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Colorado Vacation...It's On!


Lone Star BMW Riders presents a

“Colorado Vacation”


June 20-28, 2020

 

The Plan….

 

It’s a ride….it’s a vacation….it’s BOTH!

We will take a couple day ride through some beautiful countryside heading west. Once we get to the mountains in New Mexico, the fun will start. These are great roads that most of you have been on several times…but they never get old.


The “vacation” starts in Durango.  You can do the planned rides or take advantage of the many things to do there and in the surrounding area.  If your “significant other” doesn’t want to do the long ride there, have them fly into Durango and just do the fun stuff.  There is a train ride through the mountains, Jeep (or GS…) backcountry riding, river rafting, Durango Mountain, and of course, unlimited shopping.  We’ll be in Durango for four nights.


The first stop on the way back will be Albuquerque.  We’ll stop in Chama, Santa Fe, Madrid (Ma-dray), and Sandia Peak on the way.  The next day is a desert blast to Lubbock and then home the next day.

 

Saturday, June 20

Ride to Amarillo – 357 miles

Lunch at the "Rafter J BBQ" in Iowa Park, TX
Departure time: 9:00am
Depart from: Shell Station
19004 Midway Road (at Rosemead)


Comfort Inn and Suites

2300 S Soncy Rd

(806) 457-9100

https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/amarillo/comfort-inn-hotels/tx576?pmf=yext&mc=llyxyxpx


Alternatives
Homewood Suites by Hilton ($134)

8800 I-40 West


Tru by Hilton ($82)

2202 S. Soncy Road

Sunday, June 21

Ride to Taos – 292 miles
Departure time: 9:00

Lunch at the “El Encanto” in Las Vegas

Tour the historic downtown area for shopping and dinner. Visit Eske’s for some Jalapeno beer.


Taos Valley Lodge

615 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

(575) 737-0447

https://www.taosvalleylodge.com/


Monday, June 22

Ride to Durango – 202 miles
Departure time: 9:00

Lunch at “The Buck stops here” in Pagosa Springs.

It’s a short ride to our hotel which is on the Animas River and a short walk to downtown Durango.


Durango Downtown Inn (4 nights)

800 Camino Del Rio

(866) 306-5438

https://www.durangodowntowninn.com/


Tuesday, June 23

Million Dollar Highway ride through Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride – 231 miles
Departure time: 9:00

This is one of the best roads in Colorado for riding and views.  Lunch in Telluride.


Wednesday, June 24

BIG loop through Creed, Montrose, Ouray, and Silverton – 355 miles
Departure time: 8:00

This is a long haul but worth the trip.  Great roads and great scenery. We will have lunch in Montrose at “Crash Burger” and then do the Million Dollar highway from the other end.


In lieu of the long ride there are many things to do in Durango

  • Train ride - Closed
  • River rafting (in cold water)
  • Durango Mountain adventures - Closed
  • Jeep rides or Adventure rides on a GS…


Thursday, June 25

Ride around Vallecito Reservoir and then to Chimney Rock National Monument.  132 miles
Departure time: 9:00
We will spend a few hours "self touring" the Chimney Rock site.  This will be a picnic ride so plan to bring a lunch.  We will also stop at the Rocky Mountain general store by the reservoir where you may be able to pick something up. There is a $12.00 fee for the park unless you have a Senior Pass for National Parks.


Friday, June 26

Ride to Albuquerque – 241 miles
Departure time: 9:00

Lunch in Chama at the Chama Grill.

Visit Madrid (the town in “Wild Hogs”) and Sandia Peak on the way.  Participate in the gliding “race” down from the peak.

CLOSED till 6/27!!!

Hampton Inn – University/Midtown

2300 Carlisle Blvd NE

(505) 837-9300

https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-mexico/hampton-inn-albuquerque-university-midtown-ABQMTHX/index.html?WT.mc_id=zDA01MB2OLG34YX


If you have a reservation at the Hampton Inn (above) please cancel it. 
The new hotel is:
Holiday Inn Express
2500 Menaul Blvd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87107

We have a block of rooms being held under "Lone Star BMW riders" for $84.00 per night + taxes/fees.  Please use the link below to get the discount.
https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=event-facilities&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=ABQES&_PMID=99801505&GPC=LBR&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

There is also a Ramada Plaza and Crown Plaza a few blocks down for you high rollers.

Dinner will be at Applebee's across from the Holiday Inn.  There are also several other dining options near by.


Saturday, June 27

Ride to Lubbock – 318 miles
Departure time: 9:00

Lunch at the “Cotton Patch” in Clovis.

See the Buddy Holly museum, visit Texas Tech, or just hang out in a college town


Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Central/University

2115 Marsha Sharp Fwy

(855) 982-2495

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/


Sunday, June 28

Ride home – 341 miles (to the Shell)
Departure time: 8:00
Lunch at “Sweetie Pies Ribeyes” in Decatur.


When:
Saturday, June 20, 2020, 9:00 AM until Sunday, June 28, 2020, 5:00 PM
Where:
The Durango Downtown Inn
Durango Downtown Inn
800 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO  

970.247.5393
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Scott Croff (LSP+)
Category:
Multiple Day Ride
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