Day 04 – Ugh! | Cycling Over 60

Day 04 – Apr 10, 2015

Today was probably the hardest biking I’ve ever done. I was heading south with a solid 15+ mph headwind the entire time. My route took me South on US 285 for about 30 miles to a small village of Tres Piedras where I turned East on US 64 for an addition 20 miles to the Rio Grande Gorge.

After about 6 miles outside Antonito, I crossed into New Mexico from Colorado. Wow … the second state to ride to! Weather was clear and temperatures were in the upper 20s when I left.

The landscape was amazing. After about 15-20 miles a car pulled over in front of me. While I don’t remember his name, he too was a fellow bicycling tourist having gone across the US twice. We chatted a moment and he took my picture and I gave him one of my cards (email photo if you can) 🙂

Trudged onward and finally arrived at Tres Piedras where I stopped a restaurant to rest, re-hydrate and have a bite to eat. My legs were literally numb from the 4+ hr ride. After about an hour rest, I climbed aboard “Wildfire” and turned East onto US 64.

What a difference! Having a gradual decent without a headwind make all the difference.

After another 2 hours (20 miles) I eventually arrived at the Rio Grande Gorge. Lynne met me there and I am able to spend a restful day in Santa Fe with friends!