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My New “Free” Membership in El Pueblo Train Track Crash Club

Grouch Marx famously said he’d never join a club that would have him as a member, and it was my strong intention to never join this one. But yesterday afternoon I made a bad decision that left me joining the very large number of cyclists in Albuquerque’s informal El Pueblo Train Track Crash Club: My… Read More My New “Free” Membership in El Pueblo Train Track Crash Club

December 18, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

Looking West atop Nine Mile Hill

The road goes on *forever. Enjoy. *Actually, this road ends at the Rio Puerco about three miles west of this spot. But you get the idea.

December 15, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

Importance of Underground Trails

Residing in the far South Valley hinterlands beyond Rio Bravo Blvd, we locals go “to town” quite a bit, as the far South Valley doesn’t have much in the way of “town.” Myself a cycling local, the photo above shows an extremely important bit of active transportation routing that I take two or three, sometimes… Read More Importance of Underground Trails

December 13, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

The Kids Are Alright

Had the unbeatable fun and privilege yesterday to serve as “judge” for a mock trial round at my old teacher stomping grounds, Jefferson Middle School. Here’s the scene outside the school on a December morn: I counted about ten bikes and both the bikes and plentiful room for even more raised my spirits as I’m… Read More The Kids Are Alright

December 10, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

Connector Trail to Paseo de la Mesa Trail: Teaser Post

Was/am going to pass along a much longer post on this subject today, but don’t believe the hype: Retirement is busy! So many little things, mostly naps, to do every day. Anyway, as placeholder, I’ll just post the photo below today along with a few questions: Answer to the first and second questions surely coming… Read More Connector Trail to Paseo de la Mesa Trail: Teaser Post

December 9, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

Upcoming Lomas Blvd. Public Meeting

As follow-up to our little series here at BB on how much crossing Lomas at Yale is less than optimal, we need to mention a December 17th public meeting that will take a look at current awfulness and possible improvements a bit further east down the stroad that is Lomas Blvd. While the December 17th… Read More Upcoming Lomas Blvd. Public Meeting

December 8, 2025 Scot KeyLeave a comment

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