RT 66 Day 21-Willin’ - Slackwag66 - CycleBlaze

April 6, 2025

RT 66 Day 21-Willin’

Day 21 started on a high note as we were able to catch a ride from Moriarty to Santa Rosa, needed due to the snow storm which brought dangerous roads for our planned 80 mile I-40 ride. Glad to have the lift from a woman staying at the motel.
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Once we arrived in Santa Rosa we decided the weather was ok to make the long 65 mile ride to Tucumcari.
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The road started out in good condition but quickly deteriorated into ice, slush and mud. Lots of mud.
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Bethany WallNot that I love this pic... but there was no "Wow!!" option. Seems a little scary!
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1 week ago
Not good riding conditions for 15 miles.
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Bethany WallHad to be a long 15 miles!
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1 week ago
Andree GroganWhat would your orthopedic surgeon think??
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1 week ago
It was a slow slog, with many stops to get off and walk.
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Karen PoretAnd, hopefully, not slip 🫣
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Nancy TesterThat looks alarming!
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1 week ago
We were wet, cold and far from any help. We were fortunate not to have a spill or mechanical issue.
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All’s well that ends well. Muddy but through the worst of it. I guess that’s the price to pay when you take the backroads.
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Bethany WallWeather-worn!
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1 week ago
We rolled into Tucumcari, hit a local Mexican restaurant and headed off to the KOA.
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Karen PoretLooks like it came from the front of a Pontiac!
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1 week ago
Our KOA cabin features a view of Tucumcari Mtn form the porch.
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Today's ride: 68 miles (109 km)
Total: 1,096 miles (1,764 km)

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