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viper94bite · 10-04-2006, 08:04 AM

Well all this talk about the ride days next year has me thinking againg about a trip I wanted to take this year, but couldnt. So in preparation I would like to ask any and all who have been too and or live around Colorado is there any roads that are must rides or things that are a must see. I plan to visit the royal gorge for sure as that is the main reason for going, but where else is good. I've been to denver a few times, but thats about it as far as colorado goes.

The Teach · 10-04-2006, 09:35 AM

There's tons of good rides. You need to shoot some of us a message when you get into town and we can show you around.

Good rides include:
Deckers, Cripple Creek, Sand Dunes, Bishop's Castle, Four corners, and and and...

Colorado Cajun · 10-04-2006, 09:39 AM

I think you will enjoy Colorado on a bike. The Royal Gorge area is a fun place to ride and a beautiful sight to see. After you do the Gorge, go west on HWY 50. It follows the Arkansas River with lots of twisties. I love riding that road.
You can go west to Salida, north up Hwy 285, then east on HWY 24 back to Colo. Springs. If you are in Colorado Springs, you have to ride through Garden of the Gods. A couple of other things in Colorado Springs to see are Cave of the winds, the zoo, and 7 falls. Also take a ride to Cripple Creek. No matter what direction you get there from, it is good riding.

You can take a map and looked for paved roads through the mountains with curves and it should be good riding. Where are you thinking about staying in Colorado?

Colorado Cajun · 10-04-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Teach

There's tons of good rides. You need to shoot some of us a message when you get into town and we can show you around.

Good rides include:
Deckers, Cripple Creek, Sand Dunes, Bishop's Castle, Four corners, and and and...

Like Sage said, Shoot us over a message when the time gets closer and we can show you around. There is The Teach, Merlot, Time4me2ride, ColoRocky, and myself here. We try to meet up once in awhile and go for a ride. It's hard to get everybody together but I'm sure you would beable to get a few if not all for a ride.

**87gsxrnut** · 10-04-2006, 10:03 AM

Big Thompson canyon.

- Nut

dragbar · 10-04-2006, 10:04 AM

What about beautiful Missouri man....oh wait..you did see every road

**drgibson** · 10-04-2006, 10:32 AM

Grand Mesa Clolorado Nat. Monument, Even I70 is a beautiful run and it Highway.

viper94bite · 10-04-2006, 10:57 AM

so far i'm looking at going down to canon city then to colorado springs and possibly on up to fort collins. But that is just a base for now and will most likely change. probably won't be until june-july next year, but I'd like to try and get planned as much as possible. Not sure where i'll be staying yet I might just drag my tent and sleeping bag along especially since it will probably have to be atleast a wk to a wk and a half adventure.

Colorado Cajun · 10-04-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by viper94bite

so far i'm looking at going down to canon city then to colorado springs and possibly on up to fort collins. But that is just a base for now and will most likely change. probably won't be until june-july next year, but I'd like to try and get planned as much as possible. Not sure where i'll be staying yet I might just drag my tent and sleeping bag along especially since it will probably have to be atleast a wk to a wk and a half adventure.

That is the best time for White Water rafting on the Ark. If you are around Canon City, there are rafting companies out the wazoo.

viper94bite · 10-04-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Cajun

That is the best time for White Water rafting on the Ark. If you are around Canon City, there are rafting companies out the wazoo.

oh I definately plan on doing that while i'm there. Since i'll never see any of that around here unless its on tv or something.

The Teach · 10-04-2006, 11:16 AM

My place is open for company any time bud.

viper94bite · 10-04-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Teach

My place is open for company any time bud.

thanks i'll keep that in mind.

sunny · 10-04-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Teach

My place is open for company any time bud.

really?

i was planning this road trip...

The Teach · 10-04-2006, 02:04 PM

Come on up Sunny. I'll have to check the clue-4 at the door though.

(For fear that you'll use it!)

Dragonfly · 10-08-2006, 08:23 PM

There are beautiful mountain passes to ride in SW Colorado....also going into Utah and Arizona from the 4 corner area you will find some awesome scenery.

10-04-2006, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	Colorado Well all this talk about the ride days next year has me thinking againg about a trip I wanted to take this year, but couldnt. So in preparation I would like to ask any and all who have been too and or live around Colorado is there any roads that are must rides or things that are a must see. I plan to visit the royal gorge for sure as that is the main reason for going, but where else is good. I've been to denver a few times, but thats about it as far as colorado goes. __________________ *yippee*

10-04-2006, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	There's tons of good rides. You need to shoot some of us a message when you get into town and we can show you around. Good rides include: Deckers, Cripple Creek, Sand Dunes, Bishop's Castle, Four corners, and and and... __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-04-2006, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I think you will enjoy Colorado on a bike. The Royal Gorge area is a fun place to ride and a beautiful sight to see. After you do the Gorge, go west on HWY 50. It follows the Arkansas River with lots of twisties. I love riding that road. You can go west to Salida, north up Hwy 285, then east on HWY 24 back to Colo. Springs. If you are in Colorado Springs, you have to ride through Garden of the Gods. A couple of other things in Colorado Springs to see are Cave of the winds, the zoo, and 7 falls. Also take a ride to Cripple Creek. No matter what direction you get there from, it is good riding. You can take a map and looked for paved roads through the mountains with curves and it should be good riding. Where are you thinking about staying in Colorado? __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

10-04-2006, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	Big Thompson canyon. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

10-04-2006, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	What about beautiful Missouri man....oh wait..you did see every road __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

10-04-2006, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	Grand Mesa Clolorado Nat. Monument, Even I70 is a beautiful run and it Highway. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

10-04-2006, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	so far i'm looking at going down to canon city then to colorado springs and possibly on up to fort collins. But that is just a base for now and will most likely change. probably won't be until june-july next year, but I'd like to try and get planned as much as possible. Not sure where i'll be staying yet I might just drag my tent and sleeping bag along especially since it will probably have to be atleast a wk to a wk and a half adventure. __________________ *yippee*

10-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	My place is open for company any time bud. __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	Come on up Sunny. I'll have to check the clue-4 at the door though. (For fear that you'll use it!) __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

10-08-2006, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dragonfly Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: H-D Ultra Classic Location: Southwest, CO Posts: 9	There are beautiful mountain passes to ride in SW Colorado....also going into Utah and Arizona from the 4 corner area you will find some awesome scenery.

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