Traditional Thursday Route (about 20 miles)
The traditional route is described below although variations are not uncommon.
From Mesilla Plaza to Stahmann Farm Store to Abraham's Restaurant in the First National Bank Tower, and back to Mesilla Plaza -- route details below.
1. From Mesilla Plaza west on Calle de Parian to Calle del Oeste.
2. Left on Calle del Oeste to Calle del Sur (University).
3. Right on Calle del Sur to Snow Rd.
4. Left on Snow to Hwy. 28.
5. Right on Hwy. 28 to Stahmann Farm Store.
REGROUP
6. Return (north) on Hwy 28 (or via Snow Road And Union) to Four Points Cotton Gin (Hwy. 28 & Union).
REGROUP
7. North on Hwy. 28 to Calle de Parian (Boutz).
8. Right on Boutz to Valley.
9. Left on Valley to Barker.
10. Right on Barker to Avenida de Mesilla.
13. Cross Avenida de Mesilla to Pawn Shop parking lot and follow sidewalk and Shopping Center parking lot to Williams.
14. Right on Williams to Melendres.
13. Left on Melendres to El Molino.
14. Right on El Molino to Alemeda.
15. Left on Alemeda for 1/2 block and right to Bank parking lot.
BREAKFAST -- Abraham's, Fourth Floor, Bank Building (informal meeting and announcements)
16. Return to Mesilla Plaza via El Molino, Williams, Valley, Boutz.
Note: Many cyclists drive to Mesilla, begin and end the ride there, and drive to the restaurant for breakfast. Also, some cyclists shorten or lengthen the ride in a variety of ways.