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Title: A ride in Colorado
Post by: guzzi4me on May 06, 2022, 12:59:32 AM


Went for a ride today with my neighbors  Tony and Ellie.

As we are new to the area they graciously offered to show me some of the great roads around our new home.


(https://i.ibb.co/LdjXT4C/5-05-ride.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LdjXT4C)


Left Fruita CO and headed to CO141. What a wonderful ride!


(https://i.ibb.co/G5HFsh2/ride-5-05-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G5HFsh2)


Stopped at Gateway for a snack.


(https://i.ibb.co/SPr86vd/ride-5-05-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SPr86vd)


This was our turn around point.

After 35+ years in Northern CA it was nice to see some new scenery.

We LOVE our new Colorado home. Don't miss California at all.

Thank you again Tony and Ellie!!



Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: blackbuell on May 06, 2022, 04:38:29 AM
141 is one of my favorite roads. Check out Utah 128 (not far from away from CO 141) soon. And, of course, the "million dollar highway" (555), also not far from there.

Jon
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: mainsail on May 06, 2022, 09:32:59 AM
Wow, what beautiful riding weather!

Still 50 degrees and raining here...
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: Travlr on May 06, 2022, 09:35:03 AM
Is the car museum still open in Gateway?  I heard it went bankrupt.

Mike
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: guzzi4me on May 06, 2022, 09:46:53 AM
Quote from: Travlr on May 06, 2022, 09:35:03 AM
Is the car museum still open in Gateway?  I heard it went bankrupt.

Mike

Mike, we rode past the Gateway Resort but Didn't stop. Sorry, I don't know.

Jeff
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: JJ on May 06, 2022, 10:26:00 AM
During the summer season, riding around the Durango / Silverton / Ouray / Telluride area of Colorado is magical! :thumb: :boozing: :cool: 

Thinking about that Guzzi NAR gathering in early Sept. in Ouray...See the thread here about that event :cool: :boozing: :smiley:
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: guzzi4me on May 06, 2022, 10:27:44 AM
Quote from: JJ on May 06, 2022, 10:26:00 AM
During the summer season, riding around the Durango / Silverton / Ouray / Telluride area of Colorado is magical! :thumb: :boozing: :cool: 

Thinking about that Guzzi NAR gathering in early Sept. in Ouray...See the thread here about that event :cool: :boozing: :smiley:


thanks for that info. Will check it out!
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: nwguy on May 06, 2022, 02:06:08 PM
The next stretch south from Gateway to Naturita is one of the best roads in the US IMO. Twisty as can be, truly amazing scenery, no traffic.


(https://i.ibb.co/Hz9xBmG/scene.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Hz9xBmG)
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: JJ on May 06, 2022, 04:35:59 PM
Quote from: Travlr on May 06, 2022, 09:35:03 AM
Is the car museum still open in Gateway?  I heard it went bankrupt.

Mike

The website shows that it is apparently still open.  Great visit if you are in the area...

https://www.gatewaycanyons.com/gateway-auto-museum/
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: PJPR01 on May 06, 2022, 05:26:43 PM
Quote from: nwguy on May 06, 2022, 02:06:08 PM
The next stretch south from Gateway to Naturita is one of the best roads in the US IMO. Twisty as can be, truly amazing scenery, no traffic.


(https://i.ibb.co/Hz9xBmG/scene.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Hz9xBmG)


...and all the way into Telluride, then down to Lizard head pass, to Cortez and do the "loop".  Some of the best riding in the country!
Title: Re: A ride in Colorado
Post by: guzzi4me on May 07, 2022, 10:29:26 AM

Now I am even happier we moved here to our forever home!!!!

Thanks!!

Jeff