> I probably wouldn't be suggesting a 400 mile ride for a group like this > normally but believe me it's really worth it to ride the Black Canyon of the > Gunnison and stop at the Mad Dog Ranch.
Rob's point about the distance is well taken, however Black Canyon is stunning. If I take the shorter day, I'll probably take my wife Susan (who's going to spend the weekend in Denver with her sister), home to Canada backtracking thru Black Canyon. If we don't hit BC in the group ride, I'd recommend anyone heading back that way take the side trip on the south rim on your way home. Robert So if you think it's maybe just a tad > too far I'd recommend you do it anyway. Of course, I will be happy do do > whatever the majority vote for. That's why I'm asking for input. > > I think we'll have plenty of time for socializing. Friday afternoon (for > some), Fri and Sat evenings and hopefully a long Sunday lunch at Thors, > Sunday evening (for some). > > Judging by the responses so far I'm more convinced we do the short Sunday > ride and have a bit of a relaxing day. If anyone is really keen for more fun > it's very easy to fit in a couple more (or less) canyons that run between Hwy > 119 and 93 in the same ride. Of course I will be around on Friday and > probably Monday if anyone is interested in more riding/touring. > > Cheers Joe. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rob Chapman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:49 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Gathering > > > My main reason for coming to Frisco is to meet the many characters who are > only names to me on the GTS list, and it is the social part of the function > that I'm primarily looking forward to. Whilst the proposed rides are, I'm > sure, stunning, and will appeal to a lot of us, it seems that people may be > away for at least 10 hours. On return, I'm sure even the fittest iron butt > riders will want to shower and rest, and others will be quite > exhausted..particularly if it is wet! Personally, I'd prefer a much shorter > ride where one can view and socialise. > Maybe there are some others who share the view, and if so, can some even > shorter runs be planned? > My .02 for FWIW. > Regards, > Rob Chapman > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/2003 > > ============================================================================== > NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged > information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, > copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended > recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in > error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting > it from your computer. > > ==============================================================================
