The trip is winding down, JB headed east this morning from Salida while the rest of us headed west over Monarch Pass towards Montrose Co. We knew that although we would briefly head north before long we would turn south towards home, but not yet.
A beautiful two lane road twisting back and forth through a slot canyon under partially cloudy skies with pleasant temps awaited. It may sound funny to someone unfamiliar with the sheer joy of riding but you can work hard all day, all week or for three weeks on the bike and feel better than when you started. Growing younger every day as we explore the country from two wheels with no hard and fast agenda.
Crimson flames tied through my ears
Throwin' high and mighty traps
Countless fire and flaming road
Using ideas as my maps
"We'll meet on edges, soon," said I
Proud 'neath heated brow.
Ah, but I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now.
Bob Dylan
We had an incredible day missing only one element that is JB. I also learned that while some speed warning signs for corners are merely low estimate guesses, flashing lights and all caps MOTORCYCLES USE EXTREME CAUTION should be obeyed.
Stopped in Cortez for the night, trip is winding down.
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You had another great trip with great friends. Thought you had seen the best of the best 2 lane roads across this country, yet you managed to add more. Met some good people realizing we all share some common bonds. Sometimes you just have to look deeper, sometimes never to be found...
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