DiTr 2012

[DucMouse the Mighty]

we are less than a month away guys 

It's getting exciting....

Please be sure to check out the website for any other updates to stuff

http://www.ducatiintherockies.com/Ducati_In_The_Rockies/Welcome.html

Also the T-shirt thing isn't working like we planned so i will keep you posted on what will be doing...maybe some more Iron on stuff for people like we did a couple of years back

[Dirty Duc]

Still looking for a firm commit on the $75/night fold out sofa in our room. Breakfast is included along with whatever beverages are in the fridge.

Consider me committed... which makes me a committee, I guess...

I'll pm my number as the time gets closer.

[ZLTFUL]

Consider me committed... which makes me a committee, I guess...

I'll pm my number as the time gets closer.

Sounds good.
I will be arriving Friday afternoon possibly with the Denver crew unless they ride too slow then I may go on ahead.
Depending on when we head out, my wife is doing I70 to Grand Junction then south so she is more than likely going to arrive before those of us who ride.
Either way, we will make sure we get everything squared away.

[Dirty Duc]

I probably won't be there until more evening-ish... my specific plans are still congealing.

[DucMouse the Mighty]

22 days and counting.....

[Dirty Duc]

I just looked at google street view... where is the gas station in Ouray?  I might have to revise my approach plan.

[bevel]

There's two on the north side of the town on 550, before the hot springs.

If you're coming from the north, there's a few stations in Ridgeway and plenty in Montrose. From the south, you'll want to hit either Durango or Silverton.

[Dirty Duc]

the ones north will work. I know about Montrose and environs, but I am coming from the south and I didn't want the first part of any ride to be hunting for gas.  For planning purposes, Durango is half a tank away!

[bevel]

There's also fuel in Rico, Norwood, and Naturita, FWIW.

Gateway shut down their fuel and convenience store, and supposedly will be opening a stand alone station "in town" "soon". That means heading out to Grand Junction gives you 104 miles between Naturita and GJ with no fuel, and the round-trip from Naturita to GJ is 102 miles (51 each way).

Most folks fuel up at the start of the day either right in town (if they're heading south), or hit Ridgway (if they're heading north/west). The stations on the north side of town are just a minute from all the condos and hotels - well worth going out of your way if you're questionable to make it even the 24 miles to Silverton on 550.

[muskrat]

Two of us arrive late on the 9th.  We plan on riding sometime, somewhere on the 10th so if any early birds land at the nest let us know and we will make it a gang.   

[DucMouse the Mighty]

I know larry will be driving up thursday and he may ride friday. He will usually ride down to durango and meet us for lunch 

I just looked at google street view... where is the gas station in Ouray?  I might have to revise my approach plan.

where from the south are you coming from?

your more than welcome to join us.....

We usual stop in Durango for lunch at the BBQ place and get there around 1130 noonish

[Dirty Duc]

SE AZ...

I hate freeways, so I plan to come through the Gila forest and then up to Farmington.  Google says it takes the same amount of time, and my experience on the slab (even on the comfy bike) has proven to extend my breaks.

I suspect my schedule will be significantly farther behind yours... I don't anticipate getting into Ouray any earlier than 6pm.

[DucMouse the Mighty]

SE AZ...

I hate freeways, so I plan to come through the Gila forest and then up to Farmington.  Google says it takes the same amount of time, and my experience on the slab (even on the comfy bike) has proven to extend my breaks.

I suspect my schedule will be significantly farther behind yours... I don't anticipate getting into Ouray any earlier than 6pm.

Coolio! well if you ever want to come up an earlier we have a spare bed 

[muskrat]

I know larry will be driving up thursday and he may ride friday. He will usually ride down to durango and meet us for lunch 

where from the south are you coming from?

your more than welcome to join us.....

We usual stop in Durango for lunch at the BBQ place and get there around 1130 noonish

we are coming from Dallas.  We will probably arrive at the hotel around midnight that Thursday.  Would love to hit Durango.  This is the BBQ place next to the Hampton on the main thoroughfare right?

[DucMouse the Mighty]

we are coming from Dallas.  We will probably arrive at the hotel around midnight that Thursday.  Would love to hit Durango.  This is the BBQ place next to the Hampton on the main thoroughfare right?

You guys gonna drive all the way up there? your more than welcome to tag along with us...Pam will be our cash vehicle..
But we will meet at 630 and leave at 7...I can give you details if you want to join us.

Yes the Serious Texas Bar-B-Q on Main St by the river