A Loop to UNM

Today we tried some new streets and bike path.
We were also joined by a 10 year old boy named Chris.
He said he did the Day of the Tread. He completed a 26 miles ride.

We met at the parking of our office.
From there we headed north on Pennsylvania.
When we got to Sandia High School, we made a left and got into the bike path.
It was an easy glide all the pass Carlisle and into the trail next to the North Diversion Channel.

Everything was according to plan until we got to I-40.
There was a split on the trail.
Right or left?
I took the right one, but just did not feel correct.
I yelled at a passing biker.
"Which way to UNM?"
He pointed the other way.

When we got to the end of the trail,
it was break time, and also picture time.

From there, we headed east and got to Stanford.
From Stanford, we made a left and then a right into Constitution.
This was a new ride for me, and for the group.
I thought it was all downhill to Pennsylvania.
I was wrong!
There were some small hills!

Anyway, we safely crossed the bridge over I-40 and got into Winrock's parking lot.
The last challenge came when we were trying to make a left from Pennsylvania into Constitution.
We had to hit our brakes really hard!

Overall, a great 12.6 miles ride on a very windy Sunday morning!
Good job Chris! You can join us for our 50 miles ride next year.
Yes, I will remember to plan a downhill ride to the finish line!

Happy Hour

It was a great short ride today.
It was busy too.
There were six of us!
John, Dion, Dave, Alex, Denise and me.
We took a "safe" route.
We took the bike path between Indian School and Constitution at Wyoming.
We headed east!

This is Alex and Denise at the park by Indian School and Moon.

Alex just started riding bike again.
So Denise stayed with her and the rest of us headed further east.

This is Dave climbing the hill after Juan Tabo.

A quick rest and a group picture!

From there we got to Tramway,
rested at the gazibo again.
Then we headed back,
John, Dion and Dave tried the arroyo,
I decided to stay at the bike path.

Total mileage 7 miles.
A good Saturday afternoon "office outing"!!!

Tramway Challenge

Well, this is not the ultimate Tramway Challenge.
For me, the ultimate is climbing that hill that leads to Sandia Casino!

Today is a special day.
John, Denise, David and I did the ride.
It was a big surprise for me to see John.
We met at the Smith's parking lot by Tramway and Central.
From there, we headed north.

We stayed on the bike path most of the time.
The traffic was heavy.

That's near Montgomery, half way to our final destination: Countyline Restaurant.

Well, I said most of the time.
Denise did ride on the shoulder!

and we made it!

Going back was a piece of cake.
It was all downhill!

Total mileage: 17 miles
A great Saturday afternoon!!!

Double Special

This weekend, I was on call.
But, I was able to ride both days.

Day 1
November 6, 2010
Saturday
Rode with Dion.
We started at the office parking lot.
We took the bike trail north of Constitution.
We took it all the way to Tramway.
There was a nice gazeba to sit and rest.
Yes, it was still all uphill from Juan Tabo,
but much better than taking Constitution!
We took the same trail back.
It was a good ride.
We had a good work out!

Day 2
November 7, 2010
Sunday
I brought the bike to Alameda and Rio Grande.
I decided to stay on the bike trail because I am using the cleats for the second day.
The goal was to get to Montano bridge and capture all those golden yellow view.
If I want to, I can continue to I-40 and try the new bridge.

From the bridge, I decided to go back to Alameda.
Along the way,
I collected some beautiful pictures.

It was a good ride.
The advantage of riding alone is that I can stop to take pictures whenever I want to!
Next week,
"Tramway Challenge"
from Central to the Tram entrance road!