Hey CSC!
This coming weekend is forecasted to be perfect riding weather in the South West! Ie no rain!
If I can get at least 2-3 others to come, I'll host a ride to Durango.
I was just there yesterday and the roads are pristine. This would be my 4th run to Durango this year. I almost feel like a local.
Total route is around 1000 miles since there are 3 different ways of getting there. I'll choose the best one based on weather, all though currently everything says mostly sunny to sunny.
Cost is $200 or less which is fuel, lodging and food.
Day 1: http://mapq.st/OoSknF
Day 2: http://mapq.st/RJ8Lu2
My route is to start and end in Colorado Springs but if you're in Denver, don't fret as the mileage is the same. We can arrange to meet either in South Colorado Springs or in Buena Vista.
Hotel:
Iron Horse Inn -- A family suite (3 bed and 1 sleeper sofa) is $139.00 a night divided by 3-4 people.
If you want to come, please reply here!! Again, I need at least 2 others to come to split hotel cost. Durango hotels are rediculously expensive due to being a tourist/college town so it's only reasonable if you get a family suite and split the cost.
Otherwise, I really hate paying $90 for a barely 2 star hotel that anywhere else would cost $45.
I'm not talking about the Iron Horse Inn, they're pretty good now.