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IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of construction at the Alameda Open Space parking area, starting July 5th this ride will start at the Open Space Shining River Parking Area west of Rio Grande and south of Paseo Del Norte. We will return to the Alameda Open Space parking area once the construction is complete.
This is a variation of the familiar Sunday Bosque ride. We will have different ride leaders each Sunday. The basic route is to head south on Rio Grande Blvd (to avoid the crowds on the trail near the Open Space) and turn right to rejoin the bike path (at Candelaria, Campbell or further south). The group will pause at Rio Bravo and ride around the Chris Chavez loop, and head north again on the Bosque bike trail. New option to ride down to the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (for 36 miles). Participants have their choice of coffee shops - Java Joe's at 906 Park Avenue; Bike-In Coffee at 949 Montoya St. NW (accessible from the bike path south of I-40); or others. All paces; ride can be shortened if desired.
Sunday will be an easy ride, a warm-up for Monday's Birthday Buds ride!
New ride name, same old ride. Hope you can make it!
The route will be influenced by the weather. Expect shorter rides on inclement days, longer ones on perfect ones. If you see a freshening wind from the south, we'll probably go that way first so we can get a nice tailwind on the way back. And so on. You get the idea.
The ride will not be swept, but we generally have plenty of regroup points.
"Start the Week Rite Ride."
This is the traditional Monday "Start the Week Rite Ride."
NOTE: Ride Start time changed to 10:00 am Local Time. We will not change the start time when all clocks are moved 1 hour forward in November for the end of Daylight-Saving Time.
We usually have between 5 and 10 riders. From O’Bean’s we ride the Tramway Trail South past Manitoba and Regroup. From there we head north on the Tramway Bike Lane and regroup after passing County Line restaurant. Then we head downhill for 1.5 miles to a Historical Marker, make a U-Turn and head back up Tramway. There is an alternate turnback point at the La Luz turnoff. Then another regroup point across from County Line.
There are two alternate routes back to O’Bean’s. One is to stay on Tramway Bike Lane or Bike Trail. The other is to make a left turn onto Tramway Lane at the Ice Rink for some twists and turns with ups and downs.
[Click for route map.](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45779673)
Click on ***More Select "Print Map and CuePDF" Select "Print Official"
8/12/2021: Both ride leaders will not be available for the next few weeks and the fall calendar is looking pretty hectic right now. This ride is cancelled indefinitely. If you are interested in helping host this ride please contact me at ridechairman@nmts.org
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La Luz is 2.5 miles of continual difficult climbing. Average grade is 8.5% but there are frequent stretches of 10 or 11%.
A map of the standard ride is available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35288201
There are many possible options for this ride depending on how far you would like to go and how much climbing you'd like to do. Maps, cues sheets and other details are available in this [collection of routes ](https://ridewithgps.com/collections/9490?privacy_code=VzjuGhIE48RcaRfU)
Two start options:
Start 1 is Smith’s at 7:45 and ride to O'Beans on San Rafael near Tramway). O'Bean's is the second start location at 8:30. From here ride back to Tramway and on up to the La Luz Trailhead. The return ride may include climbs into the foothills or stay on Tramway depending on weather and how the group feels.
Other start options are possible contact me at the email above if you want to arrange to meet somewhere else along the way.
This ride is intended for those who want to start their week off with a moderately challenging ride. The goal is to vary the course each week, do some climbing, and stop for coffee. A typical ride will be to climb up Tramway, add a finger or two into the foothills, descend Constitution, and loop back to the start via the North Diversion Channel. Other weeks we will do a loop on the west side or go to Mesa del Sol.
THIS RIDE OCCURS ON THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Note the start time shifts to 9:00 starting September 2.
Ride starts at Promenade Shopping Center (Eubank/Spain) and proceeds up Bear Canyon Tr & Manitoba to Tramway. Down Tramway to the traffic circle, then north on 313 to Starbuck's in Bernalillo. Return via 313, 4th, Alameda Rd, Edith, PDN Tr, NDC Tr, and Osuna/Bear Canyon Tr back to Promenade.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48080547
Possible other points to meet up with this ride include:
Intersection of [Tramway Rd and Tramway Blvd](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9CPdHRohebBxnUoX9) at approximately 9:25 to 9:30
[Alameda Open Space](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UHUVNj9maB9xZFpVA) at approximately 10:00 to 10:10
Starting from the Flying Star Café on Juan Tabo, the route heads up to Tramway and on to the Alameda open space. On even number days we will proceed down the Bosque trail to Bridge Blvd where we will turn around. On odd number days we will cross the river at Central and take a loop on the west side. Optional food stop at Flying Star Café on Rio Grande Blvd. [Even Day route map](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32851185) ; [Odd day route map](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53461940)
Temporarily cancelled but riders can continue to join in with the NE Loop riders at the AOS
This ride is set to meet the NE Loop group ride at the Alameda Open Space at 10:00 AM and continue on together to the food stop. The ride leaders for these two rides will share mileage reporting duties. Please sign in and report your expected mileage on the mapped route at the AOS. For example, starting and finishing at the AOS would be 23 miles. IF you ride from home it will be more miles.
Optional food stop at Flying Star Café on Rio Grande
[Route Map](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33005636) , [Optional Odd Day Route](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48309102)
Possible other points to meet up with this ride include:
Intersection of Tramway Rd and Tramway Blvd at approximately 9:25 to 9:30
Alameda Open Space at approximately 10:00 to 10:10
Starting from the Flying Star Café on Juan Tabo, the the route goes north and west on Tramway to Alameda Open Space, Bosque Trail including Chris Chavez Loop, and optional food stop at one of several different restaurants Downtown or the UNM area. Return by Constitution / Paseo de las Montañas Trail / Morris / Lagrima de Oro back to Flying Star Café on Juan Tabo. The specific route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32871428 .
Plan for 10/22: If the weather permits, ride out Tijeras canyon to Gutierrez canyon and up the [Crest Road](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32908675). Since the forecast is uncertain, check back here Thursday Morning to check if we’re going.
This ride will vary from week to week. We start at Tramway & Central (southwest corner of the Smith’s parking lot near the new Starbucks) and proceed into the mountains. Potential destinations include the Ski area, Crest, Oak Flats, Sedilllo Hill or others depending on what the group feels up to. Send the leader suggestions ahead of time if there is a particular ride you would like to do.
Most of the rides are out and back so there is usually a way to do a shorter option. One option would be to meet the group at the Tijeras library about 35- 45minutes after the initial start which would take about 13 miles off the entire route. If you plan to meet at the library, please park in the [west most lot](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zvZFqVJkZdhu4bXcA?g_st=ic) , just south of the senior center. Leave spots close to the buildings for their patrons.
Various routes around the ABQ Metro and East Mountains. Next Thursday's start location and route will be posted here by Wednesday mid-day.
Oc/22 Ride is "O'Niell"s - Avoid The Rain."
From O'Niell's take the sidewalk N and cross Juan Tabo at Golden Gate E, Holiday Av N, Comanche E to Tramway, then the classic ATR route. Regroup/restroom at AOS, Little Bear. Return from Tramway down Candelaria, take sidewalk on W side of Juan Tabo back to O'Niell's.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41626847
This ride is temporarily cancelled but riders can continue to meet up with the NE Loop ride at the AOS.
This ride is set to meet the NE Loop group ride at the Alameda Open Space at 10:00 AM and continue on together to the food stop. The ride leaders for these two rides will share mileage reporting duties. Please sign in and report your expected mileage on the mapped route at the AOS.
It is possible that the ride leader may not be able to make it to the start on occasion. Since we do not have an advance sign in for rides and have no way to send out last minute cancellations, please be prepared to ride as far as the AOS solo, or contact the ride leader in advance to ensure they will be present for the ride or able to notify you if they can’t make it.
Optional food stop at various locations in Albuquerque.
A moderately paced (14 - 17 mph) ride through North and South Albuquerque Acres with a climb to the Open Space entrance at the top of Academy.
Rest stop is at Michael Emery Trailhead at Academy & Spain.
Easy gravel ride south to Central or Bridge St and back.
Please text me if you plan to attend.
Oct 23 — 9:30am Meet at Sandia Rail Runner Station
We will do the Old Biscochito Ride along with testing smoothness of the new trail pavement on the NDC.
This ride consists of going up Roy to then south on frontage road right at San Diego then North Diversion Channel then right on Indian School left on Edith and right on Mountain to Golden Crown.
Ride is about 30 miles.
Check back but the weather looks OK.
This ride starts and ends at a different pub each Saturday, with different routes. The routes are easily customizable so that riders can shorten the ride if they wish, and ride at a more leisurely pace. The next pub/route will be posted by mid-day on Friday. Feel free to contact the ride leader with any questions about the route.
October 24 ride is "Canteen (Aztec) - Meander"
42 mile version: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57657737
37 mile version:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57658590
Check here Saturday morning to see if cancelled on account of rain.
New to cycling or returning after a hiatus? The Easy Group Ride is an easy pace, relaxed, stress free ride down the Bosque Trail. We will start at the Alameda Open Space parking lot near the trailhead and ride 7 miles south down the beautiful Bosque Trail to the I-40 crossover. We will turn left there and continue east a half mile to Bike in Coffee. Alternatively we could go to another place such as Flying Star on Rio Grand or other place for coffee.
If you are new to group rides, intimidated by the faster or longer distance rides, or perhaps want to introduce a friend or family member to riding then this ride is for you. We will stay together and work on riding skills, safety and etiquette. A great way to build up some fitness and prepare for some of the longer, faster rides in NMTS. Another great beginner ride is the Start the Week Rite ride on Mondays.
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