New Mexico's Land of Enchantment

Where else can you ride the back roads between three distinct cultures housed for 1,000 years in small villages secreted away in red cliffs, deep river gorges and piñon-scented forests. New Mexico, a land of enchantment that inspired luminaries such as Georgia O'Keeffe. Vast cloudless skies. Stark high desert beauty. The scent of roasting chiles in the air. Roads perfect for biking. Can it get any better than riding the Enchanted Circle towering above Taos? Or the high road to Chimayó. And then there's the route through the Jemez Mountains past the Valle Caldera and down into the melting landscape and intriguing cliff dwellings of Bandelier National Monument. You won't want to head indoors until you see your accommodations: the promise of incredible luxury awaits. Santa Fe and Taos offer a ride, a destination and a vastness you won't easily forget.

Day 1 Explore Abiquiu and El Rito along the edge of the stunning Colorado Plateau  Welcome to Georgia O'Keeffe country, where the subjects of some of the artist's most iconic paintings come to life Enjoy a picnic lunch of traditional local specialties Bike past stark white and glowing golden spires and into the Chama and Ojo River Valleys.

Days 2-3 A cultural weave of Spanish, Mexican, Anglo and indigenous traditions  On your way to Taos, ride up the wide rift valley of the Rio Grande River and across the Gorge bridge, the fifth highest in the U.S.  Spin along a ridgeline overlooking Taos or enjoy a leisurely stroll around the plaza Bike the iconic Enchanted Circle, a scenic byway that curves around the base of 13,161-foot Wheeler Peak encompassing endless vistas, quaint ski towns and a respite at Eagle Nest Lake.

Day 4 Pedal through the mesas and copper-colored hills  of the High Road desert to the tiny village of Chimayó, established in 1680 Stop by the revered El Santuario church on our way to Santa Fe, where the soil is believed to have miraculous healing powers.

Days 5-6 Artsy Santa Fe  With its historic Spanish and Indian ruins, geologic phenomena and oases of hot springs and waterfalls, our ride through the Jemez Mountains ends with a wander through centuries-old cliff dwellings at Bandelier National Monument In Santa Fe, art galleries and gourmet cuisine await your exploration  Top it off with a ride through aspens to the ski basin or a more leisurely spin in the old neighborhoods past cafés, galleries and boutiques - feel free to stop in!