Top O'the Rockies rally

Jerry and I met Thursday morning in Flagstaff for breakfast and then got back on the road at 9:00 am. We had nice weather for the rest of the almost 500 miles and arrived in Paonia, CO at 6:30 pm. Steve had already arrived and met us in the parking lot. I ran into folks I had met last year at this and other bike events.

After pitching our tents we had a bite to eat and then found the beer garden for a cold beverage and listened to some live music.

Friday morning found us taking showers and eating a pancake and eggs breakfast hosted by local young adults raising money for their school activities. Jerry and I took a 173 mile ride down highway 92 (in the rain) along the Blue Mesa Reservoir to Gunnison for lunch and back. The return trip was nice and dry and made for a great ride back up 92 to the rally. Steve elected to hang out at the rally grounds and visit with other riders many of whom will be continuing on to Billings, MT, like us, to attend the big MOA rally next week.

Another evening of live music and then to bed. Today, Saturday, the activities are yet to be planned. Such is the relaxed life on the road.

Breakfast in Flagstaff

At the border

Our first home away from home

Black Canyon of the Gunnison along Hwy 92