Worth the ride near Albuquerque, NM
We list 10 places worth riding to around Albuquerque, NM, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway (NM-14)
Viewpoint
Fifty-four miles from Tijeras through Cedar Crest, Golden and mining town Madrid to Santa Fe, popular with weekend riders.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Viewpoint
One of the world's longest aerial trams lifts you to a 10,378 foot overlook above Albuquerque.
Photo by W. Guy Finley (CC BY-SA 2.0) source
Sandia Crest Scenic Byway (NM-536)
Viewpoint
About 20 hairpin switchbacks over 13.6 paved miles up to the 10,678 foot crest overlook.
Food
The Mine Shaft Tavern
Food
Long bar and big front patio on NM 14 in old coal town Madrid, with a lot usually full of bikes on a good weekend.
The Frontier Restaurant
Food
Sweet rolls at a decades-old diner near UNM that locals treat as an institution.
Photo by Peter Rimar (uploaded by Chitrapa) (CC BY-SA 4.0) source
Golden Crown Panaderia
Food
Green chile bread and green chile pizza from a bakery near Old Town that has baked since 1972.
66 Diner
Food
Burgers and milkshakes with a jukebox in a converted 1945 Phillips 66 station on historic Route 66.
Coffee
Rust is Gold Coffee & Garage
Coffee
Moto themed events and a local gathering point for classic and motorcycle enthusiasts over coffee.
Zendo Coffee
Coffee
Locally roasted espresso, a covered patio and easy street parking make it a good gathering spot before heading east to the Sandias.
Sunday Service Motor Co.
Coffee
A DIY motorcycle shop area where you can work on your own bike, alongside coffee and beer.