Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes

Food for thought - Steve Griego

2012-05-26T03:07:46Z

Over the past couple years I have helped a few people prepare for century events and several times similar drive train questions are asked. Drive train is crank, chain rings, chain, and cassette. As our Seniors think about replacing or upgrading components we may want to re-think the pros and cons of drive train components. In other words, size does matter.

Below is a Sunday picture of an old racing buddy who continues using a drive train more efficient for twenty year olds even though he continually suffers on long rides. In his youth Mike was a two time winner of the twenty-seven mile international Mount Evan's Hill Climb in Colorado, and he finished at least twice on the podium at the Sandia Crest Race, back in the day when a car was first prize. This past Sunday he did make it up Heartbreak, barely, weaving from side to side using the switchback technique. Mike's leg length is 32 or 33 inches. His cranks are 172.5 mm length with 53/39 chain rings and he pedals what we call a competition cluster, 11/21 teeth. We have been discussing efficient age appropriate drive train, shorter cranks, smaller rings, and a much larger rear cassette, and he did purchase and mount a 29 tooth cluster for Sunday. However, because his low gear was still only 36 inches, he still suffered plenty, including knee pain by the time we got to Lamy hill, eighty miles.

Longer cranks forces us to pedal larger circles, much more efficient with large muscle mass, i.e. young person. Climbing with big gears forces the quadriceps to use all available muscle fibers; ergo, much more oxygen and glycogen are required. With all the actin and myosin fibers in use we quickly fatigue those muscles. Master age riders have less muscle mass compared to our youth resulting in more muscle and joint stress. Shorter cranks allow us to pedal smaller circles, which automatically improves pedal cadence. Another advantage of higher cadence up to a point, not as well documented, is muscles flexing more often helps return blood back to heart and lungs for better oxygen processing.

As an example, my gearing is 98 inches to 28 inches, which makes for much easier climbing with much less muscle and joint stress. It is easier for our system to keep up with oxygen and glycogen demand supporting fewer muscle fibers. Many young cross country touring cyclists use this approximate gear range for best day after day efficiency. Older riders rarely need nor do they use gears above a hundred inches. Realistically maybe one percent of the time down mountains? Efficiency at our age requires adapting available technology. My favorite drive train comprises 165 mm crank length, 48 or 46/34 chain rings, and a 13/29 or larger cassette.

Current crank length efficiency formulas were developed for young competitive riders in the seventies. With the retiring baby-boomers and their more active lifestyles, these formula need to be updated for individual requirements. Master age riders have found shorter crank lengths and smaller gears work much better for them, including our recent Senior's member from Little Rock whose legs are probably three inches longer than my 29.5 inch inseam. He uses 165 mm cranks.

Food for thought.

Steve

Mike Dennis weaving up Heartbreak. May 2012

SOB Board Meeting Minutes - May 2012

2012-05-24T02:31:00Z

The SOBs Board met on Tuesday morning at Starbuck's in Devargas Mall.

Officers and Responsibilities

President Dave Simonson

Secretary Edwin Crosswhite

Treasurer Steve Gitomer

Ride Director Judy Costlow

Web Master Ian Norrish

Social Director Clare Rhoades

Media/PR Person Gary Katz

Education Coordinator Edwin Crosswhite

Membership Edwin Crosswhite

Secretary Report

Dave Simonson & Edwin sat-up the SOBs information booth at the Santa Fe Bike Swap on March 31.

Dave Simonson & Edwin sat-up the SOBs information booth at REI’s Cyclefest 2012 in the rail yard on May 12.

Steve Gitomer and Edwin sat up the SOBs information booth at the Santa Fe Century registration pick up on May 19.

Club Official Photo scheduled for Aug. 30 at Frank Ortiz Park

Route Slip Holder, available check the web site for details http://www.ohiotravelbag.com/CueClpinfo.htm

SOBs cycling cap Edwin will look into purchasing for club

Club logo contest is in the works details to follow

Lynn Pickard met with Janel Anderson, the Governor’s Director of Policy and Henry Varela, the Governor’s Director of Constituent Services.

Ride Directors Report

Average number of riders this year is 37.6 riders on Thursday rides. The largest number was 48 at the Eldorado ride on May 3rd.

Santa Fe Vineyards will host the SOBs at the end of the June 7th ride. Dave to call and arrange the particulars.

The July 12 ride will meet at Eldorado and carpool to I-25 Villanueva Exit. Ride starting time is 9:00.

The Copper Tour, this years special event will be on Sept. 4 - 7. There were 12 to 14 riders that have expressed interest in participating. Details are being worked out and more information will be sent to members.

Frank Battaglia had open heart surgery and is recovering in Dallas, Texas.

Social Director Report

All arrangements have been made for the SOBs picnic on July 12. The cost to members is $15.00 and the club will pick up the gratuity. More details will be sent out at a later date.

Karin and Dick Roth have agreed to host the End of the Year Awards luncheon on Oct. 25th. More details to follow.

Web Master Report

Ian is going to redesign the web site and update some of the information. The sponsors logo will be a button that links to the sponsors web site.

There was some discussion about putting the photo of club members with their name on the site. It was felt that a release by the members would be necessary. No action taken.

There will be two surveys on the web this year. One dealing with educational issues, such as the type of classes the members want. The other will be later in the year and deal with general questions about how to improve things.

Membership

Number of members for 2012 is 82. Seventeen are new to the club this year.

Board members were given the “SOBs Membership 2012” a roster of phone numbers and email addresses

Name Tags

2x 3 1/2 ". Front: First name in larger type, last name smaller under first. Reverse side: emergency contact person, phone # and pertinent medical information. E.g.: medical conditions(heart, diabetes..., allergies to medications, blood type, etc.... Generally attached to back of helmet or seat. Gary is working on the details.

Education Coordinator

Steve Newhall (Rob & Charlies manager) and Edwin taught a Traffic Skills 201 on March 15, 22, and 29. Eight attended.

Edwin taught Group Riding Technique classes on April 10, 17, and 24. Eighteen attended.

Steve Griego did a tire problem class at the start of the Thursday ride on May 17. Fifteen attended.

There seems to be interest in more Bike Maintenance classes. Handout from Cascade Bike Club giving details of a bike maintenance schedule were given to board members. Steve Griego and Dave Simonson have “bike shops” in their garages. It was decided to include some survey question to determine the interest level.

A “clean your bike” class seemed popular with board member using a product call Super Slick Stuff.

Ride Leader Recognition

It was decided to have a special event for rider leaders and board members on Oct. 23 (Tuesday) at 10:00

Certified Ride Leaders that led 3 or more rides would be honored by board member.

CPR Info

There was some discussion about the extent of CPR training that was needed. Clare has some contacts with the fire department and will contact them in regards to classes.

http://medicine.arizona.edu/spotlight/learn-sarver-heart-centers-continuous-chest-compression-cpr

Submitted by Edwin Crosswhite

Mark Bolsterli

2012-05-22T22:45:36Z

The following message was written by Judy about Mark.

"Mark died this Sat around 9:30 am. He was at peace and free of pain. I think he was just tired and wanted to be free of the body that no longer worked for him. Mark and I started biking together more than 36 years ago. I always say that I introduced him to cycling. We took our first tour together in 1976 with Bikecentennial from Missoula MT to Jackson Hole. Our last bike tour was in the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. We spent many happy hours on our bikes. We joined the SOBs in 2001 after I met Joel Stein, who brought us on board. We loved the group and the cycling. Mark was not only a cyclist, but a hiker, a skier and played a mean game of squash. He spoke 6 languages. He was a true Renaissance man. Even in these last few years as he became more and more disabled he continued to be interested in world happenings, books and music."

For those that want to send cards Judy's Address is: 250 E. Almeda #519, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Ride Slips for Thursday 24th May 2012

2012-05-22T03:50:00Z

Route slip a

Galisteo Loop MAP (start point 599 station)

Ride Leader: Dave Simonson

Start: Hwy 599 Train Station parking lot

L: Hwy 599

R: Hwy 14 Cerrillos Rd

L: Camino Los Abuelos Co Rd. 42

Regroup: Camino Los Abuelos

L: Hwy 41

L: Hwy 285

L: Old Las Vegas Hwy

L: Old Pecos Hwy (bridge over I-25)

R: Rabbit Road

L: Oshara Blvd.

R: Richards Ave.

L: Dinosaur Trail

L: Cerrillos Hwy 14

R: Hwy 599

R: Entrance to Train Station

End: Train Station parking lot

Total: 50 miles

Route slip b & c

Madrid

Ride Leader: Bill Pollock

Start: Hwy 599 Train Station parking lot

L: Hwy 599

R: Hwy 14 /Cerrillos Rd/Turquoise Trail

Regroup: Madrid

Return: Turquoise Trail//Hwy14

L: Hwy 599

R: Entrance to Train Station

End: Train Station parking lot

Total: 34 miles

****ride leader for C ride unknown at this time

Tuesday SOB Ride

2012-05-21T20:46:30Z

The Tuesday ride group will leave DeVargas Mall parking lot (near Starbuck’s) at 9:00am this Tuesday, May 22. I will see you there.

Jim Hallquist

Tuesday Ride - from De Vargas Mall 9:00AM

2012-05-14T20:27:05Z

Tuesday, May 15, looks like a nice day for a bike ride. We will leave from DeVargas Mall, near Starbuck’s, at 9:00am.

I hope to see you tomorrow.

Jim Hallquist

Route Slips for Thursday May 17th 2012

2012-05-12T03:01:26Z

Route slip a

Ranger Station - MAP HERE
Tesuque Village
Start Time: 9:00AM

Ride Leader: Ian Norrish

Start: Fort Marcy Tennis court parking lot

R: Murales Road

L: Bishops Lodge Road

R: Valley Drive

R: Vallecita Drive

L: Paseo del Sur

L: Sierra del Norte

L: Hyde Park Road

Turn Around: Hyde Park Ranger Station

Regroup: Entrance Sierra Del Norte

R: Sierra Del Norte

R: Arroyo Piedra

L: Barranca Road

R: Bishop Lodge Road

Regroup: Tesuque Village Market

L: Tesuque Village Road Hwy 73

Cross: US Hwy 285/84

Climb: Monte Sereno Drive

L: San Juan Ranch Road

L: Tano Road

R: Bridge over US Hwy 285/84

R: Camino Encantado/frontage road

Straight: Old Taos Hwy

L: Murales Road

End: Fort Marcy Tennis court parking lot

Total: 27 miles

Route slip b & c

Hyde Park
Ranger Station
Start Time: 9:00AM

Ride Leaders:

b - Jim Halquist

c - Pam & Brian Morgan

Start: Fort Marcy Tennis court parking lot

R: Murales Road

L: Bishops Lodge Road

R: Valley Drive / Vallecita Drive

Continue: Gonzales Road

L: Hyde Park Road

Regroup: Hyde Park Ranger Station

Turn Around: Hyde Park Road

R: Bishops Lodge Road

L: Murales Road

End: Fort Marcy Tennis court parking lot

Total: 15 miles

SOB Kit Situation (update May 8th)

2012-05-08T21:29:11Z

Regarding the current order, the minimums have been reached for all jerseys but there remains a need for one more bottom item. If no one orders shorts or other bottom like item by 5:00pm PDT, the four on order will be canceled. Since this doesn't reach all SONs on the regular (unavailable) list please alert anyone you know who might have ordered this item about the cancellation.

With regrets that I was unable to reach all members.

The good news is that SOB kits will probably be available again in 2014 unless there's assurance that minimums can be reached..

Herb Schon

Previous Post May 7th:

For those of you on this list who are members of the SOBs it looks like there is some good news and some sad news.

Today is the final day to order kit(s) from Voler. As of this morning, the bare minimums for top-like items has been reached.

The bottom-like items haven't made it and if orders for these or any kit items are not placed by days end they won't be processed and those who ordered bottoms will not be getting them.

The short version: You'll get long and short sleeve stuff but no bottoms.

Personally, I regret not being able to do more to insure a successful campaign to satisfy those who wanted this stuff.

For more info call me, call Voler during business hours today or go to the website:

http://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/2446

Herb

Tuesday Ride from De Vargas Mall. 9:00AM

2012-05-08T03:14:32Z

This week’s Tuesday ride will leave from De Vargas Mall (near Starbuck’s Coffee) at 9:00am. If the weather permits, I hope to see you there.

Be sure to bring rain gear.

Jim Hallquist

Route Slips for Thursday May 10th

2012-05-08T03:11:58Z

Route slip a (Map here)

Tano Road Loop

Start time: 9:00AM

Start: Fort Marcy tennis court parking lot

L: Murales Road

R: Old Taos Hwy

R: Camino Encantado

L: Bishops Lodge Road

Regroup: Tequque Village Market

L: Tesuque Village Road

Cross: US Hwy 285/84

Climb: Monte Sereno Drive

L: San Juan Ranch Road

R: Tano Road

R: Camino La Tierra/Las Campanas Dr

R: West Wildflower Way

L: La Vida Trail

R: Avenida Aldea

R: 599 Frontage Road

L: Cerrillos RD/Hwy 14

R: Rancho Viejo Road

L: Dinosaur Trail

L: Richards Ave

R: Arroya Chamisos Trail /Rail Trail

R: Cordova Rd

L: Galisteo St

R: San Francico St to Plaza

L: Old Santa Fe Trail

Jog to R: Washington/Bishops Lodge

L: Murales Road

End: Fort Marcy tennis court parking lot

Total 42 miles

Route slip B & C

Tano Road Loop

Start time: 9:00AM

Start: Fort Marcy Tennis court parking lot

L: Murales Rd

R: Old Taos HWY

Cross: US HWY 285/84

L: Tano Rd

L: Tano West

L: Sundance Trail

L: Palentine

R: Lluvia de Oro

Continue: Lluvia de Oro/Fin de Sendero

REGROUP: at stop sign

L: La Tierra/ Las Campanas Dr

R: Wildflower Way

L: La Vida

L: Avenida Aldea

L: E. Via Plaza Nueva

R: Tessera

L: 599 Frontage Rd

R: La Tierra

L: Buckman

L: Camino de Crucitas

L: Alamo

Cross: St. Francis Dr

R: Guadalupe

L: Paseo de Peralta

L: Old Taos Highway

R: Murales Rd

End: Fort MarcyTennis court parking lot

Total: 19 miles

Orders for SOB Jerseys and Shorts - Last chance

2012-05-02T03:16:32Z

Last day for ordering is May 7th. Currently one short sleeved jersey and two bottom items to reach the minimum for the order.

Get yours today.

"LAST CHANCE FOR ORDERING THE LATEST KIT DESIGN!!!!!!!!

NO MORE ORDERS ON THIS DESIGN.. NEXT CHANCE TO ORDER SOB KITS WILL BE SPRING OF 2013"

Complete details are posted on the Website. Look for the Voler Ordering System

Check them out here:

Tuesday SOB Ride - 9:30am De Vargas Mall

2012-04-30T22:20:41Z

Hi,

The normal Tuesday ride will leave DeVargas Mall (near Starbucks) at 9:30am. I hope to see you there.

Jim Hallquist

Copper Triangle Colorado Trip, pre-planning meeting

2012-04-28T17:29:51Z

There will be a quick meeting for everyone who thinks they might want to go on our September trip to Colorado, The Copper Triangle. We will meet this Thursday, May 3rd at the Agora, Las Chivas Coffee Shop, before the 9:30 ride. Meet at 8:45.

If you are even just wondering about the trip, please come. We will be discussing the dates, mileage and accommodations. Please come and help me get started with the logistics.

Judy Costlow

Tuesday scenic cruise - Time Change now 8AM May 1st

2012-04-28T17:21:15Z

Ramon Montoya is leading a ride from Las Vegas NM to the El Povenir campground (Hwy 65) on Tuesday May 1st. (34 miles round trip)

Plan is to meet at DeVargas Mall, near the old Java Joes and car pool/drive to Las Vegas.

If you would like to join us, please be at the meeting place at 8:00AM Tuesday.

Thanks,

Ian

SOBs Info Notes April 28, 2012

2012-04-28T03:20:40Z

There are only a couple of days till the SOBs membership drive ends. Presently there are 67 members and three sponsors for 2012. Our sponsors are: Rob & Charlies, Bike n’ Sport, and Spin Doc. Each of these bike shops will give you a 15% discount on merchandise (not new bikes) if you present your 2012 membership card at the time of purchase.

After 4 weeks of club riding the average attendance is 35.8 riders at the Thursday ride. Having the ride leader’s name and cell phone number on the route slips has proven to be useful.

There were 17 SOBs that took advantage of the Group Riding Clinics. You may have notice them practicing on the Thursday rides. When there are five people that would like to learn this technique Edwin is ready to do another clinic.

Steve Griego gave some good information at the Traffic Skills 201 class. Now that warmer weather is here he recommends that all SOBs take a look at the information on hydration at this web site: http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/The_new_rules_of_hydration.htm

Herb Schon has some training rides for the Century, see the schedule below:

Tuesday, May 1, 8:30 am, meet at Ft Marcy across the bridge lot. There are several options available.

Friday, May 4, 8:30 from Eldorado Agora Parking Lot. Turnaround as you wish but it would be nice to ride thru Golden.

Ramon Montoya is leading a ride from Las Vegas NM to the campground (Hwy. 65) on Tuesday May 1st. (34 miles round trip). Plan to meet at 9:30 am Tuesday at DeVargas Mall, near the old Java Joes and car pool/drive to Las Vegas.

Jim Hallquist is leading the regular Tuesday rides that meet at Starbucks in DeVargas mall at 9:30. Ten to fifteen riders are turning out for these rides. The routes and distance are decided by the riders that show up.

The SOBs jersey/kits orders closing date is May 7. To order go to the Voler web site. If you can't negotiate the prompts, e-mail Herb at schonherb@comcast.net.

Cyclefest 2012 is May 12 from 11:00 to 3:00 at REI in the Santa Fe Railyard. The SOBs will have a table there to introduce the community to our club. Try to drop by and give us your support.

Bike to School Day is May 9th. I am not sure what is being planned but be on the look-out for kids on bikes.

The Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization voted unanimously to pass the Santa Fe Metropolitan Bicycle Master Plan. The final plan will be posted on the MPO web site at http://santafempo.org/bicycle-master-plan/

Saturday, Apr. 28 is the River Trail Opening, events on the River Trail near Santa Fe River Rd. from 9:30 - 11:30 am. (see http://wisefoolnewmexico.org/ignite.html). For more information on the River Trail Opening celebration see http://www.santafenm.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2326

The City of Santa Fe celebrates Bike Month (all May) and especially Bike-to-Work Week (May 14-18).

The Community Cruise will take place the morning of Saturday, May 19, (10 am - noon). The regular meeting place is 2nd St. Brewery at 2nd St., with mid-ride refreshments to be provided by the Better Day Coffee Shop and La Montanita Co-op.

Next month is Bike to Work Month - Take the National Bike Challenge!. Sign up as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you. Riders will compete for prizes and awards on the local and national level, including a Grand Prize trip through California wine country from Trek Travel. Already, organizations in 26 states have committed to participate and have started warming up for the May 1 start date on the Challenge web site: nationalbikechallenge.org.

Check out the Bike Santa Fe members web site at: www.bikesantafe.org Membership now includes a handmade silkscreen Bike Santa Fe shirt and a free Smart Cycling bicycle education course.

Tuesday SOB Ride from DeVargas Mall

2012-04-23T22:54:23Z

Hi,

The Tuesday, April 23, ride leaves from DeVargas Mall (near Starbucks) at 9:30am, the time of this week’s Thursday ride. The weather looks great for the ride; I hope to see you there.

Jim Hallquist

SOBs Info Notes - April 17th 2012

2012-04-18T01:35:58Z

Currently our 2012 membership is 59 and the average number of riders at the Thursday rides is 40. April is the annual SOBs membership drive and dues can be paid at any ride ride. If you cannot make any of the rides in April please mail your dues to 2105 Paseo Ponderosa, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Anyone needing an SOB jersey/kit can order now. Go to the web site or click here santafesobs.com and under Notices & Useful links there is a link that takes you to ordering instruction at Voler’s online ordering system.

We are adding the name and cell number of the Ride Leader at the top of the route slips. You can get a route slip at the web site; santafesobs.con under Ride Notices or at the sign-in table.

Our club will participate in Cyclefest 2012 as a part of, “all things cycling” on Saturday, May 12th at REI Santa Fe from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

We will set of a table and all those that go to each of the tables will get a stamp prior to entering the sweepstakes for exciting prizes!

There will be Mini- clinics throughout the day on: Fix-a-flat, Brake adjustments, Chain repair, How to fit a bike,and Test rides

This event will be advertised through the REI event calendar, web site postings, in-store signs, face book and press releases to local publications.

This weeks ride starting in Eldorado would be an excellent route to practice the group riding technique you learned in the Tuesday clinics. For your information a list of people that completed the clinic is below:

Alan Klein

Bill Litzenberg

Chip Garner

Clare Rhoades

Denise Maaranen

Fred Nugent

Jim Hallquist

Judy Costlow

Lore Thorpe

Mark Roseman

Tom Andrews

Edwin Crosswhite

You can get there e-mail address from the heading if you want to contact them.

There will be a repeated Group Riding Clinic on Tuesday, April 24 at 10:30 meeting at Starbucks. Please encourage some of the riders you see on Thursday to do the clinic.

Gary Rivord the editor for the web site magazine entitled "Prime Time Online" which can be viewed at www.ptpubco.com is interested in doing a story for the web magazine about the SOBs. More information to follow.

Tuesday SOB Ride - De Vargas mall 10AM.+ Group riding clinic

2012-04-16T02:31:12Z

The next Tuesday SOB ride will meet Tuesday, April 17 at DeVargas Mall at 10:00am in the parking lot near Starbucks. The weather is predicted to be warm and sunny.

I hope to see you there.

Jim Hallquist

The Group Riding Clinic is at DeVargas Mall on April 17 at 10:30. The regular ride will meet at 10:00 and Edwin will do the clinic at 10:30. Meet at Starbucks.

Edwin

First official ride of the season, Thursday 10AM.

2012-04-04T20:27:55Z

Meet at Museum Hill Parking lot:

Route slip (A ride)

Lamy

Start: Museum Hill parking lot

L: Camino Lejo (NE)

R: Old Santa Fe Trail

Turn around: hill top Canada Village

Return: Old Santa Fe Trail

L: Two Trails Road

L: Old Las Vegas Highway

R: Hwy 285

L: Old Lamy Trail hwy 553

Turn around: Lamy Railroad Station

Return: Old Lamy Trail hwy 553

R: Hwy 285

L: Old Las Vegas Highway

R: El Goncho Way

L: Old Santa Fe Trail

L: Camino Lejo

End: Museum Hill Parking Lot

Total 35 miles

Route slip (B ride)

Canada De Los Alamos

Start: Museum Hill parking lot

L: Camino Lejo (NE)

R: Old Santa Fe Trail

Regroup: Two Trails Road.

Continue: Old Santa Fe Trail

Regroup: hill top before Canada Village

Turn around: Old Santa Fe Trail (NW)

L: Camino Lejo

End: Museum Hill Parking Lot

Total 15 miles

Route slip (C ride)

Two Trails Road

Start: Museum Hill parking lot

L: Camino Lejo (NE)

R: Old Santa Fe Trail

Regroup: Two Trails Road.

R: Two Trails Road

R: Old Las Vegas Hwy

R: El Gancho Way

L: Old Santa Fe Trail

L: Camino Lejo

End: Museum Hill Parking Lot

Total 11 miles

Group Riding Clinics - Tuesday, April 3, 10, and 17

2012-03-27T01:55:42Z

A League of American Bicyclists Course

Santa Fe Seniors On Bikes Bicycle Club members experience riding in an “organized pack” not a pace line. The clinics, held on Tuesday mornings, April 3, 10, 17, 2012 are led by Edwin Crosswhite LCI#221 an experienced instructor who teaches group riding techniques that help build confidence in riding with a group and in traffic.

What happens at a group riding clinic?

The session, which lasts about 2 hours and takes place entirely outdoors, generally unfolds as follows:
"Ground school": Learn and discuss the basics of pack riding, including terminology, group maneuvers, safety, hand and voice signals, rotations, group dynamics, etc.
Off-bike simulation: Rehearse pack riding techniques on foot.
On-road practice: Saddle up and apply your new group riding skills on the quiet streets behind the mall.
Ride: Take a 10 mile group ride in the area under the guidance of the instructors.

How do I prepare for the clinic?

Be an SOB member. For insurance reasons, nonmembers cannot take part in an SOB group riding clinic.
Bring your bicycle and make sure it is in good shape - brakes and shifters working, tires inflated, spare tube or patch kit available, water bottle full.
Dress for the season. It can be chilly in the first few weeks of the clinic schedule, so be sure to dress appropriately.

Is there more information?

• Clinic dates: Tuesday, April 3, 10, and 17;

10:30; DeVargas Mall by Starbucks

• Group Riding: League of American Bicyclists text.

SOB Info Notes - March 19th

2012-03-19T20:31:22Z

If you want to sell some of your bike stuff, Edwin will be at the SOBs table at 9:15.

You will pay Bike Santa Fe 5% of what you make so be sure to include that in your

asking price

If you have someone wanting to start riding with the club but are a bit intimidated

by our “professional look” or you have grandchildren that you would like to get started

riding then read the following:

Bicycling 1, 2, 3 for Kids & Adults • April 1, 2012 • 1:00pm

at St Michael's Drive/Llano (Next to Rob and Charlie's)

New cyclists or those coming back to cycling after years off the bike frequently are

uncomfortable with basic bicycle handling skills like signaling, turning and stopping.

Before they can feel comfortable riding on trails or in traffic they can benefit from

practice on their bicycle in a relatively quiet setting, like a parking lot.

These basic handling drills are designed to allow a cyclist to feel more confident handling

their bicycle. Taught by Certified Instructors from the League of American Bicyclists.

Please bring a functional bicycle and helmet.

Two Separate Classes - One for Adults, One for Kids

Cost: $10 per person. $5 for each additional family member.

Free with Bike Santa Fe Membership.

Herb Schon is doing a series of training rides for any one preparing to do the

Santa Fe Century. Contact him at: schonherb@comcast.net if you are interested.

On Saturday, March 24th at 5:00 pm Brad Whorton will be presenting

“Ladakh: Cycling the Himalaya” at Travel Bug,

see: www.mapsofnewmexico.com/HeaderMenu/Events/mainTBEvents.php

My two month solo bicycle odyssey through Ladakh and northern India was a challenging

journey. On my trip I traveled through the Himalaya over some of the highest mountain

passes in the world, including Tanglang La (17,582 feet), often referred to as the highest

motorable [and cycleable] pass in the world; journeyed through small settlements along the

upper Indus River where barley is still threshed by hand and apricots are left on rooftops to

dry; visited gompas (monasteries) that few tourists have seen; traversed the remote

Spiti Valley˜India‚s big sky country; pedaled along the steep rocky gorges of the

Kinnaur Valley; ventured through restricted areas close to the Pakistani and Tibet borders;

camped in remote areas surrounded by snow capped mountains; sampled the local cuisine;

experienced the hospitality of the Ladakhis while being constantly surrounded by incredible

mountain scenery.

Ladakh: Cycling the Himalaya

A Presentation by Brad Whorton

At the Travel Bug Bookstore,

839 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Saturday, March 24, 2012, 5:00pm

In the next few weeks we are going to instigate a change that means you will need to

Ian Norrish, our webmaster assures me the process is quite painless.

Step 1 - go to blog.santafesobs.com

Step 2 - scroll down the page to SUBSCRIBE on the bottom left side

Step 3 - enter your email address in the box marked SUBSCRIBE

Step 3 - click the "Subscribe" button

You will receive a confirmation via your e-mail address in a relatively short

time to which you “click to confirm”. That’s all you have to do.

If you signed up recently. you may receive this via email as well

as the blog but that duplication will stop once we implement the new plan.

Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes

Food for thought - Steve Griego

SOB Board Meeting Minutes - May 2012

Mark Bolsterli

Ride Slips for Thursday 24th May 2012

Tuesday SOB Ride

Tuesday Ride - from De Vargas Mall 9:00AM

Route Slips for Thursday May 17th 2012

Route slip a

Ranger Station - MAP HERETesuque VillageStart Time: 9:00AM

Route slip b & c

Hyde Park Ranger StationStart Time: 9:00AM

SOB Kit Situation (update May 8th)

Tuesday Ride from De Vargas Mall. 9:00AM

Route Slips for Thursday May 10th

Orders for SOB Jerseys and Shorts - Last chance

Tuesday SOB Ride - 9:30am De Vargas Mall

Copper Triangle Colorado Trip, pre-planning meeting

Tuesday scenic cruise - Time Change now 8AM May 1st

SOBs Info Notes April 28, 2012

Tuesday SOB Ride from DeVargas Mall

SOBs Info Notes - April 17th 2012

Tuesday SOB Ride - De Vargas mall 10AM.+ Group riding clinic

First official ride of the season, Thursday 10AM.

Group Riding Clinics - Tuesday, April 3, 10, and 17

SOB Info Notes - March 19th

Ranger Station - MAP HERE
Tesuque Village
Start Time: 9:00AM

Hyde Park
Ranger Station
Start Time: 9:00AM