Statewide Tour

[THoward]

I need some help! ABATE is planning a Statewide Tour for 2011, as a fundraiser. We are looking for "stops".

A little info about the Tour: The Tour is open to any and all. Of course we'd love to see motorcyclists complete the Tour on their bikes, but that is not a requirement. Participants will purchase passport books from ABATE of Colorado for $15 with a chance of winning cash and other prizes. Books will go on sale December 31, 2010. The amount of cash prizes will be determined by how many paid sponsors we have, but we are looking at top cash prize being around $1000. They will be required to obtain either a picture of themselves with the designated stop/ establishment’s sign (with passport in hand) or a time & date stamped receipt for purchases at that stop. Winners will be determined by how many stops along the Tour they actually completed. If we have 5 people that completed the entire Tour, we will draw names to determine the winner. There will be different levels of winners coinciding with how many stops have been completed. Participants will have a full year to complete the Tour with prizes being awarded December 31, 2011. We are still working the finishing details, but this is the gist of how it will work.

I need to know some places that you all like to stop when you go riding. Stops can be anything from a State Park/National Monument to a coffee shop and everything in between.
We want a variety of stops and locations all over the state.

Also, if you know of any businesses that might have interest in sponsoring the Tour, please PM me for more info. Sponsors will receive a business card size ad in the passport book, have a listing in the general stops, and of course be a designated stop. We are asking $50 from the business to be a sponsor. The MRA has signed on as a sponsor.

I'd appreciate any help you can lend me. We'd like to have the stops decided by December 1, 2010 so that we have time to print the passport books.

Thanks!

[mtnairlover]

Ooooohhh, lotsa fun!

I'm gonna be makin a list of stops. I hope you get lots of interest. It sounds like a blast.

[salsashark]

Sounds like fun...

Is this a checklist type tour book, meant to be done in stages or all at one time?

If multiple trips are allowed, then spread them out all over the state

Just off the top of my head:
1. Alfred Packer's massacre site
2. Pike's Peak
3. Mango's in Red Cliff
4. Como Depot (good burgers, better onion rings)
5. Bishop's Castle
6. State Fair grounds (Pueblo) - during the state fair
7. Stanley Hotel, Estes Park
8. Dinosaur National Monument
9. Julesburg - for no other reason then it's as far as you'll go before you hit Nebraska

[THoward]

Yup...multiple trips are what it is all about. I have my Districts looking in their respective areas of the state as well but I wanted some input from the CSC. It's a great way to get to see the state...and maybe help out some local businesses along the way. I have copied your list!!

[CoRR]

A great ride on the other side (west) is Gateway , Co

From Montrose ,Co take Hwy 550 South to Ridgway ,Co
In Ridgway take HWY 62 West to Placerville
In Placerville Take HWY 145 to Naturita,Co
Hwy 145 turns into HWY 141(north) Just before Naturita,Co
HWY 141 Runs North/(West) to Gateway,Co
At Gateway HWY 141 turns North / (EAST)
You come out at Whitewater,Co Just below Grand Junction
OR
From Grand Junction Take HWY 50 south to Whitewater.
At Whitewater take HWY141 South (west) To Gateway and Return.
Although You will miss the beauty of the canyon along with the twisties!!

You could have Them/Us take a pic in front of the building in Gateway.

The ride for the most part will be Canyon on HWY141 and is used ALOT by motorcycles . Camping /Fuel / Food along the way

Bing: Gateway,Co to view the map.
PM me for more info if you need.
James

[mtnairlover]

I've got spots and stops all over the mountains from the northwest to the southwest and central mountains, too. People could make various trips out of each of the regions. Here's what I've got:

• Lyons; Stone Cup or Oskar Blues
• Estes Park; Ed's Cantina or Mary's Lake Lodge
• RMNP - Trail Ridge Road; Westside Visitor's Center Cafe
• Grand Lake; Max and T's Bar and Grill or pancho and lefty's cantina
• Cache la Poudre Canyon - Glen Echo Resort
• Steamboat Springs; Beau Jo's Pizza
• Gore Pass
• Willow Creek Pass
• 20 mile road - West of Steamboat Springs; yes, there is a sign that says "20-mile road"
• Durango - Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage RR - train station
• Silverton - Pickle Barrel; 1304 Greene Street
• Million Dollar hwy - Red Mountain Pass
• Ouray - Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa; 625 5th Street
• Buena Vista - Punky's Diner; 421 East Main Street
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison - North Rim Road
• McClure Pass
• Monarch Pass
• Wolf Creek Pass
• Lake City - Mocha Moose Coffee House; 308 N Silver St.
• Gateway Canyons - Auto Museum; 43200 Highway 141
• Dinosaur National Monument
• Telluride - Bluegrass Festival (in June), or Oak Street Park; Oak Street, Gondola Station

[CoRR]

Short and Sweet Ride.

Skyline Dr. in Canon City , Co
Could have a pic from the top..

I should make 1 list lol I have Tons of places in the state .

We always did a yearly "Pass" Run where you took a pic of yourself and/or bike at the top of as many passes as you could. in 1 year.

Your Idea is better!

[chad23]

I've got spots and stops all over the mountains from the northwest to the southwest and central mountains, too. People could make various trips out of each of the regions. Here's what I've got:

• Lyons; Stone Cup or Oskar Blues
• Estes Park; Ed's Cantina or Mary's Lake Lodge
• RMNP - Trail Ridge Road; Westside Visitor's Center Cafe
• Grand Lake; Max and T's Bar and Grill or pancho and lefty's cantina
• Steamboat Springs; Beau Jo's Pizza
• Gore Pass
• Willow Creek Pass
• 20 mile road - West of Steamboat Springs; yes, there is a sign that says "20-mile road"
• Durango - Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage RR - train station
• Silverton - Pickle Barrel; 1304 Greene Street
• Million Dollar hwy - Red Mountain Pass
• Ouray - Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa; 625 5th Street
• Buena Vista - Punky's Diner; 421 East Main Street
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison - North Rim Road
• McClure Pass
• Monarch Pass
• Wolf Creek Pass
• Lake City - Mocha Moose Coffee House; 308 N Silver St.
• Gateway Canyons - Auto Museum; 43200 Highway 141
• Dinosaur National Monument
• Telluride - Bluegrass Festival (in June), or Oak Street Park; Oak Street, Gondola Station

SOOOOOO when are we starting this ride !!!!

[mtnairlover]

SOOOOOO when are we starting this ride !!!!

Lol...have ya got about 2 weeks next summer and a boatload of extra $$$ hangin around?

Oh hey, I forgot one stop up in Poudre Canyon. Gonna go find it and edit my list

[FZRguy]

The museum in Gateway. The gift shop at the summit of Monarch Pass. Navajo State Park near Arboles, CO. Central City Pkwy sign at I-70. Cameron Pass. Mesa Verde Natl Park. Blue Mesa Dam. Slumgullion Pass. Creede, CO. Douglas Pass. Hard Rock Café in Empire. Colo Natl Monument.

[THoward]

Thank you for all your input. I have copied all the suggestions. If there are any more out there, let me know. As soon as we have the books ready to go I'll post if anyone is interested in participating.

Terry

[= Buckeye Jess =]

Iron Butt has something similar with National Parks - it never occurred to me scale it down to a state level... I was stoked to do the national one, this will be even more fun!!!