Cumbres Bike Challenge

August 24, 2008

Come chase the Cumbres & Toltec, Iron Horse- America’s highest narrow gauge scenic railroad, through the mountains of north-central New Mexico and Southern Colorado.  On Sunday, August 24, the Sunday Express train will provide bicyclists a unique opportunity to race the train uphill from Chama depot to the historic town of Cumbres or downhill it from Cumbres back to Chama.  The Challenge will take uphill riders along New Mexico Highway 17 approximately 15 miles climbing over 2,100’ of vertical to the top of Cumbres Pass where a picnic lunch will be served. Riders can then return to Chama depot via the train. Riders choosing to downhill can take the train to Cumbres, enjoy a picnic lunch and then race the train back to Chama depot.Pick your ride OR take the double challenge and race the train both ways!

If you would like to have the bike ride on the train one way, there would be an additional $15 charge.  Please inform the ticket agent of your special request.