Re: [emrat:15561] Re: Any Friday rides planned?

Heh, I didn't know it had a name; I just look for squiggly lines on the map ;)

I just checked it out in detail and it's very easy dirt.  So my route is Silverthorne - Kremmling - Yampa - Meeker via Flat Tops.  If you'd like to join me, give a shout. 

Cheers,

Jim

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 12:34 PM robert sheehan <bob.sheehan2@gmail.com> wrote:

The Flat Tops Scenic Byway https://meekerchamber.com/flat-tops-scenic-byway/ between Yampa and Meeker looks promising. From what I have read, about half of its 82 miles are paved.

Bob

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM Jim Baker <beaker@pobox.com> wrote:

I'm planning on coming north from Fairplay to Silverthorne and would welcome anyone who wants to meet and ride from there. 

I'm planning to go up to Kremmling and work my way over from there.  I'm still researching, trying to determine the condition of County Rd 8 between Yampa and Meeker.  It's paved on both ends and I'm seeing it's well-maintained gravel in the middle for about 40 miles.  It's supposedly beautiful and I've never ridden it.   If that doesn't pan out I'll just go the northern route through Steamboat and Craig and back down.  

Hit me up if you want to meet up and ride the second half together.  

Cheers,

Jim

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM Tavis Aitken <tavisto@gmail.com> wrote:

I would be up for joining any of the groups, but I do worry about RMNP unless you get there early. 

I would prefer to avoid i70 if possible though so the northern route sounds like more what I am thinking. 

 -= Tavis =-

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 8:07 AM 'Bullet Bob' via RMRAT <rmrat@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Still noodling route options for Friday, but will plan to depart from Launch Espresso too, around 9:30.  Should post route by this evening.

BB

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:25:18 PM UTC-6 Albert Miller wrote:

Chris,

I would be up to meet with you somewhere north of Denver and ride over through Walden and on to Meeker. I wouldn't be able to leave Littleton until 8am at the earliest. That would put me up around I25 and hwy 392 about 915ish. I would defer to you for a meeting spot. 

My concern with Estes Park and through RMNP would be long lines to get in, and slow tourist traffic with a 35mph speed limit.

Does anyone know if the fires north of Rabbit Ears are causing traffic issues? The last report I saw was that they fires were still fairly small.

Cheers,

Al Miller

On Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:21:11 PM UTC-6 Peltz wrote:

Are there any meetups planned for Friday morning to head over to Meeker.

If not, I will either take the route thru Estes Park (us34 to us40) if I can get a morning RMNP reservation, or I will take the northern route thru Walden.

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