Thursday Night:
Townie campers and early arrivals will convene at Free Radicals
(300 Yale Blvd Se) at 7pm for a ride around Albuquerque. The
ride will end at The Albuquerque Press Club (201
Highland Park Circle Se) at 9pm for an extended session
of revelry and debauchery.
Friday Morning:
Meet at campsite or optional Ride to Jemez Mountains (for the
hardcore scooterist.) This ride will meet at 9am at Vespa of
Albuquerque (1220 Renaissance NE). There is a coffee and breakfast
place next door. This ride includes 25 miles of Highway riding
(100cc and below discouraged). Estimated to be a 60 mile ride
to campsite. This is a great ride that takes you from Albuquerque
pass the gypsum mine in San Ysidro to the red rocks of Jemez
Pueblo. The campsite is located 3 miles past Ponderosa on NM290.
There is 1.7 miles of dirt at the end of this road, please be
prepared.
Friday Afternoon: Guadeloupe
Tunnel Ride will leave at 4pm from Palliza Campsite. Start from
the campsite down 290 to NM 4 north. The ride will turn left
onto 485 and follow the Guadeloupe River through spectacular
canyons and tunnels along a historical logging railroad route.
On the route back, we will stop at Red Rock for gas and Indian
fry bread (mmm lard!). This is an easy, spectacular ride that
should not be missed. Estimated roundtrip is 30 miles.
Friday Evening:
Dinner, campfire, and relaxation (maybe) to get you ready for
Saturday.
Saturday Morning/Afternoon:
Breakfast. Leave for the Los Alamos ride at 10:30am. This ride
heads northeast through the Jemez Mountains on State Road 4.
We will stop for a view of the Valles Caldera National Preserve-also
known as the Valle Grande-the remains of a volcano that erupted
1.4 million years ago. From Valle Grande, we will continue up
into the mountains and down through switchbacks and hairpin
back turns into Los Alamos to visit the Black Hole. This is
a long ride that will take most of the day. Estimated round
trip is 130 miles. Snacks will be provided in Las Alamos.
Saturday Late
Afternoon: Beer bungee and assorted
games. Show off your skills, embarrass the crap out of yourself
and don’t forget to smile for the camera!
Saturday Evening:
Dinner. Drink the rest of the beer and win big at the raffle!
Sunday Morning:
Breakfast. Pack-up campsite and see ya’ll next year!
Please RSVP early.
This is greatly appreciated because it will help us ensure proper
amounts of food, T-shirts, and camp reservations.
We look forward to seeing you all for Camp Scoot!
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