We had a quieter rides this weekend - a lot of riders were up on Taos doing the Gran Fondo, others were off on vacation or escaping the heat, yet others were probably sleeping in. But the summer doldrums didn't get everyone down!
Saturday's Ride - Seven of us headed out to the East Mountians to get a little hill work in. We did the South 14 and Anaya Loop (route
here), a good 55 mile ride with about 3000' of elevation gain. Three of us headed out from O'Neills to rally with another 4 who met us at Tramway and Central. This ride demonstrated the weird Bermuda Triangle like evilness of summer rides where we for some reason were riding in to the wind on all legs of the trip. A strong canyon wind kept us working on the way up the canyon. After a long climb we finally rallied at the country store, before doing the Anaya Loop, a nice little gentle down hill winding tree lined roads before an uphill slog. At this point, we headed back down the canyon for a long 22 mile descent (into the wind - WTF!). Four riders peeled off at the bottom of the canyon, the remaining 3 headed back toward home.
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| At the country store, 1/2 way with downhill left |
Sunday's Ride - Gotta catch them all! The route for Sunday's ride was a 45-mile quick and flat ride out of of ABQ headed to Bernalillo and back (route
here). It was a race against time to get back before the heat of the day. Also the first time the two stealth bikes had a chance to ride together. A good time was had by all riders, despite having to change a flat and evidence on the road of a planned raccoon uprising. As a public service announcement, there are not a lot of Pokemon's available for most of the ride.
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| At the turn around in Bernalillo. No Pokemon here! |
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