Looking for a location with the best CO twisties

[Grand]

I'm meeting with a few people from out of state for a riding get-together, and looking for the best places to stay in CO. Will be this summer.

The towns next to the mountains like ft collins, boulder, golden may be nice, but I'm assuming staying in the mountains would be better for it.

Nederland, estes park, idaho springs/blackhawk caught my eye, as well as the towns deeper in the mountains like breck, winter park, keystone, and aspen.

People will be coming from all over the US, so we can pick pretty much any place to stay.

I'm assuming idaho springs/blackhawk would be the best considering their close proximity to Mt. evans, squaw pass and clear creek, as well as 119. Estes park is also very tempting considering trail ridge and st. vrain ave.

I've done very little riding in these areas though, so I can't vouch for them.

Any suggestions? Any towns/cities I haven't thought of? Where would you stay in CO if you had a riding vacation for a couple days?

[Bueller]

http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Guide-Motorcycling-Colorado/dp/1884313922/ref=lp_B005QO2VAC_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335752384&sr=1-1

He is a CSC member who has done extensive research.

[dirkterrell]

+1 for Steve's book. It has everything you need.

[Jmetz]

Anyone know where to pick it up locally? Thanks Bueller I had forgotten about picking it up.

[Clovis]

I would invest in getting a radar detector and mounting it to your bike. The cops (especially Colorado State Patrol) has a major hard on for bikes this year.

[Vellos]

Hwy 550.

[CaptGoodvibes]

There's really nothing in Colorado worth telling your friends about. It's not a great place to ride.


Hwy 550.

C'mon G. Don't steer them wrong.

I-70 east from Denver is a sweet ride. Very scenic!

[big53lee]

Estes park. STANLEY HOTEL. its the haunted hotel in the movie "The Shining" such a cool place.

[daemon]

Bishop's Castle!

[grim]

There's really nothing in Colorado worth telling your friends about. It's not a great place to ride.



C'mon G. Don't steer them wrong.

I-70 east from Denver is a sweet ride. Very scenic!

What a dick, everyone knows I-76 East is where its at.

[longrider]

Anyone know where to pick it up locally? Thanks Bueller I had forgotten about picking it up.

We have it in stock at Fay Myers

[salsashark]

I-70 east from Denver is a sweet ride. Very scenic!


What a dick, everyone knows I-76 East is where its at.

Damnit you two... no I have to go find a new "hidden" spot...

hmmmm maybe 385...



We have it in stock at Fay Myers

thanks :up:

[CaptGoodvibes]

What a dick, everyone knows I-76 East is where its at.

Awww man! Givin' away the secret spot. Lame. :slap:

[Sean]

Look at a map, find the most squiggly lines you can, and ride to them.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Guide-Motorcycling-Colorado/dp/1884313922/ref=lp_B005QO2VAC_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335752384&sr=1-1

He is a CSC member who has done extensive research.Awesome book! Also check out Butler maps (available in most bike shops). They are also local (Edwards, CO) and have really good maps and reviews.

[grim]

Look at a map, find the most squiggly lines you can, and ride to them.


:spit:


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[Wrider]

I would say Hwy 24 up to NE to be in the same vein as 76 East, but there's so many potholes it might actually scrub up the sides of your tires trying to avoid them...

[grim]

I would say Hwy 24 up to NE to be in the same vein as 76 East, but there's so many potholes it might actually scrub up the sides of your tires trying to avoid them...

Yea but then NE PD will pull you over for "swerving too much" or some stupid reason.

[TinkerinWstuff]

I would invest in getting a radar detector and mounting it to your bike. The cops (especially Colorado State Patrol) has a major hard on for bikes this year.

right - cuz last year they didn't care about 99 in a 55.

[grim]

right - cuz last year they didn't care about 99 in a 55.

No Justin is just a magnet for cops (this year) :roll:

[asp_125]

Lightweights, everybody knows Colfax is where the good riding is.

:D

Start here:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/weaver/co-byways08/

and here:
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/documents/2011-campaign-materials/4679_Map_Denver-NWCO.pdf

and here:
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/rider-resources.html

Pick the routes highlighted in red and orange. :D

[TinkerinWstuff]

there are a couple good round-a-bouts in my hood

[grim]

there are a couple good round-a-bouts in my hood

I know a guy who is friends with another guy that took me to a place in the springs that has 4 round-a-bouts in a row :shock:.

[TinkerinWstuff]

post whoring aside - If I had friends, and they came to town, I'd head for Ouray, Durango, and Telluride. The 550 as others have said.

There are twisties everywhere but much less traffic in the southwest.

[Spiderman]

There is a Motorcycle Roads Rating map available that Nick_Ninja & I (but mostly N_N) assisted ABATE in putting together for CDOT. It's free, straightforward & no-frills. It looks something like this (http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/documents/2011-campaign-materials/4679_Map_Denver-NWCO.pdf) (this is just 1/4 of the map, the other online samples are available here (http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/rider-resources.html))

Butler Maps (http://www.butlermaps.com/) has a much more detailed & in-depth motorcycle-specific map available for purchase at many dealers & shops along the front range (check their Dealer Locator for a location near you).

[grim]

post whoring aside - If I had friends, and they came to town, I'd head for Ouray, Durango, and Telluride. The 550 as others have said.

There are twisties everywhere but much less traffic in the southwest.

+1 Ouray is not only home to the best road ride (550) it is also the most beautiful town in CO that i have seen so far, granted i have not seen all of Colorado, Ouray is definitely up there.

[asp_125]

HPR

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[Wrider]

I know a guy who is friends with another guy that took me to a place in the springs that has 4 round-a-bouts in a row :shock:.

Sooooo he took you to the Broadmoor area? Lake Ave has 4 in a row, then take a right and there's a few more.

[Clovis]

Post whores, each and every one of you!!

If you want a nice day ride (500 miles) I recommend doing the Black Canyon 500.

It takes you through a nice mix of sweepers and technical sweepers and the scenery is incredible. You have to wait for Indi pass to open up though.

[dirkterrell]

It takes you through a nice mix of sweepers and technical sweepers and the scenery is incredible. You have to wait for Indi pass to open up though.

I did a similar ride (Black Canyon 600?) last year. Because of a thunderstorm, I had to bail on going over IP, but it was a great ride nonetheless:

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40823

[CaptGoodvibes]

Hwy 67 from Sedalia to Deckers. Epic!

Take the left fork. :D

[sfarson]

I-70, I-76, Colfax, other like-minded and fine suggestions, are all raved about in the book and covered extensively.


http://www.farson.com/smiley/lol.gif

[G35CO]

I did a similar ride (Black Canyon 600?) last year. Because of a thunderstorm, I had to bail on going over IP, but it was a great ride nonetheless:

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40823
Looks like a great ride. I'm planning on doing it this year.

[troy_v]

I'd recommend Hwy 92 - take it off of Hwy 50 near the Black Canyon and head up toward Crawford, but turn around before you get there and run it in reverse. I think that's the best/twistiest road in all of CO. Combined with Hwy 50, it's nearly perfect.

[HiImBrian]

Look at a map, find the most squiggly lines you can, and ride to them.

Just be sure you don't end up riding 30 miles to a neighborhood complex. FML

[xiaan]

There is a Motorcycle Roads Rating map available that Nick_Ninja & I (but mostly N_N) assisted ABATE in putting together for CDOT. It's free, straightforward & no-frills. It looks something like this (http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/documents/2011-campaign-materials/4679_Map_Denver-NWCO.pdf) (this is just 1/4 of the map, the other online samples are available here (http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride/rider-resources.html))

As a new rider, thank you! It's been a great resource.

Christiaan

[mdub]

I would invest in getting a radar detector and mounting it to your bike. The cops (especially Colorado State Patrol) has a major hard on for bikes this year.


dont buy the 40 dolla ones.....

[CaptGoodvibes]

Any suggestions? Any towns/cities I haven't thought of? Where would you stay in CO if you had a riding vacation for a couple days?

I would plan a mini-Grand loop and stay in a different place each night.

Here. I'll get you started. (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Bear+Creek+Ave%2FMorrison+Rd&daddr=38.06074,-107.30297+to:US-160+E+to:37.7015,-108.03203+to:38.67587,-108.9773+to:US-50+E+to:39.0287647,-108.0417821+to:38.8976517,-107.5691157+to:39.06799,-106.50478+to:Unknown+road&hl=en&ll=38.376115,-107.325439&spn=5.003121,10.821533&sll=39.398,-106.864014&sspn=1.233109,2.705383&geocode=FZsLXQIdgAW7-Q%3BFcTCRAIdxq-a-SmJXOJQhgA_hzFkju-9tAIrmg%3BFSKyOAIdOI2R-Q%3BFXxHPwId4o-P-SmTBa5y28w-hzFAhL7vnFf_Vw%3BFZ4lTgIdbCOB-Sm7NQ7NiZlHhzFHgr-t6zOYvg%3BFWSiUwIdiPqH-Q%3BFRyIUwIdymmP-Sl_ub50Nc1AhzFOeE9OdaRY9w%3BFfOHUQIdJaCW-Skj_VsoCJRAhzFEz_WkPX22Jw%3BFVYhVAIdtN2m-Sn7UTU9j6BqhzGw6rSWDroQrg%3BFRITXQIdTQ27-Q&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=9&via=1,3,4,6,7,8&t=m&z=7) B and C are suggested sleeping waypoints.

[mdub]

dont stay at any BB's ....one word. Cannibals

[matt2778]

HPR

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PPIR

[performula]

From Canon City to Salida or vice versa. Absolutely gorgeous and it's the reason I'm buying a bike again. Such a waste in a cage. Make sure you fill up though because the BP or whatever closes at about 6 or 7 (?) in Cotapaxi(sp). They always looked closed about those times. Can't wait.

It's about 57 miles in between for the lower back problem guys.

[AOK303]

I personally like the drive through at KFC off Morrison road the first turn is Crazy

[big53lee]

I personally like the drive through at KFC off Morrison road the first turn is Crazy

Probly funiest thing I've read in awhile bud.

[grim]

I would plan a mini-Grand loop and stay in a different place each night.

Here. I'll get you started. (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Bear+Creek+Ave%2FMorrison+Rd&daddr=38.06074,-107.30297+to:US-160+E+to:37.7015,-108.03203+to:38.67587,-108.9773+to:US-50+E+to:39.0287647,-108.0417821+to:38.8976517,-107.5691157+to:39.06799,-106.50478+to:Unknown+road&hl=en&ll=38.376115,-107.325439&spn=5.003121,10.821533&sll=39.398,-106.864014&sspn=1.233109,2.705383&geocode=FZsLXQIdgAW7-Q%3BFcTCRAIdxq-a-SmJXOJQhgA_hzFkju-9tAIrmg%3BFSKyOAIdOI2R-Q%3BFXxHPwId4o-P-SmTBa5y28w-hzFAhL7vnFf_Vw%3BFZ4lTgIdbCOB-Sm7NQ7NiZlHhzFHgr-t6zOYvg%3BFWSiUwIdiPqH-Q%3BFRyIUwIdymmP-Sl_ub50Nc1AhzFOeE9OdaRY9w%3BFfOHUQIdJaCW-Skj_VsoCJRAhzFEz_WkPX22Jw%3BFVYhVAIdtN2m-Sn7UTU9j6BqhzGw6rSWDroQrg%3BFRITXQIdTQ27-Q&mra=dpe&mrsp=8&sz=9&via=1,3,4,6,7,8&t=m&z=7) B and C are suggested sleeping waypoints.


http://g.co/maps/24ktk

Fixed that for you, if you are going towards cortez why the hell would you pass up Mesa Verde natnl park? There is a Toll pass to get to the ancient ruins and its a ton of fun Christi and i spent 4 hours going up and down the mountain.