23 Jul Discover the ‘Secret City’ : Bike and Brew
Join us for a leisurely guided bicycle ride through Los Alamos. A place of ancient village sites, spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife, high-altitude recreational opportunities, world-class cultural activities, fascinating history, and world changing technology developments. Known as the ‘Secret City’, due to the remote location up the Hill from Santa Fe and its selection for the top-secret Manhattan Project mission.
Your adventure begins with a shuttle trip up the beautiful Pajarito Plateau (in a 15 passenger van, or on your own) into Los Alamos, then a guided bike ride to explore art, outdoor recreation, and the history and science of Los Alamos. Peddle along a paved trail with canyon views and down local streets in the downtown district and see set locations from the recent Oppenheimer movie. You’ll also travel through the newly created “art tunnel.”The tour will end at Bathtub Row Brewing for a refreshing drink, and chat about historical Bathtub Row and places to visit in LA. Capture the day with a photo in the bathtub or by the Oppie mural. You may want to extend your stay after the Conference (or before) to experience the abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities near Los Alamos including jaw dropping hiking, biking, and national parks.
Total Trip Time: 4 hours pick up and return to Santa Fe
Meeting Times: Wednesday Oct. 25 at 12 PM if taking the shuttle or 1 PM if meeting in Los Alamos
Where to Meet: Santa Fe Community Convention Center if taking the shuttle or Los Alamos Holiday Inn Express at 60 Entrada Drive, 1 PM
Tour Leader: Cory Styron, Director of Community Services of Los Alamos County
Actual Tour Time: 2.5 hours (1.5-hour tour including stops along the route, and 1 hour at Bathtub Brewery)
Terrain: Paved trail and local streets, mostly flat with very minor elevation change, approximately 4.5 miles total.
What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, tennis shoes, hat, etc.
Bikes and helmets will be provided, unless you choose to bring your own.
Group Limit: 15
Age Limit: all
Difficulty Level: Easy
Special Directions: All participants will be required to wear a helmet for the ride. If you wish you can drive your own vehicle and meet the group at the Holiday Inn Express.