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Title: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Scottish on May 10, 2008, 07:00:15 PM Okey-dokey, since my bike is almost finished, and two of my favorite jaunts (Hwy-24 west, and 115 S.) are being heavily patrolled right now. I was kinda thinking we could all share some of our favorite little hidey-holes(in state). So post up your favorite roads and rides, what time of day is best and what conditions a person could expect along the way(police presence, road condition, traffic, etc).
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 12, 2008, 04:44:43 PM Okey-dokey, since my bike is almost finished, and two of my favorite jaunts (Hwy-24 west, and 115 S.) are being heavily patrolled right now. I was kinda thinking we could all share some of our favorite little hidey-holes(in state). So post up your favorite roads and rides, what time of day is best and what conditions a person could expect along the way(police presence, road condition, traffic, etc). Bishop's Castle! You have to go THROUGH the heavily patrolled 115, but then you turn left on 67 by the Hardees (Carls Jr?) in Florence. Past Supermaxx, then right on 96 and left on 165. The fun begins on 96 and continues in a big way on 165 with sweeping switchbacks, lots of turns, with a fun destination at the end! Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: J_Slyter on May 13, 2008, 06:20:36 PM [thumbsup] on Bishops Castle.
The north rim of The Black Canyon is also great. Getting there is half the fun with the canyon ride between Canon City and Salida and then Monarch Pass. And once your in that part of the state, you might as well do the Million Dollar Highway. Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 15, 2008, 08:48:01 PM I really want to do the Black Canyon, I've heard it's incredible. Kinda like our own Deal's Gap, but I'm gonna need get the wife a day at the spa, and Grandma to watch baby!
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: cooleye on May 16, 2008, 10:32:57 AM I really want to do the Black Canyon, I've heard it's incredible. Kinda like our own Deal's Gap, but I'm gonna need get the wife a day at the spa, and Grandma to watch baby! Do you mean this: http://video.aol.com/video-detail/vfrd-black-canyon-ride/3206357248 Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 16, 2008, 07:49:51 PM Do you mean this: http://video.aol.com/video-detail/vfrd-black-canyon-ride/3206357248 Cool vid, cooleye! I can live vicariously through that. Looks like a great ride. When the stars align and we all have a whole day off together, we can hit it! Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: flynbulldog on May 19, 2008, 07:20:45 AM The only thing Deals Gap has on Colorado riding is publicity... and we don't need any of dat [leo] [leo]
Dragon schmagon [laugh] Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 19, 2008, 09:26:00 AM The only thing Deals Gap has on Colorado riding is publicity... and we don't need any of dat [leo] [leo] Dragon schmagon [laugh] It's like you're reading my mind! I've been thinking that a lot lately. Crazy thing is, I went to college a stones throw from Deals Gap, but never knew about it (wasn't into moorcicles yet). Met a guy from Chicago last week who has a GT1000. After talking to him, I'll never again complain about having to ride straight roads for an hour to get to the good stuff. Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: cooleye on May 19, 2008, 09:30:01 AM The one time I rode the Gap (I lived in Augusta, GA for a few years), and it was crowded as hell, and also hot as hell. Not a good time, but that was just the day I went. You think it is crowded here on our roads, go there and see SUPER crowded roads! [bang]
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 19, 2008, 09:32:17 AM By the way, Welcome Flyin' Bulldog! Thanks for gracing our little board with your presence!
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: flynbulldog on May 19, 2008, 11:22:18 AM Hey this seems like the place to be. As long as it stays civil in here I'll stay. And I hope to join you on a few rides this year [beer]
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 19, 2008, 04:28:29 PM Hey this seems like the place to be. As long as it stays civil in here I'll stay. And I hope to join you on a few rides this year [beer] I think it'll stay civil. We weren't raised by animals! Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Scottish on May 19, 2008, 09:05:08 PM I think it'll stay civil. We weren't raised by animals! Guess you haven't met Bonfy yet..... :-\[laugh] Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: bonfy on May 23, 2008, 02:31:47 PM What the!!! Don't be dragon my name into it! [coffee]
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Gringo 999 on May 23, 2008, 03:26:01 PM Bishop's Castle! You have to go THROUGH the heavily patrolled 115, but then you turn left on 67 by the Hardees (Carls Jr?) in Florence. Past Supermaxx, then right on 96 and left on 165. The fun begins on 96 and continues in a big way on 165 with sweeping switchbacks, lots of turns, with a fun destination at the end! The way you ride I thought you preferred the LONG, STRAIGHT ROADS. j/k Seriously, we need to do Black Canyon with our D.O.G. We would have to leave C Springs early. I also want to hit Hwy 50 West along the Arkansas river before all the tourists get here. That road rocks at speed. Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Scottish on May 23, 2008, 06:02:02 PM The way you ride I thought you preferred the LONG, STRAIGHT ROADS. j/k That sounds like a beautiful day to me! [moto]Seriously, we need to do Black Canyon with our D.O.G. We would have to leave C Springs early. I also want to hit Hwy 50 West along the Arkansas river before all the tourists get here. That road rocks at speed. Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Smitch on May 24, 2008, 01:05:58 PM The way you ride I thought you preferred the LONG, STRAIGHT ROADS. j/k ...I vote to impeach President Larry. End his tyranny! Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: cooleye on May 25, 2008, 05:41:40 AM Second [evil]
Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: Scottish on May 25, 2008, 07:26:03 AM ...I vote to impeach President Larry. End his tyranny! Title: Re: Favorite Roads and rides Post by: bonfy on May 25, 2008, 11:41:38 AM ...I vote to impeach President Larry. End his tyranny! What took ya so long to get mad? (http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/theastwood.jpg) See....my mule don't like folks thread-jackin'... Okay, one of my favorite roads is the High Road to Taos and then on to the Enchanted Circle. |