| Area Events // Non-NMTS |
| Date |
Description |
Contact |
| February [top] |
| February 4 - 23, 2007 |
Ride the Rockies Registration
June 17 - 23, 2007 Ride The Rockies registration is conducted on a lottery basis. 2,000 lucky participants will be selected at random from all applications received by February 23, 2007. |
Ride The Rockies |
| Saturday, February 10, 2007 |
Tour de Palm Springs
Tour de Palm Springs Century |
Registration |
| Sunday, February 11, 2007 |
Pichaco Peak Century
Options for 100, 65, 35 & 15 miles. Tucson. $20. Flat course north of Tucson with meandering in Avra Valley. Turn-around point at Picacho Peak. |
GABA-Tucson |
| February 13, 2007 |
Cycle Oregon Kick-Off
Cycle Oregon, September 8 - 15, 2007 route announcement and registration opens. |
Cycle Oregon |
| Saturday, February 17, 2007 |
Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon
Annual Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon: Bike, run, snowshoe, and cross-country ski race up and down Mt Taylor. Individual and teams. |
Mt. Taylor Quad |
| February 18 - 25, 2007 |
Tour of California
Pro road race with the Discovery Team. 650 miles, 8 stages. |
Tour of California |
| February 24, 2007 |
Bicycling 101 Classs
Would you like to know more about bike routes/laws, riding in traffic, fixing a flat? Then sign up for City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreations Bicycling 101. This is a comprehensive 9:00 to 4:00 pm class that will be happening on February 24, 2007. Contact Chuck Malagodi, phone: 769-2453. |
Albuquerque Parks and Rec, email |
| March [top] |
| March 2, 2007 |
Safe Routes to School Meeting
Then on the morning of Friday Mar. 2, NMDOT's "Safe Routes to School Program" will have its kickoff meeting in Albuquerque where this new federally-funded opportunity to promote walking and biking to school in New Mexico will be announced, described, and discussed. For more information, see attachment and check out: www.nmsaferoutes.com |
NMDOT |
| March 2 - 5, 2007 |
Moab Skinny Tire Festival
The Moab Skinny Tire Festival (roadie). Proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The festival will feature four days of fully-supported group road rides. $85-100 registration + $100(full) or $35/day donation to LAF. |
Skinny Tire Festival, 800-635-1792 |
| Saturday, March 3, 2007 |
Le Grande Tour Bike Challenge
Le Grande Tour Bike Challenge, Casa Grande, AZ 100 K * 50 K * 10 Mile Rides |
Arizona Parks and Recreation Association |
| Saturday, March 10, 2007 |
Solvang Century
Solvang Century & Half-Century, Solvang, CA. Touted as America's most scenic 100 or 50-mile rides in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley of Central Calif (north of L.A. & Santa Barbara). |
SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club |
| March 13 - 16, 2007 |
National Bike Summit
2007 League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C.
IMBA will be attending too. |
League of American Bicyclists |
| March 17, 2007 |
San Ysidro Dirty Century
New Mexico Endurance Series 115-miles or 70-miles loops, all on dirt. |
New Mexico Endurance Series |
| March 24, 2007 |
Monzano Mountain Air 200K Brevet
Tramway & Central - Tijeras - Mountainair - returning via NM217 |
NM Brevet Series |
| March 27, 2007 |
NPS Listening Session
03/27/2007, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), 1701 4th Street S.W. |
NPS |
| Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
El Tour de Phoenix
Ride 100, 75, or 25 miles around Red Mountain in the Valley's premier perimeter bicycling. |
Perimeter Bicycling |
| Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
Solvang Double
Solvang Double Century, Solvang, CA. No century option. |
Planet Ultra |
| Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
Ride for Heroes
Aledo, Tx (West of Ft. Worth) 76, 46, 57, and 8, 22, 33 mile routes. |
Ride for Heroes |
| April [top] |
| April 1, 2007 |
RAGBRAI Application Deadline
RAGBRAI. Application deadline: April 1, 2007. No fooling. |
RAGBRAI |
| April 7, 2007 |
Bicycling 101 Classs
Would you like to know more about bike routes/laws, riding in traffic, fixing a flat? Then sign up for City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreations Bicycling 101. This is a comprehensive 9:00 to 4:00 pm class that will be happening on April 7, 2007. Contact Chuck Malagodi, phone: 769-2453. |
Albuquerque Parks and Rec, email |
| April 17 - 22, 2007 |
Tour de Georgia
Multi-stage road race. |
Tour de Georgia |
| April 21, 2007 |
El Malpais 300K
The route passes through El Malpais National Monument which is one of the largest lava flows in the U.S., El Morro National Monument, the tribal lands of the Ramah Navajo and Zuni Pueblo, the North Plains, while crossing the Continental Divide twice. The finish is along the Sandstone Bluffs with a direct view of La Ventana Arch in the Narrows. |
NM Brevet Series |
| April 26 - 29, 2007 |
Fruita Fat Tire Festival
Annual New Belgium Brewery Fruita Fat Tire Festival. Guided rides “Kokopelli Trail” and the majestic “Bookcliffs” and NORBA sanctioned race. Registration required. |
Fruita Fat Tire Festival |
| April 27 - 29, 2007 |
Southwest Tandem Rally
Annual Southwest Tandem Rally. Varying length rides. |
SWTR 2007 |
| Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
WSNM Moonlight Ride
Trip is Filled. 9pm. White Sands National Monument Moonlight Ride. On these nights, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only. Advance registration required. White Sands National Monument is currently taking reservations for the May Bike Ride Only! For reservations please call 505-679-2599 ex 111. Reservations via email will not be accepted. Helmets and lights are required. A special use fee of $5 ($2.50 children and Golden Age passport holders) is charged for this event. |
White Sands National Monument |
| April 28, 2007 |
Bicycle Mechanic Classs
The City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Section will conduct a comprehensive bicycle-training seminar on Saturday April 28, 2007. The class requires a commitment of time from 9:00 a.m. sharp to 12:30p.m. Please bring a bicycle and come with clothing to work. The day will be seminar format; topics covered will include bike maintenance, brakes, derailleur adjustments, headsets, bottom brackets, and wheels. Some sections will be hands on while others will be demonstration only. No parts will be offer for participants to repair their bike at the class. Space is limited to ten participants. Contact Chuck Malagodi, phone: 769-2453. |
Albuquerque Parks and Rec, email |
| Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
Ride Against Breast Cancer
The Ride includes both Equestrians and bike riders, and the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer. Corrales Rec Center, 500 Jones Road, 8-12 noon. Entry forms available at local stores, |
Lisa, 897-7024 (evenings) |
| Sunday, April 29, 2007 |
Tour of the Tucson Mountains
Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains. 58 & 29 Mile Options and Kid's Ride. |
Perimeter Bicycling |
| Sunday, April 29, 2007 |
Alien Run MTB Race
Annual Alien Run MTB race in Hart Canyon, home of the alleged Aztec UFO Crash for which the event is named. The 25 mile course circles the ufo crash site. |
Alien Run MTB Race |
| May [top] |
| May 1, 2007 |
National Bike Month
League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Month. May 2007 is Bike Month. National Bike-to-Work Week from May 15-19 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 19. |
National Bike Month |
| May 2, 2007 |
Tour of the Gila
Annual Tour of the Gila. NOT the annual NMTS Gila Tour. New Mexico's premier road race. |
Tour of the Gila (Race) |
| May 3 - 6, 2007 |
Bikerpelli 2007
MTB 142 miles on the Kokopelli Trail from Grand Junction to near Moab. Supported, camping for 3 nights. $210. |
Bikerpelli |
| Saturday, May 5, 2007 |
BikeABQ Bike Swap
At Sport Systems on Juan Tabo. 10am-4pm. Checkin Wednesday and Thursday 3-6pm, Friday, 10am-6pm. $1 checkin fee. |
BikeABQ |
| Saturday, May 5, 2007 |
Tour de Fire Metric Double Century
Tour de Fire Metric Double Century along Lake Mead, NV. Double Metric Century (124 miles), Century (98 miles), 38 mile route. Substantial climbs. About 25 miles from Las Vegas, NV. |
Tour de Fire Metric Double Century |
| May 6, 2007 |
La Tierra Torture MTB Race
Santa Fe MTB race in the NM Off-Road Series. |
La Tierra Torture |
| May 6, 2007 |
Zoo Run
The Run and Walk for the Albuquerque Zoo will be on the Bosque Bikepath south of Central beginning at 0700am. This will interfer with the Sunday Ride. |
Albuquerque Zoo |
| Saturday, May 12, 2007 |
NM Tour de Cure Century
New Mexico Diabetes Association Tour de Cure. New routes for 2007 10-mile Family Ride, 25-miles, a metric century and a full century. The first 3 routes will primarily go south from Bernalillo into Corrales, Rio Rancho, and NW Albuquerque. The full century will be a beautiful ride through Jemez Pueblo and the Gilman tunnels. $100 pledge + $35 registration. |
American Diabetes Association, email |
| Saturday, May 12, 2007 |
Bike for the Birds
Bike for the Birds!, 10am-2pm. Help support bird conservation by taking your family on a bike ride between Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Nature Center. Pick up a free “Bike for the Birds” guide to help you learn about birds of the bosque and habitat protection as you ride the trail. Visit discovery stations at Tingley Beach to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and learn about bird species which are affected by climate change. Find out about methods of alternative transportation and how they can help you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and lesson climate change. Bike, walk or take the bus! The first 50 children under 12 to arrive at Tingley Beach via alternative transportation will receive a free bird-watching gift. For more information, call Albuquerque Biological Park at 764-6245. |
Albuquerque Biological Park |
| Saturday, May 12, 2007 |
9th Annual Sedona Century Bicycle Tour
Held in the beautiful Sedona/Verde Valley area of Northern Arizona. |
Sedona Century |
| Wednesday, May 16, 2007 |
Ride of Silence
Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on America's public roadways. And to RAISE AWARENESS that we are here and to ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD at 7:00 pm. The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. |
Ride of Silence |
| May 17, 2007 |
Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Gallup, NM |
Tim Rogers, email |
| Friday, May 18, 2007 |
Bike to Work Day
The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 14-18 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 18. Four Albuquerque breakfast stops (6:30 am - 8:30 am). |
League of American Bicyclists |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 |
Salt Lake Century
Cycle Salt Lake Century. Loops of 31, 67 and 100 miles on a route of mostly flat terrain. Pre-registration of $35. |
Cycle Salt Lake Century, Inc. |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 |
Buena Vista Bike Fest
The annual Buena Vista Bike Festival. It will include a Century, a Metric Century, and rides of shorter distance that can be individualized. Capped at 800 riders. The beautiful century route goes North to Leadville, along the scenic rolling hills of Turquoise Lake Road, around the Mineral Belt Trail passing aspen groves and conifer forests, meandering through the historic Leadville Mining District, and back to Buena Vista in the shadows of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Dinner and party follows. $37. |
Colorado Springs Cycling Club |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 |
Davis Double Century
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Davis Bike Club |
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 |
Santa Fe Century
Annual Santa Fe Century. Santa Fe, NM. 25, 50, 75, 100 mile options, road and MTB. >2000 riders, very well supported. Picturesque routes south of Santa Fe. |
Santa Fe Century |
| May 18 - 19, 2007 |
Senior Cycling Olympics
Come out and enjoy the fun and competition of the cycling events. Workshop Thursday, March 29 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., McKinley Community Center, 3401 Monroe NE. Call Pete Stirbis, 263-8608 for information. Competition:, Stanley, NM41:
Saturday, May 18: 5K, 10K, 7 20K, Check-in 7:30 a.m., Race 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 19: 1 mile & 40 K, Race 8:00 a.m. Call Bill High, 884-1134 or Pete Stirbis, 263-8608 for information, Register at Senior Sports & Fitness Center, 3351 Monroe NE by April 15, 2 pm. |
Any City of Albuquerque Senior Center |
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 |
Mission to Ride
Mission to Ride Century, Montrose, Colorado. A 6-mile climb to Black Canyon National Park kicks off the century, then the courses meander on rural farm roads. Shorter options -- 30, 40, 60 miles -- are offered along with a 17-mile mountain bike jaunt on spectacular singletrack near town. Last year 350 participants. Mission to Ride benefits a Montrose physicians' group that provides free medical care for low-income people. |
Mission to Ride |
| May 26, 2007 |
CAC Race
24 Hour MTB race to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains. Lubbock, Tx (E. Canyon Lakes) |
CAC Race |
| May 26 - 28, 2007 |
Luna Lake Tour
Moderately difficult ride in central Arizona and New Mexico. Approx. 65 miles each day. Springerville to Quemado, N. M. to Reserve N. M. & back to Springerville. Ride through pine forests, rolling grassy countryside, including a couple of great climbs and descents! |
GABA-Tucson |
| May 26, 2007 |
Iron Horse Classic
Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - Durango, Colo. REGISTRATION for 2007 will begin mid-Oct 06. Citizen's Road Race/Tour Saturday, May 29, from Durango to Silverton at 0745am. A tough 47 Miles, 5500' elevation Gain: Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass. Be prepared for bad weather: rain, snow, cold, and wind! Usually well attended by NMTS members. $60. There is a self-imposed 2,500 rider limit for all riders to Silverton, don't miss out by waiting to register. Ride Description |
Iron Horse Classic |
| May 26 - 28, 2007 |
NW Tandem Rally
Northwest Tandem Rally 2007 in Yakima Valley Wine Country |
2007 NW Tandem Rally |
| June [top] |
| Saturday, June 2, 2007 |
Albuquerque Century
Great route. |
Albquerque Century |
| June 2, 2007 |
Sacramento Mountain Sacrifice 400K Brevet
The route traverses the Sacramento Mountains, Lincoln National Forest, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Lands. |
NM Brevet Series |
| June 2 - 8, 2007 |
Cycle Utah
Ride through Zion, Bryce Canyon National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument and the Escalante area. $849, 100 riders, van-supported, catered food. Begin and end in St. George, UT. |
Adventure Cycling |
| Sunday, June 3, 2007 |
Elephant Rock
Annual Elephant Rock Century near Castle Rock, CO draws ~7000 riders. 100, 65, 50, 32 mile road courses; 40, 25 mile off-road courses; and 8-mile Family Ride. $45. |
Elephant Rock |
| Sunday, June 3, 2007 |
Tour de l’Île
May be the largest bicycle ride in North America, 30,000 cyclists. |
Velo Canada |
| Sunday, June 3, 2007 |
Lake Tahoe Century
The Annual "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride-Lake Tahoe". 72 and 100 Mile rides around beautiful Lake Tahoe. 3000+ riders. |
Bike The West |
| June 7 - 10, 2007 |
Cycle for Sight
Help raise money for the Institute for Families of Blind Children. The Institute is a nonprofit organization that offers counseling and support to families facing the devastating diagnosis of blindness in their child and educates providers on the need for early-in-life thorough eye exams. To participate, each rider is asked to raise $1,500. As a part of your fundraising efforts, a non-refundable entrance fee of $250 is due upon registration. |
Cycle for Sight |
| June 9, 2007 |
Red Canyon Century
Cañon City, CO. 25, 50, and 100 mile rides. $25-35. |
Otero Cyclery |
| June 9, 2007 |
Cochiti 100m & 100k
100-miles of awesome OFFROAD riding at Cochiti starting from Dixon’s Apple Orchard. Climbing is estimated to be over 16,000 vertical feet! With Dixon’s as a base, the race will consist of 3 seperate loops and allow people to restock their food and water when completing a loop. With technical singletrack, and big climbs, this race is not for the faint of heart. |
New Mexico Endurance Series |
| June 9 - 10, 2007 |
Tour del Paso
Stage race, criterium, time trial, road race at the NM / Tx state line near El Paso. 5, 10, 25 mi., 100K fun rides. Criterium, Time Trial road Race. Benefits the Children's Miracle Network. |
Tour del Paso |
| June 10, 2007 |
RAAM
The annual (bicycle) Race Across America. Competitors must travel close to 3,000 miles in 9 days to be competitive. They do so by racing approximately 22 hours a day over mountains, across deserts and through the manifestation of pain and doubt the likes of which are unparalleled in almost any other athletic endeavor on earth. Unlike other famous races like le Tour de France, RAAM has no stages or designated rest periods. The route changes year to year but is typically like San Diego, CA to Atlantic City, New Jersey! |
RAAM Online |
| June 17 - 23, 2007 |
Ride The Rockies
$290. Registration February 4 - 23 ONLY and a lottery picks the 2000 lucky riders. |
Ride The Rockies Online |
| June 18 - 22, 2007 |
Katy Trail Ride
The annual Katy Trail Ride allows bicyclists to experience Katy Trail State Park from Clinton to St. Charles. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks Foundation annually hosts the ride. The ride covers approximately 225 miles of Katy Trail and 18 miles of the MKT Trail into Columbia. The surface of the Katy Trail is packed crushed limestone. Mountain bicycle and hybrid bicycle tires are best suited for the trail. Katy State Park | Katy Trail Guide | Katy Central |
Missouri Katy Trail State Park |
| June 22 - July 7, 2007 |
NM Senior Olympics
New Mexico State Games. Louisville, KY. 5K, 10K, 20K, 40K cycling events. |
NM Senior Olympics |
| June 22 - September 2, 2007 |
Tour du Canada
58 Days 7,400 Kilometres (4,600 Miles) Vancouver, B.C. - St. John's, Nfld. |
Cycle Canada |
| June 23 - 29, 2007 |
Cycle the Columbia Gorge
7 Days, 280 miles, $849, 75 riders. |
Adventure Cycling |
| June 24 - 27, 2007 |
CABQ Girls Bicycle Expedition
This Bicycle Expedition is for girls ages 13 thru 17 on the day the expedition starts. The girls will go on a four day three night biking expedition from Bandelier National Monument to Albuquerque on June 24, 25, 26, 27, 2007. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available by emailing Chuck Malagodi at CMalagodi@cabq.gov. You can also request a registration packet by calling (505) 768-2453(bike), please leave brief message with your name, phone number and address. Registration packets can also be found on the City of Albuquerque’s web site at www.cabq.gov/recreation. For more information call 311. Space is filled on a first come/ first serve basis with only 10 places for riders available. Students and parents are recommened to attend a meeting on March 6, 4-5pm. Please mail your completed registration packet with payment of $60.00 to the Outdoor Recreation main office at: City of Albuquerque Outdoor Recreation Section 1801 4th Street NW Building A Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 - The cyclist will be expected to start training on April 15th at the Defined Fitness on McLeod Road NE on Sundays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
- After school lets out we will ride bikes on the road/trails once a week until the week of the ride with the exception of the week of the Fourth of July.
- Bicycles are available upon request through the City of Albuquerque.\
Contact: Chuck H. Malagodi, (505) 768-2453 |
Albuquerque Parks and Rec Dept, 768-BIKE, email |
| June 24 - 30, 2007 |
Bicycle Tour of Colorado
Annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado. Steamboat Springs, Walden, Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Leadville, Kremmling. - Starting in Steamboat Springs with its famous hot springs pool.
- Ride over Willow Creek Pass, a BTC first!.
- Cross the Continental Divide twice in the same day (Berthoud Pass and Loveland Pass on day #3).
- Copper Mountain Resort for a day off enjoying the Rocky Mountains.
- Overnight in Leadville with views of Mount Elbert and Mount Massive.
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Bicycle Tour of Colorado |
| June 25 - 30, 2007 |
Crested Butte Fat Tire Bike Week
Crested Butte Fat Tire Festival. Featuring guided tours for all ages and abilities, clinics, downhill, and a road ride. |
Crested Butte Fat Tire Bike Week |
| June 30, 2007 |
Tour de Bosque
New Mexico AIDS Services presents the annual Tour de Bosque AIDS Ride on Saturday, June 30, 2007. Whether you are an experienced rider or a weekend rider, this event is for you. 50 & 25 mile routes. Enjoy the beauty of the Bosque trail all while helping New Mexico AIDS Services provide programs for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. |
Tour de Bosque |
| July [top] |
| July 7, 2007 |
Santa Fe Big Frigging Loop
New Mexico Endurance Series, 70+-mile, 14k of climbing adventure! |
New Mexico Endurance Series |
| July 7 - July 13, 2007 |
Cycle Montana
7 Day Loop Missoula - Bozeman, MT. 319 miles. $829. Limit of 140 riders. |
Adventure Cycling |
| July 7 - 28, 2007 |
Tour de France
Begins in London! |
Tour de France 2007 |
| July 7 - 8, 2007 |
Great West MS150
Min pledge $300. $30-$50 registration fee. |
Colorado MS Society |
| July 8 - 19, 2007 |
Great Divide Colorado Summits MTB
Colorado and NM. Great Divide Self-Supported Mountain Bike Route: Salida - Poncha and Marshall Passes - Sargents - Cochetopa Pass - Del Norte - Inidiana Pass - Conejos River - New Mexico - Brazos Ridge - El Rito - Abiquiu $899, 12 days, 340 miles, 14 riders. |
Adventure Cycling |
| Sunday, July 8, 2007 |
Tour de Los Alamos
Annual Tour de Los Alamos. |
Roadrunners Cycling Club |
| Saturday, July 14, 2007 |
Triple Bypass
New for 2007: Rider limit to the first 3,500 registrants. For those who dare: 120 miles, 10,700' Elevation Gain. 3000+ Riders Evergreen - Squaw Pass - Loveland Pass - Squaw Mtn. - Vail Pass - Avon. Mail-in registration with jersey returned in mail option. |
Team Evergreen, CO |
| Saturday, July 14, 2007 |
Death Ride
Markleeville Death Ride: 128 mi, 16,000 ft. elevation gain over 5 passes |
Markleeville Death Ride |
| July 14 - 15, 2007 |
STP
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) 100 or 200 Miles |
Cascade Bicycle Club |
| July 15 - 21, 2007 |
Tour de Wyoming
Annual Tour de Wyoming. 112 miles Moorcroft - Sundance - Newcastle - Spearfish - Hulett - Moorcroft. |
Tour de Wyoming |
| July 21 - 23, 2007 |
Courage Classic
Annual Courage Classic benefit for The Children's Hospital Foundation in Colorado. |
Courage Classic |
| July 21 - 27, 2007 |
Cycle The Divide Montana
Great Divide Mountain Bike Supported Route. Whitefish, MT to Lincoln, MT. 7 Days. 245 miles, $849, 55 riders, 85% dirt. |
Adventure Cycling |
| Saturday, July 21, 2007 |
Mt. Evans Hillclimb
Mt. Evans Hillclimb / Bob Cook Memorial Race - 750 Riders
Citizens Race/Ride, 325 rider limit, $95. |
Mt. Evans Hillclimb |
| July 22 - 28, 2007 |
RAGBRAI
Always the last full week of July. Hot. Application materials available online, November 15, 2007. 7 days, 472 miles. |
RAGBRAI |
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 |
Santa Fe Pedal Queen's Bonanza Creek Road Race
The Bonanza Creek bicycle race on July 28 in Santa Fe. AKA The Prison Loop Race, A NM Road Series (Race) Event. ACA License Required. |
Santa Fe Pedal Queens, email |
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 |
Sandia Peak Challenge
Run, Hike, or Mountain Bike to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
- King/Queen of the Mountain 8.3 mile race.
- The Keith Howard Challenge - 7.2 mile race
- 4.1 mile race / hike
- 2 mile fun run / hike
Online Registration |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, email |
| July 29 - August 1, 2007 |
CABQ Boys Bicycle Expedition
This Bicycle Expedition is for Boys ages 13 thru 17 on the day the expedition starts. The boys will go on a four day three night biking expedition from Bandelier National Monument to Albuquerque on July 29, 30, 31, August 1, 2007. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available by emailing Chuck Malagodi at CMalagodi@cabq.gov. You can also request a registration packet by calling (505) 768-2453(bike), please leave brief message with your name, phone number and address. Registration packets can also be found on the City of Albuquerque’s web site at www.cabq.gov/recreation. For more information call 311. Space is filled on a first come/ first serve basis with only 10 places for riders available. Please mail your completed registration packet with payment of $60.00 to the Outdoor Recreation main office at: City of Albuquerque Outdoor Recreation Section 1801 4th Street NW Building A Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 - The cyclist will be expected to start training on April 15th at the Defined Fitness on McLeod Road NE on Sundays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
- After school lets out we will ride bikes on the road/trails once a week until the week of the ride with the exception of the week of the Fourth of July.
- Bicycles are available upon request through the City of Albuquerque.\
Contact: Chuck H. Malagodi, (505) 768-2453 |
Albuquerque Parks and Rec Dept, 768-BIKE, email |
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 |
Durango 100
Annual Durango 100 Mile Road Ride. Durango to Farmington and back. 4,042' Elevation gain. 84 mile loop, 50-mile one way. |
Durango 100 |
| August [top] |
| Saturday, August 4, 2007 |
Denver - Aspen Classic
Annual Joe Lookingbill Denver-Aspen Classic. 300K Brevet with 13,000 ft of climbing. Denver - Conifer - Kenosha Pass - Hartsel - Buena Vista - Twin Lakes - Independance Pass. 0300am. |
Rocky Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) |
| Saturday, August 4, 2007 |
Copper Triangle Classic
The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Alpine Classic will offer both recreational and competitive cyclists the opportunity to participate in a challenging and meticulously supported organized ride. Three challenging climbs (Freemont Pass, Tennessee Pass and Vail Pass) over a 78 mile course, |
Colorado Cyclist |
| August 4, 2007 |
Durango 100 MTB
Annual Durango 100 Mile MTB Race. Begin at the base of Durango Mountain Resort and climbs to 11,500 feet in elevation. Racers will be rewarded with the most beautiful views that the San Juan Mountains have to offer. With a course that will include a total of over 17,000 feet in elevation gain, rider's will test their mental and physical limits. Riders can choose the 100 mile, 100 kilometer course or the 50 kilometer course. |
Durango 100 MTB |
| August 5 - 10, 2007 |
Tour of the Nations
The Tour of the Nations is a 5-day recreational bike ride that winds its participants through New Mexico's Pueblos and mountain desert scenery. The riders will experience southwestern history as they are welcomed as guests at 3 of New Mexico's historical pueblos. The ride will begin in the Pueblo of Isleta, go on to the Pueblos of Acoma and Zuni. The riders will spend each night at a different pueblo where they will be treated to a tour, traditional meal, and dances. The event exposes participants to New Mexico's rare mix of natural beauty, history, and culture. The riders finish in Gallup for a reception dinner and receive tickets to the 86th annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. $600. |
Gallup - McKinley County Chamber of Commerce |
| August 5 - 11, 2007 |
Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour
7 Days, 478 miles: Gunnision - Montrose - Carbondale - Leadville - Frisco - Salida - Gunnison.
McClure Pass, Independance Pass, Battle Mountain, Tennessee Pass, Vail Pass, Freemont Pass, Monarch Pass.
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Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour |
| August 11 - 12, 2007 |
New Mexico MS Tour
Annual tour. Start at Santa Ana Star Casino in Bernalillo and travel through the breathtaking Jemez Mountains to Los Alamos. |
MS Society |
| Saturday, August 11, 2007 |
Mountain Bike the Caldera
Ride the trails of the Valles Caldera. MANY new trails. "Climbers" or "Cruisers" event. $20 registration, reduced for kids. Limit of 200 particiatnts. |
Valles Caldera |
| August 11, 2007 |
Tour de Durango
The ride will take place in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, in Durango, Colorado (Southwest Colorado). $100. |
Tour de Durango |
| August 11, 2007 |
Utah Lake Century
Annual BBTC Utah Lake Century Epic Ride (ULCER) circumnavigates Utah Lake for a relatively flat ride. 33, 67 and 111 mile options. Fully stocked rest stops, SAG and technical support. 1800 rider limit. Lehi, Utah. |
Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club of Utah |
| August 11, 2007 |
Leadville Trail100
The race is limited to 750 riders. Lottery drawing will take place the end of January. |
Leadville Trail100 |
| August 11, 2007 |
Pajarito Punishment
Pajarito Punishment mountain bike races. Beginners, ro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. |
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area |
| August 12 - 18, 2007 |
Oregon Bicycle Ride
Annual Bicycle Oregon Ride. (NOT Cycle Oregon) |
Oregon Bicycle Ride |
| August 16, 2007 |
Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Santa Fe, NM |
Tim Rogers, email |
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 |
Stonewall Century
The Stonewall Century is a challenging 102 mile, 7,500' elevation gain, road bike ride along one of Colorado's most beautiful scenic highways, Hwy12, just north of New Mexico. Highway 12 is a Colorado State By-way and a National Forest By-way that The route climbs through the San Isabel National Forest crossing the 9,994 foot Cuchara pass. Ride from La Veta (7,003'), through Cuchara (8,045'), Cuchara Pass (9,994'), Stonewall (7,800'), and turn around at Segundo (6,500') and return to La Veta. 25, 50 and 102 mile options. This is a beautiful area in the shadow of Culebra Peak, a 14'er and the Spanish Peaks southwest of Walsenberg. Check the website for more details and registration. |
Spanish Peaks Cycling |
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 |
Moonlight Classic
Start and finish at the Colorado State Capitol in Downtown Denver. The Ride will offer two distinct start waves. The Family Wave will start at 10:30 p.m. and the Gonzo Wave for riders who want to stay up late will start at 11:30 p.m. |
KAISER PERMANENTE MOONLIGHT CLASSIC |
| Saturday, August 25, 2007 |
Hotter'n Hell Hundred
23rd Hotter'n Hell Hundred. Routes of 10k, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100k, and 100 miles with rest stops about every 10 miles. Also a 10 mile Off-Road course that follows the Wichita River. fee is $25 per person. 7,000+ riders. |
Hotter'n Hell Hundred |
| Sunday, August 26, 2007 |
Tour De Durango
Distance: 63 Mile Recreational Bike Ride. Start Time: 0900am Annual "Tour de Durango" Charity Ride With Special Guests to hopefully include: Bob Roll, Ned Overend, Tom Danielson and More. To raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. |
Tour De Durango |
| Saturday, August 26, 2007 |
Horsetooth Double Dip
The Horsetooth Double Dip an annual bicycle tour that takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado. 30, 50, 75, 105 Miles. This one day tour consists of multiple route lengths to accommodate all rider abilities from children to experienced cyclists. |
Horsetooth Double Dip |
| August 26 - September 1, 2007 |
BBTC Utah National Parks Tour
22nd annual tour of the Southern Utah National Parks. Fully supported ride through some of the countries most beautiful scenery. Pass through Zion National Park and camp outside Bryce National Park as well as Cedar Breaks National Monument. Y ou will have 2 days off to enjoy both Bryce and Zion on your own. Fee includes this years commemorative jersey. Mileage: 223 miles Terrain: There are sections of major climbing. Fee: $360 Until Date: July 1st, 2007 Then Fee: $385 |
Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club |
| September [top] |
| September 1 - 3, 2007 |
Blue Loop Tour
55, 60 & 90 miles in central mountains of Arizona and New Mexico! Very little traffic! Lots of hills and scenic vistas! Starts in Morenci, to Glenwood, N. M. the first day; to Alpine the second day; and back to Morenci down the famous Coronado Trail on the third day! |
GABA-Tucson |
| Sunday, September 2, 2007 |
Mountain Bike the Caldera
Ride the trails of the Valles Caldera. MANY new trails. "Climbers" or "Cruisers" event. $20 registration, reduced for kids. Limit of 200 particiatnts. |
Valles Caldera |
| September 4 - 11, 2007 |
Sierra Sampler, CA
Trukee, CA - Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay, Mono Lake, Mammoth Mtn., Mt Whitney, Monitor Pass, Walker Rider Canyon, Bridgeport Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, June Lake Loop - Lone Pine. Road. 8 days, 297 miles, $999, 60 riders, |
Adventure Cycling |
| September 5 - 15, 2007 |
Cycle Oregon
Registration opens February 7, 2007 with route announcement. Sisters – La Pine – Diamond Lake – Crater Lake (option) – Dorena Lake – Oakridge – Rainbow – Sisters How Many Cyclists: Limited to 2,000. 481 miles (depending on options) |
Cycle Oregon |
| Saturday, September 8, 2007 |
Enchanted Circle Century
Annual Enchanted Circle Century. Fairly hard, well supported century. About 600 riders. 5500' Elevation Gain. Steep Bobcat Pass (9,820') at the end! Includes an out-and-back in Angel Fire past Black Lake, not the Taos Gorge as in past years. Be prepared for rain. On-line registration: active.com
See the interactive route at Bikely.com. |
Red River Bike Club |
| September 8 - 10, 2007 |
Pedal the Prairie
Fort Morgan to Limon to Akron to Fort Morgan. The ride covers approximately 85 miles a day on Friday and Saturday and a short day of 45 miles on Sunday. The ride includes camping, rest stops, breakfast daily, a ride t shirt, and sag support. |
Ft. Morgan Chamber of Commerce |
| September 8 - 9, 2007 |
Gila Inner Loop Bicycle Tour
This is NOT the NMTS' Annual Gila Innter Loop Super Tour but it is very similar. Sponsored by the Silver Spokes Bicycle Club of Silver City in New Mexico. A two-day ride of 80 to 145 miles (you choose your distances) in southern New Mexico. Overnight Saturday at Camp Thunderbird in the heart of the Gila National Forest. |
Silver Spokes Bicycle Club, 505-538-3388, email |
| Sunday, September 9, 2007 |
Top of the World MTB Race
Annual Red River Top of the World Mountain Bike Race |
Red River Chamber of Commerce |
| Sunday, September 9, 2007 |
Ride the Buffalo
Annual ride to support scholarships in the College of Arts and Sciences. 100, 70, 50, 35, and 14 mile routes along the beautiful back roads of northern Boulder and southern Larimer Counties, favoring quiet roads near the foothills to busy city traffic. |
University of Colorado Boulder |
| Sunday, September 9, 2007 |
Tour de Tahoe
72 Mile ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe. Limited to 1500 riders. |
Bike The West |
| September 9 - September 29, 2007 |
Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek
Bi-Annual Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek.
14th year. Limit 50 riders. Follows the Santa Fe Trail on paved roads only. Camping trip with all gear carried by truck. $34 Daily fee includes camp sites, meals, & daily ride sheets & maps. 1100 miles. |
Willard Chilcott, (505) 982-1282, email |
| Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
Trail Partners Trail Work
0900am at the Tijeras Ranger Station. Bring food & water. Gloves, sturdy shoes and sunscreen are always recommended. |
Trail Partners |
| September 15 - 22, 2007 |
Cycle Colorado Canyon Country
3 classic off-rode routes, portions of:Kokopelli Trail, Paradox Trail, and Moab. 8 Days. 335 miles, $1099, 25 riders, dirt. |
Adventure Cycling |
| Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
Tour of the Vineyards
25-mile road ride through Colorado's Wine country in Grand Valley, near Palisade, CO, east of Grand Junction. |
Tour of the Vineyards |
| September 15 - 16, 2007 |
Fort Davis CycleFest Tour
Wonderful area. Various tour routes, 10, 25, 56, 76 miles. Climb to McDonald Observatory. NMTS Ft.Davis Loop writeup. |
Peyton's Bicycles |
| September 16 - 22, 2007 |
LAGBRAU
Blanding - Fry Canyon - Hanksville - Torrey - Escalante - Canonville - Panquitch - Cedar City - Shuttle to Springdale. 400 miles, 3 national parks. |
Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah |
| September 22, 2007 |
Double Boundary Trail
New Mexico Endurance Series, Epic Mountain Bike Endurance Ride/Race. ~70-miles, 12k of climbing! |
New Mexico Endurance Series |
| September 22, 2007 |
WSNM Moonlight Ride
White Sands National Monument Moonlight Ride. 8pm. On these nights, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only. Advance registration required. White Sands National Monument is currently taking reservations for the May Bike Ride Only! For reservations please call 505-679-2599 ex 111. Reservations via email will not be accepted. Helmets and lights are required. A special use fee of $5 ($2.50 children and Golden Age passport holders) is charged for this event. |
White Sands National Monument |
| September 23, 2007 |
Tour de Acoma
100, 50, 25-mile ride/race. On-line registration. On-line Registration. All races start at Sky City Casino Hotel (I-40, exit 102). First, Second and Third Place finishers, in both Men’s and Women’s, categories will receive highly-coveted authentic Acoma Pottery Jars and Canteens. |
Acoma Sky City Casino |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
Ruidoso Hospice Century
The first annual Ruidoso Hospice Century is a Fundraising event to benefit the Lincoln County Hospice Foundtion, a Non- Profit Corporation Providing Home Health Services to the residents of Lincoln County. The event is a very challenging 100 mile century begining at an elevation of 6,900 ft and touring through one of the most scenic and challenging cycling routes in New Mexico. Several climbs of 8% are on the route.This is a mountaineous route for intermidiate to advanced cyclists. $40. |
Lincoln County Hospice Foundtion |
| September 29 - 30, 2007 |
Squash Blossom Classic
Gallup, NM Criterium, Road Races, High Desert Screamer MTB Race, 1/2 marathon, fun run. Pros to beginners, citizen and kids race. |
Squash Blossom Classic |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
Durango Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour
Start, Finish, and Celebrate in the Center of Fort Lewis College. Proceeds benefiting the #1 Ranked Multiple National Champion Fort Lewis College Cycling Team's Tom Danielson Cycling Scholarship Fund. Fully Supported bike tour including Sag Support Vehicles. Fall views of the scenic San Juan Basin including Shalona, Vallecito, Bayfield and the Animas Valley. Ridership is LIMITED, so register early. |
Durango Fall Blaze Tour |
| September 29 - October 6, 2007 |
Great Arizona Bicycle Adventure
Annual Grand Canyon to Mexico Almost Across Arizona Bicycle Tour The 500-mile route, from the south entrance of the Grand Canyon to the border of Mexico, in Nogales, Arizona, features 6 days of riding for an average of 82 miles per day. Total elevation gain over the course of the Tour, is about 22,000’. Tusayan to Gray Mountain to Flagstaff to Payson to Globe to Tucson to Nogales. Optional bus from Phoenix to GC and from Nogales. |
GABA Tucson |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day. IMBA and REI sponsor trailwork. |
IMBA |
| Sunday, September 30, 2007 |
Chile Pepper Challenge
Annual 100, 62, 34, 10 mile rides start at the Rio Grande Horse Ranch, Canutillo, NM. |
El Paso Bicycle Club |
| October [top] |
| Wednesday, October 3, 2007 |
Walk To School Day
Walk to School Month is October. |
Walk To School Day |
| Saturday, October 6, 2007 |
Roadapple Rally
NORBA sanctioned offroad race in Farmington, NM. Citizens' tour. |
RoadApple |
| October 6, 2007 |
Take a Kid Mountain Biking
- Organize a ride in your local area. IMBA can help you plan an event - either large or small
- Spread the word.
- Take a kid on a ride.
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IMBA |
| October 6, 2007 |
Chase the Balloons
Routes of 25 miles, metric century, Family 10K. See the Balloon Fiesta from along the west mesa and the valley. Benefit presented by KNKT & M88 Radio. |
Chase the Balloons |
| October 6 - 14, 2007 |
Balloon Fiesta
The NMTS has no part but there will be a lot of traffic. |
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta |
| Saturday, October 6, 2007 |
Moab Century
Annual tour to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 45, 65, 100 mile options. $45 registration - no pledges. The spectacular 65-mile LaSal Loop begins with a gradual climb through Spanish Valley south of Moab. The challenging, steep, 3,000 foot climb of the "Big Nasty" is broken into 3 sections offering the rider short breaks in between. An aid station is positioned with awesome views. Then the rider is rewarded with a memorable descent through forest colors down into Castle Valley to the Colorado River. The 100-mile route turns east to the Dewey Bridge. All routes then return along the Colorado River to Moab. There's a great lunch included. |
Moab Century |
| Saturday, October 13, 2007 |
Ancient Way Road Cycling Tour
The 2nd Annual Ancient Way Cycling Tour is a 30-mile ride along the Ancient Way, Scenic New Mexico Highway 53. All riders start at the New Mexico Mining Museum at 0900am in downtown Grants. The route climbs out past he east flank of the Zuni Mountains to the Zuni-Acoma Trailhead, and then returns to Grants. This is an all-paved route. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in both men's and women's cagegories. Registration is $30. All participants will receive a commemorative tour shirt and race number. Registration Form. This form is provided as a service to our members. The NMTS has no connection to the Ancient Way tour.
Grants Chamber of Commerce: 1-800-748-2142. |
Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, 800-748-2142, email |
| October 13 - 14, 2007 |
Cave Creek Tour
Scenic and fairly easy ride from Roadforks, N.M. to Portal, AZ, and up the Cave Creek Canyon. 45-mile per day on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains. Overnight stay in cozy cabins at the well-known Southwestern Research Center. Meals included. |
GABA-Tucson |
| Saturday, October 13, 2007 |
Cochise County Classic
Cochise County Cycling Classic. Annual 252, 157, 92, 45 mile events. "America's Longest Perimeter Bicycling Event". Number limits on each event. Douglas, AZ. |
Perimeter Bicycling |
| Sunday, October 14, 2007 |
Trail Partners Trail Work
0900am at the Tijeras Ranger Station. Bring food & water. Gloves, sturdy shoes and sunscreen are always recommended. |
Trail Partners |
| October 20, 2007 |
Solvang Autumn Double
Solvang Double Century, Solvang, CA. Just as wonderful as the Spring ride - but significantly more challenging! |
Planet Ultra |
| October 20 - 21, 2007 |
Vuelta de los Muertos
A fundraiser tour ride for the SWNM Red Cross of Grant County, BikeWorks (Children’s Cycling Program), Monsoon Puppet Theater and the Hillsboro Community Center.
Six Choices of Rides:
TWO Day Options - Saturday – 54 MILE "CYCLING CORPSE" RIDE: EMORY PASS A scenic trip between Hillsboro and Silver City beginning with a climb up Emory Pass (food stop), down into the Mimbres valley (mile marker 15 – support location); and ending in Silver City (see map below) [Purple line below].
- Saturday – 90 MILE "DANCING DEAD" RIDE: TWO GRUELING CLIMBS. Same as above however at Mile Marker 15 (San Lorenzo) the ride heads to Lake Roberts, up Sapillo, and eventually to Pinos Altos before dropping down into Silver City. [Red line]
- Sunday – 54 MILE "MELODIOUS SKELETON" RIDE: SILVER CITY TO HILLSBORO VIA EMORY PASS The exact return of day One
- Sunday – 86 MILE "HAPPY CADAVER" RIDE: CITY OF ROCKS AND EMORY PASS City of Rocks loop to Hillsboro –mostly flat with some rollers until the Emory Pass climb. The City of rocks route goes along some great rock formations, and up along the Lower Mimbres valley. Little traffic and spectacular vistas. [Green line]
ONE Day Option - Saturday – A scenic trip between Hillsboro and San Lorenzo beginning with a climb up Emory Pass (food stop) down into the Mimbres valley (mile marker 15 – support location) and returning to Hillsboro.
- Sunday – From Silver City following the City of Rocks loop and return to Silver at San Lorenzo. Or, more simply, Silver City to San Lorenzo and return.
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| Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
Duke City Marathon
NMTS has no involvement but be aware of lots of runners on the Riverside/Bosque bikepath. |
Duke City Marathon |
| Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
Tumacacori Gene Chapman Memorial Century
Options for 25, 65 and 100 miles. Great course south of Tucson, starting in Sahuarita. Ride south past Green Valley, Arivaca and Tubac. Rest stop at the Tumacacori Mission. Here, 100-milers continue south Great lunch back at Sahuarita for all the riders! |
GABA-Tucson |
| October 27, 2007 |
Truth or Consequences 300K Brevet
An out and back from the north end of Truth or Consequences to the end of the paved road that traverses the north end of the Black Range of the Gila National Forest. |
NM Brevet Series |
| October 27, 2007 |
WSMR Century
White Sands Missile Range Century
108 mile Road Ride, 1,690' elevation gain. The Ride is as challenging or relaxing as you choose but always an adventure. This ride is fully supported. All riders left on the course at dusk will be pulled off the course.
$35 - Deadline October 17, 2007. Begins and ends at Tularosa, NM. Check in time 0600am.
Wide open, interesting scenery. You might see an oryx. |
WSMR |
| Sunday, October 28, 2007 |
Day of the Tread
25 and 50 mile routes benefit for Carrie Tingley Hospital.
Registration |
Day of the Tread |
| November [top] |
| November 15, 2007 |
Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Santa Rosa, NM |
Tim Rogers, email |
| November 15, 2007 |
RAGBRAI Applications
RAGBRAI Applications available online. Route announced sometime in January. Limited to 10,000 total riders. |
RAGBRAI |
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
El Tour de Tucson
Annual El Tour de Tucson. Annual LAB National Rally. 109, 81, 66, 35 Mile routes. 4-mile, 1/4-mile Kids fun rides. Cutoff at 7000 riders. Well supported charity ride - cast of thousands. Dry riverbed crossing. Most intersections handled by police. Another epic installment of America's largest perimeter bicycling event! Pay no processing fee if all registration fees and contributions are paid in full by June 27. |
Perimeter Bicycling |
| December [top] |
| December 1, 2007 |
Radium Springs 200K Brevet
Start and end in Radium Springs and head north through the chile and cotton fields, and the pecan orchards of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and then loop up and around the scenic by-ways through Hillsboro and Lake Valley. |
NM Brevet Series |
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