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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Hey All,

Took a trip to Durango this summer when other plans fell through. More of a travelogue than anything else.....

http://www.codesixty2.com/co2010/

Grab a cup of coffee it's a long read.

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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks. It was a fun read. I've got a friend who was a ESPN rep that decided to pack it up and move to that area. She now does a little freelance work, skis a lot and never looks back. After looking at your pictures, I can see why.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Good read and pics, I love riding in Colorado or anyplace with mountains for that matter.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Thanks Ya'll.

I too will move that way some day and freelance.
Just a matter of when.

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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Now thats my kind of ride.. without that charging problem of course.. Great pictures and from the way you tell the story you had a good time.. I try to find those small local places to stay and try to eat where the locals eat.. THANKS for sharing..
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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I road Red Mountain Pass and the Monarch Pass in July/August this year and enjoyed it even though it was cloudy and raining off and on. My bike ran great this time.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Rode across southern Colorado this year.
Wolfcreek Pass was great this year. It rained the whole time I was in Durango but cleared up just before the pass.

Great read, thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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I went into Colorado early august also. Stopped in Steamboat, Aspen, Woodland Park. I also went through that Deckers and stopped at the Crossing to have breakfast. Very cool little place. Very nice and great food. Beautiful country. Once you go over a pass it seems like you go down and than go up through another one not to far away. Its great
 
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