Crossing Albuquerque

The first thing to do is to get the excellent Albuquerque Bike Map by calling 505-768-2526 or www.cabq.gov/bike or email bikemap@cabq.gov.

A goal of these routes is to try to cross Albuquerque with the simplest routes to minimize confusion. Also, these routes are the nicest possible. However, there are some convoluted sections so use the city bike map.

The state highway department has dictated that there is no bicycling on interstates within urban areas. This is a good idea since there are no shoulders in a lot of areas. Travel on interstates outside of urban areas are allowed.

The following are suggested routes, they are not official - this is what you would get if you are out of state and ask
for advice. They are not perfect.

North - South

This route starts in Bernalillo and goes south along the Rio Grande.  The route ends in Los Lunas.  You can also use the New Mexico Rail Runner to transport you and your bike from as far north as Santa Fe to as far south as Belen.

Distance: 43.2 miles, 355 ft. elevation loss.

Roadway: Mostly bike trails, bike lanes and 2-lane roads.

Options:  You can reverse the route to go from south to north.

West - East

This route starts at the Route 66 Casino and goes through Old Town, Downtown, the University and east to Tijeras.

Distance: 39.6 miles, 2,308 ft. elevation gain.

Roadway: Mostly bike trails, bike lanes and 2-lane roads.

Options:   You can reverse the route to go from east to west.