The planning meeting (see photos below) was well attended and 26 SOBs signed up for the 2010 cycling season. The membership drive will continue through the month of April.

There are 10 that signed up for the Leadership Training Classes; March 18, 25. & April 1. We will need more certified ride leaders this year to handle the new short and mountain bike rides. Please e-mail me to sign-up.

Karen  is organizing a 5 day, 254 mile, Colorado cycling trip for Sept. 8 - 12.  She called the Gunnison Inn at Gunnison, CO (866-641-0700) and they said it would be o.k. to park our cars at the motel while on our bike trip. The rates there are $65.00 for 2 queen  or single king or backside area $59.00 for 2 queen or single king (Ask for senior rate). There will be more info and sign up sheets later in the year. About 10 riders expressed interest in this years event.

For those that would like to view the Santa Fe Seniors On Bikes aka SOB video Click Here:

Judy was in charge of the 2010 ride calendar discussion. There will be three rides on Thursday: A - longer distance, B - medium length, and C - shortened course or mountain bike course. The dates for the off road rides are: May 6 (Spur Trail), May 27 (Sapello), Aug 19 (Caldera), Sept. 23 (Museum Hill). New rides for this year are: July 15 Train trip to Albuquerque and bike back, Sept 9 Petroglyphs ride, and Oct. 21 La Cueva. The official club picture will be taken on June 24th at Frank Ortiz Park.

The officers for 2010 are:

Edwin Crosswhite. President
Judy Costlow, Ride Director
Ian Norrish, Web Master
Steve Gitomer, Treasurer
Devon Dalzell, Social Chair
Stephen Hazen, Special Events
Bill Pollock, Media Coordinator


See you all on April 8th, 10:00 am, at the Museum Hill Complex parking lot. Happy trails to you until then.

Edwin Crosswhite