pilot
Fri Apr 27th, 2007, 11:05 AM
Meet at: Morrison Conoco -Just west of the C-470 and Morrison Exit.
When: Arrive at 8:30--This will allow for fuel, air--recommend pressure set to provide good tire warm up and traction, safety check, coffee, chat and a PRP.
Depart PROMPTLY at 9:00 (this will be by the Conoco Clock Tower time- if it's totally dead then cell phone time).
*Route: This is a premier run with limited traffic and good roads.
C-470 to 285 to Fairplay to hwy 9 through Harstel -1/4 mile to the east on Hwy 24, then back on Hwy 9 to turn-off to Guffy to Cripple Creek to Hwy 67 to hwy 24 to Woodland park to Hwy 67 to Deckers to hwy 285 at Pine Junction to Turkey Creek to 285 to Parmalee Gulch (Indian Hills) to Kittredge to Morrison.
http://www.land-properties.com/southardwildflowersmeadows1.JPGGuffy, Colorado
Pit Stops (fast gas and a stretch): Bailey, Fairplay, Harstel , Guffy (no gas), Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Deckers (no gas), Pine Junction.
Max distance between pit stops, with gas, is approx 60 miles.
Pace: Reasonable to Spirited. (Not a good first day of the season ride--unless you are in shape and you've got some ride experience).
http://www.doubleyellowmotorcycletours.com/Images/fzgap1.JPG
Total miles: Approximately 250 (you thighs will ache the next day, ha).
http://www.parasoftparagliding.com/images/KenFlyStand.jpgKenosha Pass
Return time: You should be home in time to mow the lawn and have dinner before it gets dark.
Bring water, snacks (sack lunch), drinks, appropriate gear= something to keep you warm and dry, and your bike's tool kit.
A note about why the departure time is set:
Due to traffic, bicycles, tourists, the better weather and not waiting for that "last person to get there".
No rain checks.
Let someone know where you will be going.
Don't rush, get out all your gear and prep your food before you go out to the club tonight.
Don't drink 8 hours prior to the ride--you'll need your focus.
Get a decent night's rest.
Get up early enough to not feel "rushed".
Eat a decent breakfast (donut and a coke don't count).If you plan on doing this ride, now is the time to go look at your bike and see if it is mechanically ready.
I ride a silver Kawasaki ZZR 1200 with Givi bags on the side (yes, I can carry a bit of spare gear)--please try to use your own tank bag/backpack if po8ssible.
*Please print this, so you know the route. Just in case...
^Mods: Thanks for correcting the date.
When: Arrive at 8:30--This will allow for fuel, air--recommend pressure set to provide good tire warm up and traction, safety check, coffee, chat and a PRP.
Depart PROMPTLY at 9:00 (this will be by the Conoco Clock Tower time- if it's totally dead then cell phone time).
*Route: This is a premier run with limited traffic and good roads.
C-470 to 285 to Fairplay to hwy 9 through Harstel -1/4 mile to the east on Hwy 24, then back on Hwy 9 to turn-off to Guffy to Cripple Creek to Hwy 67 to hwy 24 to Woodland park to Hwy 67 to Deckers to hwy 285 at Pine Junction to Turkey Creek to 285 to Parmalee Gulch (Indian Hills) to Kittredge to Morrison.
http://www.land-properties.com/southardwildflowersmeadows1.JPGGuffy, Colorado
Pit Stops (fast gas and a stretch): Bailey, Fairplay, Harstel , Guffy (no gas), Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Deckers (no gas), Pine Junction.
Max distance between pit stops, with gas, is approx 60 miles.
Pace: Reasonable to Spirited. (Not a good first day of the season ride--unless you are in shape and you've got some ride experience).
http://www.doubleyellowmotorcycletours.com/Images/fzgap1.JPG
Total miles: Approximately 250 (you thighs will ache the next day, ha).
http://www.parasoftparagliding.com/images/KenFlyStand.jpgKenosha Pass
Return time: You should be home in time to mow the lawn and have dinner before it gets dark.
Bring water, snacks (sack lunch), drinks, appropriate gear= something to keep you warm and dry, and your bike's tool kit.
A note about why the departure time is set:
Due to traffic, bicycles, tourists, the better weather and not waiting for that "last person to get there".
No rain checks.
Let someone know where you will be going.
Don't rush, get out all your gear and prep your food before you go out to the club tonight.
Don't drink 8 hours prior to the ride--you'll need your focus.
Get a decent night's rest.
Get up early enough to not feel "rushed".
Eat a decent breakfast (donut and a coke don't count).If you plan on doing this ride, now is the time to go look at your bike and see if it is mechanically ready.
I ride a silver Kawasaki ZZR 1200 with Givi bags on the side (yes, I can carry a bit of spare gear)--please try to use your own tank bag/backpack if po8ssible.
*Please print this, so you know the route. Just in case...
^Mods: Thanks for correcting the date.