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03-18-2013, 11:10 PM | #1 |
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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?
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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.
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"Trecreous" I think you just invented a new word!
I plan to ride the same highway after I leave Estes Park to go home.
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03-19-2013, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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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
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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.
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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?
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http://www.vulcanbagger.org/nationalrally2013.htm
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It's similar speeds and riding style to what you ride in your back yard.
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You see TC, these guys do pay attention to what is written.
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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.
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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.
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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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