I would really like to do another trip through Black Canyon. Had way too much fun on last trip. Anyone up for another overnight trip or would you like to try leaving early (depart 07:00) and get back same day?
Anyone else have some thoughts?
Mark
I would really like to do another trip through Black Canyon. Had way too much fun on last trip. Anyone up for another overnight trip or would you like to try leaving early (depart 07:00
Anyone else have some thoughts?
Mark
You can do it in a day --- a very long day
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a VEERRRY long day in the Ducati saddle!
But I'm game.
Out 285 to Independence. Flip a U-Turn at Blue Mesa? Back over Independence, but return through Leadville and Loveland Pass.
Anyone know the total mileage?
The older I get the faster I was!
17 + miles!!!!
2006 ZX-14 RED Sold
2008 ZX-14 Midnight Sapphire Blue Metallic (Almost black)
I have been doing a loop out of CS twice a year out to the Black Canyon thru Aspen.The mileage is right @ 500.Nothing on the Front Range even comes close to that road or the one over McClure Pass down into Paonia.Last year I had two guys that couldn't feel thier fingers for 3 days after the ride.Complaints about not enough straights to rest,wrists hurting,butts sore,and the three older guys leaving them.It really doesn't get much better than that for me.
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Nat your speedo's on the front tire. You have to keep that ZX-14's front down to add up miles accurately.
315 miles out via Morrison/285 / Independence to Sapinero
310 miles return via Independence/I-70/Loveland Pass/I-70/Morrison
Mapquest says about 12 hours. I assume that's at the posted speed limit.
The Busa parts will be properly smothed and colored for pick up on Saturday. Anyone want to try this on Sunday? I'll Put the beast back together on Saturday. Wouldn't dream of this on the Duc in one day.
Or do an overnight with differend routes and leave on Saturday at a reasonable hour.
Game on. Who's in?
Bash and CS group we could meet at Johnson Village.
Bash,
I just noticed you work at Morse. How are the Orange Busa Parts coming along? Any chance to pick up on Friday after work? Then I could have her put back together and ready for Saturday AM?
The older I get the faster I was!
I was just guessing-I guess!!
Don't think I can do this weekend.
Nat
2006 ZX-14 RED Sold
2008 ZX-14 Midnight Sapphire Blue Metallic (Almost black)
The Grand Mesa and HW141 come close but 92 is arguably the best 50-mile piece of pavement in the state. Make a two-day trip out of it and stay in Cedaredge. The Grand Mesa on a Monday morning is worth it!
John
KTM Duke 690
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