Fourth Annual Ouray CO. Dual Sport Ride

[Rydah]

Originally Posted by _RG_

By 9 on Monday we should be finished with breakfast at Rydah's room and getting ready to boogie for the hills. Be glad to have you as part of the crew. There are usually different groups going different places. Pick one and cruzzzzzzze.

LOL. My cooking skills are inversely proportional to RG's, so you might want to eat BEFORE coming over.

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Some of us are staying at the Hot Springs Inn on the North side of town. Typical meet time will be 8:30am, depart 9:00am, get back whenever...

I can't remember the name of the other hotel where a bunch of folks are staying. I think it is back in town a bit or on the South end of town.

There are at least four of us that are staying at the Ouray Victorian Inn:

http://victorianinnouray.com/

It is located on the very south end of town, so would be a good gathering spot each morning, as we exit the south side to get to the passes. Can't remember any gas on that end of town though, so might want to grab some first.

[Tourmeister]

Gas was on the North end of town next to the Timber Ridge place where we stayed in 2010. There was a campground right there as well. Across the street from the gas station was a large dirt/gravel area off the road under the trees where everyone met. Shaded, easy for anyone riding by to see, close to gas so no one got left while gassing up. Town is so small that getting from one end to other only takes a minute, so that might make a good general meeting area that is easy for everyone to find, then people can group up and go from there.... Or not

[webnel]

Originally Posted by Rsquared

Does anyone have GPS tracks for this area to share?

Some can be found here and coincide with their books. I'll have this book with me.

http://www.funtreks.com/suv-4x4-book...-downloads#two

[Wasabi]

[quote=medicjeff;1043398]Sounds good...

Send me a PM with your info. It may also help folks to know what days everyone will be there.


PM sent
Bill

[GHT]

Sent last years spreadsheet to MedicJeff....

Sent GPS tracks to Tourmeister...

You guys have a great time!!!

[Tourmeister]

Looks like Roger and I will be making a delayed departure, hopefully getting away Saturday and arriving Sunday. My Dad went into the ER this morning and at this point I really have no idea what kind of condition he will be in when he gets home (hopefully Friday afternoon some time). We had planned on leaving Friday late afternoon, but with Dad's unknown condition that just isn't gonna happen. I work with Dad and if he is not able to work while I am gone, I can't go. So there is an outside chance we might not make it to Colorado at all.

Our fall back plan is to head to Cloudcroft, NM. It's only 15 hours drive versus about 22 hours. So losing a day on the front end would not be as big a deal. The riding is not the same, but it is still really good. It would definitely be a cheaper trip given the cost of diesel!

I'll know more tomorrow.

[_RG_]

First, our prayers are with your Dad. Hope it turns out to be trivial.

Made it to Taylor Lake park this afternoon after overnighting in Raton NM. Cold front blew through about 2 this morning and rocked the trailer pretty good till daylight. Smooth sailing from there to Salida Co. Bad two car wreck on this dinky mountain road had traffic stopped for about an hour there. Good chance to visit with some random folks though (no bars nearby).

Dragging the trailer through Monarch pass was no fun. Made it here about 5 this PM. Truly beautiful country. Camped beside the Taylor river this evening. Seen several DS bikes cruze by. See y'all shortly.

[Tourmeister]

Roger and I are out.

Dad is not doing better and they are planning to keep him through the weekend, possibly until Tuesday.

I hope everyone has a good trip. Ride hard but be safe!

[GHT]

Scott, we will be praying for your Dad and the Doctors.

[Kerfuffle]

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Roger and I are out.

Dad is not doing better and they are planning to keep him through the weekend, possibly until Tuesday.

Very sorry to hear your news. Hoping for improvement for your dad.

[cas446]

Roll call who is here

[GHT]

Not ME!!!!!

[clutchless]

We in montrose 45 mins NE of ouray looking to camp tonite in ouray and would to meet up to ride dirt tommoro morning. 2 tw and klx

[TypeSH]

I'm in Santa Rosa NM tonight and will be in Ourey tomorrow.

[DeOneDeOnly]

Not gonna make it this year...really bummed.... had such a good time last year, couldn't ask for a better buncha riding buddies! Benjamin just transferred to Shepard AFB for his 2nd phase of training, and I just went back to work for my ex-partners. I hope everyone has a great ride and builds the great memories we have...

Keep the Rubber Side Down!

De

[DeOneDeOnly]

Originally Posted by GHT

Scott, we will be praying for your Dad and the Doctors.

+2!

[DeOneDeOnly]

For next year (<G>); any advice on the better route to pull a 35 foot camper, Silverton (up 550) or 50 (down from Montrose)?

[swoody126]

Originally Posted by DeOneDeOnly

For next year (<G>); any advice on the better route to pull a 35 foot camper, Silverton (up 550) or 50 (down from Montrose)?

WITH OUT A DOUBT, 50 over to montrose & down 550 to ouray

WAY FASTER & EASIER

BEEN THERE DUNN THAT

sw

[oilfieldtrash]

Mark (Subcomm) and I are here. We're staying at the hot springs inn.

We'll be riding some easy stuff in the morning. Trying to recover f Taylor Park.

Hot Springs Inn is the meeting point right???

[DFW_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Roger and I are out.

Dad is not doing better and they are planning to keep him through the weekend, possibly until Tuesday.

I hope everyone has a good trip. Ride hard but be safe!

You know... Graeme and I are heading up there the week of labor day. Just come up in a couple weeks and you will still get in some riding.