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Lincoln, NE to Aurora, CO on October 13th. Crazy?

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Old 10-03-2018, 07:26 AM
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Just did it and then some. Not exactly scenic. And morning temps were near 40 degrees +/-. I would drive unless you're desperate for some riding. If so, be prepared to alter your travel as weather changes. I spent 12.5 hours in the rain and cold. It wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't the most fun ride I've ever had.

Also Denver actually has worse highways than where I live which is astonishing. I came completely off the seat on a few "jumps" on I-25 by the stadium.
 
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When were you our here, Bob?
 
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When were you our here, Bob?
Rode out Thursday and headed back Saturday night. Stayed at Denver Tech not far from you. Visiting my sister who recently found out she has cancer. She lives in the Wash Park area and I also have a lot of family elsewhere around Denver. Niece in Congress Park. Aunt and Uncle have a place on Cheeseman park next to the Botanical Gardens (which we visited). Cousins around Cherry Creek I think.

Had a very nice, but brief visit. Hiked Roxborough Park and just stuck close to Sis. She'll get through it but that kind of thing is always scary. Under different circumstances I actually considered looking you up for a coffee but I figured I better spend what little time I had with family under the circumstances.

Me and Sis


 
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To you CO folks....headed west this past summer.....

right after Fort Morgan or so it got windier then hell. Is there some phenomena there causing that?

Same thing on the way home a few weeks later. Wasn't just random wind....it was really, really strong.
 
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Bob, sorry to hear about your sister. I’ll keep her in my prayers.
 
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Originally Posted by F150HD
To you CO folks....headed west this past summer.....

right after Fort Morgan or so it got windier then hell. Is there some phenomena there causing that?

Same thing on the way home a few weeks later. Wasn't just random wind....it was really, really strong.
The terrain there and west of there funnels the wind through.
 
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Bob, sorry to hear about your sister. I’ll keep her in my prayers.
Thanks Greg - I appreciate it.
 
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The only thing predictable about the Colorado weather is it is unpredictable. Can be raining or snowing over night. Sunny in the morning. Tornados in the afternoon.
 

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So this trip on 2 wheels will not be happening for me. Expecting 3-6 inches of snow in Nebraska and further precipitation all weekend.
 
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It's pretty messy out here, too.
 
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