Scenic Ride?

[Jason ON]

This is what I'm thinking for next Tuesday (July 31):

285 --> Buena Vista
24 --> Hwy 82
82 --> Glenwood Springs
shoot back on 70, or if weather and time permit,
70 --> 24
24 --> Leadville
Leadville --> 91 back to 70.

This'll be a scenic ride at a moderate pace with ample photo-opportunities. I figure I'll stop somewhere around Aspen for lunch because I'm fat and fat people need to eat.

Let me know if you're interested.

[mtnairlover]

I would so do this....if it weren't for the fact that I've got an annual family outing going on that day <and was so nicely reminded about today> at Water World...gah!

Oh well, still a little bit'o summer vacation left. Dream up another one before August 20th and I might tag along.

[Jason ON]

I've been putting this one off for various reasons... geesh. The only other one I want to get done before the weather gets too cold is southern Utah and norther AZ. Obviously it would be a multi-day ride.

[mtnairlover]

You are a big dreamer aren't ya. Meh, I gots the kids. I would definitely join ya for that ride, but they'd pounce on me if I were to be gone more than 2 days. Meh, I'll give them one more year of growing and will attempt longer outings next summer.

[Jason ON]

Have to reschedule -- maybe later this week, maybe next Tuesday. There is no great reason I can't go today; basically, I just woke up.

I'm thinking Thursday, maybe a 8:30 or 9am start or next Tuesday.

[mtnairlover]

Hey Jason, I've got a coupla peeps who are interested in joining in on this ride. Is it still a go?

[Jason ON]

Yes, it looks like Tuesday. Let's say leave at 8am. Since it's just us, we won't have to meet all the way down at MoCo. And I mentioned on the phone the other day, we'll have to modify the path to fit time constraints. It'll still be an 8 hour day.

Anyone else wanna come along?

[BryanGSXR600]

ill be there and my buddy will be able to go as well since he has mondays and tuesdays off

[mtnairlover]

... Since it's just us, we won't have to meet all the way down at MoCo. ....

Where shall we meet up, Jason?

[Jason ON]

Well, since everyone's up north (as far as I can tell) let's meet at I70 and Wadsworth, north a couple of blocks on Wads and there's a Phillips and a Conoco on the right hand side. Just to make it easier on the CSCers, we'll meet at the Conoco.

8am

[mtnairlover]

Okie, dokie.

[Repsol a095]

Jason,
I know that you used to live near the DTC, so would you be able to give me directions to the Conoco from I-25/Arapahoe? Thanks, man!
Patrick

[Jason ON]

Sure.

I-25 north to I-70, west
W. to Wadsworth (about 5 miles), exit
N. on Wads to the second light -- Conoco is on the right hand side.

[Warren]

I'll be there! I am looking forward to going on another long ride.

[Jason ON]

With the weather acting the way it's been, I'd suggest bringing something water resistant or proof just in case.

[mtnairlover]

Yeppers...got that taken care of. Thanks for the reminder.

[Jason ON]

Today's ride:

[Jason ON]

...more...

[Jason ON]

...and more...

[Jason ON]

It was cooold!! And over Independence Pass it was raining. Otherwise, very pretty.

[mtnairlover]

So, I leave at 7a.m. and return at 8p.m., logging about 500 miles on my bike and new tires after having crossed through clouds, rain, cold and scenery like none other...man! Now, that's a day of riding!!!

More pics from me...

[mtnairlover]

Couple more pics...

[Repsol a095]

Looks like a great ride, Cathy. I'm sorry I missed out, but I look forward to riding with you soon. Those pictures are amazing!!!! I say highway 131 on Thursday.

[pilot]

What a nice ride and great pics.