Cuchara CO

Event date: 
Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:00am to Sun, 06/22/2025 - 5:00pm

Hello everyone im send this email for the cuchara overnight ride the weekend of june 20th. The lead road captain will be chris Thatcher and the rear will be Darrell(speed). I was gonna lead the ride but my bike had a different idea and is in the shop. Enjoy the ride have fun and see you on the next one.

 

Starting at: Thunderbird Harley-Davidson, 5000 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Gas - Valero – Camel Rock, NM – 66 miles – 66 miles in – 9:30 am out 10:00

Food - Wildcat’s Den – Questa, NM – 83 miles - 149 miles in – 11:30 am out 1:00 pm

                Phone Number:  +15755861119

Gas – Phillips 66 – Questa, NM – 3 miles - 152 miles in – 1:15 pm out 1:30 pm

Hotel - Cuchara Lokal - La Veta, CO – 97 miles – 249 miles in – 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

To Hotel

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/XT6VkqAgUO

To Bishops Castle

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/XNYxjFoPeO

To Lunch, High Octane BBQ, then back to the hotel

https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/XT8s4FIgsO

Lunch: High Octane BBQ

Exit 74, 8900 I-25, Rye, CO 81069

Phone Number: +17196762440

Cities: 21

1: Albuquerque

2: Bernalillo

3: Algodones

4: Budaghers

5: La Cienega

6: Valle Vista

7: Santa Fe

8: Tesuque

9: Cuyamungue

10: Pojoaque

11: Sombrillo

12: Espanola

13: Alcalde

14: Velarde

15: Dixon

16: Taos

17: Arroyo Hondo

18: Lama

19: Questa

20: Cerro

21: Costilla

Counties: 5

1: Bernalillo

2: Sandoval

3: Santa Fe

4: Taos

5: Rio Arriba

 

James notes:

Tucked in the eastern shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this serene town rests between the rich forests of the San Isabel National Forest and the Cucharas River, which cuts right through town. The National Forest offers more than one million acres of Colorado's finest scenery.

 

Cuchara affords splendid views of dramatic West Spanish Peak, one of two geological towers once used as guideposts for traveling American Indians and pioneers. These awesome landmarks are visible up to 100 miles away. Downtown features a few gift shops and several B&Bs, however most amenities are located in Cuchara's sister city, La Veta. Here, visitors can browse co-op shops representing local artists.

 

South of town along Colorado 12, part of the scenic Highway of Legends, travelers find stunning views, which top out at the 9,995-foot Cuchara Pass. This drive offers abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting and camping, especially at North Lake State Wildlife Area and at Monument Lake Park. Cuchara Recreation Area welcomes hikers, hunters, fishers and four-wheelers, and Cuchara Mountain Park is popular in summer for its hiking trails and disc-golf course and in winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Event location:
5000 Alameda NE
Albuquerque NM 87113

Open Event: This event is open to Chapter members, National H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.  All riders and passengers must sign a release. 

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Turquoise Trail Chapter #2015 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Turquoise Trail Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Christopher "Hoovey" Thatcher
Road Captain