Cortez CO Rally, 2018

[RickW]

Wednesday August 22nd through August 26th.
Super 8 Cortez, Colorado. Call 970-235-2553

There is a Block of rooms for us under the name "F6B Riders"
F6B GROUP room rates are $60 plus tax = $65.54
The 4 nights combined ---> $262.16

We will be at the Cortez CO Rally all week. Yes Teresa will be attending also and we will have the trailer there with a few parts like in Pigeon Forge last year.
We will be putting up a tent for everyone to gather at.

All rides will have appropriate rest stops and a lunch stop. Time built in for taking pictures. To participate in the rides, you must be able to ride the speed limit and ride in a group. Ride Sign Up Sheets and registration will be at Cortez.
Click here for Maps and GPS files (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r7dvsnv8wzgbtm7/AAAxkiLUBzv_nnh_hDlYL_ySa?dl=0)

Wednesday: Socializing in the PM at the Super 8.

Thursday:
Escorted Ride to Arches National Park: Pre Ride Talk at 8 AM, Leaving at 8:15 AM. Gas stop in Moab, then early Lunch in Moab if you want. Touring park at your own leisure. Return to Cortez in small groups.

San Juan Skyway Ride, led by Dave T. Pre Ride Talk at 7:45, Leaving at 8 AM. Max of 6 bikes. 244 Miles.
Cortez > Delores > Rico > Lizard Head Pass > Telluride > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Ouray > Silverton > Durango > Cortez.

Dinner for anyone interested starting at 6:30 PM. La Casita De Cortez (https://www.lacasitadecortez.com/).
Socializing in the PM at the Super 8.

Friday:
Gateway Ride led by Dave T. Pre Ride Talk at 7:45, Leaving at 8 AM. Max of 6 bikes. 322 miles.
Cortez > Dove Creek > Naturita > Flume Scenic VU > Delores River Canyon > Gateway > Delores River Canyon > Naturita > Norwood > San Miguel River Canyon > Placerville > Telluride (area) > Lizard Head Pass > Rico > Delores > Cortez

San Juan Skyway Ride, led by Az Wingrider. Pre Ride Talk at 7:45, Leaving at 8 AM. Max of 10 bikes. 244 Miles.
Cortez > Delores > Rico > Lizard Head Pass > Telluride > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Ouray > Silverton > Durango > Cortez.

San Juan Skyway Ride, led by Jeff Daniel. Pre Ride Talk at 7:45, Leaving at 8 AM. Max of 10 bikes. 244 Miles.
(Reverse Direction) Cortez > Delores > Rico > Lizard Head Pass > Telluride > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Ouray > Silverton > Durango > Cortez.

Dinner for anyone interested starting at 6:30 PM. Jack & Janelle's Country Kitchen (http://jackandjanelles.com/)
Socializing in the PM at the Super 8.

Saturday:
Escorted ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Pre Ride Talk at 8:30 AM, Leaving at 8:45 AM. Touring park at your own leisure. Return to Cortez in small groups.
Starting at 6:30 PM. at the Super 8: Pizza, Snacks & Dessert. Door prizes at 7:30 PM.
Socializing in the PM at the Super 8.


Hope to see you all there. Should be a great time.



Rick
Value-Accessories

Cortez, Colorado 47 Attendees so far

2wheelsforme
3Chief
Az Wingrider
BIGLRY
Blackmetoc +1
Blotar (http://hondaf6b.com/member.php?1169-Blotar)
CNC Nut
Colorado
DIG RKMC
Elroy
F6bcarider +1
F6Bster
gadgeteer
Gordon
Hoff
imported_NMRed
Ixol Phaane
jeffedose +1
jimsom +2 (http://hondaf6b.com/member.php?1856-jimsom)
jmdaniel
LA Weld
Luther
Motornerd
Pdxstriper
Philbert40
ReserveBum
RickW +3
Scottydi
Shortleg0521
Slowpoke
SoCalJJ
TailGunner +1
Talldude
Trwing (http://hondaf6b.com/member.php?5405-Trwing) +2
Walcrow
Xgringo
Yabiah
zzh54

Updated 8/15/18
RickW

[2wheelsforme]

Rick I sure would like to see the two areas you mention. It is not far from being 400 miles round trip to see both places. Add some more sightseeing and a little walking in Arches and that is a very full day. I see a lot of open hiway, can those roads be safe to roll on like interstate speeds without getting a ticket?

[Az Wingrider]

The ride itself shouldn't be a big problem with an early start. I would recommend riding up Co-145, Co-141, Co-90 and Ut-46 and then US-191 into Moab, 205 miles. Then return on US-191 and US-491 back to Cortez, 115 miles. Total 320 miles. I would however advise choosing either Arches or Canyonlands and not try to do both. Both parks require three or more hours to enjoy the visit. US-191 and US-491 are both major highways and if the ride runs late it would not be a big deal running after dark.

Just my opinion but I ridden the area for years.
Az Wingrider

[RickW]

The ride itself shouldn't be a big problem with an early start. I would recommend riding up Co-145, Co-141, Co-90 and Ut-46 and then US-191 into Moab, 205 miles. Then return on US-191 and US-491 back to Cortez, 115 miles. Total 320 miles. I would however advise choosing either Arches or Canyonlands and not try to do both. Both parks require three or more hours to enjoy the visit. US-191 and US-491 are both major highways and if the ride runs late it would not be a big deal running after dark.

Just my opinion but I ridden the area for years.
Az Wingrider

We are only going to lead the ride up. Everyone will have their choice as to which park to visit and how much time to spend.

[Philbert40]

Thanks Rick! Really looking forward to this rally.

[RickW]

We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Looks like we are going to have quite a good size group.

We will actually have 4 bikes there ourselves. My F6B, one of our Spyders, one of our friends on a Spyder and our Son from Denver with his FZ1.
Teresa is actually flying in and out of Denver. She is looking forward to seeing everyone she talks to on the phone.

[F6Bster]

Rick. I look forward to meeting you and everyone else in Cortez. I'll be coming in on Wednesday afternoon but have to leave on Saturday morning, so will be there for three nights. I'll be hanging with everyone at the Super 8, but I decided to stay at the Hampton Inn. A lot more expensive, but I really like their rooms, especially their beds. My old back has to have a good bed, especially when doing rides on the bike. They have a good breakfast also. As we get closer I'm sure we'll be figuring what rides I will do. Probably take some folks on the San Juan Skyway loop one day. I wouldn't mind getting up to Gateway also. Or for those willing to do a long ride, maybe over Wolf Creek Pass and then -149 up the Rio Grande River Valley through Creede and Lake City. It would be a long loop. A buddy of mine and I normally do a June ride over Monarch Pass to Gunnison to Lake City to Creede to Pagosa Springs one day, then a trip up the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton, Ouray, and Montrose. A day ride out of Montrose, then home on day 4. All of the riding will be great.

[2wheelsforme]

So much I want to see and roads I want to ride. I really like CR 141 up close to Gateway but don't see a way to incorporate it into a loop. Was already looking at the ride through Lake City and Creede in a loop that includes 92 in Gunnison and (550) Silverton, Ouray etc. It would be a full day alone but now I want Monarch Pass also. So will it be two days to the North East and one to the North West? I think I need about a week. The Skyway looks like an easy to do loop and certainly the million dollar highway is worthy of two trips.

[jeffedose]

Million dollar hwy is a good trip. You're not going to need 2 trips but I guess you could. Down and back through telluride gets you Dallas pass lizard head pass and the cool town of Rico on your way back through Delores. Gateway and 141 is epic....the loop down through creeds and lake city is awesome you get to do slumgullion pass which has an awesome overlook. When you come out come up through Trinidad and over to laveta you will go through a town called cuchara. That is a great ride most people miss when coming here to Colorado they go to Chama and come in that way to pagosa. Which is also epic over Chama pass and the old Toltec railroad. (Still running). There r so many her in Colorado it's hard to do in short trip but gateway is pretty spectacular.

[F6Bster]

My riding buddy and I just did a little 3-day trip out to Montrose in western Colorado. We have been making 3-5 day trips to that area for years because of the great riding. On Friday we rode part of the Million Dollar Highway and the San Juan Skyway: Montrose > Ridgeway > Ouray > Red Mountain Pass > Silverton > Red Mountain Pass > Ouray > Ridgeway > Dallas Divide > Telluride > Lizard Head Pass, then back to Montrose. Beautiful day, including a late lunch/early dinner stop at the True Grit Cafe in Ridgeway. If you get the chance, watch the John Wayne version of True Grit and you will see some of that beautiful country, as it was filmed in that area. In fact, the hanging in the movie was in the city park in Ridgeway, just across the street from the True Grit Cafe.

Least amount of people and vehicles that I have ever seen on the Million Dollar Highway; good for us as we were just going to Silverton, but it was for a bad reason. The wildfire just north of Durango keeps growing and Highway 550 (MDH) is closed for several miles north of Durango. They have a pilot vehicle leading local residents/commuters through the fire area during the day, but it is completely closed at night. And the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is completely shut down also as the tracks run through the burn area. Hopefully they will get this under control soon. Only 10% containment right now and growing 1000+ acres each day it seems.

Here are a couple of photos of the bikes that I took:

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Left is my bike on Red Mountain Pass between Ouray and Silverton
Center is Lizard Head Pass between Telluride and Rico (you can see smoke just starting to build for the day from the Durango fire)
Right is Lizard Head Pass

[Phantom]

Thank You Rick !

Gentlemen, please forgive me for being out of pocket.

I am swamped with my work, I feel like a ONE legged man in a butt kicking contest.

My Bike has had a electrical issue since last year and I haven't had time to take it to the stealership.

Bo brake lights, no horn, no turn signals .... checked all of the relays, fuses and everything is fine.

Looking for possibly a lose negative lead or broken wire under the seat.

it is a older Goldwing so age does come into play sometimes. Only has 10,000 miles.

looking forward to both events, I need the break :cheers:

[gadgeteer]

Anybody from the Dallas area going to Cortez?
I'll probably be leaving on the 22nd. Early start should put me there before dark.
I've done a lot of miles by myself but wouldn't mind some company.

[RickW]

Maurice the owner of MBL Innovations was at our Spyder Rally last weekend. He stated he would be sending us Riser's and Electronic Saddlebag door releases for us to give away as door prizes for both the Cortez and Cherokee Rallies.

[shortleg0521]

Great give always.
Both are great items!

[f6bcarider]

That is really nice of them to share their products much respect Thank you MBL Innovations

[Trwing]

That is a really great thing they are doing, will have to check them out!

[Elroy]

Rick, please add myself to the list of attendees. My wife is still out on whether or not she'll be coming.

[RickW]

Rick, please add myself to the list of attendees. My wife is still out on whether or not she'll be coming.

Great, Glad you can make it.

[RickW]

We are needing volunteers to lead rides and help with the Rally in Cortez.

If you would like to lead a ride and have a route please contact us. The escorted rides should be no more then about 300 miles with appropriate stops and plans for lunch. There will need to be a person in the rear to assure the group stays together. The rides need to be at normal speeds (no excessive speeds), safety is a high priority.

email us at valueacc@valueaccessories.net

[F6Bster]

Rick,

Just sent you an email with pretty much this same info and also included PDF maps and directions from Basecamp.

I can lead rides on Thursday and Friday, but I will be departing on Saturday morning. Know that whole area really well after years of riding all over SW Colorado many times. ​ I'll be staying at the Hampton Inn, but will hang at the Super 8 with everyone.​

Also, I will be riding down on Wednesday 22nd from the Colorado Springs area, so if anyone is coming through and wants to ride from the Denver or Colorado Springs area, that would be great. If so, we'll figure out where to rendezous, but I will probably ride Woodland Park > Antero Junction > Buena Vista > Poncha Springs > DelNorte > South Fork > Wolf Creek Pass > Pagosa Springs > Cortez. But, if someone wants, I can change my routing plans to do other possibilities -- there are so many.

Also, if anyone else in departing on Saturday, I'll be headed back to Colorado Springs via a route to be determined.

​Dave​


On Thursday: San Juan Skyway -- Cortez > Delores > Rico > Lizard Head Pass > Telluride > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Ouray > Silverton > Durango > Cortez 244 miles

On Friday: (1a) Lake City RTE -- Cortez > Durango > Pagosa Springs > Wolf Creek Pass > South ForK > Creede > Rio Grande River Valley > North Clear Creek Falls > Spring Creek Pass > Slumgullion Pass > Lake City (for lunch ) > Return in reverse direction (like a whole different ride/perspective) 436 miles
(1b) Lake City Loop (aka Taste of Colorado) -- Cortez > Rico > Telluride area > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Montrose > Blue Mesa Reservoir > Lake City > Slumgullion Pass > Spring Creek Pass > North Clear Creek Falls > Rio Grande River Valley > Creede > South Fork > Wolf Creek Pass > Pagosa Springs > Durango > Cortez (453 miles) [if via Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, Ouray would be 470 miles]
or

(2) Gateway Run -- Cortez > Dove Creek > Naturita > Flume Scenic VU > Delores River Canyon > Gateway > Delores River Canyon > Naturita > Norwood > San Miguel River Canyon > Placerville > Telluride (area) > Lizard Head Pass > Rico > Delores > Cortez 322 miles

[Az Wingrider]

Rick,

F6Bster has outlined what are probably the three best area rides that are around the 300 mile mark that you are wanting. One other possibility for those wanting to do less riding would be a trip to Mesa Verde National Park, it is very easy to spend the best part of the day seeing Mesa Verde. I am also familiar with the area and I will be available to lead or help out as needed. The San Juan Skyway and The Silver Thread (Lake City) are the ones I would prefer but I am flexible.

See you in August
Az Wingrider

[F6Bster]

Rick,

F6Bster has outlined what are probably the three best area rides that are around the 300 mile mark that you are wanting. One other possibility for those wanting to do less riding would be a trip to Mesa Verde National Park, it is very easy to spend the best part of the day seeing Mesa Verde. I am also familiar with the area and I will be available to lead or help out as needed. The San Juan Skyway and The Silver Thread (Lake City) are the ones I would prefer but I am flexible.

See you in August
Az Wingrider

To keep the groups smaller we might want to have 2 or 3 groups doing the same ride. Staggered start times or could do the San Juan Skyway counter-clockwise. Any of it works fir me. Be glad to be your tail gunner also.

A day of Mesa Verde would be an awesome day. It is an amazing place!!!!

[RickW]

To keep the groups smaller we might want to have 2 or 3 groups doing the same ride. Staggered start times or could do the San Juan Skyway counter-clockwise. Any of it works fir me. Be glad to be your tail gunner also.

A day of Mesa Verde would be an awesome day. It is an amazing place!!!!

We already thought about that and had emailed you before we saw your post. We have all the information and just need some more volunteers to lead small groups with the maps provided. We can email everyone.
We also plan on a day at Mesa Verde. Anyone that would like to maybe lead one of the couple groups there let us know.
Az Wingrider, we will be contacting you later today.
Rick

[Trwing]

These rides look very good and fun. thanks for posting them and the ideas.

[Elroy]

To keep the groups smaller we might want to have 2 or 3 groups doing the same ride. Staggered start times or could do the San Juan Skyway counter-clockwise. Any of it works fir me. Be glad to be your tail gunner also.

A day of Mesa Verde would be an awesome day. It is an amazing place!!!!

Visited Mesa Verde back in May when we were on a bike trip. It is indeed an amazing place, the ruins are beyond spectacular.

[jmdaniel]

Okay, I wanted to see if there were any fellow Texans heading to Cortez, in order to possibly ride together, and while doing that, thought the info for all might come in handy. Here you go, as you entered in your profiles here:


2wheelsforme Gulf Breeze, FL
3Chief Port Orchard, WA
Az Wingrider Phoenix, Arizona
BIGLRY Central Coast of Calif.
Blackmetoc Diamondhead, MS
Blotar Crosby, TX
Choptop SOUTHERN small town Wisconsin
CNC Nut Alberta, Canada
Colorado Litttleton CO
dig rkmc Schenectady, NY
Elroy Mount Vernon, Ohio
F6bcarider Tulare ca
F6Bster Colorado Mountains
Gordon willard,missouri
Hoff Tempe, Arizona
Ixol Phaane Glendale, AZ
jeffedose denver
jimsom Colorado Springs, CO
jmdaniel Austin, TX
LA Weld New Orleans, LA.
Motornerd Oklahoma
Pdxstriper Portland, Or. United States
Phantom Florida Emerald Coast
Philbert40 El Dorado Hills, CA
ReserveBum Chatham NY
RickW Madison, OH
Scottydi Kennesaw, GA (location for imported_scottydi)
Shortleg0521 fredrick. maryland
Slowpoke No information
SoCalJJ Glendora CA
TailGunner Fullerton, Ca
Talldude Lynnwood, WA, USA
Trwing Exeter, Ca.
Walcrow Dallas, Texas
Xgringo new jersey
Yabiah Phoenix, Az
zzh54 Beacon, NY

[jmdaniel]

We are needing volunteers to lead rides and help with the Rally in Cortez.

If you would like to lead a ride and have a route please contact us. The escorted rides should be no more then about 300 miles with appropriate stops and plans for lunch. There will need to be a person in the rear to assure the group stays together. The rides need to be at normal speeds (no excessive speeds), safety is a high priority.

email us at valueacc@valueaccessories.net

I can lead a group, where my Zumo leads, I will follow.


Rick,

Just sent you an email with pretty much this same info and also included PDF maps and directions from Basecamp.

I can lead rides on Thursday and Friday, but I will be departing on Saturday morning. Know that whole area really well after years of riding all over SW Colorado many times. ​ I'll be staying at the Hampton Inn, but will hang at the Super 8 with everyone.​

Also, I will be riding down on Wednesday 22nd from the Colorado Springs area, so if anyone is coming through and wants to ride from the Denver or Colorado Springs area, that would be great. If so, we'll figure out where to rendezous, but I will probably ride Woodland Park > Antero Junction > Buena Vista > Poncha Springs > DelNorte > South Fork > Wolf Creek Pass > Pagosa Springs > Cortez. But, if someone wants, I can change my routing plans to do other possibilities -- there are so many.

Also, if anyone else in departing on Saturday, I'll be headed back to Colorado Springs via a route to be determined.

​Dave​


On Thursday: San Juan Skyway -- Cortez > Delores > Rico > Lizard Head Pass > Telluride > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Ouray > Silverton > Durango > Cortez 244 miles
On Friday: (1) Lake City RTE -- Cortez > Durango > Pagosa Springs > Wolf Creek Pass > South ForK > Creede > Rio Grande River Valley > North Clear Creek Falls > Spring Creek Pass > Slumgullion Pass > Lake City (for lunch ) > Return in reverse direction (like a whole different ride/perspective) 336 miles
or
(2) Gateway Run -- Cortez > Dove Creek > Naturita > Flume Scenic VU > Delores River Canyon > Gateway > Delores River Canyon > Naturita > Norwood > San Miguel River Canyon > Placerville > Telluride (area) > Lizard Head Pass > Rico > Delores > Cortez 322 miles



Do you have the actual files out of Basecamp?

[shortleg0521]

You forgot Willtill MD

[Walcrow]

Jeff.....

I'm still planning on going IF my new garage-man cave-workshop is finished in time. I'll know more in one more month if I can make it.

[jmdaniel]

Jeff.....

I'm still planning on going IF my new garage-man cave-workshop is finished in time. I'll know more in one more month if I can make it.

No worries, I'm probably trailering. Haven't pulled the Kendon in 5 years, and the only thing worse than driving through West Texas is doing it in August... My Tundra gets crappy gas mileage, but the A/C is top notch!

[gadgeteer]

Okay. Hotel reservation made. Can't be there until Thursday 23rd.
Looking forward to it!

Tom Hoyt
Frisco, TX

[RickW]

We have had several people volunteer to lead rides. We will post the additional rides next Monday. These additional escorted rides will all be limited to between 6 and 10 bikes. Signups for all rides will be when you get to Cortez.

[Elin in So. Cal.]

I'm trying to figure out a way to meet you all in Cortez. The dragon has 53,000 miles on it and it would kinda be easy to get there from SoCal. Anyone else riding in from Southern California?

[f6bcarider]

yes I am coming from the Fresno area. I will be leaving at midnight from Tulare will be in Barstow about five in the morning heading out Interstate 40 that will be on the august 22

[F6Bster]

Thanks to AZ Wingrider for letting me know that I had a mistake in my Lake City Ride. Sorry. I would have updated it earlier (it is now updated on the Cortez thread) but I was out on a trip and just got home last evening. In plotting my Lake City RTE ride I had stopped at Creede vs Lake City, so this changes that ride a lot and therefore it is probably too long of a day for most folks (but it would be a good Butt-Kicker/Taste of Colorado Ride). Maybe folks can hit it on the way to or from Cortez.

Update:
(1a) Lake City RTE -- Cortez > Durango > Pagosa Springs > Wolf Creek Pass > South ForK > Creede > Rio Grande River Valley > North Clear Creek Falls > Spring Creek Pass > Slumgullion Pass > Lake City (for lunch ) > Return in reverse direction (like a whole different ride/perspective) 436 miles
(1b) Lake City Loop (aka Taste of Colorado) -- Cortez > Rico > Telluride area > Dallas Divide > Ridgeway > Montrose > Blue Mesa Reservoir > Lake City > Slumgullion Pass > Spring Creek Pass > North Clear Creek Falls > Rio Grande River Valley > Creede > South Fork > Wolf Creek Pass > Pagosa Springs > Durango > Cortez (453 miles) [if via Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, Ouray would be 470 miles]

[Az Wingrider]

F6bster has chosen some really great routes and I think the Lake City Rte is still a good ride for the rally. Leave early and limit the stops and it works for most riders. This is a fantastic road and one of the most beautiful rides in Colorado. Creede, North Clear Creek Falls, Slumgullion Pass and Lake City are all very unique and worth a little extra effort.

For those of you that haven't ridden The San Juan Mountains before these are some of the greatest motorcycle roads in the country. The distances are greater than other parts of the country but the country is so wide open and beautiful that you never want to stop riding.

Just my opinion but you will never forget these rides.

Az Wingrider

[RickW]

New updated information has been posted at beginning of this thread.

[jmdaniel]

New updated information has been posted at beginning of this thread.

Thanks, Rick. Are the .gpx files ready for these trips? My old Zumo 550 has been acting up lately, and while I think I have it sorted out, I ordered a new 595 yesterday, and will have that mounted. Garmin doesn't publicize it, but they give a 30% discount to current owners of older devices, and I couldn't pass that up.

It looks like I'll be in Cortez Monday night, trailering in from Texas, and I'm going to pre run my route on Tuesday, just so I have it familiar. Wednesday, I'll do one of the others, so if anyone is in Cortez early, and wants to ride, I'll be at the Super 8; look for a white B and a white Toyota Tundra.

[F6Bster]

If anyone coming in from the east on Wednesday would like to get together in the Colorado Springs area Wednesday morning to ride down to Cortez together, just let me know. I could also meet you along the route, say in Poncha Springs near Salida, if you wish.

Colorado Springs > Woodland Park > Hartsel > Buena Vista > Poncha Springs > Monarch Pass > Gunnison > Blue Mesa Reservoir > Lake City > Rio Grande River Valley > Creede > South Fork > Wolf Creek Pass > Pagosa Springs > Durango > Cortez ~435 miles

Is a great ride. Just post here if you want to join in.

[Elroy]

Ill be coming in from Goodland, KS that day and our routes would intersect at South Fork on 160. Be too great of distances to coordinate a meet at South Fork but I'll keep an eye out for any F6B's to ride with the rest of the way into Cortez.

[RickW]

We will be there Tuesday afternoon. I am doing a Southwestern 7 day loop before Cortez and Teresa is flying into Denver and coming down with our oldest son.
We are planning on doing a ride on Wednesday after we pick up some extra chairs.


Thanks, Rick. Are the .gpx files ready for these trips? My old Zumo 550 has been acting up lately, and while I think I have it sorted out, I ordered a new 595 yesterday, and will have that mounted. Garmin doesn't publicize it, but they give a 30% discount to current owners of older devices, and I couldn't pass that up.

It looks like I'll be in Cortez Monday night, trailering in from Texas, and I'm going to pre run my route on Tuesday, just so I have it familiar. Wednesday, I'll do one of the others, so if anyone is in Cortez early, and wants to ride, I'll be over at the Best Western; look for a white B and a white Toyota Tundra.

[jmdaniel]

We will be there Tuesday afternoon. I am doing a Southwestern 7 day loop before Cortez and Teresa is flying into Denver and coming down with our oldest son.
We are planning on doing a ride on Wednesday after we pick up some extra chairs.

Well, look me up if you want someone to ride with on Wednesday!

[jmdaniel]

I've posted the maps that Rick sent to me to a folder in my Dropbox account.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r7dvsnv8wzgbtm7/AAAxkiLUBzv_nnh_hDlYL_ySa?dl=0

Anyone that wants to can view and download those files. If you have maps you'd like me to store there, send them over to me in a PM, and I'll take care of it.

[NMRed]

Even with the best laid plans, sometimes life just gets in the way. turns out I won't be able to attend the F6B West rally. Hopefully next time.

[dig rkmc]

Hi I am nor sure where the Cortez sign-up is located. In any case DIG from Schenectady NY will be riding out with ZZ.

[RickW]

Couple pictures from Colorado last Summer.
Great scenery and even better roads.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/rmwiles/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-73_zps2hrv14p7.jpg (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/rmwiles/media/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-73_zps2hrv14p7.jpg.html)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/rmwiles/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-65_zpss1ouag02.jpg (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/rmwiles/media/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-65_zpss1ouag02.jpg.html)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/rmwiles/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-7_zpsywf7bl40.jpg (http://s11.photobucket.com/user/rmwiles/media/2017%20Pictures/2017%20Motorcycle%20Pictures/Colorado%200717-7_zpsywf7bl40.jpg.html)

[RickW]

Big thanks to TricLed for providing Door Prizes for the Cortez Rally.

[53driver]

Big thanks to TricLed for providing Door Prizes for the Cortez Rally.

They put out some great stuff!
Wish I was there to try and score some!

[RickW]

If anyone wants any specific items brought to Cortez let us know by Tuesday night. 8/7/18.
We will get it in the trailer before I leave with it on Wednesday morning.

[jmdaniel]

I've added some maps that F6Bster sent over to the folder on Dropbox, both in .gpx and .pdf format. The link to the folder is above on this page, as well as in the original post on page 1.

[jmdaniel]

The B is loaded for the trip to Cortez!


https://i.imgur.com/PIs9jmPl.jpg

[Az Wingrider]

See you up there.

[shortleg0521]

Leaving on the 18th

[choptop]

Please take me off the list for Cortez, cancelled my room this morning, life and it's way of getting in the way, forced my summer plans to change. Have fun.

[Walcrow]

Same here as choptop. New construction here at the house was to be done by now but no luck. Piss-ed that the work is not done as I was starting to plan and pack but noooooooooooooo. You all have a great rally. I'll make it next year.

[taxfree4]

Same here as choptop. New construction here at the house was to be done by now but no luck. Piss-ed that the work is not done as I was starting to plan and pack but noooooooooooooo. You all have a great rally. I'll make it next year.

That's what you get for hiring those prima donna union guys, use the day laborers and don't feed them till they're done, comprende'.

[RickW]

Made it to Cortez later on Tuesday. Route 160 is a pretty cool road coming across. Not as good with the truck and trailer. Left the Truck and Trailer in Cortez yesterday morning and rode down to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. One of our friends that helps us rode a Spyder out here, so I got our Spyder F3 out of the trailer to ride for the next few days. Going to be a Spyder Rider for the week.
Not the same, but still a lot of fun.
See you all next week.
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[QUOTE=jmdaniel;169475]The B is loaded for the trip to Cortez!

[F6Bster]

Made it to Cortez later on Tuesday. Route 160 is a pretty cool road coming across. Not as good with the truck and trailer. Left the Truck and Trailer in Cortez yesterday morning and rode down to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. One of our friends that helps us rode a Spyder out here, so I got our Spyder F3 out of the trailer to ride for the next few days. Going to be a Spyder Rider for the week.
Not the same, but still a lot of fun.
See you all next week.
Cool. Enjoy. Lots of good riding.

[F6Dave]

It looks like I'll be able to get to Cortez, at least for a few of the days. I'm thinking of staying next door at the Best Western or down the street in the Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. Looking forward to meeting some fellow F6Bers!

[F6Bster]

It looks like I'll be able to get to Cortez, at least for a few of the days. I'm thinking of staying next door at the Best Western or down the street in the Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn. Looking forward to meeting some fellow F6Bers!

Good news. I'm meeting a guy from the Springs (jimsom) at the Hungry Bear in Woodland Park around 7am on Wednesday (7am is the plan for right now) so we'll probably leave the Bear around 7:30-7:45am. We'll determine the route over breakfast. I'm staying at the Hampton. My old back has to have a good bed, and their breakfast is usually pretty good.

Dave

[gadgeteer]

F6Bster: Made it to Cortez later on Tuesday. Route 160 is a pretty cool road coming across. Not as good with the truck and trailer. Left the Truck and Trailer in Cortez yesterday morning and rode down to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. One of our friends that helps us rode a Spyder out here, so I got our Spyder F3 out of the trailer to ride for the next few days. Going to be a Spyder Rider for the week.
Not the same, but still a lot of fun.

I'll be picking up Route 160 Wednesday via Walensburg after leaving Raton (where I'll be staying overnight Tues).

Looks great on the map.

[F6Bster]

I'll be picking up Route 160 Wednesday via Walensburg after leaving Raton (where I'll be staying overnight Tues).

Looks great on the map.
As F6Dave posted earlier. After you cross Raton Pass and drop down into Trinidad, Head west on CO-12 (Hwy of Legends). Great ride through Stonewall and then up over Cuchara Pass to LaVeta to US-160 West. It is very nice!!!!

[Jimbo]

glad you made it safe!

[Elroy]

[QUOTE=RickW;169595]Made it to Cortez later on Tuesday. Route 160 is a pretty cool road coming across. Not as good with the truck and trailer. Left the Truck and Trailer in Cortez yesterday morning and rode down to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. One of our friends that helps us rode a Spyder out here, so I got our Spyder F3 out of the trailer to ride for the next few days. Going to be a Spyder Rider for the week.
Not the same, but still a lot of fun.
See you all next week.


Good to hear. I'll be picking up this road in Walsenburg coming from Rock Ford after staying the night in Goodland, KS.

[gadgeteer]

As F6Dave posted earlier. After you cross Raton Pass and drop down into Trinidad, Head west on CO-12 (Hwy of Legends). Great ride through Stonewall and then up over Cuchara Pass to LaVeta to US-160 West. It is very nice!!!!

Thanks for the info Dave. I'll be making that CO-12 west adjustment on my trip from Raton.

[2wheelsforme]

I'm doing the Hiway of Legends (12) from Trinidad myself, then Charma, up to South Fork, Creede, Lake City, Gunnison area with an out and back on 92 before heading down on the million Dollar Hiway to Cortez. Hope to be in Trinidad by Monday afternoon to have time to do that northern loop..

[2wheelsforme]

Can't wait to feel some of those less than 70 deg temps.

[Az Wingrider]

I am going to be in Cortez Monday afternoon and plan on riding Co-149 (Creede, Lake City etc) on Tuesday. I plan on an early start and will probably be fueling at the Conoco in South Fork between 9:30 and 10:00 AM if you want to try and hook up. I may have another bike with me.

See you next week
Az Wingrider

[2wheelsforme]

That would be great. I will set my plans on South Fork for 9:30. Plenty of things to make that not happen but something to aim for. Mike 850-748-3748

I am going to be in Cortez Monday afternoon and plan on riding Co-149 (Creede, Lake City etc) on Tuesday. I plan on an early start and will probably be fueling at the Conoco in South Fork between 9:30 and 10:00 AM if you want to try and hook up. I may have another bike with me.

See you next week
Az Wingrider

[Az Wingrider]

See you in South Fork

Az Wingrider
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[2wheelsforme]

Got a room for Monday night in Pagosa Springs so now it is a for sure.

[F6Bster]

Got a room for Monday night in Pagosa Springs so now it is a for sure.

You guys will have fun for sure!!! AZ has ridden it so he knows what a great ride it is. Be sure to stop and look at North Clear Creek Falls on the right about 1/4-1/2 mile after you crest the ridge after the pulloff for the overlook of the Rio Grande headwaters on the left.

2wheels. Sounds like you are going to ride Cumbres and LaManga Passes from Antonito to Chama. That is a GREAT ride also!!!! Few more hills than the Pensacola area!!!!

[2wheelsforme]

Yes both, thinking they will be much better than the pictures on Google Street View, those have too much snow ruining the view.

[F6Bster]

Those passes get a lot of snow in the winter. Just beautiful in April!!!

[Az Wingrider]

We will definitely stop at North Clear Creek Falls.

[F6Bster]

For everyone coming out to Cortez I have a couple of words of advice: Drink lots of water and stay hydrated!!!!

The sun and high altitude will affect you more than you might imagine. Swig lots of water, especially every time you make a stop. Some of the passes are near 12,000 feet and you don’t get as much oxygen, so you’ll need to move a little slower and drink the water to help avoid altitude sickness (headache and nausea). Alcohol and smoking can make the sickness worse, so keep this in mind if altitude sickness hits.

[Az Wingrider]

F6Bster hit the nail on the head. Hydration is as important in the high country as it is in the desert. Carry water on the bike don't depend on finding it when you stop. You will most likely stop at overlooks and points of interest where there isn't any water.

See everyone in a few days.
Az Wingrider

[RickW]

Road from Flagstaff to Hoover Dam today, Temps were high 90's last 60 miles. Was about 107 deg at the Dam taking the tours and walking around.
Riding up to North Las Vegas afterwards was about 112 deg. I don't think I have ever ridden in that kind of heat. Going up to Zion tomorrow, should be a little cooler.

[Az Wingrider]

Zion from Cortez can be a nice ride. Utah-95,Utah-24, Utah-12, Us-89 and then Utah-9 is a very scenic route. Zion will be warm but Bryce Canyon on Utah-12 is at 8,000 ft and is beautiful and a lot cooler. I was at Zion last month and the crowds are huge so bring some patience.

Have a great ride
Az Wingrider

[jimsom]

Cancelled reservation at Cortez Super 8, if anyone is looking for a room. Real life interferes with my playtime again.

[xgringo]

Road from Flagstaff to Hoover Dam today, Temps were high 90's last 60 miles. Was about 107 deg at the Dam taking the tours and walking around.
Riding up to North Las Vegas afterwards was about 112 deg. I don't think I have ever ridden in that kind of heat. Going up to Zion tomorrow, should be a little cooler.

When I rolled into Vegas this past Monday it was hovering between 106 and 108. But happily I had my camel back, evaporation vest and neck wrap……………..In my top box.

[RickW]

Got out early yesterday morning from North Las Vegas and rode up to Zion, much better. It was a little warm in Zion, but nothing compared to Vegas.

[No Handle Sam]

Left Vegas on Friday and went to Bryce Canyon for the night. Saturday we went from Bryce to Moab. Did Arches on Sunday morning and then road on to Durango. Hoping to see you guys on Wednesday and maybe join one of the rides on Friday.

[choptop]

Cancelled my room, life got in the way, will miss being their, have fun. Choptop

[LA Weld]

Cancelled my room, life got in the way, will miss being their, have fun. Choptop
I tried and tried but same damn thing. I should have pulled the plug on Sunday and been on the road.
I was stupid and got wrapped up in the same DAMN thing. WORK!
Hope you all have a great time, I will miss being there.
Laurence

[jmdaniel]

Here. Riding early in the am with AZ Wingrider....

[GaTeach]

Here. Riding early in the am with AZ Wingrider....

Please post lots of pictures!!!!!!

[F6Bster]

For those new to the high altitudes, don't be surprised at the octane ratings on the gas pumps. 85 octane at Colorado altitudes has the same anti-knock as 87 at the low altitudes. I run the 85 all the time and it never pings. Take it to lower elevations, and ping, ping, ping.

[Bighutch14]

Please post lots of pictures!!!!!!

Looking forward to the pics and ready for Cherokee next week. Wish I coukd have made both rally’s.

[F6Bster]

Wish we could upload photos from the phone.

[GaTeach]

I hope y’all are having a grand time. I know there are lots of HD riders in CO who are super jealous today.

[TailGunner]

I'm trying to figure out a way to meet you all in Cortez. The dragon has 53,000 miles on it and it would kinda be easy to get there from SoCal. Anyone else riding in from Southern California?
Hi Elin, sorry I just saw this and I would of been happy to have you ride with us. I'm in Fullerton do your close enough if you ever want to ride let me know.

[53driver]

Wish we could upload photos from the phone.

I'm pretty sure you can...but I've been wrong before.

[53driver]

Y'all have fun & be safe out there today!
Cheers,
Steve

[TailGunner]

Y'all have fun & be safe out there today!
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks Steve,we did

[TailGunner]

Y'all have fun & be safe out there today!
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks Steve,we did

[53driver]

Thanks Steve,we did

Outstanding! Now post some pics!
Show me the fun!!!!!

[F6Bster]

At top of Molas Pass on the Million Dollar Highway yesterday.
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[Colorado]

It was great meeting some of you guys Thursday evening. I visited some old high school friends in Durango and stayed there last night. Now on my way back home.

I hope everyone has a safe journey back home.

[jmdaniel]

Pictures.....

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/18d43zn6mxndluf/AABz8KNnywwhsM-4U8guM2e3a?dl=0

[2015F6B]

Just curious, what were the attendance figures for the Cortez rally?

[yabiah]

It was nice meeting everyone and thanks again to Rick and the "Value Accessories" team!

[53driver]

Just curious, what were the attendance figures for the Cortez rally?

From the pictures, I'm guessing there were about 8 of y'all - but I know that's not quite right.....:cheers:

[f6bcarider]

It was a pleasure to meet all of you at the rally. I enjoyed the conversions... side note yes I don't like thunder and lighting lol... made it home safe and sound.... special thanks to value accessories group// again thank you ladies and gentlemen... fb6carider aka Ernie

[F6Dave]

From the pictures, I'm guessing there were about 8 of y'all - but I know that's not quite right.....:cheers:

Only 8?! There were at least twice that many! Not many more, maybe 15 or 20, but a bunch of great people. I had a very good time.

[53driver]

Only 8?! There were at least twice that many! Not many more, maybe 15 or 20, but a bunch of great people. I had a very good time.

Yes, Dave - I was being a bit facetious about the lack of pictures....
And yes, they are all great people.
Remember, you meet the nicest people on a Honda...

Cheers,
Steve

[jmdaniel]

Yes, Dave - I was being a bit facetious about the lack of pictures....
And yes, they are all great people.
Remember, you meet the nicest people on a Honda...

Cheers,
Steve

We were riding...

[53driver]

We were riding...

As you should have been... :)

[unsub]

I was at Zion last month and the crowds are huge so bring some patience.
Az Wingrider

Were you able to go (with the bike) to the front of the line with the tunnel escort?

[Az Wingrider]

When I was leaving Zion there was a wait at the long tunnel but there were only about six or seven vehicles ahead of me so I just stayed in line. My experience has always been that the waits are usually just a few minutes. When traveling west on highway 9 the long slow climb towards the tunnels usually means that when I stop the fans come on. I wait for them to cycle and then kill the motor and enjoy the view until its time to move on. Zion is such a marvelously beautiful place that it is hard not to have a good time even with crowds.

I urge everyone to visit Zion if they are ever in the area it is one of the most beautiful of our National Parks.
Az Wingrider

[RickW]

When I was leaving Zion there was a wait at the long tunnel but there were only about six or seven vehicles ahead of me so I just stayed in line. My experience has always been that the waits are usually just a few minutes. When traveling west on highway 9 the long slow climb towards the tunnels usually means that when I stop the fans come on. I wait for them to cycle and then kill the motor and enjoy the view until its time to move on. Zion is such a marvelously beautiful place that it is hard not to have a good time even with crowds.

I urge everyone to visit Zion if they are ever in the area it is one of the most beautiful of our National Parks.
Az Wingrider

We were in Zion the week before the Cortez Rally. Did have to wait a bit right there, was up front at beginning of line.
Yes I did have the purple Spyder right then.

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