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Hello,
I'm visiting NM next week and have an adventurous ride planned. I hope to leave from Eagle Nest, ride through Red River to Questa, then back. It's 60 miles or so with around 4,000 ft. of elevation gain.
I'm from central Texas so the climbing will be completely new to me. I have downloaded the profile, but am still wondering just how hard it will be to climb Bobcat pass twice in the same ride (once in each direction). Also, from Questa back to Red River is mostly uphill, but I can't tell just how steep it is or hard it is. I have prepared the bike as best as I can with a low gear of 39 x 29.
For a 9 am start, any advice on clothing?
I know my success is Dependant on my fitness, but any advice is appreciated.
I'm visiting NM next week and have an adventurous ride planned. I hope to leave from Eagle Nest, ride through Red River to Questa, then back. It's 60 miles or so with around 4,000 ft. of elevation gain.
I'm from central Texas so the climbing will be completely new to me. I have downloaded the profile, but am still wondering just how hard it will be to climb Bobcat pass twice in the same ride (once in each direction). Also, from Questa back to Red River is mostly uphill, but I can't tell just how steep it is or hard it is. I have prepared the bike as best as I can with a low gear of 39 x 29.
For a 9 am start, any advice on clothing?
I know my success is Dependant on my fitness, but any advice is appreciated.