Peak to Peak Highway, Colorado

**Top Cat** · 03-18-2013, 11:10 PM

Lookin for info on this road. It is also called highway 119. It is figured into a trip I have planned while at the rally.
Is it real trecreous? It looks very curvy with a bunch of switchbacks. What would be a safe speed to ride it at?

fammdw · 03-18-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Lookin for info on this road. It is also called highway 119. It is figured into a trip I have planned while at the rally.
Is it real trecreous? It looks very curvy with a bunch of switchbacks. What would be a safe speed to ride it at?

I's a pretty easy ride. Not that technical at all. I lived in Loveland, CO for 10 years and have been on this stretch along with about everything in the area multiple times. The road gets up to a maximum altitude of around 9300 feet so in June, it will be completely accessible.

cactusjack · 03-18-2013, 11:32 PM

"Trecreous" I think you just invented a new word!

I plan to ride the same highway after I leave Estes Park to go home.

**Top Cat** · 03-19-2013, 10:12 AM

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"Trecreous" I think you just invented a new word!

Spell check didn't catch that one. Usually I can spell a word anyway I want and the spell check will underline it in red if it is wrong. You can believe I see many red underlined words.

Thanks for the information guys

Dave · 03-19-2013, 10:20 AM

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Usually I can spell a word anyway I want.....

I've noticed!

**Top Cat** · 03-19-2013, 04:09 PM

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I've noticed!

Wizz giy

audiogooroo · 03-19-2013, 04:24 PM

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Wizz giy

Nice!

MarkG · 03-19-2013, 01:07 AM

It is a nice scenic ride. The speed limits are reasonable and I pay attention to them rather than pushing it. Even though it takes a little longer, I prefer the route to the freeways around Denver. Mike is correct, not too technical however like anything else it can bite you if you're not paying attention.

usranger74 · 03-19-2013, 10:11 AM

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio..._Colorado.html

I am thinking of a day ride down to Mr. Evans. Peak to Peak would take me that way.

http://www.mountevans.com/

Has anyone see a posting of the suggested day rides?

**GIBBY** · 03-19-2013, 02:19 PM

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http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio..._Colorado.html

I am thinking of a day ride down to Mr. Evans. Peak to Peak would take me that way.

http://www.mountevans.com/

Has anyone see a posting of the suggested day rides?

They are posted over on the VBA website

http://www.vulcanbagger.org/nationalrally2013.htm

**Jared** · 03-19-2013, 02:04 PM

It's similar speeds and riding style to what you ride in your back yard.

chainsaw · 03-19-2013, 06:10 PM

You see TC, these guys do pay attention to what is written.

waterman · 03-19-2013, 06:42 PM

Tim,

The peak to peak is a really nice ride. Not any switchbacks that I can remember. A few of the canyon rides do but they aren't bad. Just take it easy and you'll be ok. The route up to estes on highway 34 (Thompson Canyon) has some but not bad.

pronghorn · 03-20-2013, 07:00 PM

If you ride the planned rides at National you will have the option to spend a lot of time on the "Peak to Peak" highway. The Mt. Evans ride includes it, the Canyon Blast does part of it, the Coors tour to name a few. Also it can be part of arriving or leaving the Rally. If you want to take a quick trip to Blackhawk, Central City for Casino action or meals it is the way back and forth.

**Top Cat** · 03-20-2013, 07:12 PM

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If you ride the planned rides at National you will have the option to spend a lot of time on the "Peak to Peak" highway. The Mt. Evans ride includes it, the Canyon Blast does part of it, the Coors tour to name a few. Also it can be part of arriving or leaving the Rally. If you want to take a quick trip to Blackhawk, Central City for Casino action or meals it is the way back and forth.

I'm arriving by way of rt 34 so a little north of the Peak to Peak.
P 2 P is part of the ride I am considering to the Garden of the Gods. Yes I know that is damn near a 400 mile ride but when leaving the rally I am headed north to see Mt Rushmore and Sturgis as well as the crazy Horse mountain thing.

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Peak to Peak Highway, Colorado Lookin for info on this road. It is also called highway 119. It is figured into a trip I have planned while at the rally. Is it real trecreous? It looks very curvy with a bunch of switchbacks. What would be a safe speed to ride it at? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	"Trecreous" I think you just invented a new word! I plan to ride the same highway after I leave Estes Park to go home. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-19-2013, 01:07 AM	#8
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	It is a nice scenic ride. The speed limits are reasonable and I pay attention to them rather than pushing it. Even though it takes a little longer, I prefer the route to the freeways around Denver. Mike is correct, not too technical however like anything else it can bite you if you're not paying attention. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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03-19-2013, 10:11 AM	#9
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio..._Colorado.html I am thinking of a day ride down to Mr. Evans. Peak to Peak would take me that way. http://www.mountevans.com/ Has anyone see a posting of the suggested day rides? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	It's similar speeds and riding style to what you ride in your back yard. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-19-2013, 06:10 PM	#12
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	You see TC, these guys do pay attention to what is written.
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03-19-2013, 06:42 PM	#13
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Tim, The peak to peak is a really nice ride. Not any switchbacks that I can remember. A few of the canyon rides do but they aren't bad. Just take it easy and you'll be ok. The route up to estes on highway 34 (Thompson Canyon) has some but not bad. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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03-20-2013, 07:00 PM	#14
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	If you ride the planned rides at National you will have the option to spend a lot of time on the "Peak to Peak" highway. The Mt. Evans ride includes it, the Canyon Blast does part of it, the Coors tour to name a few. Also it can be part of arriving or leaving the Rally. If you want to take a quick trip to Blackhawk, Central City for Casino action or meals it is the way back and forth.
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