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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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Velo Valle Grande

Date

SATURDAY July 27

Distance

50 miles

Pace

All

Terrain

Frequent, steep hills

Time

9:00 AM

Location

Jemez Springs municipal parking lot on the west side of NM 4

Leader

John Ballenthin, Linda Ballenthin

Phone

505-217-4637, 339-223-9399

jlballe@gmail.com, jlballe@verizon.net

Ride Type

Road Bike

Ebikes OK?

Yes, see conditions above

This is an out-and-back ride starting in Jemez Springs and heading north / east on NM 4 up to the Valles Caldera. Lots of climbing, with some relatively steep sections. Beautiful scenery and some great descents on the return leg.

Riders are encouraged to form groups of similar ability. The ride will be swept.

Ride Start: 9:00 at the Jemez Springs municipal parking lot which is 75 minutes drive from Albuquerque

Mile 8.5: Rest stop at La Cueva; store on the left – food and water are available.

Mid way sag stop near the 25 mile turn-around point. Water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks hosted by Linda. Look for a white Toyota Highlander on the side of the road with the back hatch open, table with food and and a couple of chairs.

Mile 41.5 Rest stop at La Cueva; store on the right – food and water are available.

Mile 50.1 Ride end at the starting point. The ride will be swept.

50 Miles 4481' of climbing and descending

[Map and cue sheet](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4657907)