Motorcycle road trip suggestions or advice

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Originally Posted by ray1970

When I go down to Durango I take 285 out of Denver through Bailey. Through Gunnison, Montrose, etc. the route takes me through Silverton and Ouray. You'll get to ride the "million dollar highway". Very nice ride but it will probably take eight hours or more to reach the Durango/Cortez area.

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Another + for this. Can't beat the scenery, and not much in the way of cagers. A little slower but the + factor is the reason.

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Originally Posted by ray1970

When I go down to Durango I take 285 out of Denver through Bailey. Through Gunnison, Montrose, etc. the route takes me through Silverton and Ouray. You'll get to ride the "million dollar highway". Very nice ride but it will probably take eight hours or more to reach the Durango/Cortez area.

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If you do that, the Brown Burro in Foulplay is possibly the best restaurant along your route. I'm not saying that I'd necessarily kill for a rare bison burger with cheddar, but kneecapping is within the realm of possibility.

That is, if the Burro is still in business. He's been threatening to sell forever. If it's closed, the bowling alley in Fairplay also has decent Mexican.

The wind from Kenosha Pass to Fairplay sucks, though.

Don't take 70 to Silverthorne and 9 south to 285. Hoosier Pass attracts some of the gawdawful stupidest cagers I think I've ever seen.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

head towards the four corners then jump over to 191 - 163 through UT(Monument Valley) down to 89 to flagstaff. Only advice is STAY OFF THE REZ ROADS at night. The rez is a horror show, especially after the eagle shits.

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This! Stay out of the rez if you can...

Thanks for the great advise so far guys. I'm going to study some maps and plan this soon. I'll update with my exact route to see if i should make any changes. Gotta get the bike back together too!