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Breckenridge Loop Ride
Miles: 215
Day: Friday
Duration of Ride: Total Time - Pictures, Fuel and Food 7.0 hrs. Driving Time - 4.5 hrs.
Description of Ride: This ride will start by taking you out 470 to US 285.  Mostly 4 lanes, US 285 is known for its sweeping corners and the ability to get a good head of steam and really cook. On 285 you will find great curves and elevation changes with Crow Hill, Kenosha Pass and South Park.

This ride offers a wide selection of views and riding, from old mining towns to ski resorts, mountain passes, sweeping valleys and South Park, the town recently made famous by the cable TV show. It is definitely a fun ride.

We take 285 to Fairplay where we top off our fuel tanks and stop at the Front Street Cafe, a local eatery, for an intimate lunch.

After lunch we leave Fairplay heading up Hwy 9 through Alma over Hoosier Pass into Breckenridge for a little walk around town. Next we look for Swan Lake Road through Dillon with a trip over Loveland Pass where we stop for pictures.

Back on I-70 we look for the C470 junction and back to the motel.

Pictures of this ride from previous years can be found in our photo gallery. "2003" "2005" & "End of Summer"

Additional information here for "Breckenridge"

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Clear Creek Raft Ride
Miles: Approx. 122
Day: Sunday
Duration of Ride:  Ride, Fuel, Lunch and Raft Trip - 9.2 hrs, Driving Time 2.8 hrs.
Description of Ride: This is an entirely new ride for 2008. You will be riding the Colorado mountains, paddling in class III and IV rapids, white water and wild life what more could you want?

This ride will take you out C-470 to Morrison CO. Through old town Morrison taking Hwy 74, Bear Creek and heading for Evergreen. Past Evergreen picking up Squaw Pass and enjoying some great mountain roads around Echo Lake and dropping into Idaho Springs. From Idaho Springs you head for the Clear Creek Rafting Company and it's off to the rafts for a trip down Clear Creek.

This is a Class III and IV trip, and it's considered moderate to novice rafting. Nestled in an historic mining valley, with beautiful Colorado scenery complementing your whitewater adventure. The rapids come one right after another, but if you look carefully, you might spot muskrat, beaver, deer, bighorn sheep, or even an occasional bear or mountain lion!

Mounting your motorcycles it's time to start the ride home. Depending on the time and how tired you are, home can be the short route via the Highway or maybe take a more circuitous route back to the motel.

The cost for your half day of rafting will be $49.00. (plus tax)

Pictures of this ride can be found in our photo gallery. "2005"

One of the infamous WIVOs, Get 'R Done, will be leading this ride again for 2008.  Reservations are a must, if you're interested, send an email to the address below.  There will also be a signup sheet at the motel to cover open seats for those that may have canceled.

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Link to Clear Creek Rafting

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Curves & Canyons Ride
Miles: 193 miles
Day: Saturday, Monday
Duration of Ride: Total Time - Pictures, Fuel and Food 6.7 hrs. Driving Time - 4.2 hrs.
Description of Ride: The name of this ride says it all. It showcases a series of canyons just northwest of Denver. We will run up and down the canyons in a fabulous combination of curve after curve. You will see lots of twisties, elevation changes, hair pin corners and panoramic views. What a great way to experience the canyons of Colorado.  

We will follow C470 around to the foot hills and Golden.  From Golden, we will be heading up Clear Creek Canyon to 119 where we go through Black Hawk a popular mountain gambling area. We pick up the Peak to Peak Highway for a few miles and come down Coal Creek Canyon to Hwy 93 and then right to Golden Gate Canyon.  Up Golden Gate where we will take a short break by the lake in Golden Gate Park. Continuing up the Canyon to 119 taking a right for your next stop in Nederland CO to grab a bite to eat at a nice little restaurant, The Black Forest Inn and grab some fuel. Taking a right out of Nederland and back to the canyons once again, you'll take Boulder Canyon back to to 93, 6 and C470 heading back to the hotel.

No worries about the pace. It will be a fine group pace while enjoying the scenery and taking plenty of time for pictures. We ask that you don't exceed your comfort level. Please take your time and ride safe. And remember the Ride name, if you don't like the twisties, this is not the ride for you.

Pictures of this ride can be found here "2005" and other galleries in our photo gallery.

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Devil's Gulch Ride
Miles: 223 miles
Day: Sunday
Duration of Ride: Total Time - Pictures, Fuel and Food 8.0 hrs. Driving Time - 4.7 hrs.
Description of Ride:  Many of you have ridden the Trail Ridge Road and enjoyed the scenery and wildlife in the area. You have also gone through Estes Park, either passing through or stopping to eat.

This ride takes you to the area but with a very different idea in mind. The focus is to slow down a bit, spend more time in Estes Park to enjoy the town and sites, and enjoy the back roads and canyons around Estes Park.

Devil's Gulch is one such road. Not generally traveled being north of Estes and a bit out of the way for our normal rides. Today, we leave the normal behind and ride the roads less traveled.

We will leave the La Quinta taking C470 skirting Denver to the southwest through Golden. From the foothills of Golden we take Golden Gate Canyon to Hwy 119. Turning right onto one of the best roads we have to ride, the Peak-to-Peak Highway with many photo opportunities along the way.

With a brief stop at The Chapel on the Rocks we travel north to Estes Park for lunch and walk around the town. After lunch, we head onto Devils Gulch road. Then east thru Big Thompson Canyon, then traveling south down along the Front Range thru Golden, C470 and back to the motel.

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Chapel on the Rock information here
Peak to Peak Highway information here
Estes Park information here
Big Thompson Canyon information here

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Horsepower Hill Ride
Miles: 126
Day:  Saturday
Duration of Ride: Total Time - Picture, Fuel, & Food 6.0 hrs. Driving Time -  3.5 hrs.
Description of Ride: On this 6 hour ride you will go through historic mountain towns like Sedalia, Deckers, Buffalo and Pine riding twisties carved through the Pike National Forest with Buffalo Creek and the South Platte River at your side.

The infamous and world renowned HORSE POWER HILL. Some think it's best experienced at a spirited pace and not take time to enjoy the scenery.

This version will enjoy the scenery from the seat of your bike and NOT FOR THE INEXPERIENCED RIDER. That's why this year, we are offering two versions of this ride. If you want a short version of the ride at a spirited pace, this is the ride for you. To see the exceptional scenery and to enjoy this ride at a slower pace, see our "Ride with a View."

If this is what you want, pick up a map and follow along. Enjoy the ride but don't exceed your skill and comfort level. Don't be afraid to slow down, remember Stupid Hurts!

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Independence Pass Ride
Miles: 408 miles
Day: Sunday
Duration of Ride: Total Time Picture, Fuel, & Food 10.7 hrs. Driving Time -  7.2 hrs.
Description of Ride: Admittedly a long ride, but you will not be disappointed.

This ride has it all... You will see some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, panoramic views and historic towns in Colorado.

It gives you every type of riding available from narrow mountain roads to sweeping canyons. This is a spectacular ride! You will see some of the most spectacular mountain scenery that Colorado has to offer.

We will leave the La Quinta going C-470 to US 285. Heading out through Turkey Creek Canyon through Buena Vista over Independence Pass and into Aspen. Spend some time in Aspen to eat and walk the town, looking for Don Johnson and Goldie Hawn. From Aspen head for Glenwood Springs. and back on I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, one of the most amazing and spectacular canyon rides you will ever take.

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Link to Leadville history
Link to Aspen history  

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Little Twister Ride
Miles: TBD
Day: Saturday
Duration of Ride: TBD
Description of Ride:  Another new ride for 2008. While the details are still being worked out, the idea behind this ride is much like our Curves and Canyons. Twisties a plenty!

It will be on the 285 corridor in the Conifer area riding North Turkey Creek Canyon, South Turkey Creek Canyon, and Hwy 74.  We expect lunch to be in Evergreen at the world renowned Little Bear.

The details will be available at the registration desk in the hotel lobby!

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Little Bear Info

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Mt. Evans / Black Hawk Ride
Miles: 172
Day: Friday, Sunday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures, Fuel and Food  10.0 hrs. Driving Time - 5.7 hrs
Description of Ride:  Kiss the Sky on this ride. You can't get any higher than this, with an enjoyment factor in the fourteens. 14K that is!

We will start at the La Quinta Hotel and take you around the southwest suburbs of Denver on C470.  We will leave 470 at the Morrison Road exit to head up Bear Creek Canyon to Evergreen.  At Squaw Pass Road, we will make a left and enjoy a beautiful ride packed with twisties up to Echo Lake for refreshments and a brief rest stop.

At Echo Lake, we will continue on up to over 14,000 ft. to the top of Mt. Evans! (Toll $3.00 p/p)  What's at the top you may ask? Just a parking lot, a rest stop, some mountain goats and a breathtaking view of the world that you just don't find in many places! 

After all the pictures are taken we will head back down the mountain to Idaho Springs for fuel and head to Black Hawk for lunch and a brief walk around town. After lunch we take a quick scoot out 119 to Golden Gate Canyon before heading back to La Quinta.

Pictures of this ride from previous years can be found in the photo gallery. "2003" "2004" and "2005"

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Old Fart's Ride
Miles: 106
Day: Saturday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Stops 6.25 hrs. Driving Time - 3.0 hrs.
Description of Ride: Leave your AARP card at home! On this particular Monday, being an "Old Fart" has nothing to do with age, it's a state of mind.

When you ride a cruiser, sometimes you just need to cruise, look around and enjoy the scenery. If that's what you're looking for, this is the ride for you.

This will be a slow paced ride with plenty of stops for those who want a leisurely Sunday ride on Saturday morning.

We leave the hotel taking Deer Creek Canyon for leisurely back roads and canyon cruising heading for our first stop at Tiny Town.  The oldest kid size village and railroad in the U.S. Tiny Town Railroad

After leaving Tiny Town, we will head up North Turkey Creek to Evergreen and down Bear Creek Canyon to Morrison. 

From there we will head up the hill and across the road to Red Rocks Park.  This is the northern version of Garden of the God's filled with red rock formations and an amphitheater that some of the biggest talents have played over the years. We are hoping to eat lunch in Red Rocks Park at the Ship Rock Cafe. Details are still being worked out at this writing.

Exiting the park we take 93 to Hwy 6 toward Golden for a fun little scoot up and over Look Out Mountain. With panoramic views of the foothills and ultra lights flying above we make another stop to see the "Historical Western Museum and Buffalo Bill Cody's" last resting place.

Pictures of this ride from previous years can be found in the photo gallery. "2005"  & "Motorcycle Maniac"

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Pigtails and Pipes - Ladies Only
Miles: 231
Day: Friday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Stops 7.8 hrs. Driving Time - 5.0 hrs.
Description of Ride:  Well behaved women seldom make history or have much fun! In Colorado we make sure they have the opportunity to make history and have some fun to boot!

2 bikes or 20, the ladies will be leaving the hotel Friday morning for our forth Ladies Only - Pigtails & Pipes Ride. All women riders are welcome to join us for what promises to be an outstanding ride.

This year the ladies have chosen Estes Park as their destination. A very scenic route leaving the motel taking C-470 to Hwy 6 and Hwy 58 intersection. Heading west on Hwy 6 taking Clear Creek Canyon to Hwy 119 and the Peak to Peak Highway into Estes Park.

Clear Creek is a fantastic canyon ride following the river and sheer cliffs. Peak to Peak is well known as one of the most scenic byways in Colorado. Estes Park, a quaint mountain town at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park offers many attractions.

The ladies plan is to have a leisurely lunch in Estes Park, spending an hour or so checking out the local shops and artisans. Once the credit card is maxed out, the ladies will head back to the motel taking SR 7 to Lyons, and back to the Peak to Peak. Dropping off 119 for a bit of fun, the ladies will take Coal Creek Canyon to 93, picking up C-470 and back to the motel.

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Clear Creek Canyon info
Peak to Peak Highway info
Estes Park CO info

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Pikes Peak COG Railway Ride
Miles: 136
Day: Monday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Stops 7.0 hrs. Driving Time - 3.0 hrs.
Description of Ride:  Yet another new ride for 2008 and we are very excited to offer this ride on the schedule. The views are spectacular and rich with history. The most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world. Second only to Mt. Fugi in Japan.

Pikes Peak is 31st on the list of 54 fourteeners in Colorado at 14,115 feet above sea level. Named after Zebulon Pike the first man to explore and document the mountain. Did you know that Katherine Lee Bates visited Pikes Peak and the views inspired her to write the song America the Beautiful? It's a must see if you've never been to the top.

I know you've heard of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. You can't appreciate the race until you see the narrow dirt road in person with the sheer drops.

Because it is a dirt road and not knowing the conditions we will find, we have opted to take the COG Railway train to the summit. Fee's to be posted with final details.

Riding to Manitou Springs you will pick up the train and take it to the top of Pikes Peak. After which you return to Manitou for lunch, stopping at the Garden of the God's and beck to the motel.

This is going to be another great Colorado Range Riders Ride, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime!

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Pikes Peak info
More info and history
Pikes Peak COG Railway info
Garden of the God's info

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Ride with a View
Miles: 178
Day: Saturday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Stops 6.7 hrs. Driving Time - 4.5 hrs.
Description of Ride: An old ride  with a  new slant for 2008.
I have no doubt, our buddy Wally would kick the dirt, scratch his head and ask one question. "What's the point?".

Horsepower Hill as you know was designed for a spirited pace. With all that spirit, no one has seen or enjoyed much of the scenery. Believe it or not, this is a very scenic ride with much history.

So, what we did to curb any major throttle twisting was reverse the Horsepower Hill route. Now you will be able to take this ride at a pleasant pace, enjoy the scenery and the ride from a new perspective.

Leaving the motel taking I-25 to C-470 and picking up Hwy 285 to Pine Junction. Following the north fork of the South Platte the scenery begins. Through the wooded areas, and twisties you go through Pine, Buffalo and then into Deckers. This area is worth a look. Manitou Springs, Woodland Park and back to the motel

Swan Hereford Ranch
Link to Buffalo CO
Link to Deckers
Link to Woodland Park

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Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum
Miles: 121
Day: We're sorry to say, this ride has been cancelled due to the holiday closure of the museum
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Food  5.5 hrs. Driving Time - 2.5 hrs.
Description of Ride:  In an effort to show you more of Colorado we thought a tour of the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs would be a great attraction.

The Museum and Hall of Fame was established in 1992. It focuses on people, the pioneers of motorcycling and their contributions. Captured in photographs and biographies throughout the museum.

Home to over 50 original and fully restored examples of vintage and antique Indians, Harley-Davidsons, Excelsior, Tornax, Vincent, Ariel, Mustang, Matchless, BSA, Honda, Cushman, Panther, and Triumph, dating from 1913 to 1973. A large portion of the museum is dedicated to authentic period memorabilia, photographs, art and literature..

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Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame info

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Seven Falls Nature Walk Ride
Miles: 121
Day: Friday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures and Food  5.5 hrs. Driving Time - 2.5 hrs.
Description of Ride:  The Seven Falls is located in a natural box canyon. It is the only waterfall in Colorado listed in the National Geographic list of International waterfalls.

They are a series of seven cascading waterfalls in the Colorado Springs area. The height of the falls is 181 feet and there are a total of 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak. For the less adventurous there is an elevator that takes you to the top.

At the top of the falls are two nature trails. One is a mile long trail that leads to a panoramic view of the plains at Inspiration Point and the other about ½ a mile to Midnight Falls. Allow an hour for hike.

For your next experience we will stop at the Kempf homestead to check out some very unique metal sculptures. To see some of these sculptures check out our photo gallery from a recent ride. "Click Here."

Leaving the hotel you take C-470 to US 85. Following 85 to 105 past Palmer Lake toward Colorado Springs and back on I-25 you exit for Seven Falls. After your visit at the Falls we head for the Kempf Sculptures. A break for lunch at Panino's and heading back to the hotel via 83.

There is a fee of $9.00 per person at Seven Falls with discounts available. No fee to view the Kempf homestead.

Wikipedia Information on Seven Falls here
Seven Falls website here
Star Kempf Statues here

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Steamboat Scream Ride
Miles: Approx. 439
Day: Friday
Duration of Ride: Total time - Pictures, Fuel and Food  10.5 hrs. Driving Time - 8.3 hrs.
Description of Ride: In a effort to offer you something special each year we mix our rides up a bit. Sometimes we offer different destinations, or we reroute the ride to keep it fresh and interesting. This years ride to Steamboat Springs gets a little of both, a new and interesting route with added areas of interest along the way.

Admittedly the Steamboat Scream is a long ride with 8.3 hrs. of saddle time.  It's not designed to stop every hour and take a break, but if you want to ride, keeping a brisk pace to see some great scenery, this is the ride for you,  You will not be disappointed.

Head out C-470 to I-70 and catch Hwy 40 through Empire which sets at the base of Berthoud Pass. Over Berthoud full of switch backs and twisties with views above timberline beyond your expectations. Through spectacular mountain scenery and towns like Winter Park, Granby and Hot Sulphur Springs head towards Steamboat for lunch.

Steamboat is primarily known as a ski town but is actually a sportsman paradise. Hot air ballooning, fishing, Pro Rodeo, you name it and Steamboat has it. After lunch you will head back over Rabbit Ears Pass a non aggressive pass with sweeping corners. Muddy Pass is next on the agenda where you will see some panoramic views of meadows and the Continental Divide as you ride toward Walden for fuel. After fuel and a break head out over Cameron Pass and through Poudre Canyon. With the river beside you, canyons and twisties a plenty, this ride will keep you smiling.

If you have any questions on this route or ride email them to vtx2up@oal.com

Link to Steamboat Springs
Link to Berthoud Pass
Link to Rabbit Ears Pass
Link to Poudre Canyon
Link to Cameron Pass

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Trail Ridge Road Ride
Miles: 268 miles
Day: Monday
Duration of Ride: Total Time - Pictures, Fuel and Food 8.0 hrs. Driving Time - 5.6 hrs.
Description of Ride:  Many of you have ridden over Trail Ridge Road and passed through Estes Park over the years. There is no better area to show off what Colorado has to offer like Trail Ridge and the Rocky Mountain National Park. The wildlife and scenic stops are spectacular. It's a beautiful park and ride.

This year to mix it up a bit and enhance this great ride we have routed it a bit differently. The chosen route for 2008 is by far, the most scenic and diverse we have ever offered.

You leave the hotel taking I-25 to C-470, west to I-70. Heading west on 70 we pick up Hwy 40 to Empire and Berthoud Pass. Berthoud is a great ride. It offers tight hairpins and switchbacks just to warm you up. Please note: If the speed limit says 10 MPH, believe it.

Stopping in Grandby for fuel and a brief break, you head on through Grand Lake and into Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoying the ride through the park with its many picture stops and wildlife you drop down into Estes Park for lunch.

Leaving Estes we head for  119 and the Peak to Peak Highway into Nederland for our second fuel stop. From Nederland taking Coal Creek Canyon to Hwy 93.. Picking up 6th Ave. to the C-470 intersection and back to the motel.

This is a great ride with a new route, and you'll be talking about it for months to come.

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Peak to Peak Highway information here
Link to Trail Ridge Road
Estes Park information here
Stanley Hotel Information here

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Walk in the Park Ride
Miles: TBD
Day: We're sorry to say, this ride has been cancelled due to unforeseen difficulties.
Duration of Ride: 
Description of Ride: This ride was new last year and it had a bit of a twist. The purpose was to show you Colorado from a Texan's perspective.

This ride took a quick hop down the highway to Estes Park for a visit in Rocky Mountain National Park. Our friend AMS Medic showing you his favorite National Park in a way you never seen before. On foot.

We left the bikes in the park for brief time while venturing out on a few short nature trails to see a side of the park few people ever see.

Joe and crew did a great job and it was a huge hit. We are currently working with Joe once again to offer this ride. Logistically it is very difficult to put together and we may not be able to do it. Only time will tell...

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Carter Lake
(A Self Directed Ride)
Miles: Approx. 167
Day and Time: All Days
Duration of Ride: 3.5 hours
Description of Ride:
This route is designed to give you a break from those narrow mountain roads and aggressive twisties.  

It will direct you toward Loveland, Boulder and Carter Lake via some great less aggressive back country mountain roads and then to I-25 for the highway ride back to the hotel. If you prefer the back roads over the highway, just turn around and reverse your direction. I promise you will be pleasantly surprised how different the same road looks from the reverse direction.

You will have no problems finding fuel in the Lyons or Loveland areas.

Carter Lake is the second largest reservoir in northeastern Colorado and is the principal storage site for the Colorado-Big Thompson River. If you chose to drive into the reservoir a parks fee is required. Information on Carter Lake can be found here...

Link to Carter Lake

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Deer Creek Canyon
(A Self Directed Ride)
Miles: Approx. 125
Day and Time: All Days
Duration of Ride: 3.0 hours
Description of Ride:
This route is designed to give you a break from those narrow mountain roads and aggressive twisties. Geared to less aggressive canyon riding with no steep drop offs to concern you. 

This ride will direct you a bit west via C470 through Deer Creek Canyon for some serene canyon riding and head you south for quiet back country roads, bringing you back to the hotel via Hwy83. 

You say there is nothing special about this ride and route? Guess again…quiet canyons, back country roads, this is a ride you can enjoy without having to work at it. Wonderful serene little scoot.

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Evergreen / Conifer
(A Self Directed Ride)
Miles: Approx. 82