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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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Default Colorado's Skyline Drive
Just outside of Canon City, along Hwy 50. Its a short ride but it'll make you take a stitch out of the seat of your bike. One-way, north-to-south and it adds 15 minutes to your day.

 
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I always take this detour when I am on 50 heading through Canon City. SJ Ron
 
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I'll check it out next month when I pass that way, Thanks
 
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Been there, done that. Arleen and Mary hate it.

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Very cool road! Much more precipitous than OUR Skyline Drive!
 
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Been there, done that. Arleen and Mary hate it.

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But not as much as that lady from south Texas on our last ride. LOL!!
 
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Had to revive this one for those coming to Colorado this summer!
 
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thanks for the reminder Al.
 
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I've gone right by it a million times...think we'll actually ride it Sunday.
 
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