InZane 2019 Day Rides

[DarkSideR]

https://www.taosnews.com/stories/scenic-and-totally-fun-motorcycle-rides-around-taos,37338

[Gary]

Good idea Josh, I won't be able to make this years event but here's a handful of suggestions as well (similar in kind) to consider that I'd been meaning to post. Use it as you see fit, hopefully F6Banger or SCain will chime in as they are the regional seasoned veterans.  

The Enchanted Circle (2.5 – 3hrs 84 miles) this makes for a great ride hitting Red River, Eagles Nest, Angel Fire and back to Taos. You can't go wrong taking this route in either direction.
https://taos.org/plan-your-trip/maps-resources/driving-maps/enchanted-circle-driving-tour/

The High Road to Taos – this provides a "general" overview of the route
https://taos.org/plan-your-trip/high-road-taos-santa-fe/

https://www.roadrunner.travel/wp/wp-content/uploads/HIGH-ROAD-TO-TAOS.png

El Santuario de Chimayo Historic Site & Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant (2.5hrs 103 miles)
Nice old church aka El Santuario de Chimayo regardless of faith or beliefs. Annually people will make the pilgrimage on foot from miles around every Good Friday with this as their destination. In the vicinity is the Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant which makes for a nice stop for a cold drink or meal.
https://goo.gl/maps/Qes9bGyfrpT2

Sipapu to Mora To Angel Fire (2.45hrs 108 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/qBUpDi2USNF2

Rio Grande Gorge to Chama to CO 17 Cumbres Toltec Scenic Byway (4hrs 205 miles) – this makes for a nice trip whether you make it a day trip or on your way to or from the event. The cruise through CO 17 Cumbres Toltec is nice coming or going. Chama is kind of a neat town with a train depot there in town being one of their prime attractions. It's great when you catch the trains puffing smoke coming through parts of CO-17 or even there in town in Chama.
https://goo.gl/maps/nwaahCWhGQT2

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Angel Fire – this can be included in most of your day rides and should be well worth your visit.
https://www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org/

Homemade Pie & Baked Treats – looks like they are giving Michaels a 4-4.5 rating. I haven't been since I took a small group from the 2015(?) AZ Memorial Weekend Ride. I'd found the place fair for food but good to fulfill your baked goods desires in case you miss the bid on Motomama's, you might give this place a try.
http://www.michaelskitchen.com/bakery.html

If I think of any more I will try to get them up.

[JimC]

Thanks, looks like great riding.

Jim