Southern Tier, Section 2 B=New Mexico

[Tony D]

I'm heading out 4/23 from San Diego along the southern tier and heading to Florida and trying to get an idea of where to stay after leaving Tempe and before getting to Las Cruces.  Seems like the motel lodging is really sparse.  Wondering if anyone has ridden this route and any thoughts.  I was planning on riding around 100 miles a day but the terrain seems pretty slow go.  Was hoping to not bring a tent but looks like this is a must for this area.  Thanks.

Tony

[aggie]

From Tempe it is pretty much up hill until you get to Globe, AZ.  There are several hotels in Globe.  If you get there early in the day the next town with descent accommodations is Safford (also has several hotels but you may need to call ahead to reserve a room).  For some reason the hotels seem to book up early.  After Safford your hotel options are to either ride all the way to Silver City or head south on Hwy 70 to Lordsburg.  If you go to Lordsburg you can then take Hwy 90 up to Silver City and rejoin the Southern Tier route.  The map lists a few accommodations from Silver City to Las Cruses but can't say what they are like.

[Tony D]

Thanks for the info.  I was planning on staying in Globe and then Stafford and think that Silver City would be a hard, hard day.  I'll check out Lordsberg as an option.  Thanks again.

[Galloper]

There's a Best Value Motel in Claypool just west of Globe on the right hand side just after a Walmart which is quite reasonable.   When you get to Safford, the Paradise Inn, between Thatcher and Safford is also quite well priced.

You can make good time up the valley to Safford as long as you've got a following wind

[jeanvallery]

Tony
What day and time will you be pedaling through El Centro, California??