ABQ_Spyderman
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I've had a few questions regarding route, meet-up location, time, etc. for the upcoming Owner's Event, so I figured I'd post the details again.
Link-up location will be at the Ramada off Hotel Hotel Ave NE near I-40 in Albuquerque (10300 Hotel Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87123). Most folks are staying there or at the Holiday Inn Express next door, so it's a logical place to meet. Plus the parking lot is a good size, so it's a good spot.
Departure time is set for 8:00am. If there is much weeping and nashing of teeth, we could change it. But 8am allows us to take a leisurely stroll to Durango, enjoy the sights along the way, and not having to rush--while also getting us there at a decent time.
The map of the route can be found by clicking here: http://goo.gl/maps/Q9y2 It's a scenic route that incorporates Historic Route 66 along with the Turquoise Trail. Back roads and easy riding.
My phone number is 505-353-1032. My first name is Andy. Feel free to call or text any time to discuss.
A couple of notes:
1. We'll take the Santa Fe bypass to avoid the traffic and stop lights in Santa Fe
2. Espanola is going to be a pain in the butt, but there's just not really a good alternative. We'll either have to make our own stop lights or simply meet up North of Espanola. There is plenty of room to rally on the North side--and once we get to that North side, it's smooth sailing from there.
3. We'll be able to gas up in Espanola. It's right at the 100 mile mark, and a great spot to pick your station and then rally together North of the town and move on.
4. The 2nd stop will be in Chama, NM. It's a little over 80 miles from Espanola, and a logical last-stop prior to Durango. Pagosa Springs, CO would be pushing it at 127 miles.
5. It's 109 miles from Chama to Durango, so no worries about gas or having to stop. We can just enjoy the ride.
I hope this helps. If anyone has questions please let me know.
Best,
Andy
Link-up location will be at the Ramada off Hotel Hotel Ave NE near I-40 in Albuquerque (10300 Hotel Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87123). Most folks are staying there or at the Holiday Inn Express next door, so it's a logical place to meet. Plus the parking lot is a good size, so it's a good spot.
Departure time is set for 8:00am. If there is much weeping and nashing of teeth, we could change it. But 8am allows us to take a leisurely stroll to Durango, enjoy the sights along the way, and not having to rush--while also getting us there at a decent time.
The map of the route can be found by clicking here: http://goo.gl/maps/Q9y2 It's a scenic route that incorporates Historic Route 66 along with the Turquoise Trail. Back roads and easy riding.
My phone number is 505-353-1032. My first name is Andy. Feel free to call or text any time to discuss.
A couple of notes:
1. We'll take the Santa Fe bypass to avoid the traffic and stop lights in Santa Fe
2. Espanola is going to be a pain in the butt, but there's just not really a good alternative. We'll either have to make our own stop lights or simply meet up North of Espanola. There is plenty of room to rally on the North side--and once we get to that North side, it's smooth sailing from there.
3. We'll be able to gas up in Espanola. It's right at the 100 mile mark, and a great spot to pick your station and then rally together North of the town and move on.
4. The 2nd stop will be in Chama, NM. It's a little over 80 miles from Espanola, and a logical last-stop prior to Durango. Pagosa Springs, CO would be pushing it at 127 miles.
5. It's 109 miles from Chama to Durango, so no worries about gas or having to stop. We can just enjoy the ride.
I hope this helps. If anyone has questions please let me know.
Best,
Andy
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