Today was our travel day. We thought it was going to be rather mundane traveling day.... boy were we wrong. Route 50, yes the same route 50 from MD, was absolutely jaw dropping beautiful. 100 miles from mountain passes to open fields, twisty long sweepers to rivers and reservoirs. It was glorious.
We started the day getting ready. Left around 9:30. We quickly reached Pikes Peak check point. It was much colder up pikes peak than Mt Evans probably due to the fact we were there earlier in the morning.
We ate lunch at local deli in woodland park. They had this posted in the deli, don't know if this is genius or ....
There were so many off road passes along the way, on route 50, but we really couldn't take them if we wanted to get to our destination any time before 9.
We arrived at Ouray, CO. Apparently they are know for hot springs... who knew lol
It was a long day. We were both exhausted upon arrival. The long stretch of elevation climb and 65 mph speed limit really put the Doctor to its speed limits. Its most comfortable at 55 to like 63. Anything higher is easier with tail wind, or constant 3/4 throttle. I was constant 3/4 throttle for a long stint. I ended up with 42 mpg, Jeff got 44 mpg. Our typical was 52 and 54 mpg. HUGE drop. Upon elevation climb above 8, 000 - 11,000 the more we go up the more we had to be on constant throttle to stay up to speed. You can feel the lost of power in the engine.
Ouray was very much similar to eureka springs, down in the valley and in the base of the mountain surrounding us. It was amazing. Lots of locals here, very interesting atmosphere. People are really friendly. I always wonder in the small town. Do the people just come to the same bar every night? I really could move out here, ride every day. Explore the wild west.
More to ponder for another day. Video takes a bit to go through, I'm still trying to find a way to quickly do it, and post them.