Here are some biking events that parent volunteer Betsy Conover recommended to our club (being the Outdoors Club!). Tak a look....
Hi Cora-
As the Outdoor Club president, thought you might be interested in this.... or passing on...
The BCNM is interested in valet volunteers for the RE-MIKE event Friday and Sunday, if you know anyone who might be interested...
I'm planning to be there Sunday...
Betsy
Hello Santa Fe cycling fans! Hope you all had a good summer, now that Fall is upon us there is a lot going on -
1. Community Cruise, Sat., Sept 15: I am happy to announce that we will be having another "Community Cruise" on Sat., Sept. 15, flyer attached. This ride will showcase some of our newest trail connections, we will visit some promising easements for future trails, including a fly-by of the upcoming Re-Mike event location (see below), and as always we will ride on some of the bike-friendly road connections in between. As usual, we will start and finish at Second Street Brewery, which is offering a 10% discount on lunch after the ride. There may be a bit more road riding than some other cruises but nothing too drastic. As always trailers, tagalongs, tandems and (adult) tricycles are all welcome and encouraged. Small children can at least ride the Rail Trail with us for the first part of the ride. Hope you can make it!
2. Tour of the Rio Grande Valley, Sun., Sept. 16: Seems like September is Century season in NM! The TORGV is a fundraiser ride for the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico, your one and only statewide cycling advocacy organization. There are options ranging from 25 to 100 miles, spanning from Ranchos de Albuquerque to Belen and beyond (the best part!). It is "fun, flat, and fast." Please consider joining the TORGV and hopefully I will see you there! For more information seewww.bikenm.org or TORGV.com.
3. Re-Mike Event, Sept. 21-23. See remikeable.com This multi-faceted community event will look at the past present and possible future of the St. Michael's Dr. corridor, with all kinds of art, education, and entertainment along the way. Local residents are encouraged to use their feet, transit, and/or a bike to get to St. Michael's Village West (the shopping center next to SFUAD). There will be maps and wayfinding to help folks find good routes to get there, and some guided tours around the area once you are there. There will be a bike valet service for your convenience and a variety of information on the history of transportation in the area, what transportation alternatives are available today (including bikes of course!), and how various modes of transportation (not just cars) may use the corridor in the future. Also...
4. Bike Rodeo, Sun., Sept. 23. Stay tuned for more information on this bike skills training for kids, a part of the Re-Mike event, to take place Sun. morning, probably at 10 am. We will have some of Santa Fe's certified "League Cyling Instructors" to show kids the ropes of "Smart Cycling."
Also for Re-Mike, I am thinking of holding a GOATHEAD contest, putting out a bounty on the biggest intact goathead plant that can be found. What do you think about that?
Well, that's it for now, see you later in September!
