47 miles, 3900' of elevation, 68 degrees
We rode from Lordsburg to Silver City, New Mexico and went over our first pass and Continental Divide. After riding 8 days in a row with some tough long days and some climbing days, we were all happy to see Silver City for our rest day.
The views were spectacular within 4 miles as we climbed right out of the gate and the elevation gain gave us wonderful panoramic views. The scenery went from desert to wooded areas which was a welcomed change. The road was in pretty good condition and we had little traffic to deal with. Up and down we went with mostly up but once again the sag drivers positioned themselves perfectly and we always had water, fruit and snacks when we needed them. The temps were also quite cool as compared to the previous 12 days of riding. We were originally expecting strong winds with guests over 30 miles and hour but fortunately they never developed.
Chef Linda made a traditional St Patty's dinner of corned beef and cabbage along with bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Not likely to lose any weight on this trip. There was also a wonderful fresh salad with quite a variety of ingredients.
Tomorrow is our day off in Silver City which is a boutique town with lots of character, shops and restaurants. Looking forward to being off the bike a bit.
We were all quite concerned about this 8 day stretch but it all worked out but tired we all are.
It sounds like you are having a wonderful time - everyone seems to be carving out their own special experience that meets their particular needs. I like your descriptions of the rides, the details help me understand why it was harder or easier or prettier, or more rewarding. Your "New York state of mind" seems to serve you well on the road.
ReplyDeleteWe have friends, former BAC members, in Silver City. It's a great place. ... So how long before you reach Texas?
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