Thursday, Rick Gordon led the SOB Climbers on an arduous “out and back” ride to Jemez Springs. Starting on the rim of the Caldera, the riders made a rapid descended into the Valle Caldera, continuing to Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store and Jemez Springs. At Jemez Springs it was time to relax at the Highway 4 Cafe and Bakery and contemplate the long climb back to the start point. The SOB Climbers covered the 53 mile “out and back” in about 3:50 and achieving 4,060 ft of climb.
We stopped at the Valle Caldera to admire the view (Joe behind the lens)…
Then it was a rapid descent (speeds 40+ MPH) to Amanda’s Country Store for refreshments before the descent to Jemez Springs (Tom behind the lens on the descent; Sabin, an obliging local behind the lens at Amanda’s)…
After a short break, be headed to Jemez Springs and the Highway 4 Cafe and Bakery for coffee and pastries. Thinking about the long trek back to the rim of the Valle Caldera, some thought a dip in the Hot Springs and an overnight at the Leaping Lizard Inn was a better option!!
Good times do not last long! We were soon back on our bikes for the long climb home. After conquering the Jemez Spring “out and back”, the Climbers headed to the Pajarito Brewpub and Grill in Los Alamos for lunch and much needed refreshments. Thanks Rick for another GREAT ride!!
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