Category Archives: Events

Ghost Bike

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Even during a pandemic, cyclists can be killed.

This link will take you to more pictures and a nice story in the Taos News https://bit.ly/TaosMcLaughlin

Stephanie with Ghost Bike On Wednesday, July 1, I was in the Taos, NM area to install a ghost bike for Mark McLaughlin, who was killed Friday June 26, 2020.  The exact location is 163 State Route 230, Arroyo Seco, 87514. 

The event was at 6:30pm. 

About 20 people, family that came in from out of state, and nearby residents, attended.

Here is the original report from Taos News. I don’t have any other details about the crash.
https://www.taosnews.com/stories/bicyclist-killed-by-vehicle-in-el-prado,64559

This story came up in an unrelated email search. It was really nice though, so I wanted to share, and thank Shannon Miera and her family, along with KOB-TV.

  • NHCC Ofrenda 2019

Bike Day at the Capitol

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Report on Bike Day at the Capitol from Khal Spencer

*Help us honor cyclists who have been killed this year*
*Unite with other two wheeled vehicle drivers*

*Unite for Safety*
*Support New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization*

Use the contact form if you have questions or to coordinate travel to Santa Fe.
Also, check out the Saturday RailRunner Schedule

Also a big shout-out to those who have donated to DCW in order to help Nathan Alexander, who is from Princes Town in Trinidad & Tobago. Between the donations and Roger Ferrell’s investment, this bike was shipped out to Nathan this week! We’ll track his progress this season and post updates!

Pack your climbing legs and come to Taos!

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Download blank waiver for late registration here
I have a printed waiver for all preregistered riders. Don’t print another!

Everyone must sign their own waiver.

No late fee for Saturday or Sunday registration.

Late registration and packet pickup at Taos Youth & Family Center
Saturday September 21: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday, September, 22: 7:00 – 7:30 am
Cash or check only!

Lunch (and showers) will be available after you finish your ride at the Taos Youth & Family Center. Lunch is on DCW; showers are $2 bucks.

  • Taos, Mora, Angel Fire

La Mosca Bicicleta

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La Mosca Registration Link

Get yourself and your gear ready for 47 or 67 miles of Road + Dirt = FUN!
Links to course profiles:
La Mosca Bicicleta 68
La Mosca Bicicleta 47

20 women’s and 30 men’s. pre-register today to lay claim to yours!

If you are looking for a tune up for the Crusher in the Tushar, look no further. Burke’s ride deserves copycats, because it is so awesome. La Mosca is modeled after his fantastic event.




•Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/387878612050890/
•First 50 to preregister receive a free t-shirt!
•$65.00 for 69 mile route before June 25@11:59pm
•$80 late registration June 26-29
•$50.00 for 47 mile route before June 25@11:59pm
•$65 late registration June 26-29
@ Trek Superstore: Thursday, 6/27/19
In person Registration & packet pick-up 4-6pm
No late fee at ABQ in-person registration! 5000 Menaul NE, ABQ, NM

Looking for a discount??

You can find a flyer with the discount code at these fine local businesses:

Northeast Cyclery (new location in Hoffmantown Plaza; 8238 Menaul NE, at Wyoming)

Trek Superstore, 5000 Menaul NE

Little Bear Coffee, 2632 Pennsylvania St NE

Michale Thomas Coffee, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Pay it 4ward!

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Martinez family honoring Gregory Lee Martinez II; 1986-1994.
Shannon Miera, and her entire extended family, honored Duke City Wheelmen with a donation and a feature on KOBs Pay It 4ward on December 03, 2018.

Martinez family honoring Gregory Lee Martinez II; 1986-1994.
10005 Lyon Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Ghost Bike for Christopher Greathouse

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Ghost Bike for Christopher Greathouse, age 12, will be placed on November 10th at 4:00PM.

Original post said Sunday. Acutally, the Ghost Bike will be placed on Saturday, November 10.  4:00PM

He was killed on June 15th, 2018 while bicycling with his brother, Stanley.  The crash happened at Moon Street and Los Arboles Avenue, just south of Candelaria in the North East Heights.

Duke City Wheelmen will help the family place a ghost bike made by Christopher’s brothers Stanley and Anthony.  A metal plaque will be placed that has Christopher’s picture.

The family has stated that all are welcome at the ceremony where they will place the Ghost Bike at the scene of the crash and honor Christopher’s life.  Ghost Bikes are bicycles painted white, placed where a cyclist has died.  All too often, the cause of the death is a crash with a motor vehicle.  The serve to remind us of the importance of driving attentively, the value of human life and the joy that riding a bicycle can bring to young and old alike

Join us for this Ghost Bike placement

https://www.koat.com/article/mother-of-12-year-old-killed-in-crash-she-had-to-be-speeding/21609520

https://riversidefunerals.com/obituary-detail.php?obituary_id=62489

 

 

 

 

 

September 22, 2018. Spectacular Road Riding!

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Join us September 22, 2018 for some of the best riding
norther New Mexico has to offer.

Post Ride Party will take place at KTAOS Solar Radio’s Solar Center Bar & Restaurant. 
4:30-6:00PM
Free snacks and beverages for riders!! 
Friends and family welcome

After Ride Party at KTAO Solar Radio Station
Presented by Blazejewsky & Hansen, LLC
Your Lawyers, by your side.

KTAO/KTAOS
#9 State Road 150
Taos, New Mexico 87571

Late Registration & Packet Pickup
at
Trek Superstore Thursday 4-6pm
or
Taos Youth and Family Center Friday 4-6pm
or
Taos Youth and Family Center Saturday 6:30-7:30am

All riders start 8am Saturday from Taos Youth and Family Center
407 Paseo del Canon, East . Taos, New Mexico 87571

Registration  GRAN FONDO [TAOS, MORA, ANGEL FIRE]

Link to Flyer

Link to Cue Sheet

Route and profile: Click HERE

Download GPX file: HERE

No USAC racing or one-day license is required for this event.

Bike Day at the Capitol

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Join us January 27th in Santa Fe, at the Nation’s only round State House for this safe street and highway advocacy event!

The event is FREE
For lunch at NM Bike-N-Sport or Railrunner fare,
please let us know you are coming
 <RSVP@BikeABQ.org>

This annual event draws attention to bicycle and motorcycle safety on NM streets and highways. The New Mexico Motorcyclist Right Organization is the main event sponsor. Cyclists are encouraged to attend!   
All types of alternative vehicles face the same problems on the road: Car and truck drivers don’t see us. On Saturday, January 27, 1:00PM at the State Capitol, add your voice to the call for improved road safety.   

Duke City Wheelmen, BikeABQ & Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico are joining with NM Bike-N-Sport to provide transportation support and LUNCH for cyclists. Motorcyclists will meet for lunch at Santa Fe Harley Davidson.
 
8:15 am – Downtown Railrunner Station: Ride Railrunner to Santa Fe <email: RSVP@BikeABQ.org> to have the fare paid!!

9:30 am – Thunderbird Harley-Davidson (5000 Alameda NE): Motorcyclists will meet to ride to the rally, stopping for lunch at Santa Fe Harley-Davidson (4360 Rodeo Road). Motorcyclists will leave Santa Fe Harley at 12:15 to ride to the Capitol.

11:00 am – NM Bike N Sport (504 W Cordova Rd): Bicyclists meet for LUNCH and then walk or cycle to the New Mexico State Capitol Building (bring a bike lock – No bicycles in the Capitol)

1:00 pm – New Mexico State Capitol Building (490 Old Santa Fe Trail): The rally will pay tribute to 2017 victims of crashes who were motorcycling or bicycling in New Mexico. Ongoing advocacy efforts to improve road safety will be highlighted.

Check out the Event on Facebook!