For so many years, in the context of our earliest experiences in New Mexico, we cycled to the "doorstep" of the mysterious Jemez Mountains, hovering just to the west of Bandelier National Monument, only to turn back for our overnight in White Rock....

Meandering along the high road to Taos from Santa Fe is a bike tour through a land of enchantment defined by sublime mountain and high desert landscapes, ancient and modern cultural confluences, and exquisite dining and accommodations.

Cycling across the USA. The goal: ambitious. The distance: 3,240 miles. The training: intense. The opportunity: unrivaled. If you're ready for the bike trip - and challenge - of a lifetime, prepare to join Trek Travel on a cross-country bicycle tour.

Our journey begins in the colorful desert and alpine wilderness set outside of lively Santa Fe. Our trails then transport us to a magical Anasazi settlement and on to Ghost Ranch where we soak up the pastel-hued landscapes that inspired Georgia O'Keefe.

New Mexico is a spectacularly beautiful land of contrasts, from its crimson-hued mesas and snowcapped peaks to its vibrant blend of cultures and fine galleries. Hike through an unspoiled wilderness of alpine meadows and cycle forgotten backroads.