When our really good friends, Syd and Macky Franklin, invited us to their wedding in New Mexico, we figured, “Might as well make it a bike trip!” They were, understandably, very busy before the big day, but agreed to show us some trails a couple days after. We settled on an itinerary that included Sedona on our way out, a night in Flagstaff with friends, a place called Ghost Ranch for the Wedding, Las Cruces to see my brother for his birthday, and two days of riding in Santa Fe with Syd, Macky and my good buddy Xavier. Here’s a little photo essay of the trip.
The Route. Lots of driving. Over 2600 miles!
Working on my bike about 2mins into the ride in Sedona. Ride #1.
The wedding was in place called Ghost Ranch. Beautiful.
We were here
Macky and Me. Sounds like the name of a children’s book.
Isn’t she gorgeous? Such good beer. Oh ya Christina too!
Hangin with the newly weds
Christina takes cool photos
Someone used to sit here and soak in the view
Christina makin magic
Little McGhee loves his truck!
Little McGhee loves his girlie drinks. Happy Birthday Lil Bro!
Xina and me with Xavier
The Crew. Ride #2
The lookout at the top of Lookout Trail
Poser
Aren’t we cute?
Aftermath of Christina’s awkward dismount. Wish we had it on film.
Tailgating! Ride #3.
Friends who wheelie together, stay together.
Meow Wolf art exhibit in Santa Fe is weird, interactive and crazy cool. Dod i mention its weird?
Meow Wolf
Taos is crazy beautiful
Afternoon walk in Toas
View from outside Taos hotel room
Road Trail 18 in Taos with Syd and Macky. There was a little bit of mud. Ride #4.
Macky in his happy place: Burrito Land
Watch the latest UNP video about riding Glorieta with Syd and Macky