Motorcycle Touring Riders of Albuquerque (MTRA)

Do you want to become a better 2 wheel motorcycle rider in a safe and effective learning environment? Join us for a fun, informative and engaging class to improve your low speed skills. Ride Like A Pro is committed to helping every rider achieve their goals. They're passionate about helping riders of all skill levels from beginners to seasoned veterans, and they take a personalized approach to their training programs to ensure that each rider gets the instruction and guidance they need to succeed on our roads. You will learn very important skills when it comes to cornering, emergency braking, obstacle avoidance and more. Lance Wheeler out of Colorado Springs is coming to Albuquerque and he's offering 2 classes at a 10% discount: 8:00am-12:00pm, and 1:00pm-5:00pm. The discounted price is $179.00. This can be paid over the phone to him directly (307) 257-3576, or you can pay by credit card or cash on the day of the class. Please sign up here if you are interested and I will then give your name, phone number, and email address to Lance directly and he will contact you with more details. Make sure you sign up for the class you prefer (8:00 AM, or 1:00 PM) below in the questions.

ADV Motorcycle Trip – Cloudcroft, NM
Saturday May 23 – Monday, May 25, 2026

This will be a combined ADV and Road Ride. Road and ADV riders will travel together from Albuquerque to Alamogordo on Saturday and return together on Monday. On Monday, after lunch in Willard, the group may split, with the ADV riders taking an off-pavement excursion before continuing back to Albuquerque.
On Sunday, the Road Riders will take the scenic high road to Cloudcroft and the Observatory, led by Charmaine, while the ADV group will ride a large portion of Section 2 of the BDR. The hotel rate is very reasonable, and several restaurants are within walking distance.
Please bear with us as this is our first attempt at combining Road and ADV riders on a single trip.

## Saturday, May 23, 2026

9:00 AM – Meet at Pilot Fuel Stop 9220 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105

• Fuel stop in Socorro.
• Continue on Highway 380 to Carrizozo (fuel stop if needed).
• Proceed to Alamogordo.
  Hotel Check-In – Arrive at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel (1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, +1 575-437-2110).
  6:00 PM – Meet in hotel lobby for a short walk to dinner at Applebee’s.

## Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:00 AM – Meet in hotel lobby for breakfast.
7:45 AM – Pre-ride briefing.
8:00 AM (KSU) – Ride itinerary:

• Hwy 54 south to Hwy 82 east.
• Continue to West Side Rd. and turn south onto the BDR route.
• Ride approximately 40 miles at elevations near 9,300 ft.
• Pass through Weed, NM, then take Cox Canyon Rd back to Cloudcroft.
  Return to Hotel – Rest and refresh.
  6:00 PM – Group dinner at D.H. Les Combes Winery & Bistro, located within walking distance of the hotel.

## Monday, May 25, 2026

7:00 AM – Meet in the hotel lobby for breakfast.
8:00 AM (KSU) – Depart for return trip to Albuquerque.

• Stop in Carrizozo for fuel and a short break.
• Continue on to Willard for Lunch.
• FR-245 is a dirt/gravel Forest Service road from Manzano to
• Capella Peak and New Canyon campgrounds. It’s narrow, steep, and hazardous for large RVs. Seasonal closures occur in winter or wet conditions; high-clearance vehicles are recommended.
• Estancia for another fuel stop and rest.
• Resume the ride back to Albuquerque.

## Reminders ✅

• Arrive with full fuel tanks at the Saturday departure.
• Be ready for mountain elevations and changing weather conditions.
• All group ride etiquette and Road Captain instructions apply.