Sorry for the short notice.
I prefer not to travel over night solo, incase something happens so if I can get a partner I'm heading to Taos, NM this weekend!
This is an incredibly fun ride and I consider the October 2011 ride to be the best of my very full 2011 season.
Lots of twisty roads that you've likely never experienced through Kit Carson national forest.
Pace is whatever your pace is. I'll set my pace to match yours, unless you happen to be faster in which case roll on soul brother!
Ride report from my October 2011 trip to Taos
Route:
http://www.mapquest.com/?version=1.0&hk=1-2cicww9D
Total distiance is right around 1,000 miles. Hotels in Farmington, NM are currently running in the $50 range which makes this trip much cheaper then the typical $100 per day I budget.
Estimated cost: $160
$80 Fuel
$30 lodging
$50 food
This is a southernly route so we'll need to depart from South Colorado Springs or I can meet you in Salida, CO.
I'm planning on leaving Colorado Springs at 7am but I can push this out to 8am. If you can come, please reply here, PM me or text/call me at 719-201-9383.
Clovis