Motorcycle Adventure To California

[pru7536]

More pitchers.

 

[pru7536]

Even more pitchers.

 

[pru7536]

A few more, then that's it until day 10.

That's it until tomorrow. Nite all!

 

[ultrat]

Thanks,,,, cool as alwayes........

 

[jaceddie]

Motorcycle Adventure, Day 9

2140, 6/3/10. I slept in this morning and it was already light when I woke up at 0545. After a map recon, I decided to make a run up the million dollar highway. The traffic was like back home getting through Albuquerque. Hwy 550 to Durango was a pleasant easy cruise. Once past Durango the mountains appeared on both sides of the road. The speed limit was 60 and the curves were slow sweepers. The view was spectacular. The further north I went, the tighter the turns became along with lower speed limits. The scenery got even better. I knew I was getting close to Silverton, but not exactly sure how far. Shortly thereafter I rounded a curve and the entire town was below me. You could see every building and road. It didn’t appear real. I stopped in town at the Black Bear Café for chow, then proceeded on to Ouray. I can’t describe it right now, I will have to put more time and effort into it. I went up to Ridgeway, CO and took the San Juan Skyway back to Doleres, where I got a room for the night. 397.4 miles today. Pictures will follow, but a better write up will have to be done later as I am ready for the rack. One quick comment; this is the most spectacular scenery I have ever seen anywhere.

I agree! The mountains with the beautiful green valleys and rivers can't be beat.

 

[KCLowRider19]

Wow...now I am jealous...you got to see the Million Dollar Highway before me. Now I have to go sooner than later...

 

[glenalt]

Looks great. Nice reports. Sounds like you're having fun, thanks.

 

[bikemikewcr]

Pru,
Great photos. I remember that area very well and will be back there in 10 days and can not wait. I agree with you that it was the best scenery that I have ever seen and to do it on a bike is like nothing else in this world. In fact my avatar photo was taken in 2007 on the Million Dollar Highway. Stay safe out there.
Mike

 

[ekw13Fatboy]

Pru, great pics, 550(Million Dollar Highwy) and 145(San Juan Skyway) is bout as far west as I've been on a motorcyle. Love d pics, glad it was a good day. Hope to make the Pacific Coast thing for my next long road trip.

 

[Gas Gauge]

I keep moving my push pin across the map in my office to show your progress....very interesting. Like others I am somewhat jealous, but more anxious to do this myself!

Stay safe and God speed!