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Here are a few pics from New Mexico.

There were a few water crossings. Here's Tracy following an overflowing river close to the Colorado border.

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I'm pretty sure this was the 1st time any of us ever had a Llama walk through our camp.

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These were the only crashes we had on the whole trip. 1st my bike fell over one night in camp. Then Tracy

fell over in camp and this is Van's bike after it fell over in camp. No flats, mechanical issues or crashes in 

1600 miles on the trial.

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We saw Elk, deer, antelope, turkeys, bears, llamas and a few other creatures on the trail, and some pretty

interesting people in some of the small towns including a guy in red underwear at a Subway shop that

wanted to join us on our ride.

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This is called Teakettle rock.

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Always find a Kug sticker wherever we go.

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The boys Tracy, Ken and Van taking a break.

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Kug cutting some fresh tracks in the White Sands National Monument.

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Nice views on the northern half of the ride.

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Like most BDR's this one had it's good parts and some pretty boring parts. Getting back to the start was

a bit of a grind on the small bikes, but it's all good. Already planning our next trip

 

CiD

 

 

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Thanks Chris . 

A good ride but we decided that we have more fun on loop rides -- even though we made it a loop. My throttle thunb has gone numb ! 

 

 

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Remember !

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This tiny restaurant is famous for its green chile - people come from all over-- we did too !

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Of  course had the exploding trailer tire . Had a good time with the local tire shop. Learned a bit on noodleing -- and also when to leave when you see a rubber glove come out of someones pocket. The Keystone was cold and in general the most fun part of the trip.

 

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Good stuff awesome to have a long ride and zero problems locals must have gotten bored with cow tipping and saw your bikes

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We did not get to enjoy the finish of the NMBDR because the weather was moving in.

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A lot of straight roads for miles  !!!

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This is the third time I have been to this ranch. Outside of the Navajo Nation .

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   Congrats on the Successful Voyage - Chris, Van Tracy and Kug.  Say Kug, did you install those 100mph rated trailer tires for CID to haul through the states?? Tell us campers how your luggage solutions worked out. While you are at it, tell us how those "New Tech" KTMs worked.  We all want to emulate your success!

               B)

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Great stuff Fellas, looks like diverse terrain and maybe not too cold and wet and not too hot.  I have to agree with the idea of loops having the most potential to avoid the drone home. Or get a shuttle driver, like maybe.....   Advent-uber shuttle company. :) 

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Great pics guys! :thumbsup_anim: Ken - is that part of a dinosaur backbone on your bike?! :wacko:

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Great pix...nice country.

I hope to do this ride in Auguzt or September with Doc in the sidecar.

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Remember NM has a Monsoon season !

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5 hours ago, Dress4Less said:

Great pics guys! :thumbsup_anim: Ken - is that part of a dinosaur backbone on your bike?! :wacko:

I think it was a little newer !

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4 minutes ago, kkug said:

I think it was a little newer !

 

5 hours ago, Dress4Less said:

Great pics guys! :thumbsup_anim: Ken - is that part of a dinosaur backbone on your bike?! :wacko:

That's actually Ken, he hadn't eaten in a few hours and he said he was down to skin and bones, maybe just bones.

CiD

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16 hours ago, Covered in Dust said:

 

That's actually Ken, he hadn't eaten in a few hours and he said he was down to skin and bones, maybe just bones.

CiD

Ahhh yes...I can see the resemblance now... :coolio:

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Been waiting for this report - looks like a great trip. Time to saddle up the SE!

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Well done boyz!!  Great photo report.  What a beautiful ride.

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@Covered in Dust  how were the temps on this ride?

Where did you guys park the truck?



The Continental Divide Trail starts in NM not too far from the beginning of the AZBDR.

 

I’ve done 2 BDRs and am jonesing for more.

 

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From what I remember the temps were fine the whole ride. We did hit a storm at the Colorado border that was interesting for a few hours. We trailered to some city and stayed overnight in a hotel where we left the truck until our return. I don’t remember what city but maybe someone else will chime in.

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