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HELMETS CSPC, Snell or ANSI Approved Helmets are REQUIRED for all NMTS rides.
EBIKES Class 1 E-bikes are welcome where conditions allow, and at the ride leader's discretion. Class 2 and Class 3 E-bikes are not permitted on NMTS rides.

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Rail Runner-Santa Fe-ABQ Ride

Date

SATURDAY October 26

Distance

64 miles

Pace

15 mph (±1)

Terrain

Moderate hills

Time

8:30 AM

Location

Rail Runner Los Ranchos/Journal Center Station

Leader

John Gillett

Phone

505-280-7612

jgillett@live.com

Ride Type

Road Bike

Ebikes OK?

Yes, see conditions above

Park at Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station (2nd St south of Paseo Del Norte, El Pueblo east to station/parking on left.)

Catch Northbound Rail Runner at 8:45, arrives Santa Fe NM 599 at 9:41.

Bike ride starts here, goes south on NM 14 through Madrid (public outhouse-restroom just north of Mine Shaft Cantina) to Triangle Shell station in San Antonito, at about the 40-mile point. Break here for rest/coffee. Then east on Frost Road, south on Rider/Gutierrez Canyon, west on frontage/333/Old 66 to ABQ where we will make our way to Slice Parlor for lunch. After lunch we ride back to LRJC Rail Runner Station.

Estimate 4.5 hours ride-time, 6.25 hours total including train ride and breaks.

Note: Stagecoach Pass, south of Madrid, rises 1279’ over 7.28 miles for an average grade of 3.33%, maximum is 8%.

Total elevation gain for the ride is 3100-3200’.