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Had a glorious ride today. Took my 250 Rebel East on old Hwy. 66 to Tijeras, caught NM 14 North to Madrid. Weather could not have been better, bike was running like a dream. The parking lot at the Mine Shaft Tavern was a miniature bike rally, had to search for a place to park. Got a seat at the bar and ordered up a cheese burger and fries. Listened to some good live music. Didn't get the name of the band, was just 2 guys. One was an old cowboy who made a tub base talk, and a one-eyed gent with an acoustic guitar. Played blues and some bluegrassy stuff. Only downer was that riding back there was a one bike wreck on the hill just South of town. EMS was on scene, I stopped just long enough to see if they could use an off duty Paramedic for anything. They had the guy in a C-collar and were getting him on a back board. Didn't seem to be life-threatening injuries. Pranged his Harley pretty bad though. Got back to Albuquerque and one of my friends wanted to go for a ride. We traded bikes for a quick spin around the block. She has a Suzuki Boulevard C50 and I wanted to give it a try. Nice machine. Got back on our own bikes and picked up her girlfriend and buzzed back East on old 66 and then a few miles down South 14. Finished up at the Albuquerque Owl Cafe for another burger.

My face is sun and wind burned but I am one happy rider.

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Rider15

Sounds like a great ride. Gonna have to do it soon on my Wing. The Rebel is a year or so away from riding.

Bob

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Bob Eastman
Belen, New Mexico
1979 Goldwing GL1000
1986 Rebel 250
Patriot Guard Rider

SMLE

Went back up there last week with two friends who had never been there, The same band was playing, they're called the "Rue-Barbs". Had the buffalo burger this time. Dang they're good!

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