Joe’s while the long route slip included the coffee stop. Most of the riders opted to drive down for coffee after the ride.
2010 Santa Fe Gourmet Classic Bicycle Ride
2010 Santa Fe Gourmet Classic
Sat October 2, 2010
Santa Fe Gourmet Classic Ride is a fun, challenging 70-mile bike tour with delicious, creative Southwest style foods at six the refueling stops. The non-competitive ride winds through Santa Fe and into the surrounding areas, taking you through beautiful meadows overlooking the Sangre de Cristo and Sandia mountains.
Pre-registration is necessary and is limited to the first 200 people.
Registration deadline is September 17, 2010.
Click here for more information: Santa Fe Gourmet Classic