Autumn in Colorado

Since I slacked off on the last trip I took and didn't post any pictures, I thought I'd better make this a good one.
Our 1st day was spent heading up to Aspen. Going up Independence Pass, we passed this red barn...had to do a U-turn to go back and get a pic of it!

Great pics! Love the contrast of the lighter leaves Vs. the dark green of the pines!

We had read somewhere that Kebler Pass had the largest aspen grove in North America, so that was our destination. we sidetracked to the little town of Marble for lunch. That's is where alot of the white marble for the National monuments in D.C came from.
Although kebler was 30+ miles of dirt, it was well worth the few pucker moments I had!

Near the top of Kebler, we came upon a car fire....by the time the Crested Butte Fire Dept. had it out, you couldn't even tell what kind of car it was.
On Sat. we rode over Cottonwood Pass. Not as much color up there, but still a pretty ride and only 12 miles or so of dirt on this one. But it was packed really good due to the bicycle race we had here last month. But still the "washboard" effect made me do a 'Wavex' (some of you will get that reference ).

WOW :drool: thats an amazingly beautiful part of the you world you live in Brenda :thumbup: Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics...

Stunning pics Bren. I would love to visit you there one day

Great pics Brenda, it truely is a beautiful part of the world you live in, thanks for posting :thumbup:

Just gorgeous.....thanks for sharing...

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Gorgeous pics! Someday I'll get down there and take some with ya!

Great pictures. The leaves are just starting to turn here in Oregon. No color like what you have. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful! We are just starting to get to peak colors here in Wisconsin. Love the fall riding season, great temps and scenery!

Ugh...I'm homesick now...thanks, I think...

callmegandhi said:

Beautiful! We are just starting to get to peak colors here in Wisconsin. Love the fall riding season, great temps and scenery!

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Then I'll be looking forward to some pics from Wisconsin!

Hellgate said:

Ugh...I'm homesick now...thanks, I think...

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anytime Pete
p.s. you know the way home :thumbup:

callmegandhi said:

Beautiful! We are just starting to get to peak colors here in Wisconsin. Love the fall riding season, great temps and scenery!

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And where are the pics ?? If there is no pics , it didnt happen

And while your there , snap a pic of Lambeau Field for Humpy

Sorry for the :hijack: Breno :thumbup:

No doubt autumn is spectacular in Colorado... Probably summer too... However, dang nab it... winter is as bad as it is here in Canada....

Nice scenery... One day I will get out your way....:thumbup:

Richard

Beautiful! Hmmmm...not that far from here....

Beautiful pics Brenda. Looks like we both had good Sunday rides with color changes. :thumbup:

lytehouse said:

But still the "washboard" effect made me do a 'Wavex'

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You lost it badly and crashed, but miraculously survived without a scratch. Is that it? :BLAA:

Great pictures. I love Colorado. Been on the drive from Grand Junction to Denver on I-70 before, probably the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. Went to Colorado Springs two years ago, only a one day drive from Austin. Would like to do it again. Of course the few times I've been to Colorado has been in May thru August.

Awsome pics.. I gonna download it for my desktop. Thanks for sharing..