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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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Oak Flat – Gonzales Rd Loop

Date

SATURDAY August 3

Distance

45 miles

Pace

All

Terrain

Moderate hills

Time

900 AM

Location

Smith's near Tramway & I-40

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

The forecast for this Saturday morning is 70-85 degrees with partially cloudy skies and low winds. This will make for a great ride up around Oak Flats.

This ride takes us through Tijeras Canyon and then South on 337, 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.

A sag wagon with water and snacks will be available at Oak Flats Picnic area entrance starting at 10:30.

For a shorter ride, start at the Tijeras library at about 9:30, or skip the loop at the south end.

If your mileage is not the nominal 45 miles, please email jlballe@gmail.com with your actual mileage.

[Course map and cue sheet is available here](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33493184)

The forecast for this Saturday morning is 70-85 degrees with partially cloudy skies and low winds. This will make for a great ride up around Oak Flats.

A sag wagon with water and snacks will be available at Oak Flats Picnic area entrance starting at 10:30.

For a shorter ride, start at the Tijeras library at about 9:30, or skip the loop at the south end.

If your mileage is not the nominal 45 miles, please email jlballe@gmail.com with your actual mileage.

[Course map and cue sheet is available here](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33493184)