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
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