“Taos to Newkirk” is a scenic, twisty motorcycle ride in New Mexico, United States.
This 258km ride visits Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Rio Pueblo, Holman, Cleveland, Mora and 2 other places.
Taos
at 0kmThis is a beautiful route starting in the mountains and ending at I-40. After Las Vegas, I had the road all to my self.
Talpa
at 2kmRio Pueblo
at 24km75 into Santa Cruz is beautiful as well
at 25kmSipapu
at 32kmSmall ski and summer resort.
Holman
at 60kmCleveland
at 65kmMora
at 69kmIn July 2007 I was on this road and it rained almost constantly from Taos to just before Mora where they were having a street festival. There was no sign that it had rained there at all and the sky was beautiful. Less than two miles on the other side of town I ran into rain again and it didn't stop until I got to Las Vegas. I swear to God it was the only sunny spot on the road. They must be living right.
Las Vegas
at 114kmIf you need gas, get it here. The next gas station is at least 90 miles. Also, almost no traffic.
This is a cool stretch of road coming out of the mountains
at 175kmI was so low on gas, I had to head for the Interstate from h...
at 230kmI was so low on gas, I had to head for the Interstate from here but you could continue to Tucumcari
Newkirk
at 258kmFinally a gas station. A Phillips 66 on the corner of 129 and old Route 66. Crusing along Route 66 by yourself while the highway buzzes at 80mph felt like I was in a different time.