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Santa Fe - Taos Area
I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if
anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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I can tell you that Taos is really beautiful and that there is PROBABLY some
good riding for you there, but I have to admit that I've only been there in an automobile and only for about an hour! |
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Doug wrote:
I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug The Enchanted Circle ride is the iconic Taos route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...chanted-Circle There is a bit of climbing, maybe not as long as you would find in the Colorado Rockies but a bit steeper. It's a nice route, but there are limited services along the way. Out of Santa Fe, there are some good rides going to Los Alamos and also to Las Vegas. Check out the Pedal the Peaks route in New Mexico for some ideas: http://www.cycleamerica.com/pedalthepeaks/route.htm -- Bill Asher |
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Thanks Bill
I had already planned on the enchanted circle. I'll check the other site out to see if helps any Doug "William Asher" wrote in message ... Doug wrote: I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug The Enchanted Circle ride is the iconic Taos route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...chanted-Circle There is a bit of climbing, maybe not as long as you would find in the Colorado Rockies but a bit steeper. It's a nice route, but there are limited services along the way. Out of Santa Fe, there are some good rides going to Los Alamos and also to Las Vegas. Check out the Pedal the Peaks route in New Mexico for some ideas: http://www.cycleamerica.com/pedalthepeaks/route.htm -- Bill Asher |
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On Nov 10, 4:49*am, "Doug" wrote:
I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any *less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug http://www.nmbrevets.com/id20.html The above link is to the New Mexico brevet series. Last June, the 600K was in the Taos area. There was 24,000 feet of climbing in 600 Km (~370 miles). That's a lot of climbing. You can find some nice 50-100 mile sections within that route. Good luck, Tom |
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Ride up through Eagles Nest, then down the back way towards Cimarron.
Awesome canyon. And you want a CLIMB? Mora up 434 to Angle Fire. (Don't forget to pay your respects at the Santuario El Turquillo!) And WATCH OUT FOR BEARS! Enjoy. Northern New Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world. -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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Thanks Bob.. I had looked at these as potentials, but wasn't sure about the
rides. When you say the back way to Cimarron, you mean out 64 I assume. Looks like there may be a road up to Green Mountain Summit. Is that paved? I also assume when you say ride to Angel Fire for a climb, you mean up the ski area? Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Ride up through Eagles Nest, then down the back way towards Cimarron. Awesome canyon. And you want a CLIMB? Mora up 434 to Angle Fire. (Don't forget to pay your respects at the Santuario El Turquillo!) And WATCH OUT FOR BEARS! Enjoy. Northern New Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world. -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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Yes, Eagles Nest to Cimarron via 64. Through Cimarron Canyon State Park.
From Mora, up to Angel Fire, via 434. Twisty little canyon up past Guadalupita. I've driven that route a lot, but never on a bike. Should be an awesome ride! -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... Thanks Bob.. I had looked at these as potentials, but wasn't sure about the rides. When you say the back way to Cimarron, you mean out 64 I assume. Looks like there may be a road up to Green Mountain Summit. Is that paved? I also assume when you say ride to Angel Fire for a climb, you mean up the ski area? Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Ride up through Eagles Nest, then down the back way towards Cimarron. Awesome canyon. And you want a CLIMB? Mora up 434 to Angle Fire. (Don't forget to pay your respects at the Santuario El Turquillo!) And WATCH OUT FOR BEARS! Enjoy. Northern New Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world. -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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Fantastic and thanks.
Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Yes, Eagles Nest to Cimarron via 64. Through Cimarron Canyon State Park. From Mora, up to Angel Fire, via 434. Twisty little canyon up past Guadalupita. I've driven that route a lot, but never on a bike. Should be an awesome ride! -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... Thanks Bob.. I had looked at these as potentials, but wasn't sure about the rides. When you say the back way to Cimarron, you mean out 64 I assume. Looks like there may be a road up to Green Mountain Summit. Is that paved? I also assume when you say ride to Angel Fire for a climb, you mean up the ski area? Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Ride up through Eagles Nest, then down the back way towards Cimarron. Awesome canyon. And you want a CLIMB? Mora up 434 to Angle Fire. (Don't forget to pay your respects at the Santuario El Turquillo!) And WATCH OUT FOR BEARS! Enjoy. Northern New Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world. -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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You bet.
Great little restaurant in Mora, NM: Hatcha's Mexican Food. 'Red or Green?' ENJOY! -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... Fantastic and thanks. Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Yes, Eagles Nest to Cimarron via 64. Through Cimarron Canyon State Park. From Mora, up to Angel Fire, via 434. Twisty little canyon up past Guadalupita. I've driven that route a lot, but never on a bike. Should be an awesome ride! -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... Thanks Bob.. I had looked at these as potentials, but wasn't sure about the rides. When you say the back way to Cimarron, you mean out 64 I assume. Looks like there may be a road up to Green Mountain Summit. Is that paved? I also assume when you say ride to Angel Fire for a climb, you mean up the ski area? Doug "Hell and High Water" wrote in message ... Ride up through Eagles Nest, then down the back way towards Cimarron. Awesome canyon. And you want a CLIMB? Mora up 434 to Angle Fire. (Don't forget to pay your respects at the Santuario El Turquillo!) And WATCH OUT FOR BEARS! Enjoy. Northern New Mexico is the most beautiful place in the world. -Bob "Doug" wrote in message ... I'm looking to plan a trip to New Mexico this summer and was wondering if anyone had advice on definite rides to do or alternately where not to go. I am looking to do some climbing. I know it's not the high peaks like Colorado (did that this past summer), but the area intrigues me. I think I have identified the obvious routes, but was wondering if anyone had any less known road climbs that I could ride. Seems the mountain biking is better there, but I want to stick to the road this time. Thanks Doug |
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