If you looked at a map of Colorado you would notice several ways to get from Durango to Pueblo Colorado. That was our goal for the day, drive to Pueblo and meet JB the last member of this years ride and a charter member of our group.
Well, after letting Jan look at the map and talking it over we had found a route that would take us all day, wear out the sides of the tires, and take us over four different mountain passes above 10,000 feet. There was no other reasonable choice but the long way around and a full day of hard riding. So it was over Wolf Creek then north on 149 towards Gunnison over a couple of passes all narrow two lane stopped for a great lunch in Lake City Co.
Once we had started up into the high mountains of 149 we came across a section with three signs spaced a few hundred yards apart.
ROAD DAMAGE
NARROW ROAD
MOTORCYCLES USE EXTREME CAUTION
doesn't get any better!
After the 149 it was onto 50 over Monarch pass and into Salida then east along the Arkansas river for mile after mile, absolutely gorgeous, not the first time on 50 but could do it every day.
Finally made it to Pueblo found JB at the agreed upon motel gave him a big hug, got a kiss from Susie and followed up with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Clear skies, temps ranging from 50 to 75, great twisty roads, bikes running good, mark it down as a great day.
Chuck
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Sounds like a great day! Surprised you even read the caution signs...Glad all are ok. So the "witty one" has joined you.
Getting ready for bed, someone has to work in this family.
Hugs to all!
I can see your mom sitting at her computer shaking her head while reading this post saying, "Ohhhh, Chuck!" I'm sure she's watching over you a little closer this year but still shaking her head!
Guess that teenage feeling of invincibility never leaves boys, huh?! Is this what I have to look forward to with Brax???
Have fun!
xoxo
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