Day 11, Clovis New Mexico to Amarillo Texas
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
We have covered approximately 1260 miles in the past 11 days. What a trip!! Today, looking at the weather before we left, the forecast was for NE winds, just in the direction we were heading... Read More...
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Day 10, Roswell New Mexico to Clovis New Mexico
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
This morning started off with a group picture taken (see the photos). What a great group of riders! It is such a pleasure to be on this trip with so many wonderful people who really love cycling... Read More...
Day 9, Ruidoso New Mexico to Roswell New Mexico
Monday, September 19, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Today, we went over 1000 miles total mileage (1040) for the ride in 9 days. Very significant total. We are essentially 1/3 of the way done... Read More...
Day 8, Socorro New Mexico to Ruidoso New Mexico
Sunday, September 18, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Unfortunately, when I got ready to do the daily blog, I discovered that I had left the computer charger in my hotel room in Socorro. So, I should have a new charger when I get to Clovis NM... Read More...
Day 7, Springerville Arizona to Socorro New Mexico
Saturday, September 17, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Today was the longest day of our journey. The stats on my Garmin bike computer were: 154.18 miles; 8 hours, 32 minutes in the saddle; 18.0 mph average speed. I was very satisfied with the ride... Read More...
Packed up
Friday, September 09, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Well, the bag is packed and the bike is ready to go. Today is the first day of travel to San Diego. I will depart Albuquerque... Read More...
Last of the pre-rides
Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
I have finished riding my semi-long pre-rides. I did a couple of 60+ mile rides in the east mountains of Albuquerque Saturday and Monday. Yesterday, I rode a 35 mile city loop through Albuquerque... Read More...
Climbing Around Albuquerque
Sunday, September 04, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
Just a few more days before I head off to San Diego. I have planned a few rides with some climbing, since I know there will be a lot of climbing... Read More...
Last Philmont ride
Saturday, September 03, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
My last ride while working at Philmont was on August 31. As usual, the weather was moderate, being about 60 degrees... Read More...
Missing the summer
Sunday, August 28, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
My summer at Philmont Scout Ranch will be over in 3 days, and it is a bittersweet ending to an awesome summer. Over 23,000 Scouts and Scouters experienced a “wilderness experience that will last a lifetime”... Read More...
Pre-ride readiness - part 2
Monday, August 08, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
This morning, I rode from Philmont Scout Ranch out on highway 64 to the hill overlooking Cold Beer, New Mexico (yes, there really is a place called Cold Beer, New Mexico (yes, there really is a place called Cold Beer, a favorite hangout for Scouting folks, bikers, and cowboys!!)... Read More...
Pre-ride readiness
Monday, August 01, 2011 Category: Bike Ride
The alarm clock rings at 3:45 am, as it has for most of the summer. After checking email, something to eat and a cup of coffee, I begin to prepare myself for the morning ride... Read More...