General Cycling Discussion - Great Pics Of Santa Fe Century

In addition to the photo essay I posted earlier, I have just posted some great pics of the Santa Fe Century.

http://members.aol.com/dnvrfox/santafec.htm

Aaahhh...! Fresh air! Flat ride!

Water!!!!!

:)

Now you've piqued my curiousity. I wanna have a crack at that Heartattack Hill or whatever it's called :D

Originally posted by Chris L
Now you've piqued my curiousity. I wanna have a crack at that Heartattack Hill or whatever it's called :D

Heartbreak Hill is really pretty short - but QUITE steep. About 50% made it without pushing their bike. I did not. I walked up with a local who was extremely disgusted with himself. He had made it in practice the week before, but did not the day of the century!!

We also had groups called "Team Leukemia" riding. One was from San Diego. They practice and practice and must get pledges to support Leukemia survivors. They raise a LOT of money. They are really a team. If one person has a flat, the WHOLE group stops. If people have to walk up Heartbreak Hill, they all wait at the top.

It is a wonderful ride. Only about 1,500 riders, which, spread out over the distance, leaves a LOT of room between riders.

No, not much water in this part of New Mexico. The century follows a portion of the Turquoise Trail - turquoise mines.

Denver, Fine pics. Thank you! Haven't been out west for quite awhile; bit nostalgic.

Looks like a great ride.

Thanks for the pics.

Originally posted by Greg
Looks like a great ride.

Thanks for the pics.

It WAS and (hopefully is) a great ride. Near the end of May. They have a web site www.santafecentury.com

Looks like a pretty nice ride. Good-luck with the next one. :)

I was in Santa Fe this past summer riding in the mountains. It is beautiful country. Nice pics. Makes me wish I was there now!:)

Originally posted by Dirtgrinder
I was in Santa Fe this past summer riding in the mountains. It is beautiful country. Nice pics. Makes me wish I was there now!:)

Definately agree, it is beautiful country. I was there as well over the summer and really enjoyed the scenery, it's quite hot though! Here's a few I can contribute, these came from the Canyon De Chelley area.

Canyon View (http://www.centrice.net/photos/albums/Roadways/aak.sized.jpg) 20k
Canyon View (http://www.centrice.net/photos/albums/Roadways/aak.jpg) 79.5k
Long Road! (http://www.centrice.net/photos/albums/Roadways/aan.jpg) 61k
Long Road! (http://www.centrice.net/photos/albums/Roadways/aan.sized.jpg) 24k
Rainbow (http://www.centrice.net/photos/albums/Roadways/aam.sized.jpg)

We should get ourselves [en masse] sposored for a BikeForums Century on the same roads. What's the weather like in New Mexico at this time of year?

We should get ourselves [en masse] sposored for a BikeForums Century on the same roads. What's the weather like in New Mexico at this time of year?

I believe Santa Fe is at 7,000 feet. Brrr!! Weather.com states 18 degrees F. today.

Wait until May and go as a team within the SFC!!

Southern NM a different story!!

DF and seer, awesome pictures <drool>.
Reminds me of the great scenery I saw when I was a kid and lived out west.

Originally posted by seer

Definately agree, it is beautiful country. I was there as well over the summer and really enjoyed the scenery, it's quite hot though! Here's a few I can contribute, these came from the Canyon De Chelley area.



Now they are some nice pics.

Just to say I'm not at all envious of your rides .... honest ;)

Richard

Looks like a great ride. When does this particular century take place ? I would like to do another century this year and will be in New Mexico some time this summer. It would be a great one to ride. Denver...ever been down to Fort Collins Co ? That is where I live and want to know if Heartbreak hill compares to Horsetooth or Carter Lake down my way ?

Originally posted by mascardr
Looks like a great ride. When does this particular century take place ? I would like to do another century this year and will be in New Mexico some time this summer. It would be a great one to ride. Denver...ever been down to Fort Collins Co ? That is where I live and want to know if Heartbreak hill compares to Horsetooth or Carter Lake down my way ?

Late May - www.santafecentury.com

Yes, I get to FC, but not for along time, and a longer time to Horsetooth and Carter. Heartbreak Hill would be easy on a mtn bike with low gearing. Many can do it. If not, it is a lovely walk!!

Thanks Dnvrfox...I would be such a nice one to ride in.