Labor Day Ride and More - Day 9

September 13, 2009
Fort Collins, CO

A Comfort Inn in Colorado Springs is where we called home for the night after riding into a storm late yesterday afternoon on our way home. The day dawned cold and gray although it was no longer raining. After lingering over a good Continental Breakfast and hopefully allowing the day to warm a little, we loaded the bike and pointed the ride north on I-25 toward Denver. The clouds lifting and rolling across the Rockies looked ominous, but as we cleared the Parker Divide near Monument they began to clear. By the time we reached Denver we were cheering blue skies and sunshine. We celebrated by having a couple of donuts and coffee at Krispy Kreme Donuts just off C-470.

Since the day was looking great, we ventured off the highway toward Red Rocks Park near Morrison. We rode the park and got off for a stretch, admiring the hazy view from a high point. The park staff was busy making preparations for some sort of event at the amphitheater, slated for later in the day. We rode Hwy 93 out of Golden, through Boulder and home. The closer we got to home, the worse the clouds to the west looked. We rolled into our driveway just as the first few drops of rain fell.

After unpacking the bike and calling the folks to let them know we had arrived safely home, we treated ourselves to Serious Texas BBQ for supper.

What a great trip. Nine days, Five states. 2035 miles.

Last day of a long ride...