This ride is being conducted as a one-day virtual ride in accordance with the NMTS Club Rides During Pandemic document that is available on the NMTS website homepage. Starting from the Smith's parking lot, SE corner of Tramway and Central Ave, the route heads up through Tijeras Canyon on Old Route 66, and turns south in Tijeras onto NM-337 S. At the top of the hill, the route turns left onto Oak Flat Road, passes the Oak Flat recreation area, and turns south after a couple of miles to become Anaya Rd. Turning left on Gonzales Rd, the route goes east and then turns right / south onto NM-217 S. After passing through the tiny village of Yrisarri, turn right on NM-337 N. Optional rest / food stop at Morning Star Grocery at the top of the hill. Continue north on NM-337 N with a fun descent back to Tijeras and then west on Old Route 66 down Tijeras Canyon and back to the start in Albuquerque. The specific route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33493184.
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