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Date / Time Description Distance / Rating Ride Leader Saturday, August 2, 2008 0800am Climb and Roll MS Training Ride
Go east on Old RT66, climb south NM14 past Jo's/Morning Star Grocery (after a quick pick-me-up at Jo's, if we wish). Turn left off NM14 to NM217 and the rollers. Continue north at NM217 and I-40, left at Frost Road for more rollers, then left (south) at north NM14 and the triangle, then right onto Old Rte 66 and return to Smith's. We may stop for lunch somewhere in Cedar Crest area or wait until the end of the ride.X-1
52 milesMary Ann, 247-4866 Saturday, August 2, 2008 0730am Tram-Dam Ride
We will have at least 2 regroup points at convenience stores along the way. After the ride we’ll have lunch at Las Tiendas, Little Anita’s or Flying Star.
Ride up Tramway Blvd. to the first stop sign (Tramway Rd.) Then around and descend Tramway Blvd. heading North on NM313 out to the Jemez Dam via Bernalillo and return via Rio Rancho and Corrales. East on Alameda, North on 4th, East on Roy Ave, which changes to Tramway Blvd at I-25. Continue East on Tramway Blvd.and climb to the Stop Sign. Turn around and descend Tway, crossing I-25. Bear Right at the intersection of 313. North on NM313 to Bernalillo. Take NM550 over the river turning North to the Jemez Dam. Return back to NM550 then continue South on NM528 to the first Corrales turn off (NM448). Turn right on Camino Todos Santos (Loma Larga). Return via Loma Larga, Calle Cuervo Rd., and NM448.X-2
50 milesBob, 977-5571 Thursday, August 7, 2008 0800am Ride the Rail Runner
Route will follow the river trail to Rio Bravo and south on Isleta, rest stop at Malpais Chevron station and then over to Coors. Continue south to Los Lunas and on to Belen. Lunch stop is at The Rail Café at the Belen depot.After arriving back in Albuquerque at 2:15 p.m. by train we ride our bikes 11 miles back to the start.
Space is limited to the first 11 people who notify Tom by August 6.
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54 milesTom, 299-6545 Saturday, August 9, 2008 0800am Will Ride for Brew
We will go to the East I-25 Frontage Road via NM 14, travel south on the East Frontage Road to CR 45 (Bonanza Creek area), go down CR 45 by the Bonanza Creek movie ranch and reconnect with NM 14 at Lone Butte (regroup at the Lone Butte Store), then head south on NM 14 again to Madrid (regroup at Old Madrid Boarding House Mercantile), then climb the three and a half miles to the top of Madrid Hill (optional). Then back north on NM 14 with another regroup at Lone Butte store, then on back to Factory Outlet Mall. Then we go to Santa Fe Brewing Company off of NM 14 for a munch and refreshment.X-3
50 / 43 milesBill, 577-1462 (cell) Saturday, August 16, 2008 0700am Ride the Rail Runner
Due to requests by club members I will be leading a Saturday ride to Belen with return on the Rail Runner train. Route will follow the river to Rio Bravo and south on Isleta, rest stop at Malpais and then over to Coors. Continue south to Los Lunas and on to Belen. Lunch stop will be at The Rail Café at the Belen train depot. This special Saturday train will return us to the starting point at 1:20 pm.This is a slow paced ride with regrouping every 10 miles. No need to hurry because the train does not leave Belen until 12:20 pm. We should arrive in Belen about 11:00 am.
Because space is limited (18) on the train and to give everyone in the club a fair chance of participating in a bike/train ride I have instituted the following policy. Registrations will be accepted starting on Wednesday, August 13. Registrations before that date will be ignored. Register via email tdsulli@unmalumni.com or voice mail 299-6545. Priority will be given to those who have not been on one of the Thursday bike/train rides.
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44 milesTom, 299-6545 Saturday, August 16, 2008 0700am MS150 Training Ride
An out and back to San Ysidro via Bernalillo for those wishing to get some miles under their wheels in preparation for the MS150. Rollers, headwinds, and beautiful scenery guaranteed. This is the first leg of the MS150.X 1/2
70 milesSandy, 899-1328 Monday, August 18, 2008 7:00pm NMTS Meeting
Mountain Biking in Moab and other Western Locations - Carl SmithAlbuquerque REI. I-25 & Montgomery in the Clinic Room in the far back. Map Saturday, August 23, 2008 0730am Petroglyph Ride
We will Ride up to the Petroglyph Park via Paseo Del Norte trail, Eagle Ranch and several minor streets and trails. There will be a rest stop at the park with rest rooms and water. South on Unser via bike lanes then east along I-40 via trail. Cross Coors and I-40 down Atrisco, cross the River and enter the Bosque trail. We will go South and do the Chris Chaviz loop. Back north to the Start point with an optional stop at Old Town, Rolling in Dough (bread pudding...yum)X
50 milesBob, 977-5571, and John Sunday, August 24, 2008 0800am Cedro Peak Mountain Bike Ride
From the trailhead, ride up a rocky forest road (462) to the top of Lone Pine (single track downhill) and return back to starting point. This ride will consist of forest roads, single track, and technical rocky sections.Beg / Int
~10 milesLester & Donna, 286-8134 Saturday, August 30, 2008 0900am El Malpais
The ride heads south on NM117, along the eastern edge of the El Malpais lava beds. This is a two-lane road, but the pavement is good and there is very little traffic. At mile 18, we will stop and take a break at La Ventana nartural arch, which is the largest in the state. Riders can turn around here for 36 miles round trip, or continue on to Lava Falls for a round-trip distance of 60 miles. This ride is has a gentle climb on the way out to La Ventana, but no significant hills. The scenery is fantastic, with wonderful views over the lava beds to the west and the steep cliffs of mesas to the east. There are restrooms at La Ventana, but no water or other services along the route. If you have a non-riding friend or family member who would like to volunteer, I am looking for someone who can drive SAG for this ride, to bring along water and snacks. Please call Bill at 299-0302 if you can help.X-2
36/60 milesBill, 299-0302 Monday, September 1, 2008 0830am Lee Hilley Memorial Ride
This was the last ride Lee Hilley led for the club. Come on out and honor Lee's indomitable spirit. It will be conducted as both a Slug ride and a non-Slug ride.Lunch afterwards at Bumble Bee for those that are interested.Here is Lee's description: This is not a particularly easy ride but all due diligence will be directed toward the Slug contingent so no one will be left behind. The ups and downs will be concentrated on the first half with some fun roller-coaster moments. This will be in newer developments in the NW area with PAVED ROADS! Lucky people. Then we'll dip south around the city limits and finally return to the start through the city.
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50 milesDon, 266-3608, Donna, 286-8134, Karla, 771-1235 Thursday, September 4, 2008 0800am Ride the Rail Runner
A shorter ride of 34 miles starts at 8:45 am. Route will follow the river trail to Rio Bravo and south on Isleta, rest stop at Malpais Chevron station and then over to Coors. Continue south to Los Lunas rest stop and on to Belen. Lunch will beat The Rail Café across from the Belen depot.We arrive back in downtown Albuquerque by train at 2:15 pm. From there we ride our bikes 11 miles back to the start.
Space is limited to the first 11 people who notify Tom by September 3.
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54 milesTom Saturday, September 6, 2008 0900am Oak Flat Picnic Ride
Join us for a ride along NM 337 (Old Rt 66) and then south on NM 333 (Old Hwy 14) to Oak Flat picnic area. We have a site reserved that has plenty of tables to relax, eat, drink and visit. There is a shelter to provide shade. We will provide drinks, sandwiches, fruits and snacks. This is a fun ride with great scenery and a good shoulder.Please RSVP to the ride leader so we can get a head count for the refreshments.
Note that this is NOT on Labor Day Weekend, but on the following Saturday, Sept 6.
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32 milesPete, 263-8608 Saturday, September 13, 2008 0900am Velo Valle Grande
We had such a great time on this ride in June that it deserves repeating before the weather gets cold. This ride involves over 3000 feet of climbing from Jemez Springs to Valle Grande, with some moderately steep sections. However, on the plus side, the scenery and views are wonderful, and you get to descend the hills you worked so hard to climb on the way back. Lunch at Deb’s Deli after the ride.X-4
50 milesBill, 299-0302 Saturday, September 20, 2008 Breakfast Burrito Ride
Join us for the 10th annual Breakfast Burrito Ride.X-2
22/40 milesMark / Lucy Saturday, September 27, 2008 0800am Tour de Flying Star
Connect all 8 Flying Stars. There will be a regroup at each cafe for those who want to. The ride will utilize bike trails as much as possible. We will eat lunch at the newest Flying Star in Bernalillo before heading back to the starting point.X-2
60 milesEd, 268-8835 Saturday, October 11, 2008
0815 Checkin
0900 RideWill Pedal for Food Metric Century
As in the past few years, it's the second Saturday of Balloon Fiesta. I'm sure that the riders in the Touring Society will show their kind hearts again this year to help battle hunger in New Mexico. With the state of today's economy, I'm sure that the situation is worse than it has been the past five years of this event. I look forward to another successful WP4F under sunny skies, no wind and balloons all around.A Nonperishable Food or Monetary Donation to the Roadrunner Food Bank is Suggested. See the Flyer for more details. Last year, NMTS raised over 5,200 pounds of food to help fight hunger in our state. More New Mexicans than ever are going hungry, so here’s our chance to make a difference to a family, senior or child in need.
Attention NMTS'ers who are having to stay off the bike or those significant others who don't understand the appeal of lycra and hours in the saddle: we need rest stop and check-in volunteers for this year's Will Pedal for Food Metric Century on October 11th. Even if you have one arm in a sling for a (God forbid) broken collarbone, this is your chance to help with our annual food drive to help fight hunger in New Mexico. If you're interested in helping herd riders or keeping them fed and hydrated, give Jim Goodding a call at 463-0565 or email jgoodding@hotmail.com. Let's break last year's total of 5,200 pounds of food raised for Roadrunner Food Bank.
It's time to blow the dust off of the cookbook to find that recipe for Grandma's Death by Chocolate Brownies (grannie does love chocolate, doesn’t she?) or use up those squash from the garden for that zucchini bread recipe that's been passed down through generations. The annual Will Pedal for Food Metric Century will be Saturday October 11th, and we need those special treats at the rest stops along the route. This is the sixth-annual food drive ride, where NMTS helps battle hunger in New Mexico. We'll zip along a route with three rest stops manned by “rest stop saints” featuring the best treats this side of the Mississippi. If you'd like to show off your prowess in the kitchen for this year's Will Pedal ride, give Jim Goodding a shout at 463-0565 or email him at jgoodding@hotmail.com.
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29, 45, 63 milesJim, 463-0565