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BikeABQ board members are required to attend all monthly BikeABQ meetings, as well as any other special board meetings.  Board members are eligible to chair committees, and will be able to post to the BikeABQ blog.

Below is a list of nominees for BikeABQ’s board.  Some of these people are current board members seeking reelection.

Craig Degenhardt
Known as The Black Tie Bicyclist, Craig was there at the founding of GASP ( Greater Albuquerque Spokes People) the previous name of BikeABQ. He has pedaled in places as extreme as Ashkelon Israel, to Hitting the Great Wall of China. For half a decade he has been a League Cycling Instructor. He is a former Chairperson of GABAC ( Greater Albuquerque Bicycle Advisory Committee). He is/has been a member of New Mexico Touring Society, Potomac Pedalers Touring Club, Washington Area Bicycle Association, Tianjin International Pedalers and Paddlers, New Mexico Institute of Traffic Engineers, and Utah Velo Club. He has organized the Ride Of Silence and was the sole New Mexico representative to the 2005 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.. He was recently appointed to the New Mexico Bicycle Pedestrian Equestrian Transportation Advisory Committee.

Ben Savoca
Ben Savoca moved to Albuquerque specifically because he wanted to live in a city where he could be free from driving. He bought a bike his third day here, and has never looked back. He first became involved with BikeABQ after taking a Bicycling 101 class, and has seen first hand what the organization can do for cyclists in Albuquerque. He is focused primarily on outreach and raising awareness of bicycling, and helps to manage the BikeABQ website

Dianne Cress
Dianne was one of the original members of “GASP!” which became BikeABQ. She also serves as the Treasurer for the New Mexico Touring Society (NMTS). Additionally, she is a member of the League of American Bicyclists and the Bicycle Coalition of NM.

When not fighting diligently for bicycle advocacy, Dianne spends her time working, attending art opening and concerts, biking for fun, hiking, and various activities.

Silda Mason
Silda is a retired teacher. She has been commuting to work for 16 miles regularly since 1990. She continues to teach one class and commutes by bike to this part-time assignment. She takes her students on bicycle trips to plant trees and participate in other green activities. She is a volunteer at the Community Bicycle Recycling Center. In her ideal world, she would not want to read any more news about bicycle fatalities. She is Licensed Cycling Instructor No. 1212 by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Jennifer Buntz
Bicycling has been a passion for me since I started commuting by bike to UNM back in 1981. Road racing, long distance touring, commuting and even some mountain biking have given me many challenges and great rewards over the years. I’m committed to improving cycling in Albuquerque and New Mexico so that everyone who wants to experience the thrills of riding a bicycle can do so safely.

Come find out what you can do to help at “Can You See Us NOW?” what else is going on with BikeABQ.

Time – 7 PM to 9:00 PM
Location – Building E, Room 105 (E-105), Central New Mexico Community College
That is  North of Coal on the West side of Buena Vista SE.. Follow the signs.

Amputees Across America is a non-profit organization coming to Albuquerque on Friday, June 11th as part of their annual cross-country tour.  This summer five amputees will bicycle their way from coast-to-coast, stopping at 20 hospitals between California and Florida.  They’ll be providing hope and support for those who are overcoming physical challenges due to illness and injury.

On Friday, June 11, they will be coming to Albuquerque, and would like you to join them on a ceremonial ride.

They will be meeting at the Drury Inn at 4310 the 25 way (at I-25 and Jefferson) at 9:00 am.  After the ride will be a cookout with $4 donation.

As part of the New Mexico Bike Rally coming up next weekend, local bike shop The Kickstand has donated a Giant Halfway folding bike.  Tickets are available at the Bike Rally, or from any one of our board members.

This folding bike is a $700 value, but you can enter the raffle to win by buying a ticket for only $10!!!

Folding bikes are perfect for cyclists who supplement their commute with buses or trains, or have limited space to store their bike.

The Halfway, unfolded and ready to ride!

The Halfway folded up and ready for storage

Time – 7 PM to 9:00 PM

Location – Building E, Room 105 (E-105), Central New Mexico Community College

That is  North of Coal on the West side of Buena Vista SE.. Follow the signs.

BikeABQ - Meeting Agenda

(Subject to change)

BikeAbq at UNM\’s Earth Day Festival

Good news for the Paseo del Norte Multi-Use Path where it runs adjacent to Paseo del Norte Boulevard.  NMDOT has completed their study and determined a concrete wall barrier will provide the best safety option to protect path users.  They are planning construction of this barrier from east of the Rio Grande to just west of where the bike path crosses Rio Grande Boulevard.   Debra Bauman from NMDOT made this announcement at the monthly Greater Albuquerque Bicycle Advisory Committee (GABAC) meeting on Monday, May 10.  The estimated cost of this project is around $85 thousand dollars, with a portion of the funding coming from Bernalillo County ($20k) and the remainder from the State of New Mexico.  Construction should be completed sometime this summer.

Gail Naomi Ryba (Robey)
November 30, 1962 – May 7, 2010
Gail was born in Seattle, Washington, and passed at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Gail’s vibrant smile, keen mind, joyful spirit, and melodious voice will remain in the hearts of all the many who knew and admired her.  Gail is survived by her devoted husband Thomas Robey, her beautiful daughter Lynn, her loving mother Frances (Joyce) Ryba, siblings David, Eric and Diane, and numerous loving friends.  Gail was a graduate of Reed College and of the California Institute of Technology, and worked at Sandia National Lab for several years before devoting her life to bicycle advocacy, clean energy and sustainable lifestyles.  She co-founded the Sandia Bicycle Commuters Group, founded the Albuquerque bicycle advocacy group and founded the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico.  She has served on numerous committees including the Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee (GABAC/GASP), the NMDOT’s Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Committee (BPE), and was Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Clean and Affordable Energy (NMCCAE).  She received the League of American Bicyclists 2009 Phyllis Harmon Volunteer of the Year Award for her contributions to bicycle advocacy.

Gail would be honored with remembrances to the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico (PO Box 3326, Corrales, NM  87048) or Gerard’s House (PO Box 28693, Santa Fe, NM 87592).

Services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 5:00 pm at the United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamisa (corner of St. Michaels and Arroyo Chamisa), Santa Fe, NM; Rev. Talitha Arnold presiding (505.988-3295).  Please consider supporting Gail’s memory by walking, biking, or carpooling!