Winners of the Virtual Bike Race

Kevin and Isaac Zwiers

High Desert Challenge: 56.04 McGaffey Challenge: 58:20

Lily and Eden

High Desert Challenge: 1:21:05 McGaffey Challenge: 1:23

Greg Cavanaugh and Braden Homan

High Desert Challenge: 1:01 McGaffey Challenge: 1:02 Other Participants: Brian Culligan Maddie and Morgan Jason and Daisy Chuck and Maggie

COVID 3 Virtual Mountain Bike Challenge

We have had a half a year of no events. The Gallup Journey Magazine challenges you to 3 Trail rides in October. You have until October 20th to complete this event.

Rules –

This challenge does not have to be completed in consecutive days.

It must be completed with a teammate and both of you have to finish together.

One teammate must use Strava to record the route and time. *Share your ride by sending it to jason@ gallupjourney.com with your name and teammates name with the category you are competing in.

Trail routes must be completed in order, trail, trail 2, trail 3. *Remember their will be no officials and this will be down on an honor system. **Team with overall best time will choose the three trails for October’s challenge. Teams/Categories Adult Males Adult Females Adult & Child (this could be Parent/ Child, Adult Friend/Child, Grandparent/ Grandchild) Youth Males (under 17) Youth Female (under 17) Prizes will be given to the best time for each category.

Trail 1 –

HDT - Ride from the Gamerco trailhead out to Second Mesa. Ride around Second Mesa counter-clockwise and then back to the Gamerco trailhead.

Trail 2 –

McGaffey - Start at the Hilso trailhead. Ride Quaking Aspen to Y2K to Turkey's Nest to Lost Lake Rim, to Smokin' Handlebar, to Berma back to the Hilso trailhead. Trail 3 –

Rehoboth - BoneShaker to Blue Trail - Park in the Church parking lot and ride up the gravel road towards the Rehoboth cemetery. Just past the big green gate (you will want to make sure this is open when you make your timed attempt. Please close it again when you are finished) turn right onto the single track, this the BoneShaker Trail. Follow this single track until you reach the south end of the cemetery fence, continue straight. Follow this single track until you reach Mariposa Corner. At Mariposa corner make a sharp right turn onto the Blue Trail. Follow the Blue Trail until you reach the grey trail which will bring you back towards Rehoboth. The trail will be marked with blue flags from the gate back to the gym parking lot. Do this loop two times.

Don Diego's Restaurant & Lounge

You will find this Gallup eating institution on the western edge of Downtown. The restaurant can be accessed from either Coal Avenue or Historic Highway 66. Like most eateries during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can enjoy your meal outside, dining inside, or by convenient pick-up. You will find the menu offers both classic American fare or popular New Mexican dishes that feature a secret family red or green chile recipe. Enjoy one of the combination plates, a filling stuffed sopapilla or the popular locals’ dish, the Sheepherder. Don Diego’s operating hours are Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Location: 801 U.S. Route 66. Phone: 505-722-5517.

Gallup is a town that loves their trucks and the Menapace family has been providing Rico Auto Complex customers with the proven GMC Sierra for decades. Don’t worry if trucks aren’t your thing. The dealership carries a diversified line of other vehicle types that also includes the newly redesigned Buick. Rico’s prides themselves on superior customer service and takes care of you during the life of your purchase. They also have a full- service department that has a trained staff to take care of any mechanical needs. Plus, they have an onsite oil change facility for convenient use that also is home to a drive -thru car wash. This is a family business that has strong roots in the community and is not going to pressure sales or sneak on extra fees. Put on your mask and head down to Rico Auto Complex Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM or on Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM to find your next ride. Location: 220 South 5th Street, Phone: 866-612-2137.

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