The Enchanted Circle is one of those rides that earns the word "legendary" without having to argue about it — a gran fondo-style day out that's been drawing road riders to Northern New Mexico long enough to have real regulars. It's a sportive format, so you're riding your own ride, not pinning a number against a field.
The route loops the Enchanted Circle itself — the high-country ring around Wheeler Peak that connects Red River, Taos, and the surrounding mountain towns. Expect rewarding climbs, rolling high-desert terrain, fast descents, and the kind of hairpin turns that make you glad you checked your brakes before leaving the car. The scenery is legitimately stunning: this is Northern New Mexico at its most cinematic.
Source details are thin on distances and logistics, so check the organizer (CycloWorld / The Ride Collective) directly for registration, options, and what's included on the day.