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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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Heartbreak Hill, the Easy Way

Date

SATURDAY July 15

Distance

46 miles

Pace

All

Terrain

Moderate hills

Time

8:30 AM

Location

Tijeras Library

Leader

John Ballenthin

Phone

505-217-4637

jlballe@gmail.com

Ride Type

Road Bike

Ebikes OK?

Yes, see conditions above

Starting in Tijeras, NM, this route winds around on East Mountain roads through Cedar Grove and goes over Heartbreak Hill – from the east (the easy way). After a break at the Triangle Shell gas station and convenience store (water,restrooms) in San Antonito, the route returns to the start via the scenic Gutierrez Canyon Rd.

The ride is mostly rollers with ascents of less than 4%; 6% in a short span at Gutierrez Canyon. There's a nice 13.6% downhill on Heartbreak Hill. There should be little car traffic except for a 10 mile stretch on NM14S from San Pedro to San Antonito where there is a decent road shoulder for bicycling.

It will be cooler than Albuquerque and the winds will pick up, usually from the SW in late morning.

There are no opportunities to get water before the rest stop so bring plenty along.

Please contact ride leader with actual miles (if less than the full 46)

[Click for CUE sheet and map](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33624776)