Slingshots in the Rockies 2016.Vail CO Sept1st-5th

Sweet. See ya there JT. Always looking for ya when I cruz up to the Winery, or the bakery, or anything else on Old Towne

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Sweet. See ya there JT. Always looking for ya when I cruz up to the Winery, or the bakery, or anything else on Old Towne

Are we going to try to get a group to ride up together?

I think so. There are a lot of weekend rides being posted on Meetup in general. I know GForce has offered to do a SSiTR Sendoff for us, but Grand Prix may be closer for some people...just don;t know yet. I did just email GForce and ask them if they would be able to sponsor a breakfast or something for us on Thursday. I will post here what I get back, and if we all agree on a spot we can post it on Meetup and Mr. Br4 can post it on the FB page.

Can do, just keep me up to date.

It must be Sling Season...I was able to finally see another one on the road this weekend while I was in mine. 64 days till the festivities begin!

WAHOO, just finished getting all reservations finalized last night !!!
Gonna be just over 50 hours driving, 5200 kilometers (not including fun SS seat time) over 14 days
Getta meet up with the SS Across America gang in Montrose and then see ya'all in the Rockies event.
Can't wait for the fun
Now if I could just get that Canadian dollar exchange rate to cooperate

@SLLE Canada Just come down a couple of days early and pick up a part time job...

Hola...

If any locals have an alternative ride idea for Mt Evans road I would appreciate suggestions. It's the ride I want to do, but on Sept 1st there very well could be a foot or so of snow up there...need an backup plan.

If anyone is interested in some stock parts,
Stock seats black with grey stripes, I used the frame for my new PRP seats.
Stock plastic hood vent,
Stock dual winshields (not 100% sure on selling these yet)
More than likely a stock steering wheel as I hope to buy one there.
All from a 2015 SLLE, all in very good condition. I'm not sure what any of this stuff is worth but I will be open to reasonable offers
Let me know and I can haul'em down on my trip to the Rockies.

Quote from Ghostwheel

Hola...

If any locals have an alternative ride idea for Mt Evans road I would appreciate suggestions. It's the ride I want to do, but on Sept 1st there very well could be a foot or so of snow up there...need an backup plan.

Very doubtful you will see snow on Evans 09/01. Could happen but unlikely. Cold yes. It's normally 20-30F colder at the summit than at I-70, and it's always windy up there.

Source: Me. Lived here my whole life.

Ahh!

Well then from one native to another I will tell you I agree with you. It is quite rare when you see snow up there that early!

Also, as a native...you know the rule when it comes to weather above 10k. Always have a backup plan

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Ahh!

Well then from one native to another I will tell you I agree with you. It is quite rare when you see snow up there that early!

Also, as a native...you know the rule when it comes to weather above 10k. Always have a backup plan

Amen brother.

Ghost, here is the deal:

I have seen (personally, standing there with my own eyes) full dress Harleys being blown on their side from wind at the summit.

Watch the frost heave on the road up the mountain. Depending on the year and road work it can become the equivalent of a roller coaster ride tamed down a bit. I have had people not used to the altitude get sick in my vehicle on that road. You can still see one of them on the side of the mountain - yellow vest.

Have lunch in Idaho Springs and then hit the pass after and you will be fine. Bring a warm jacket.

And after you are done, you can brag that you and your SS and SO drove up the highest highway in the continental U.S.

You will note I did not say highest contiguous highway (Mt. Evans goes up/down the same way) - that honor belongs to Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (which if you have a remote chance of doing, do it).

Yeah. Having grown up in Evergreen and done some hiking and camping around there...I am actually a little reluctant to take the trip. It's a beautiful ride, but a pretty hostile environment.

Maybe I can work something out over Loveland Pass, and then back to Highway 9 through Brek or something. I am gonna dig in a bit.

I would encourage any and all going on this trip to do the Mt. Evans loop. I could try to explain the beauty but I am human and words fail me.

Just beware that you will notice decreased HP as you gain elevation but you will not hurt your vehicle or anything. Just take it easy and listen to your motor.

Trust me on this: The trip is worth the destination.

I would be happy to be there as a sag wagon if needed, but I don't think needed.

You know the Mt Evans ride Blue. The other one I am leading is over the Mesa, with an exit a DeBuque for a very interesting stretch of road not common in Colorado. Then over the Mesa highway. We can stop for lunch in Cedaredge and then decide if we want to go back over the Mesa, or take the highway 50 loop through Payonia and back to Glenwood. If you haven't done that one, I am sure you would enjoy it.

Calling to book our room tonight!

I'm ready. We are going Thursday morning to Sunday. Gotta be home for the pool party on Monday. Have any of the CO folks set up a Denver meet point to ride up together?