(and a lot of folks are arriving on the 14th)

Well, it seems that most folks really enjoyed Rockies-Gold 2007 and 2008 that were held in western Colorado.  Surprise, many want to return and others who could not make it want to attend, so, the event will be held ONE more time.  So, make your plans to join other members of GL1800Riders.com as we gather to ride the Rocky Mountains and the Canyon Country of northern Colorado.  As in 2007 and 2008, with no vendors and no organized events (well, there will be a group social/hangin' on Thursday evening plus a dinner somewhere on Saturday evening), this will be a gathering (not a rally) for hanging-out and riding with friends in some of the most beautiful country in the USA.

For 2010, Rockies-Gold has moved from Montrose to Frisco -- although everyone loved the great riding out of Montrose, quite a few folks wanted to be located this year so that they could ride the roads of northern Colorado.  It was also decided to hold the gathering in mid-September so that folks might see some of the fall colors in Colorado.  We might be a little early for peak colors, but there should be some color at the higher elevations.  To travel later increases the risk of early snow on the Colorado Passes -- it is still a possibility in mid-September, but if a storm moves through it should not last long and any snow on the roads would melt quickly.

Frisco, located in the center of the Summit County ski area, is a great place to locate for riding many of the great roads and seeing the awesome sights of northern Colorado.  Rocky Mountain National Park and many of the higher passes in Colorado are readily accessible on day rides out of Frisco -- you will not be disappointed.

Several day-trips are easily accessible from Frisco.  You may choose to do each ride as presented, or you might want to do a variation where you only do part of a particular ride.  As much as you can, you may want to choose your day-rides in advance to allow you to take-in areas that you did not include in your ride to and from Frisco -- a little planning can go a long way.  If you have never ridden in northern Colorado previously, then Rocky Mountain National Park is one ride that you definitely want to include.  The 100K ride makes for a long day, but provides a unique opportunity to ride passes that total more than 100,000 feet elevation -- all in one day, and with beautiful scenery.  The Butt-Kicker (also knows as The Taste of Colorado and WingNutZZ' favorite ride) allows for a real taste of the variety of Colorado, with high mountain passes, the beauty of the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, lots of sweepers, and lots of twisties -- this is a ride not to be missed. 

Since most of you will be coming to Colorado from other parts of the country, you will need to travel through other parts of Colorado in order to get to Frisco.  To assist in your planning you should take a good look at the Frisco Rides, but also take a good look at the Montrose Rides included in this site.  If you have never ridden the Million Dollar Highway (San Juan Skyway) or the Unaweep-Tebaguache Scenic Byway, both in western Colorado, you may want to include them in your travel plans.  The "Montrose Rides" page provides information on other routes in Colorado that you might wish to include in your travels.  As with the rides out of Frisco, if you have never ridden across the Million Dollar Highway or Unaweep, you may want to include these in your travels.  If you have a couple of extra days beyond those that you will be spending in Frisco, you might spend them in Montrose -- from this location you can hit most of the great mountain roads that are located in southwestern Colorado.

Ahhh, so many great roads -- so many choices.  There just is not enough time.  Colorado:  Life is good!!!!

Rocky Mountain National Park - Trail Ridge Road - Peak-to-Peak Highway - Independence Pass - McClure Pass - Monarch Pass - Kebler Pass - Cottonwood Pass - Fremont Pass - Vail Pass - Muddy Pass - Rabbit Ears Pass - Gore Pass - Tennessee Pass - Hoosier Pass - Cameron Pass - Loveland Pass - Wilkerson Pass - Kenosha Pass - Pikes Peak - South Park - North Rim of the Black Canyon - Front Range Canyons - North Park - Glenwood Canyon - and and even more depending upon how much you want to ride in one day.  Frisco serves as the hub for some of the most best high-country riding in the USA. 

In response to questions on "what goes on"?  This gathering is hanging and riding....hanging and riding....hanging and riding.  All informal and everything organized by those who attend, done on-the-fly.

Loose group, loose rules, loose expectations!  Fun Time!!

The only requirement is to ride safe and have fun!!! (click)

For those spouses who wish to attend but who do not want to made a cross-country trip on the back of the bike to get to Montrose, the best bet is to fly into Denver International Airport, about two hours away.

Trailering to Colorado????

If anyone is trailering their bike to Colorado and needs a place to park their vehicle and trailer during Rockies-Gold, then please contact dr.jim on the GL1800 forum to make arrangements.  He has a 40-acre ranch in Black Forest (north of Colorado Springs) and would be happy to let anyone park there -- behind locked gates and secure.

Altitude -- Don't Let It Become An Issue (click)

Most of Colorado is at an altitude above 5,000 feet and your travels to do Rockies-Gold may include riding some passes that may be as high as 12,000 feet, and if you include Pikes Peak or Mt. Evans you would be riding to an elevation of just over 14,000 feet.  Such elevations can have negative effects on many folks that are traveling here from lower elevations.  Click on the above link for additional information on altitude sickness, its symptoms, and some possible remedies.  Probably one of the most important things is to remember to drink water, drink water, and drink water.  It is very easy to get dehydrated at the higher elevations and in the dry Colorado climate, so force yourself to drink plenty of water.   If you experience symptoms, it is also advisable to avoid alcoholic beverages.

Honda Dealers

The nearest Honda dealers are located in Denver, about 1-1/2 hours to the east on I-70.

1. Rpm Motorsports

2. Colorado Powersports Boulder East

3. Britt Honda

4. Sun Enterprises, Inc.

5. Otd Cyclesports, Denver

6. Hi Pt Motorsports of Glenwood Spgs

7. Fay Myers Motorcycle World

8. Aurora Honda

9. Steamboat Powersports