Sun 6/23/2013

[This is Tom]

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to put together a nice fun ride for next weekend. Here is what I have so far..

Starting at MOCO 9am
- http://goo.gl/maps/f31ni (http://goo.gl/maps/f31ni)

Longer ride full of fun roads and great views. Let me know what you think and I can make adjustments as needed by the group. Ignore that part near winter park.. google maps thinks we're riding some slops or something lol.

[elfitize]

Dude this looks awesome! I'm so down!

[Cornfed]

Great route. Not sure I can make it but I try to do that ride at least once a year.

[sloridr]

Id like to join. But I don't think the drz is up for the challenge.

[ezrider]

Can't make this one, but thanks for putting it together. Looks like a fun ride!

[Shawnzy]

SO DOWN!

[asp_125]

Suggestion.. do this in a clockwise direction. You'll get to skip the tourist lineup getting into RMNP from Estes. Plus the sweepers over Berthoud are better going south to north.

[elfitize]

What time are you thinkin of meetin up?

[R6Phreak]

Sign me up!

[Shawnzy]

What time are you thinkin of meetin up?

It says 9am in the first post.

[TEC 2.0]

Berthoud pass is undergoing road repairs, expect slow traffic and loose asphalt debris on the Grand County side. The Clear creek side of the pass is nice and clean.

[Clovis]

That's a fun route. I also recommend going clock wise.

Be aware that RMNP cost $10 to get in. But it's a blast if traffic is defent. Roads are pristine and well maintained.

Watch out for the Rangers. They're all running radar but tend to be congregated at the entrances. At least if you get a ticket it's a fine only with no points.

[Shawnzy]

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?50849-Highway-7-is-gravel

Hmmm...What to do? Whaddya think, Tom? Anyone else have suggestions on avoiding potential construction?

[asp_125]

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?50849-Highway-7-is-gravel

Hmmm...What to do? Whaddya think, Tom? Anyone else have suggestions on avoiding potential construction?

I believe the section of gravel is between Lyons and the junction with P2P, not on Tom's route.

[Drama2]

This newbie would like to join.

[This is Tom]

Hey all, been a busy week - sorry for the slow response.

So just to clarify, the only gravel is highway 7, outside of the current route?
Also, everyone OK with the fee to get into the park? I didn't even think of that >_<

Either way, clockwise sounds good to help avoid traffic. Looks like we have a large amount of people down to participate which is awesome! We'll have to stop at one of those scenic spots and snag a group pic or something ehh?

[Stuart Little]

Hmm, I'm a definite maybe, concert the night before so we'll see how the following morning goes.

[UHATEIT]

Theres alwasy been a fee when Ive gone through the RMNP. How do the bikes do up there at that super high altitude?

[Sully]

Also, everyone OK with the fee to get into the park? I didn't even think of that >_<



Or unless you have a yearly park pass! :)


:up: Good on you for planning rides!

[SlayerAt5280]

I like starting at 9!!! But, how long total do you think this will take to do?

[Shawnzy]

Does the park take card or cash only?

[This is Tom]

I believe the bikes should do fine at that altitude. Payment for fees and passes must be by U. S. currency, coin, check (payable to the National Park Service), or American Express, Visa, Master Card or Discover credit cards. Debit cards are accepted by the park. Also, google claims 6 hours total but I expect less. I'm packing some water along with expecting to grab some food on a break or something.

See yall in the AM!

[SlayerAt5280]

Ya!!!!! See you at 6!!!

[SlayerAt5280]

Haha I mean 9*

[CHRISTIAN COWBOY]

I've done this several times...good ride...see ya at 9...

[Oddibe]

I'll be there! Great day for riding! :-)

[SlayerAt5280]

Besides our mx up in Estes when we all got separated it was a great ride today! Thanks all.

[Drama2]

Great ride Tom, would do it again anyday.
Kerry- Gladius/Pat-Z12

[CHRISTIAN COWBOY]

where's our picture on top? Wind almost blew me over!
Good meeting and riding with you all...we got mixed up coming out of the park, and looked like Kerry and Pat were heading toward Devil's Gulch so I split it off to Alenspark and highway 7 home. It's freshly paved and nice and smooth!!!

[Drama2]

Heh thanks for keeping an eye on me today, somehow after we ate lunch I found my legs and melted on the pavement with grace. A lot of fun.
Kerry

[SlayerAt5280]

Ya Tom, I cant wait to see the pics!

[This is Tom]

Thanks everyone! I agree, it was an awesome day. Turned out to be closer to the 9 hour mark instead of the 6 for those who made it to the end! Rain, hail, cops, and deer... fun times hahah

And..... Pics! http://imgur.com/a/s7SBh
Let me know if you want any in full resolution..
If anyone else captured some nice shots, post em up! :cheers:

[Shawnzy]

Yeah the second half of the ride definitely was more interesting. As much as I enjoyed the views from RMNP, I enjoyed the sweepers with no traffic better!