Golden is the perfect location for a rally ! ! ! ! Great job everyone on the organizing committee.
From Golden you can access the mountains from each direction, it is the perfect location.
I am a local to the area and have traveled many of the Colorado highways. I would be happy to help in any of the ride planning.
I went to WFO last year for my first FJR event and I am hooked.
I am planning on doing the IBA ride this year and can help in any planning that you need for that as well.
Colorado is the micro beer capitol of the country and there are many places for you to let your taste buds explore . . .
Some of the attractions that you might want to take in while you are out here:
* White Water Rafting (not far up the road near Idaho Springs)
* Hot Springs (Idaha Springs again for the closest, but get farther away and you will have many options)
* Alligator Farm ! (Yes, Colorado has an Alligator farm near Alamosa, CO. The gators stay alive since they live in the hot springs year round:
Gator_Farm Also, the Sand Dune National Park is right next door - Great Day trip ! ! !
* Mountain Bike riding - very nice place near Winter Park where you can rent bikes, go up the green trails and come flying down the black diamonds
* Lake City/Ouray/Telluride Mountain Range - The best place to ride in Colorado - Million Dollar Highway, the amazing roads near Lake City and Telluride
* Go Cart Racing - Yes not too far from Golden
* 4x4 Jeep and ATV riding - There are plenty of places to rent and ride - an amazing way to explore Colorado
* Mt . Evans - The highest paved highway in the country -
Mt. Evans
* Royal Gorge - Ride your motorcycle 1053 feet above the Arkansas River, or ride the train below through the canyon, or helicoptor trip above it
* Colorado Springs - Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods and 7 Falls, Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak and Norad
* Winter Park Ski Train - Train that travels from Denver to Winter Park each day and back
* Durango/ Silverton Train - This is the best train ride you might ever experience
* Ride up to a remote area and rent a cabin near the lake for a night in the wilderness (Steamboat Springs for example)
As you might be able to tell, my wife and I love Colorado and would not live anywhere other than here (everyone gets to choose where they want to live in the world and this is our choice for the obvious reasons - The Rocky Mountains ! ! ! ! )
We are looking forward to everyone joining us in Colorado ! ! ! !
