May 23 - Waldo-Santa Fe-Waldo
2021 results are now posted. If you see an error with the results, shoot us an email at [email protected] and we will get it corrected. Also, e-mail us with feedback or ideas if you have some. Thank you to everyone that came out to ride and race. That was a hoot. The sand sections on the course were totally unexpected. The last several times we have ridden this route those sections were nice a firm. I guess our friend Thor won't be riding his road bike on the route anytime soon. See you in a few weeks for the Jemez Loop.
Cost: Free
Start location: Click HERE for a Google map of the start/finish area.
Start time: 9:30AM
Entry Limit: 74 So sign up now!
HOLD THE PHONE, STOP THE PRESS, BACK THE TRUCK UP! Three words. Pin. Ya. Tah. Yeah we got one, the finishers will be smacking a pinata to release all its delightful goodies post race. Speaking of goodies, the series sponsor, Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters has donated some awesome prizes for this race. Hang around after you finish for some quick fun and merriment.
Also, we will be taking donations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society assuming our card reader plays along. 100% of the money received goes to the charity.
The weatherperson is calling for hero dirt tomorrow. Lets take advantage of it.
Details: Seems like the 'Vid is on a tight leash here in the Land of Enchantment so we'll run this race as a mass start event. If you don't want to start with the group, that's a-ok, come on out and start a few minutes before or after the 9:30AM start. There will be a short course (29 miles) and a long course (67 miles). Punch cards and the Time Machine will be at the start/finish area. When you finish the course grab a punch card, insert it into the Time Machine to stamp your finish time and finish order, and then write your name on the card. First to the Time Machine wins. What will you win? You'll have to sign up and come race to find out. We'll give everyone the run down on using the Time Machine a few minutes before the ride/race starts.
Rules: You have to sign in before the race and sign out after you finish. This is to make sure everyone gets through the course and we don't have to send out the St. Bernard with a whiskey barrel under its neck. Sign in will be next to the big white van at the table. Roads will be open to traffic and trails will have other users on them. Don't ride like an idiot. Be nice to other people. Ride within your abilities. You are responsible for your own safety, navigating the course, and addressing any mechanicals that may arise. Last and most important have fun.
Course Description: Yes, Waldo-Santa Fe-Waldo doesn't start or finish strictly in Waldo. Paris-Roubaix doesn't start in Paris so there's precedent for this.
Both short and long courses follow the same route for the first 24 miles. The first 20 miles are dirt, fast rolling, fun forest roads. I have seen an occasional vehicle out there so keep an eye out, any vehicle is not expecting to encounter a bike race on those roads. There are 3 cattle gates on this section, if you do not see anyone behind you at the cattle gate, close it! At mile 24, the short course turns onto the 599 Frontage Road and returns to the start/finish via Paseo Real. The long course makes its way through Santa Fe on bike paths, dirt roads, and roads with light traffic. I would recommend trying to enjoy this section more like a group ride, we made an effort to find a fun and safe way to get through town. There's ample opportunity before and after to turn the pedals in anger. At mile 30, there is an Allsups, which happens to carry a fine selection of potato chips and micheladas. At mile 43, there is a Shell, last chance to snag a cold Steel Reserve, you might want something to take the edge off from what is coming. We turn off NM 14 into the town of Los Cerrillos, where the road turns to dirt, and looming in front is the Devil's Throne (look at google maps, its actually called that). This canyon climb is not long, but it will hurt everyone. Once you crest this beast you're rewarded with more climbing in steps up to I25. Here we take the frontage road back to the turn to La Cienega, where you will be greeted with another steep wall of a climb. Regrettably, all good things must end, and the short and long course return to the finish via Cieneguilla, where we climb past the petroglyphs. I'm certain this climb will be a spicy meatball at the finish.
It seems to me like the short course is 80% dirt and 20% pavement. Long course is more like 60% dirt and 40% pavement. I'm guessing though.
1100 ft climbing for the short course. 3600 ft climbing for the long course.
I would guess a beginner could do the short course in 3-3.5 hours and an experienced rider could do the long course in 4-5 hours. There is no convenience stores on the short course, so plan accordingly.
What Bike Should I Ride? One you like! If you're comfortable "underbiking," I know all these roads have been ridden on a road bike. I'd choose a hardtail mountain bike over a road bike personally, I have a gravel bike and I think its perfect for the course.
Cost: Free
Start location: Click HERE for a Google map of the start/finish area.
Start time: 9:30AM
Entry Limit: 74 So sign up now!
HOLD THE PHONE, STOP THE PRESS, BACK THE TRUCK UP! Three words. Pin. Ya. Tah. Yeah we got one, the finishers will be smacking a pinata to release all its delightful goodies post race. Speaking of goodies, the series sponsor, Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters has donated some awesome prizes for this race. Hang around after you finish for some quick fun and merriment.
Also, we will be taking donations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society assuming our card reader plays along. 100% of the money received goes to the charity.
The weatherperson is calling for hero dirt tomorrow. Lets take advantage of it.
Details: Seems like the 'Vid is on a tight leash here in the Land of Enchantment so we'll run this race as a mass start event. If you don't want to start with the group, that's a-ok, come on out and start a few minutes before or after the 9:30AM start. There will be a short course (29 miles) and a long course (67 miles). Punch cards and the Time Machine will be at the start/finish area. When you finish the course grab a punch card, insert it into the Time Machine to stamp your finish time and finish order, and then write your name on the card. First to the Time Machine wins. What will you win? You'll have to sign up and come race to find out. We'll give everyone the run down on using the Time Machine a few minutes before the ride/race starts.
Rules: You have to sign in before the race and sign out after you finish. This is to make sure everyone gets through the course and we don't have to send out the St. Bernard with a whiskey barrel under its neck. Sign in will be next to the big white van at the table. Roads will be open to traffic and trails will have other users on them. Don't ride like an idiot. Be nice to other people. Ride within your abilities. You are responsible for your own safety, navigating the course, and addressing any mechanicals that may arise. Last and most important have fun.
Course Description: Yes, Waldo-Santa Fe-Waldo doesn't start or finish strictly in Waldo. Paris-Roubaix doesn't start in Paris so there's precedent for this.
Both short and long courses follow the same route for the first 24 miles. The first 20 miles are dirt, fast rolling, fun forest roads. I have seen an occasional vehicle out there so keep an eye out, any vehicle is not expecting to encounter a bike race on those roads. There are 3 cattle gates on this section, if you do not see anyone behind you at the cattle gate, close it! At mile 24, the short course turns onto the 599 Frontage Road and returns to the start/finish via Paseo Real. The long course makes its way through Santa Fe on bike paths, dirt roads, and roads with light traffic. I would recommend trying to enjoy this section more like a group ride, we made an effort to find a fun and safe way to get through town. There's ample opportunity before and after to turn the pedals in anger. At mile 30, there is an Allsups, which happens to carry a fine selection of potato chips and micheladas. At mile 43, there is a Shell, last chance to snag a cold Steel Reserve, you might want something to take the edge off from what is coming. We turn off NM 14 into the town of Los Cerrillos, where the road turns to dirt, and looming in front is the Devil's Throne (look at google maps, its actually called that). This canyon climb is not long, but it will hurt everyone. Once you crest this beast you're rewarded with more climbing in steps up to I25. Here we take the frontage road back to the turn to La Cienega, where you will be greeted with another steep wall of a climb. Regrettably, all good things must end, and the short and long course return to the finish via Cieneguilla, where we climb past the petroglyphs. I'm certain this climb will be a spicy meatball at the finish.
It seems to me like the short course is 80% dirt and 20% pavement. Long course is more like 60% dirt and 40% pavement. I'm guessing though.
1100 ft climbing for the short course. 3600 ft climbing for the long course.
I would guess a beginner could do the short course in 3-3.5 hours and an experienced rider could do the long course in 4-5 hours. There is no convenience stores on the short course, so plan accordingly.
What Bike Should I Ride? One you like! If you're comfortable "underbiking," I know all these roads have been ridden on a road bike. I'd choose a hardtail mountain bike over a road bike personally, I have a gravel bike and I think its perfect for the course.
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