Explore Albuquerque’s Rio Grande & Lavender Farm E-Bike Tour

Duration

2.5 Hours

Albuquerque Rio Grande & Organic Lavender Farm E-Bike Tour • Agricultural Adventure of the Rio Grande Valley

Our E-Bike Tour begins at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm located at 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107

Experience a cycling adventure along New Mexico’s largest river, the Rio Grande. This tour begins and ends in the heart of Albuquerque. The Rio Grande River is the fourth largest river system in the US, and has a history as rich as the soil it traverses. The history of the Rio Grande Valley in Albuquerque embraces her life-giving waters and is deeply rooted in agricultural heritage. Modern Albuquerque was founded unofficially in the late 1600’s, when farmers were given tracts of land or ranchos, along the banks of the Rio Grande. Since that time farmers of the Rio Grande valley have used intricate systems of acequias (community-operated watercourses) to water their crops.

Our excursion departs from Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, founded in the 1930’s. This dynamic property employs farming practices that have been used in this region for hundreds of years, as well as utilizing innovative and modern technologies to provide fresh produce for their on-site farm to table restaurant. We will have an opportunity to learn about their hybrid Grosso lavender crop and the processes they use to make their signature products.

Next, we will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of life along the river as we cycle nearly 6 miles of her banks. We will visit community-based farms, the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park which offers an important look at the natural history of the Rio Grande River and an exclusive chance to view some of the wildlife that calls the “bosque” home.

This inclusive tour is a great introduction to the agricultural heritage of Albuquerque. We offer you the opportunity to experience the beauty and rich history that the Rio Grande has provided us for hundreds of years.

Included

• Rear Trunk Bike Bag to hold personal belongings
• Safety Reflective Triangle
• Bike Helmet
• Velcro Map Case to wrap onto handlebars for reading directions

Not Included

Gratuity for your Tour Guide

What To Bring

At high elevations and in a dry climate, proper hydration and sun protection is a necessity. New Mexico weather can also change without much notice.

We recommend bringing

-Sunscreen & SPF lip balm -Hat and/or sunglasses -Layered clothing, including a light, long sleeve layer for sun protection and a rain layer -Comfortable and safe closed sole shoes for riding a bike. NO flip flops or rain boots please -Water, water, water