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I could make a few comments that might be entertaining. But, I won't. If that ride could be made safely, it would be one of the most popular downhill rides in the country. I don't see how it would be worth the risk at this time. I'm sure it's done. But with limited shoulders and being required to ride with the traffic, I wouldn't advise it. The tunnel would not be pleasant. Besides, they haven't built a run-away ramp for bicycles yet.
I have seen a number of riders on the scenic highway from Cloudcroft to Sunspot and Timberon. That would be a much safer ride and I think prettier views.
I have not, but there are many that do ride bikes. Not a wide shoulder much of anywhere, but not much traffic either. Cars can usually give wide berth. Its a great road for bikers - on any 2 wheels.
It's a very dangerous road for bicyclers, IMO. I posted this in another thread in this forum - "Day Trip .... etc." and am cross posting it here.
Just a word about bicycling in the Cloudcroft area. It's an entirely different experience for off-road bicycling, if you're into the "mountain biking (ATB)" scene. The old railroad bed that runs between the desert and Cloudcroft is a dedicated "rails to trails" project - ongoing. There is plenty of good off-road riding on the old rail bed, as long as you don't try to cross that trestle!! But even the old trestle has now been given a new life with a government grant of over a $million to restore/preserve it (WHY? I don't know!).
And there are plenty of forest trails in the Cloudcroft area that are quite ride-able on an ATB. In fact there is at least one annual Mountain Bike Race event that's gaining in popularity.
As for road biking, the best low-traffic road is the one running between Cloudcroft and Sun Spot. Not flat, by any means, but very ride-able for anyone in good shape.
There are bicyclists that ride from Cloudcroft to Timberon and back but they share the road with the other vehicles. Not much traffic and I would say that is reasonably safe but biking from Cloudcroft to Alamogordo and back is not the smartest idea. I've seen one person do it and thought it was a bit risky.
Too much traffic, sometimes bumper to bumper. There are also people working on the roads. Unless you're a big risktaker, I would stay away from that particular road on a bicycle.
I have not, but there are many that do ride bikes. Not a wide shoulder much of anywhere, but not much traffic either. Cars can usually give wide berth. Its a great road for bikers - on any 2 wheels.
DUH - why was I thinking TIMBERON and CC..... Sorry.... try that route, and no I would not do CC to Alamo. Sorry
Hi everyone.
JDTH, funny video. It does make me laugh.
I'm getting ready to eat a burger from the grill and watch the movie 'Beethovens 3rd' about the St. Bernard.
I'm getting ready to eat a burger from the grill and watch the movie
I just picked up my first dozen Hatch chile peppers. I'll be roasting them in about a half hour. We will be having green chile burgers for dinner tonight.
I prefer avocado on mine.
Do you mix the chiles inside the beef and then cook or put a slice on top of the burger after it's cooked?
I like them with the chiles cooked inside the beef.
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