New Mexico: a cyclist’s land of enchantment. Tucked way back into the broad in the shoulder New Mexico Rockies looms a mountain biker’s paradise, as exalted as a Buddhist monastery in The Himalayas. Still largely undiscovered in an all-knowing data age, some of the best trails in all the western hemisphere are also some of the least frequented, by virtue of their enviable isolation. Get ready to be floored by a mountain bike journey through New Mexico’s highest range country, more than 10,000-feet (3048m) above sea level. Be one of the very few to drift over these majestic High Plains, past the heritage sites and redoubts of Aztec, Zuni and 1400-year old Pueblo culture, the archeological epicentre of the Southwest.
First Class Camping
There is nothing better than rolling into camp to fresh-made chips and salsa, homemade guacamole, and Dutch oven enchiladas. Then make your way to a sweet and inviting campfire, sharing your favourite anecdote or image from the day’s activities while marshmallows roast. Enjoy a small-batch, local beer before retiring to your tent. Inside: a sturdy raised cot, fluffy sleeping bag, and a plush full-size pillow. Wow. You earned this. Sweet dreams.
The tour operator chooses well-maintained public campgrounds with scenic vistas and comfortable arrangements. You’ll move seamlessly from one day of your trip to the next, camping outdoors and enjoying wildly healthy, delicious homemade meals. The camping at Garcia Park is primitive with no running water. At this campsite the tour operator will provide a portable toilet. In Red River, you will enjoy an improved campground with pit toilets. There are no shower facilities, but solar showers will be available. Cell phone service is available only when driving through Taos or Red River. All meals on this trip are prepared by your experienced guides
Camping gear may be rented or you may bring your own. All of the camping gear is tested and hand-chosen from top manufacturers to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. The camp gear package includes a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full-size pillow, and ground tarp.
Casual Inns
An example of the lodgings used for this level of accommodation is The Historic Taos Inn for nights 1 and 2 and Best Western Rivers Edge in Red River for nights 3 and 4.
Immerse yourself in the natural landscape camping during the tour - the default pricing is for camping. Campsites used are Garcia Park primitive camp and Red River Campground
If you're not bringing your own camp gear, you can hire a kit from the operator
Upgrade Your Accommodation to something like The Historic Taos Inn for the first 2 nights if you choose to upgrade to a casual inn
Upgrade Your Accommodation to something like the Best Western Rivers Edge if you choose to upgrade to a casual inn for the last 2 nights of the tour