Bikepacking

Today we rode from Valle Tios Vinces Campground, New Mexico, US to Beaverhead Work Center (firebrigade center), New Mexico, US. Same weather as yesterday, often sun, but not too hot. Road conditions included mainly New Mexico off road such as gravel, loose sand, rocks, and washboarded road. Highlights of the day include seeing the forces of nature at the Bursum road. Riding statistics: on Friday, September 9, 2022, day 40 on the route, it took 11:26h (08:00h moving time), between 7:26 and 6:53, to cover 111 km (69 miles), including 649 m (2129 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 14.0 km/h (8.7 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 36 km/h (22.4 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 27 °C (81 °F) with a minimum of 9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100 °F). ...

Today we rode from Joe Skeen Campground (25km after Sargents), New Mexico, US to Valle Tios Vinces Campground (45km after Pie Town), New Mexico, US. Not as sunny weather as other days, there was some overcast (which was appreciated) and a few raindrops during our second part. Road conditions included paved roads, and for the large part New Mexico gravel roads. Highlights of the day include being back in (smaller) mountains and forests. ...

Today we rode from Chaco Trading Post (GDMBR Chaco Alternate), New Mexico, US to Joe Skeen Campground (25km after Sargents), New Mexico, US. Sunny weather all day. Road conditions included paved roads only. Highlights of the day include making mileage, visiting Grants, and our evening campground. Riding statistics: on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, day 38 on the route, it took 11:26h (08:00h moving time), between 7:26 and 6:53, to cover 148 km (92 miles), including 950 m (3117 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 19.0 km/h (11.8 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 51 km/h (31.7 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 30 °C (86 °F) with a minimum of 13 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F). ...

Today we rode from dispersed campground 22km before Cuba, New Mexico, US to Chaco Trading Post (GDMBR Chaco Alternate), New Mexico, US. Sunny weather with little clouds. Road conditions were perfect, only paved roads. Highlights of the day include the scenery change from the last forests and mountains to more desert and ‘flatter’. Riding statistics: on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, day 37 on the route, it took 12:32h (09:59h moving time), between 7:22 and 7:56, to cover 103 km (63 miles), including 654 m (2146 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 20.0 km/h (12.4 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 55 km/h (34.2 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 31 °C (88 °F) with a minimum of 11 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 47 °C (117 °F). ...

Today we rode from Abiquiu, New Mexico, US to dispersed campground 22km before Cuba, New Mexico, US. Sunny weather with little clouds, thunderstorms building up in the afternoon (no rain for us). Road conditions mostly very difficult. Highlights of the day include riding a 20km climb on the most difficult road so far, pitching tent in forest before Cuba (probably last forest of the route). Riding statistics: on Monday, September 5, 2022, day 36 on the route, it took 12:32h (09:59h moving time), between 7:22 and 7:56, to cover 102 km (63 miles), including 2225 m (7300 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 10.0 km/h (6.2 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 34 km/h (21.1 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 28 °C (82 °F) with a minimum of 11 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 41 °C (106 °F). ...

Today we rode from Informal Campground, New Mexico, US to Abiquiu, New Mexico, US. Sunny weather all day. Road conditions included paved roads, gravel roads (good and bad). Highlights of the day include the changing scenery, our stop for the night (Retreat at the River). Riding statistics: on Sunday, September 4, 2022, day 35 on the route, it took 09:29h (07:36h moving time), between 8:21 and 5:51, to cover 108 km (66 miles), including 1228 m (4029 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 15.0 km/h (9.3 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 45 km/h (28.0 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 27 °C (81 °F) with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 43 °C (109 °F). ...

Today we rode from a cabin at the base of the climb to Indiana Pass, Colorado, US to Horca, Colorado, US. Sunny weather with very little clouds. Road conditions included gravel roads only. Highlights of the day include climbing Indiana Pass, meeting trail angels and their support. Riding statistics: on Friday, September 2, 2022, day 33 on the route, it took 11:17h (06:27h moving time), between 7:23 and 6:40, to cover 97 km (60 miles), including 1660 m (5446 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 12.0 km/h (7.5 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 43 km/h (26.7 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 26 °C (79 °F) with a minimum of 9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102 °F). ...

Today we rode from informal campground 8km before the top of Canero Pass, Colorado, US to a cabin at the base of the climb to Indiana Pass, Colorado, US. Sunny weather with little clouds. Road conditions included paved roads, gravel roads, and jeep tracks. Highlights of the day include climbing Canero Pass, the jeep tracks after La Garita, and the cabin were we will stay for the night. Riding statistics: on Thursday, September 1, 2022, day 32 on the route, it took 11:17h (06:27h moving time), between 7:23 and 6:40, to cover 95 km (59 miles), including 991 m (3251 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 15.0 km/h (9.3 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 47 km/h (29.2 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 27 °C (81 °F) with a minimum of 3 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 49 °C (120 °F). ...

Today we rode from Tomichi Creek Trading Post (Sargents), Colorado, US to informal campground 8km before the to of Canero Pass, Colorado, US. Sunny weather with some clouds. Road conditions included paved roads and lots of gravel roads. Highlights of the day include climbing Cochetopa Pass and the ride up to our informal campground. Riding statistics: on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, day 31 on the route, it took 09:02h (07:04h moving time), between 7:52 and 4:55, to cover 112 km (70 miles), including 1260 m (4134 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 16.0 km/h (9.9 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 45 km/h (28.0 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 27 °C (81 °F) with a minimum of 11 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100 °F). ...

Today we rode from Salida, Colorado, US to Tomichi Creek Trading Post (Sargents), Colorado, US. Sunny weather with little clouds. Road conditions included paved roads and different sorts of gravel roads (smooth & difficult surfaces). Highlights of the day include having a lunch break on Marshall Pass and meeting all kinds of different people. Riding statistics: on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, day 30 on the route, it took 07:42h (05:03h moving time), between 9:26 and 5:08, to cover 67 km (42 miles), including 1125 m (3691 ft) elevation gain, with an average speed of 13.0 km/h (8.1 mph), while reaching a maximum speed of 40 km/h (24.9 mph). During this ride the average temperature was 32 °C (90 °F) with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 44 °C (111 °F). ...