The road to Estes Park

[cactusjack]

I'm about to log off and pack my laptop on the bike. I'll be on the road by 06:30.

Will recap the day after I get to my destination for the day.

To everyone else going to the rally - let's be careful out there!

[blowndodge]

Leaving St. George in afew minuted!! Ride safe!

[Rasta]

Ride safe guys!

[waterman]

Glad to hear everyone's getting a good start except for Burke. Kickstand up for me tomorrow afternoon.

Safe travels to everyone.

[cactusjack]

Made it to Cortez, about 472 miles today. It was already "warm" when I left Phoenix and other than for maybe 40 miles around Flagstaff where it was very pleasant, it was fairly hot for the rest of the day. Not Phoenix hot, but I was hoping for a little more break from the heat. Really windy around Monument Valley, which is usually the case. Tomorrow I am going through Durango and Pagosa Springs on my way to Canon City.

[dshelly]

Made it to Cortez, about 472 miles today. It was already "warm" when I left Phoenix and other than for maybe 40 miles around Flagstaff where it was very pleasant, it was fairly hot for the rest of the day. Not Phoenix hot, but I was hoping for a little more break from the heat. Really windy around Monument Valley, which is usually the case. Tomorrow I am going through Durango and Pagosa Springs on my way to Canon City.


FYI Scott, US 160 is closed north of Pagosa Springs. Check out this site http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm for road closures from the fire.

[cactusjack]

Thanks Dave, I did know that. Joel called and told me the other day. I have an alternate route planned.

[blowndodge]

We are in Geand Junction drinking with Cliff!!

[trosco]

Hey all, am in Lafayette CO about 30 miles from Estes Park. 3800 miles into the trip. Nomad running well and so am I. Plan to head up to EP about 3:30 PM tomorrow hoping to hock up with all you early arrivals. What do ya all think? How about some Bar-B-Q?

[waterman]

Hey all, am in Lafayette CO about 30 miles from Estes Park. 3800 miles into the trip. Nomad running well and so am I. Plan to head up to EP about 3:30 PM tomorrow hoping to hock up with all you early arrivals. What do ya all think? How about some Bar-B-Q?


Ross, I sure don't have any hair balls to hock up. Brad might.

[Dave]

We are in Geand Junction drinking with Cliff!!

Is Geand Junction near Grand Junction?

[nomadtom69]

Nomad Tom and Kawhead made it to Willow Springs Missouri (600 miles) Sat. Today we met Coach A in Witchita Ks and have landed in Dodge City For the night another 500 plus day tommorow will get to Estes Park got about 425 left.

[cactusjack]

Made it to Canon City, CO. I had to detour at Pagosa Springs and go into NM and then back up into CO. It was a very nice ride, the weather was beautiful, although windy in places. I could see the smoke billowing up from the Wolf Creek fire from Alamosa, and then I got to ride through it for 30 miles or so. It blocked the sun in some areas. I conquered La Manga Pass at 10,230' above sea level. I tallied 379.5 miles today. My only gripe about CO is the extremely conservative speed limits.

[dshelly]

I left home this morning around 9:30 , went stratght south to West Yellowstone and then through Yellwstone Park and south past the Tetons. Man! people can't drive for s**t. Too busy rubber necking, they need to make the "slower traffic use pullout" signs a lot BIGGER. I'm staying tonight in Lander, Wy . Only have another 300 mi. tomorrow. Plan to get an early start.

[Top Cat]

Cindy and have arrived at the Rodeway Inn :D

[Rasta]

NCR group have arrived too safe and sound!