We awoke to find another cold morning which was not unexpected as we are still over 6,000 feet. After another continental breakfast at the our motel we headed off with the warm clothes to start with. After a short 30 miles or so we rode in to Aspen and what a beautiful place it is. The place is well laid out with beautiful trees and flowers and we thought it would be a nice place to have a coffee even though we have not been riding for long. We found a lovely bakery and settled in on the sidewalk with our coffees and watched the town wake up. Clint and Charleen sampled the bakeries buns and gave them the thumbs up. Kerry wandered around and took some fabulous flower shots (See photo's) as there were flowers everywhere and the town looked so beautiful.
After dragging ourselves away we followed the river towards the summit of Independence Pass which was our new record for the highest elevation. This road is closed all winter so is a popular ride for motorcycles as the road, scenery and twistie bends are incredible.
When we got to the famous Pikes Peak turnoff Clint and Charleen headed up Pikes Peak to have a look while Ken & Christine and continued on to Fountain Colorada and checked in to our motel.
Some more photo's below.
Riding through the Rockies
Our highest elevation so far!
Thank you again for a very interesting dialogue,it sounds and looks truly superb. Bob was always an early riser,with scenery like this it's a wonder he goes to bed at all !!!
ReplyDeleteNow get back on the bikes - give us more !!!
Thanks for your interest Alistair, we are having a ball and its a pleasure to share it.
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