I plan to organize/lead 2 rides as part of the WG Western Adventure.
On Friday Sept. 8, we will head south from Ouray on the "Million Dollar Highway" to Durango, crossing Red Mountain, Coal Bank and Molas passes. We then loop west and return over Lizard Head Pass to Telluride and then over the spectacular Dallas Divide, through Ridgeway and returning to Ouray. This loop is about 225 miles total and is considered by many to be the most beautiful drive in Colorado. An option for those with Stelvios or a penchant for dirt is to take Last Dollar Road from Telluride back toward the Dallas Divide. A shortcut through huge Aspen groves.
On Saturday Sept. 9, we will ride northwest on Colorado highways 145 and 141 to Gateway. This ride is completely different, through a red rock canyon more reminiscent of Utah than Colorado, but a great road and beautiful scenery. In Gateway, we will have lunch and visit the Gateway Auto Museum. For those who are not familiar with this museum, it is spectacular! Not huge, but all of the cars are beautifully restored and displayed in a manner than makes this the best car museum I have ever visited. We will then complete the loop, returning via US 50 and 550 through Delta and Montrose. This loop is about 250 miles, but the roads are generally faster than the Friday ride.
I will prepare maps and itineraries for these rides. Those wishing to only do a portion of the ride are welcome to join for as long as you wish, but I am hoping many of you will want to join me.
