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Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes

About us:

View a 2010 video of the Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes group Click Here:

2011 Group Photo Click Here

Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes (SOBs) are a group of road cycling enthusiasts who meet at least once a week, typically on Thursday mornings, to ride the Santa Fe area. Our trips are in the order of 30 miles, but opportunities always exist to extend, or to turn around at any point along the way.

We publish a ride list each year, based on a membership meeting in February.

We have around 80 members, with a 50% mix of males and females.

Most rides see around 15 - 20 members and we have a reputation for enjoying socializing over coffee after, and occasionally during, our rides.

Read more on the SOB's and our history here.

Safety Policy:

The policy of the Santa Fe Seniors On Bikes cycling club is to obey all traffic laws. This includes each individual rider obeying all traffic signals. Riding single file on the right side of the road and using hand signals are encouraged. Helmets are required. It is our intent for bike riders to behave as vehicles. These practices will help keep our rides safe and will set an example for other cyclists.

If this sounds like a group you would like to take part in, please check out our ride calendar and fill in the Contact Form or e-mail us at:

info@santafesobs.com

Or, leave a question or comment at our Blog area

This site, as stated in an e-mail will be our means of communication...those signed up will also receive regular e-mail messages.
To sign up and get the latest updates automatically, go to the sob website http://www.santafesobs.com/

then click the 'SOB Blog Area' link.
This will take you to the blog area and on the left hand side of the page at the bottom, you will see a "subscribe" button.
Add your email address to the box and Check the "blog" box, then click "subscribe" you will then receive an e-mail each time a new entry is added.
You can also add comments or replies directly to the blog.

2011 Santa Fe SOB's Cycling Group

SOB News:

Annual SOB Picnic Click here to view pics.

Enchanted Circle Tour 2009 Click here to view pics

Ride Notices:

Route Slips for upcoming rides click here:

The 2011 ride Calendar is now live on the Ride Calendar page. To get a map and profile of the ride (limited selection available so far) click on the ride underlined link of the ride.

Info on the September Silver City ride is posted here.

Check out the pictures from our 2010 SOB Picnic here:

Several of our members participated in the 2010 Santa Fe Senior Olympics, cycling events. Pictures click here:

Photos: Ever wonder what happens to all the other photos Edwin takes on our rides? Also some recent additions by Bill Pollack and Steven Hazen.
Now you can check them all out (latest first) in our SOB Photo Archives here:
http://photos.santafesobs.com/

Video Footage: Click here to check out the latest video featuring the Santa Fe SOBS, produced by Gary Katz.

SOBs Conquer the Rockies

"A chronicle of our September Tour of Southwest Colorado"

by Bill Pollock

In early September, nine members supported by Gail Simonson driving the SAG wagon took on the southwestern Colorado Rockies over four days. Total miles were 254 and covered two days of 70+ miles and two days of 50+ miles. And five passes were surmounted. All participants are unanimous in their summary of the ride in just one word: Fantastic! And their praise was equally high for Gail, who knew just where to be with the van for support, water, sandwich materials, and wardrobe needs.

After checking into the motel in Gunnison, we gathered in Garlic Charlie’s for a great Italian dinner and curious circulating wine glass supports. Then to bed and up with light rain that would last into the afternoon with on and off showers. These proved to be welcome as it minimized the temperatures for the climb of the first pass. The group arrived in Saguache and quickly showered and enjoyed Happy Hour in Judy’s and Karen’s room. The only restaurant in Saguache closes on Wednesdays. The ladies of the group said they would cook dinner in the kitchen of one of the rooms. But the men insisted on another solution. Frank called the owners of the restaurant and they prepared a fine feast. We were the only customers to eat dinner of fresh local salad, fresh homemade breads, lasagna, spaghetti, vegetables, and then homemade pies and cakes. We couldn’t say “no,” since the owners had spent their day off preparing for us.

The next day was supposed to be mostly level with an easy climb to Creede at the end. By late morning, a serious headwind had developed and continued to build. Pedaling at a speed where we should be going 17 mph, we were only riding at 6-7 mph for about 35 miles. The canyon up to Creede deflected the wind and it was a pleasant ride and finish. Another Happy Hour and dinner and to bed again. The next day was cool in the morning for the big climbs of two passes, including Slumgullion at 11,530 feet and then a big ride down to Lake City. Lost in the township after Happy Hour, we straggled into what must be the finest restaurant in the tri-county area. Very happy to retire to bed after dinner, we were up on another cool morning to start riding down the Gunnison River toward Gunnison, but the trip included climbing two more passes first. We rode triumphantly into Gunnison to our cars about 2 p.m. Some chose to spend the night in the general area and others drove back to Santa Fe, stopping at McDonald’s in Alamosa for a quick dinner.

The weather was perfect for the last two days of riding. The scenery was magnificent for the entire ride. And the camaraderie was outstanding and was the main reason for the entire trip. There are nine very contented riders, knowing they succeeded at the ride. True, it was mostly an “A Group” ride, but the “B Group” riders finished the ride, too, and are glad they went.

People are already thinking to next year. One idea is to provide more riding opportunities for more participants, perhaps finding towns where the group might stay for a couple of nights and get two days of riding different routes for both “A” and “B” riders. Then move to another town for a couple of nights.

The participants for the ride this year were: Dave Simonson, Ian Norrish, Judy Costlow, Karen Adelfang, Lynn Piccard, Lore Thorpe, Frank Battaglia, Ramon Parcell, and Bill Pollock.

Pictures of the trip are available here:

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