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Calling all Dogs!!! 

Here's the dealio, Coolio.  The 21st of September, while not likely the last ride of the year, really represents the last ride of the Summer riding season.  Drats!!!  So let's kick it real and get out and ride.  Find a babysitter, call in sick, skip the soccer game, tell the Mr. or Mrs. that the honey-dos will just have to wait.  You owe it to yourself as a Ducatista  to "Ride Baby Ride!"   [moto]

Would like to invite all our associates and "wanna-be Ducatis" to come out and join us.  So extend the invitations to all qualified and properly geared friends and family.  Maybe our Denver and ABQ friends can join us too. 

As of now, no route is set.  Looking at maybe Breckenridge or Aspen as potential desinations.  Please let me know if you have a great idea for a ride.

Let's get the word out.  Looking forward to seeing everybody!!!

The date is down and I will be there and I will get Holland there to. Sounds great . Let me know what I can do to help.

 We will be there on the 21 of Sept . 

I will not be going on this ride. I have had plans for months to go to Maroon Bells for a photography shoot, and will be gone all weekend. How about we make the official last ride for Monday the 22nd???  ;D ;D [laugh] [laugh]

Have fun ya'll, and hope the weather is good!

Dude!  Sorry to hear that.  Enjoy Maroon Bells!

Why not just ride up to Maroon Bells? I was there last Thursday on the bike and it was great. Just wear warm gear for Independence Pass. Colors should be changing about the 21st too.  [moto]

Too much photo gear. Plus I am driving others up (car pooling ya know!!)  [bang]

Okay, the place ain't googling for me.  Where the heck is Maroon Bells?  ???

It's a pretty Mountain area... if I recall it's in the Aspen area. I did some elk hunting there. I'd like to make this ride. It will depend on the kid situation. If I have my daughter that week which is likely then I'll be doing the Daddy thing.

Yup, it is right outside Aspen (about 160 miles one way). Nice little road that leads out of town and into the park area. It is maybe 15 miles from the heart of downtown to the end of the road/parking area. They close the road to private vehicles between 9am to 5pm during the summer, but they just switched to the shuttle running on weekends only after Labor Day, so I'm not sure if you can drive/ride up there between 9 and 5 on the weekends. There is a fee to get in...$5 for a motorcycle. They say that the Maroon Bells are the most photographed mountains in North America. Brenda and I just got back from our Zion/Grand Canyon trip which included Maroon Bells, Grand Mesa, and Million Dollar Hwy in Colorado, and you could just start to see a little yellow around the edges on the Aspen leaves. The 21st will probably be a little early for the full colors, but I imagine some will be turning.

WDB,

What part of "get a sitter" did you not understand???   [cheeky]

Seriously, hope you can make it.  I've been dying to see the project bike.

Pres

seriously  [roll]

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/rangerdistricts/aspen_sopris/mb_scenic_site/index.shtml

"The Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in all of North America."

how long have you been in Colorado?

 ;)

  :( The truth is the wife and I have been dealing with some challenges lately. She's been staying with her parents in Albuquerque, so my time and access to Alyssa is limited and I couldn't give up anymore time with her than I'm forced to.  :'( So while I do miss the rides, my priority is to my family as we work through this, and my darling daughter for every minute I have her. That is really the only way it can be. I'd rather not bring it out for everyone to see, but we are a communtiy and I guess this is the nature of life. If I can make it I will. However if my daughter is here....... well, you get it.

WDB,

You have your priorities straight Dude.  Alyssa is A+ cutie.  I suffer from having grown kids so it's not hard for me to leave.  Hope you and the Frau get things worked out. 

Pres

Me too bro, me too. Things are looking positive, just takes time and commitment. Thanks for the support.

The weather forecast is looking good for next Sunday's ride.  Mostly sunny, high of 73 degrees.   [thumbsup] 

The aspens will be turning.  It's going to be great!   ;)

If you guys left Montague's at 9AM, what time would you be in Pine Junction?

I'm thinking we could meet you guys there, and then head out 285 to 9 and up to Breck for lunch??

bump...for...WHAT"S THE FARKING PLANS BOYS?!?!?!?!?!

I would be game for lunch in Breck. This is what Google Maps says for distance/time to Pine Junction from Montague's:

Driving directions to Pine Junction pnR
67.6 mi – about 2 hours 7 mins

Can this be right? 67.6 miles...shouldn't that take about 30 minutes?  [moto] Maybe 45 depending on how much coffee we drink, and those superbike guys will need to stop for gas anyway.

Mileage is right.  Time is probably based on speed limits.  Probably 40 minutes to Deckers, and another 30 to Pine Junction, where there is a gas station.

Agreed, I think Randimus has the time table close to spot on.  I'm game.

Okay that's it Boys and Girls.  Rendevous at Pine Junction this Sunday!  Let's saddle up and ride!     [moto]

Let's see which club draws the biggest crowd.  SoCo DOGs or Mile High Monsters?  Game on - bring it!

So we will leave Montagues at 09:00;   after quaffing coffee,   jolly good!!

They don't open till 9am on Sunday. If you want coffee (and I will), we will need to leave a bit later.

Hours
Mon: 7am – 11pm
Tue: 7am – 11pm
Wed: 7am – 11pm
Thu: 7am – 11pm
Fri: 7am – 12pm
Sat: 7am – 12pm
Sun: 9am – 11pm

J_Slyter is right.  Forgot to factor that in.  We usually allow 30 minutes for everyone to show at Montague's.  Depart at 9:30 and we should hit the rendevous point by 10:45 if no stops. 

Randimus, does that work for MHM?

'K I will have my daughter so the ride prolly won't happen for me. The weekend days are my best time with her. BUT, Bonfy will be in town and I have a feeling she may not mind stopping by for a cup of joe, and I know I wouldn't mind. So Hopefully I can catch a cup o coffee witcha.  [thumbsup]



BTW: Things is lookin' up for the Missus and I.... but big change is a brewinig, more details to come as they develope.

Randimus,

10:45 at Pine Junction.  Name the point in town.  I'm sure you know that place better than us.  Are you up for lunch in Breck?

Pres

Yes, that works for us  [thumbsup]


At the intersection of 126 (the road north out of Deckers) and 285, there is a gas station.  We will be waiting for you there.

So far we've got about 13 folks committed to ride from SoCo DOG.  8)  Let's see if we can't get more!!!  ;)

Driving Directions Long Route to Breckenridge for Lunch

Link: 

<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=%3BFZRgVAIdGFW8-Q%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&saddr=Colorado+Springs,+CO&daddr=CO-67+to:Pine+Junction+pnR,+United+States+to:breckenridge,+co+to:Leadville,+co+to:buena+vista,+co+to:colorado+springs,+co&mra=pi&mrcr=4&via=1&doflg=ptm&sll=39.072511,-105.595093&sspn=0.936065,2.150574&ie=UTF8&ll=39.183304,-105.56488&spn=0.934593,2.150574&z=9>

 
Driving Directions Short Route to Fairplay

Link: 

<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=%3BFZRgVAIdGFW8-Q%3B%3B%3B&saddr=Colorado+Springs,+CO&daddr=CO-67+to:Pine+Junction+pnR,+United+States+to:fairplay,+co+to:colorado+springs,+co&mra=pi&mrcr=2&via=1&doflg=ptm&sll=39.147103,-105.411072&sspn=0.935074,2.150574&ie=UTF8&z=9>

 
Driving Directions Shorter Route to Castle Rock

Link: 

<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=%3BFZRgVAIdGFW8-Q%3B%3BFY7yWQIdMjS--Q%3B%3B&saddr=Colorado+Springs,+CO&daddr=CO-67+to:Pine+Junction+pnR,+United+States+to:CO-85+to:castle+rock,+co+to:colorado+springs&mra=pi&mrcr=2&via=1,3&doflg=ptm&sll=39.230126,-105.108948&sspn=0.933971,2.150574&ie=UTF8&ll=39.230126,-105.097961&spn=0.933971,2.150574&z=9>

 

Look at all those sweet machines!

(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/monsterbrew/DSCF2591.jpg)

Here's what the ride looked like via my gps!

(http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/monsterbrew/9_21_08_Ride_map.jpg)

brew

Brew,  [drink]

Thanks for posting!!! I think we had 14 bikes make the entire 300+ mile voyage!!!   [thumbsup]

Well done all.  [clap] [clap] [clap]

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