2016 Central/Colorado Rally Pictures

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Arrived yesterday evening.....a few opening shots of the trip to Ouray from Kansas.

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Gorgeous scenery. 

I really wish I could have made this rally.   My family has no idea how much I love them.   

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Here are a few more....

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Random shots of FJ's at the camp ground

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Waiting on road repairs on the 'Million Dollar Highway'

The first photo is overlooking Ouray.

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A trip to Mesa Verde National Park. 40 miles with some of the best curves I have ever ridden.

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More from Mesa Verde National Park

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My faithful steed temporarily breaks down..... Possibly an inherent problem with the Wiseco pistons involving high rpm's, engine breaking, vacuum and fouled plugs. I am sure 9000 feet of elevation was also a contributing factor. A nice water fall was across the road. After about 40 minutes he fired up and away I went. A big thank you goes out to Derek and Donna for launching a rescue effort with their trailer. I passed them on my way back to camp.

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The FJ line up. 16 FJ's in attendance. 15 in the line up. 19 bikes for the Rally.

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Shots of the waterfall across the road from camp and the snow melt swollen river behind the cabins

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A short ride with Randy T, GTS Dave and Marty

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I will let others caption the significance of these photos.

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Stopped for a breather on Monarch Pass, blazed on to Wichita.

[FeralRdr]

Great picts.  Thanks for sharing the adventure. 

[aviationfred]

Here is an interesting article on The Million Dollar Highway (US550)

http://www.imfromdenver.com/this-road-in-colorado-was-ranked-one-of-the-most-dangerous-in-the-world/


It is an incredible road to ride.