Colorado Trip

cbinker · August 7th, 2015, 05:48 AM

In ~48 hours i will be taking an adventure through Colorado. I have a place to stay sunday night, but I am looking for some recommendations for places to stay monday night. Looking at possible staying Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland or Boulder.

Any recommendations would be great. or if someone in that area has a couch that would be great too.

csmith12 · August 7th, 2015, 10:55 AM

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ride safe sir!

fishdip · August 7th, 2015, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

In ~48 hours i will be taking an adventure through Colorado. I have a place to stay sunday night, but I am looking for some recommendations for places to stay monday night. Looking at possible staying Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland or Boulder.

Any recommendations would be great. or if someone in that area has a couch that would be great too.

Its a Nice drive west from Loveland up a nice twisty road.
http://www.reservations.com/hotel/st...FQVbfgodxzcDJw

fishdip · August 7th, 2015, 01:39 PM

Also stop in to http://www.casabonitadenver.com/

Alex · August 8th, 2015, 02:58 PM

Great riding in Colorado. Enjoy!

cbinker · August 8th, 2015, 07:18 PM

Here is an update, leaving in approximately 11 hours. it will be a quiet day for reporting tomorrow as i am on a time crunch to get to denver, main story is going to be the trip back!

cbinker · August 9th, 2015, 07:52 AM

Made it to flagstaff, bit straight and cool. But none the less, 140 miles down.

cbinker · August 9th, 2015, 01:53 PM

i will be doing some updated via Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/binx19

cbinker · August 10th, 2015, 05:54 PM

1200 miles down, pretty sure i have some arm pump going on

LNasty · August 10th, 2015, 06:02 PM

If you go up through the west side of Fort collins, look up Wrist Canyon. Kick ass ride in a car at least, have been wanting to get the bike up there for it. Just don't go on a weekend, it's filled with rich folk with their Ferrari's and other high end cars.

cbinker · August 10th, 2015, 06:08 PM

looks fun, but not where i am headed. my right hand is shot right now, gonna have to stick to the planned route and nurse it home.

cadd · August 10th, 2015, 08:46 PM

Cruise control man!!!

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cbinker · August 11th, 2015, 03:27 AM

Day 1 (~800 miles):

Day 1 kicked my ass! but was pretty fun. The day started with getting ~50 miles down the road and realizing I didn't have a phone charger. So when I got to Durango I stopped at an AutoZone(first place in a time crunch) and found one there. The best part was on US160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork. Unfortunately I got a ticket going into Pagosa Springs for passing on a double yellow. Continuing on my way knowing that sh1t is gonna suck when it gets dark as I only have my smoked color visor. Once you reach the high elevations, the road flattens out and goes straight for what felt like forever! In the horizon you are surrounded by giant peaks, no cowboy not t1ts. I got to Fair Play with limited light shining and that is when I was starting to struggle with visibility. But I progressed through into Denver. Being delayed may have been a good thing, as the Denver area got ravished with a thunder storm around the time I wanted to be there.

Day 2(~500 miles)
This was a day full of flat riding into Nebraska and back to Fort Collins for the night.

Day 3
Today, need anti-inflamitories! I cannot sleep due to my low back! Heading to Montrose CO to stay the night and then head to Durango on the Million $$$ highway. Going to head out of Denver on the same Road I came in on, i feel it is going to be a great road in the day time!

fishdip · August 11th, 2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

If you go up through the west side of Fort collins, look up Wrist Canyon. Kick ass ride in a car at least, have been wanting to get the bike up there for it. Just don't go on a weekend, it's filled with rich folk with their Ferrari's and other high end cars.

Risk canyon sucks now. big flooding the other year made the road hell

LNasty · August 11th, 2015, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

Risk canyon sucks now. big flooding the other year made the road hell

Ahhh, I forgot about the flooding. It's been a while since I have been up there. Damn that sucks. That used to be a twice a week fun drive for friends and I when I was in college.

cbinker · August 11th, 2015, 07:04 PM

second stop was in Kayenta, AZ:

Then four corners:

Loading up in FT. Collins, was able to fabricate backpack into tank bag:

Outside the hotel in Montrose, rain is cleaning bugs off front end:

cbinker · August 11th, 2015, 07:16 PM

Today's route was US285 to US50. Both amazing roads to ride. Leaving Denver on 285 has a 4 lane highway for most of the climb up the mountain and marked 50 mph. Can comfortably go 60 with a tank bag and still give the edge of the tires some work. 285 Takes you through the very north end of Pike National Forest(Pikes Peak) and into the center of the state on the south end of the San Isabel Forest. The highway stays pretty straight once you make it up and back down the mountains. I connected with US50 at Poncha Springs and continued west. Again, the road had some beautiful curves and was able to give the sides of the tires some work, unfortunately I hit rain and got soaked at Monarch Pass. I continued down the Mountain to Gunnison. From Gunnison to Montrose, you follow the lake/river for roughly 15 miles of winding in the canyon. It resembles the Grand Canyon, but not quite as deep. I climbed on more mountain and descended into Montrose where I was able to dry from the rain.

cbinker · August 14th, 2015, 09:02 AM

after 2000+ miles, my right arm is shot.

NevadaWolf · August 14th, 2015, 11:46 PM

Took over three weeks for the numbness in my hand to go away after my first really long trip. Though I found out I have carpal tunnel so maybe not the best one to listen to. Hopefully your's feels better after a while.

Sucks you got soaked over Monarch, it's pretty up there. But cruising along that river is fun, isn't it?

cbinker · August 15th, 2015, 05:54 AM

yeah, i would love to go back to that area and stay for a couple days. as for the hand, it is just a lack of strength right now.

spooph · August 19th, 2015, 02:22 PM

man, wish I saw this earlier! You were in and out while I was busy with other crap... If you make it up this way again, lemme know please, would love to show you around!

August 7th, 2015, 05:48 AM	#1
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Colorado Trip In ~48 hours i will be taking an adventure through Colorado. I have a place to stay sunday night, but I am looking for some recommendations for places to stay monday night. Looking at possible staying Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland or Boulder. Any recommendations would be great. or if someone in that area has a couch that would be great too. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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August 7th, 2015, 10:55 AM	#2
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August 7th, 2015, 01:39 PM	#4
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August 8th, 2015, 02:58 PM	#5
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August 8th, 2015, 07:18 PM	#6
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Here is an update, leaving in approximately 11 hours. it will be a quiet day for reporting tomorrow as i am on a time crunch to get to denver, main story is going to be the trip back! __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 9th, 2015, 01:53 PM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	i will be doing some updated via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binx19 __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 10th, 2015, 05:54 PM	#9
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	1200 miles down, pretty sure i have some arm pump going on __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 10th, 2015, 06:02 PM	#10
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	If you go up through the west side of Fort collins, look up Wrist Canyon. Kick ass ride in a car at least, have been wanting to get the bike up there for it. Just don't go on a weekend, it's filled with rich folk with their Ferrari's and other high end cars. __________________________________________________ "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle." - author unknown

August 10th, 2015, 06:08 PM	#11
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	looks fun, but not where i am headed. my right hand is shot right now, gonna have to stick to the planned route and nurse it home. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 10th, 2015, 08:46 PM	#12
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Cruise control man!!! Subbed for the stories. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

August 11th, 2015, 03:27 AM	#13
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Day 1 (~800 miles): Day 1 kicked my ass! but was pretty fun. The day started with getting ~50 miles down the road and realizing I didn't have a phone charger. So when I got to Durango I stopped at an AutoZone(first place in a time crunch) and found one there. The best part was on US160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork. Unfortunately I got a ticket going into Pagosa Springs for passing on a double yellow. Continuing on my way knowing that sh1t is gonna suck when it gets dark as I only have my smoked color visor. Once you reach the high elevations, the road flattens out and goes straight for what felt like forever! In the horizon you are surrounded by giant peaks, no cowboy not t1ts. I got to Fair Play with limited light shining and that is when I was starting to struggle with visibility. But I progressed through into Denver. Being delayed may have been a good thing, as the Denver area got ravished with a thunder storm around the time I wanted to be there. Day 2(~500 miles) This was a day full of flat riding into Nebraska and back to Fort Collins for the night. Day 3 Today, need anti-inflamitories! I cannot sleep due to my low back! Heading to Montrose CO to stay the night and then head to Durango on the Million $$$ highway. Going to head out of Denver on the same Road I came in on, i feel it is going to be a great road in the day time! __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 11th, 2015, 07:04 PM	#16
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	second stop was in Kayenta, AZ: Then four corners: Loading up in FT. Collins, was able to fabricate backpack into tank bag: Outside the hotel in Montrose, rain is cleaning bugs off front end: __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 11th, 2015, 07:16 PM	#17
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Today's route was US285 to US50. Both amazing roads to ride. Leaving Denver on 285 has a 4 lane highway for most of the climb up the mountain and marked 50 mph. Can comfortably go 60 with a tank bag and still give the edge of the tires some work. 285 Takes you through the very north end of Pike National Forest(Pikes Peak) and into the center of the state on the south end of the San Isabel Forest. The highway stays pretty straight once you make it up and back down the mountains. I connected with US50 at Poncha Springs and continued west. Again, the road had some beautiful curves and was able to give the sides of the tires some work, unfortunately I hit rain and got soaked at Monarch Pass. I continued down the Mountain to Gunnison. From Gunnison to Montrose, you follow the lake/river for roughly 15 miles of winding in the canyon. It resembles the Grand Canyon, but not quite as deep. I climbed on more mountain and descended into Montrose where I was able to dry from the rain. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 14th, 2015, 09:02 AM	#18
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	after 2000+ miles, my right arm is shot. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 14th, 2015, 11:46 PM	#19
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Took over three weeks for the numbness in my hand to go away after my first really long trip. Though I found out I have carpal tunnel so maybe not the best one to listen to. Hopefully your's feels better after a while. Sucks you got soaked over Monarch, it's pretty up there. But cruising along that river is fun, isn't it? __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

August 15th, 2015, 05:54 AM	#20
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	yeah, i would love to go back to that area and stay for a couple days. as for the hand, it is just a lack of strength right now. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 19th, 2015, 02:22 PM	#21
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	man, wish I saw this earlier! You were in and out while I was busy with other crap... If you make it up this way again, lemme know please, would love to show you around! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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