Great for gravel, mountain or cross bikes.  You'll want a full range of gear choices, as there is quite a bit of climbing at the end. 

ABQ packet pickup at Trek Superstore Thursday, August 10 4-6pm. 

5000 Menaul Blvd NE 87110 

Grants packet pickup at Junkyard Brewery Friday, August 11 4-8pm.

Check out the course profiles.

50 Miles:  https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=fpzxrvfoetlqtxog

71 Miles:   https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wtgxbzonvaydbvhf

Cue sheet info below.

Jennifer

71 Mile Loop

• MILE 0 – Start @ Junkyard Brewery 1634 Route 66

• MILE 6 – Milan, right turn onto Hwy 05

• MILE 17 – Left onto County Road (CR) 23 Haystack Road (gravel)

• MILE 25 – Right onto CR 41/Red Mountain Road (gravel)

• MILE 28 – Right onto Backwood Road (gravel)

• MILE 33 – Transition back to pavement

• MILE 36 – Right onto Hwy 509

• MILE 41 – Aid Station #1 & right onto Hwy 605

• MILE 48 – Left onto Lee Ranch Road

• MILE 51 – Right onto FS (Forest Service) 456 (gravel)

• MILE 55 – Aid Station #2 and right onto FS 239 (gravel)

• MILE 66 – Right onto FS 453 (gravel)

• MILE 71 – Finish @ Saddle between La Mosca Peak and Mt. Taylor. (gravel)

50 Mile Loop

• MILE 0 – Start @ Junkyard Brewery 1634 Route 66

• MILE 6 – Milan, right turn onto Hwy 05

• MILE 20 – Aid Station #1 & right onto Hwy 605

• MILE 27 – Left onto Lee Ranch Road

• MILE 30 – Right onto FS (Forest Service) 456 (gravel)

• MILE 34 – Aid Station #2 and right onto FS 239 (gravel)

• MILE 45 – Right onto FS 453 (gravel)

• MILE 50 – Finish @ Saddle between La Mosca Peak and Mt. Taylor (gravel)

Jennifer