Abiquiu Inn
Abiquiu Inn was a real nice place to spend an afternoon
A bit expensive but they gave me a discount.
Abiquiu to the Reservoir
When I left the Abiquiu Inn I didn't realize the layers which i had seen the previous day were only go to be even better.
Lots of green because of the rain
Approaching the Abiquiu Reservoir
Lots of wires but still a nice ride
When I got to the Abiquiu Reservoir I took a short break and took it all in.
By now I had the bike where it needed to be.
Abiquiu Reservoir and beyond
This was a really nice day
Taking it all in
Across the amazing colors of Northern New Mexico
West across the desert
Lot of layers ...
and colors
Coming out of the desert to Cuba
This was an easy day because I didn't feel I should go beyond Cuba. I was done by early afternoon.
Nardi's Tavern - approx 1985
Zav sent this picture as inspiration to push to the end. It always makes me laugh and remember that some days will live forever.
July 8 - 61 miles - Abiquiu to Cuba
Mud and bikes don't mix
The picture is of Andrew's bike during a section of the TD trail in New Mexico. I had decided weeks before that the ride was challenging enough that I should try to avoid the muddy sections.
Text by Jim O'Brien . Photographs by Jim O'BrienTD on Flickr.