Django
Road warrior
Isn't that a yellow K1200RS? 
a Rocky Mountain high ***New pics added***
- Thread starter the Ferret
- Start date
the Ferret
Road warrior
Thread starter
Yes today LR rode one of his Beemers.
Todays ride can only be described as an adventure. We had everything today. Sun shine and beautiful roads, up to Loveland Pass ( 11,990 feet) and down the other side. A great brunch in Dillon by the lake. A ride thru Gore Pass (9524 ft) and Tennesee Pass (10, 424 ft) . We got stuck in a horrible traffic jam due to a crash in the heat in Avon I think. Then we rode some more curvy roads over to Leadville. After Leadville we rode down Freemont Pass (11,318 Ft) and it started raining, hard, then it turned to hail and that piled up on the road so heavy it looked like snow. At Copper Mountain something we dodged into a gas station. The fog rolled in and it continued to rain. We were going to go over Loveland Pass the other direction, but it looked like it might be snowing up there so we opted just to slab it home in the rain. 3 Continental Divide Crossings today. We also rode thru a tunnel 1 1/2 miles long that sits at 11, 158 feet that really cool and the highest point on the US interstate system called the Eisenhour Tunnel. 304 miles today!
Todays ride can only be described as an adventure. We had everything today. Sun shine and beautiful roads, up to Loveland Pass ( 11,990 feet) and down the other side. A great brunch in Dillon by the lake. A ride thru Gore Pass (9524 ft) and Tennesee Pass (10, 424 ft) . We got stuck in a horrible traffic jam due to a crash in the heat in Avon I think. Then we rode some more curvy roads over to Leadville. After Leadville we rode down Freemont Pass (11,318 Ft) and it started raining, hard, then it turned to hail and that piled up on the road so heavy it looked like snow. At Copper Mountain something we dodged into a gas station. The fog rolled in and it continued to rain. We were going to go over Loveland Pass the other direction, but it looked like it might be snowing up there so we opted just to slab it home in the rain. 3 Continental Divide Crossings today. We also rode thru a tunnel 1 1/2 miles long that sits at 11, 158 feet that really cool and the highest point on the US interstate system called the Eisenhour Tunnel. 304 miles today!
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
One word, two syllables: Gore-Tex. I think the ferret and offroad are becoming convinced it's a worthwhile requirement for motorcycling gear, at least when riding around here! My goodness, we experienced just about everything Ma Nature could dish out today.
It's been such a pleasure riding with these guys! These boys can really haul the mail, and on unfamiliar roads to boot! Where shall we venture tomorrow?
It's been such a pleasure riding with these guys! These boys can really haul the mail, and on unfamiliar roads to boot! Where shall we venture tomorrow?
emptysea
Road warrior
Did I mention that I'm jealous? LOL
the Ferret
Road warrior
Thread starter
pic from todays ride (my first imgur pic)
another
another
Stichill
Road warrior
Stunning scenery and 'adventure' sounds appropriate! One thing I like about touring with others is that you can't wimp out and run back to the barn. You're more motivated to press through the weather adversity and let the fun continue!
Offroad
Road warrior
Day 1 route thanks to LR:
Day 2
Day 3
Day 2
Day 3
Great pictures. Looks like fantastic riding.
Redbird_imp
Running like a top
I'd love to be tagging along with you guys. Unfortunately for me even though I live in CO I am out of state this week and next so it's not to be.
Stichill
Road warrior
Ride maps!
Offroad
Road warrior
Mt Evans!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Thread starter
Another exciting long day in the saddle. Left LRs about 8:30 am pulled back in about 5:30 pm. 275 miles today. We rode up Mt Evans, rode over Guanella Pass, Kenosha Pass, Ute Pass and Wilkerson Pass. We had an awesome late breakfast in the town of Fairplay ( the town in the cartoon South Park) at the Brown Burro, and we rode home along the Platt River. Just returned from dinner in the town of Red Rock.
I am about passed out ( figuratively and literally lol) on my body and mind it's like 1 am right now.
Tomorrow is our last day of riding before heading home and I think LR is planning on taking us up and down some of the local canyons.
Been an awesome trip so far except for a little afternoon rain, but we dried out, so it's all good.
I am about passed out ( figuratively and literally lol) on my body and mind it's like 1 am right now.
Tomorrow is our last day of riding before heading home and I think LR is planning on taking us up and down some of the local canyons.
Been an awesome trip so far except for a little afternoon rain, but we dried out, so it's all good.
Pikes Peak is more "family friendly". Comparitivly speaking the road to the top is much much better, wider, centerline, good road surface. The scenery going up is more park like imo. The road going up Mt Evans was a rough, narrow goat path by comparison. Views are similar. Pikes Peak cost a lot more. It cost $15 apiece to go up Pikes Peak. We all 3 went up Mt Evans on my senior pass for nothing. Mt Evans was more desolate on top.mtneers_imp said:
Offroad
Road warrior
3 CBs in Golden CO
What's the fourth bike?
the Ferret
Road warrior
Thread starter
Twas a Harley Cormanus. We had him surrounded. We parked in front of a " bike bar" called the Buffalo Rose, and walked across the street to a really nice restaurant the Old Capital Grill.
Today was a short day, and what we referred to as a "canyon day". No continental divide passes today just up and down various canyons. We rode Clearcreek Canyon, Mt Vernon Canyon, Cole Creek Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon, and Bear Creek Canyon. We did ride up Lookout Mountain, rode a new section of the Peak to Peak Hwy, visited rhe Thunder Valley MX Track ( boy that brought back memories) and toured the Red Rock Amphitheater (you should google that Cormanus..it was really cool. I saw Joe Bonomassa play there on PBS TV.) Oh and we had lunch in Golden as seen above. Anyhow about 8 hours out today buy only 141 miles ridden.
So the 5 days we have ridden with LR we rode 1243 miles. Offroad and I did another 164 riding up to Nebraska and back on the way down here for 1407 miles and I rode 254 getting to Offroads making it 1661 and then I have to get home from Offroads once we get back so another 254 there for a grand total of 1915 miles for the 9 days. OH and about 2200 in the car coming and going lol, making total miles for the trip in the neighborhood of 4000 miles. Was it worth it? Every mile brother, every mile. What a great trip!
Today was a short day, and what we referred to as a "canyon day". No continental divide passes today just up and down various canyons. We rode Clearcreek Canyon, Mt Vernon Canyon, Cole Creek Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon, and Bear Creek Canyon. We did ride up Lookout Mountain, rode a new section of the Peak to Peak Hwy, visited rhe Thunder Valley MX Track ( boy that brought back memories) and toured the Red Rock Amphitheater (you should google that Cormanus..it was really cool. I saw Joe Bonomassa play there on PBS TV.) Oh and we had lunch in Golden as seen above. Anyhow about 8 hours out today buy only 141 miles ridden.
So the 5 days we have ridden with LR we rode 1243 miles. Offroad and I did another 164 riding up to Nebraska and back on the way down here for 1407 miles and I rode 254 getting to Offroads making it 1661 and then I have to get home from Offroads once we get back so another 254 there for a grand total of 1915 miles for the 9 days. OH and about 2200 in the car coming and going lol, making total miles for the trip in the neighborhood of 4000 miles. Was it worth it? Every mile brother, every mile. What a great trip!
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Awesome riding, guys. No hits, no runs, no errors. Well, one error, but we'll keep it among friends. I hope you find a way to make it back out here someday soon -- I've got more great roads to show you!
Offroad
Road warrior
Uphill in Colorado!
suhawk305
Road warrior
You guy had a ride of a lifetime. Congratulations!
Offroad
Road warrior
Day 4
Day 5
Day 5
