 Redstone,
CO to Breckenridge, CO |
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Monday, July 3
Riders: Scott,
Trev, Paul, Eric & Grady
Distance: 143 miles
Highlights:
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We awaken to a lovely Colorado day. We pack up
and head to Redstone looking for breakfast but nothing is open yet so we
proceed to Carbondale where we locate a top notch eating
establishment called
The Village Smithy
Restaurant. We enjoy some very hearty fair, especially the applewood
bacon. Yum!
Just up the road a bit, we hang a
right and head Southeast to Aspen where we gas up before riding up
to Independence Pass. It is the
second-highest paved mountain pass in Colorado. The top of the pass
is well above the tree line and the terrain at the top is
tundra. The pass crosses the summit of
 the ridge of the Sawatch
Range and connects the upper valley of the Roaring Fork River
upstream from Aspen with the headwaters of the Arkansas River near
Leadville. Last time we were up here, it was stormy and wet. Today
it is perfect. We linger for quite a spell enjoying the scenery and
fresh air and, of course, this mountain riding is superb cruising.
We finally move on and take a break
in the scenic, historic town of Leadville. After that, we head for
Breckenridge to our Aunt and Uncle's home and we get caught in a
gridlocked, traffic jam in the tiny mountain town due to all the
holiday visitors. We break out onto a side street and take the back
way up to their home at 10,000 feet where we three nephews (Scott,
Paul & Eric) are
reunited with our beloved Aunt Judy and Uncle Dan. We all go to
dinner that evening at a top notch restaurant in Breckenridge and
afterwards, we riders are glowing with relaxation, comfort and full
bellies.
Tomorrow, we plan to take a day off
from riding and partake in the Fourth of July celebrations.
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Photos |
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Heading up to Independence
Pass from Aspen
A beautiful sight to a
motorcyclist
Nothing up here but
mountains, snow, flowers
& asphalt
The thin air at 12,000 ft can
cause giddiness in
some
people
More evidence of giddiness
at high altitude
One could stand up here
all day with views like this
Returning from the
Independence Pass
viewpoint
Look! Another eagle!
Family reunion at 10,000 ft in
Breckenridge |
