I posted a link earlier in the thread, but here it is again. I omitted the moco to Woodland Park to Cripple Creek section because I was fairly sure most of us have done that.
http://goo.gl/maps/evoat
The return trip can be done several ways. Most people, like myself, will likely take 96 to 67 to Florence and then the 115 back to the Springs. You had mentioned going all the way to Rye, and if that's the case then I suppose you'll be slabbing it back to Denver. Just so you know the North Colorado Springs I-25 corridor is under construction and is almost always backed up until just outside of Monument. So you can either brave the traffic and slab it, or retrace your steps. But I'm sure that's something that can be discussed at some point during the ride.
More maps
Turning back at Bishop's Castle:
http://goo.gl/maps/SgPOs
All the way to Rye, CO:
http://goo.gl/maps/xYjbV
Bypassing Cripple Creek:
http://goo.gl/maps/OOZbj