The first 20 miles were spent on the I-40 freeway. As I exited on Route 66 the winds started to gust strongly out of the west. Adding to the day's challenge were the climbs to higher elevation as I approached the Continental Divide. It would be a slow grind for the next 40 miles. A compensating factor was the spectacular scenery of mesas and mountains. I made it to Las Vegas, NM at mid-afternoon, a distance of 62 miles and 3,395 ft in elevation gain. My average speed was 10 MPH.
My brother, Chuck, drove ahead and had his camper set up when I arrived. He had cold beer, snacks, and cooked a fabulous dinner on the Coleman grill. It doesn't get any better than that. It was great to have him with me and spend time together.
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| Riding the original Route 66 |
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| Beautiful New Mexico |
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| Camping in Las Vegas, NM |
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