Carl
Back when I did the CDR northern New Mexico was also one of the toughest parts and enjoyably parts. However Lava Mountain Area was a lot harder for me and not much fun at the time.
Great report guys but we don't have all year.
Back when I did the CDR northern New Mexico was also one of the toughest parts and enjoyably parts. However Lava Mountain Area was a lot harder for me and not much fun at the time.
Great report guys but we don't have all year.
Thanks, Gary, you are doing a good job. As a rider, Gary can not be beat, as a writer, you are showing the flow of the ride. I appreciate it.
To answer some of your questions:
Our ride took 12.5 days and that included 1 day of riding around central Colorado off the CDR.
We all agreed our favorite part was northern New Mexico. That could have easily changed depending on the weather. If it had been wet, much of that area would have been impassable, then it stops being fun. To prove the point, 2 bicyclist we met on the ride and have stayed in contact with, said their toughest part was New Mexico. They were caught in a rain storm that turned our favorite area to a sticky mudfest for them. We last saw them in southern Colorado and learned it took them another 6 weeks to finish the ride to the Mexican border, in the rain, at night, in the cold. All the bicyclists we talked to were extremely friendly and seemed happy to visit. We all came away with deep respect for the bicyclists that complete this ride. On the other hand, we passed only 1 other group of dual sporters and they did not even stop to talk.