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GDMBR Santa Fe

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We had decided that we would leave the route in Abiquiu to visit Santa Fe. The part from Abiquiu to Grants was very sandy, hot and there wouldn’t be water for a few days. There also were many ‘goat heads’, sharp nails from plants and cacti which many cause punctures. We didn’t really have the right gear for this, you’re better off with wider tires and less gear, and we heard that Santa Fe was a really nice place. So we decided to go there and then try to get to Grants from there. Continue reading →

GDMBR Grants – Pie Town

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From Grants we rode to Pie Town through El Malpais Natural Monument. Pie Town is a tiny community with 2 cafe’s/restaurants where they sell pie, that’s where the name comes from. It once started with a guy opening a bakery. It became so known and famous for its pies that people from all over came to eat pie there. So the town name was changed to Pie Town and it’s still famous for its pies. But the thing is that the restaurant closes when the pies are sold out. They bake a certain amount of pies a day and when they’re gone, they close. So that can be at noon or at 4 pm or any other time of the day. Continue reading →