2008-09-13 CO, Mancos RTE

[NoBull]

Sept 13 we are getting a group together for a RTE. The destination is Ted's Tacos in Mancos Colorado. Sherob saw it on Feasting on Asphalt and has been hungry ever since. Mancos is located on Hwy 160 between Cortez and Durango. This SW location should be a nice ride for CO,NM and Ariz riders. Very close to some wonderful roads in all directions. This is the first weekend after TentSTOC. So mark your calendar and Lets Ride...

Teds Tacos Mancos Colorado 9/13/08 12:00:D:o::):D:o::)

The restaurant is on the south side of the hwy on the frontage road, its next to Log Cabin Liquors, which is next to Coxs Conoco. According to Mrs Ted's Tacos they have no actual address, but she guaranteed you cant possibly miss the restaurant. She also requested a count of folks showing, so early Sept we will get a list together.

N37 20.817 W108 17.167( Thanks to Milehigh for doing a pre ride and getting coordinates)

See everyone there....

[sherob]

:bow1: Ya think I want to go :D

37°22.27′N, 108°15.88′W

http://atlas.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=address&latlongtype=degrees&latdeg=37&latmin=22&latsec=16&longdeg=-108&longmin=15&longsec=52&zoom=5&title=Feasting_on_Asphalt

[NoBull]

Thanks Rob, I saw those coordinates but the driving directions didnt jive with it. I will call and verify..

[bobsmtb]

This sounds like a great ride! Where do we plan on meeting and what time, etc before heading out? Approximate mileage, times? I have a kitchen pass that day...

[NoBull]

Bob its about 350 each way, looks like we may have a good group going..Im thinking 285 route(Marks favorite), so the Conoco at Morrison and 470 would make a good choice. Say 6.00 am. for the Denver area folks. We could catch the folks coming from the Springs along the way depending on their route.

[jbaker940]

Just did some poking around... according to the Mancos Renaissance Fair (http://mancosrenaissance.com/services.htm) website Ted's Tacos is south of Hwy 160 next to Log Cabin Liquors. I didn't come across a business listing for Ted's Tacos in Dex or Yahoo Yellow Pages, but presuming the Renaissance Fair website is accurate here's a Yahoo map showing the location of Log Cabin Liquors, next door to Ted's Tacos (http://maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=41900%20Highway%20160%20Mancos%20CO&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=37.347508&lon=-108.276823&mag=5&zoom=16&q1=41900%20Highway%20160%20Mancos%20CO&gid1=19756695).

I'm hungry :D

[MileHigh]

Got the date set on my calendar.

Duh, guess I should have checked the RTE forum first before I posted to the Colorado forum.

Looks like I might get another reprimand placed in personnel file. :rolleyes:

Sounds like a good ride to good food!

[Fireball]

Hey, My inlaws live in Mancos in the Bauer House. They used to run it as a B&B but have retired. 18 bedrooms.
I'm over 900 miles away so won't make it . I ususally go there for afew days in early August.

[Kbikefan]

OK, You can count me and the wife in on this one. It sounds like a good reason to enjoy some good roads, people and food

[kenya6]

Because I will not be able to make the September ride I decided to run 68 miles up to Mancos yesterday and give Ted's a try. It was, in a word, excellent. In another word, outstanding. I'm embarrassed to admit that this place has been operating under the radar of most of us here in NW New Mexico for quite some time.

One word of caution. This place appears to be a cop magnet!! There were about 6-7 in there yesterday noon with all but one arriving in UNMARKED cars.
Rene R. Daugherty STOC 1593 Aztec, NM

[NoBull]

Thats good news, sorry you cant make Sept ride though.

[MileHigh]

:bow1: Ya think I want to go :D

37°22.27′N, 108°15.88′W

http://atlas.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=address&latlongtype=degrees&latdeg=37&latmin=22&latsec=16&longdeg=-108&longmin=15&longsec=52&zoom=5&title=Feasting_on_Asphalt

This is the coordinates from the shade tree, by the parking lot, of Teds. :D

N37 20.817 W108 17.167

Had to stop on the way from Mesa Verde. Place was already closed at 1:00 p.m.

We defiantly need an early start to get there before they close for the day.

[Tourin']

Contemplating a trip into that region, and might try this place, if they have anything that isn't spicy, haha.

Hey Rene, I hope to do a visit in the Farmington area...would the 170/140 route be a good mc route north from your area?:07biker::)

[NoBull]

Awesome thanks Mark, we called and I thought she said they stayed open until 2:00. Sounded kind of like a open when they wanna be open thing. She was happy we were coming though so we will have to make sure she remembers when the time comes.

[MileHigh]

Might have been a slow day and they closed early when I was there.

Probably a heads up call the day before wouldin't hurt.

Conoco gas station within spitting distance for fuel up.

[harleyeater]

As of now I am in:06biker:

[NoBull]

Ok we are getting a little closer, we should get a list going. Maybe a couple of meeting places for the ride there. I mentioned earlier meeting at the Conoco at c470 and Morrison rd. for the Denver area. If you want to meet for the ride there let us know, if you want to meet in Mancos mention that as well. This should be an awesome ride with awesome food, I look forward to meeting more of my fellow ST riders.:03biker::07biker::06biker::04biker::biker: :PoPoST1::policeST:

[NoBull]

Bump:06biker:

[sherob]

Bump:06biker:

:eat2::eat1::hotpepper::clap2::woo

[coldoughboy]

Are you still on for this ride? If yes, then count me in:bow1:

[NoBull]

Are you still on for this ride? If yes, then count me in:bow1:

You riding with us? Or meeting up there? I look forward to riding with you again.:mcrider:

[coldoughboy]

You riding with us? Or meeting up there? I look forward to riding with you again.:mcrider:

My plan is to meet with you here and then head out. I have to get caught up with the thread to find out when/where. If my plans change, I will let you know.

[MileHigh]

Getting closer gents.

Nick, what time do you think we should meet at the Conoco & 470 in Morrison?

I was kinda thinking leave the Conoco no later than 7 AM. Gives us 5 hours to drive ~345 miles. :eek:

Might need to "push" the speed limit a bit through heavily, State Patrolled, South Park.

Should we leave earlier......6 AM? Gives us time for pit stops. Gonna need a fuel stop along the way.

[Follow]

Since they close early, an early departure would be best.

[NoBull]

Mark I was thinking 6 ish...Hwy 24 is definently a place you want to do the speed limit,3 over will find you explaining yourself..Hopefully more folks chime in as time gets closer..

[MileHigh]

6 sounds good with me.

I'll just need to get to bed early the night before, for my "beauty rest":rolleyes:

[sherob]

6 seems good to me :p: My local Sbux opens at 5 anyway :bow1: And then there is the 24hr one on Colorado :bow1:

[bobsmtb]

Can we make it official then? Meet at 5:30 (OMG) and depart NLT 0600?

I have the day off...any estimates what time we'll get back?

[MileHigh]

Can we make it official then? Meet at 5:30 (OMG) and depart NLT 0600?

I have the day off...any estimates what time we'll get back?

Aye, second your 5:30 AM motion Bob.

Nothin like a great Colorado sunrise at our backs and the crazy cagers still in bed.:)

[bobsmtb]

Bump! Can we do an unofficial roll-call or is it still too early?

And, has anyone mapped the route? I need to print some maps for the tankbag...

[NoBull]

Bob, Im out of town but I will get you a map when I get home. Glad to see youre gonna make it..

[NoBull]

Ok, looking at Mapsource we have two obvious routes. Many alternatives. Route one would be 285 south to Center the 112 to 160 west to Mancos. 346 miles. Route 2 would be 285 to 50 over Monarch to the 55o and south. 382 miles, but additional time due to the awesome twisties. I will do one of the two there and the other home, so it makes no diff to me which the group takes there. Lets plan on route one unless anyone wants to adjust.

Looks like we have Rob,Rob, Mark,Dave and myself so far. Anyone else ??:eat1::eat1::06biker:

[S2000-Dave]

I might be able to make it, at least for some of the ride, maybe not for the whole thing. Dave

[NoBull]

Cool Dave, you meeting at the 470 and Morrison rd at the Conoco?

[S2000-Dave]

Yeah that works for me,,0600?

[Kbikefan]

Sorry guys, I'm bowing out on this one. The time constraints plus the mileage, starting out in the dark and going up Turkey Creek canyon (with assorted wildlife) is not for me. This sounds like a fun ride for dinner, but not lunch. I wish you all the best and I hope you enjoy it!:wine2:

[bobsmtb]

Hate to say it but I'm up for the fastest route...I'll be leaving the pup home by herself all day and I have the 24 hours off of on-call so I may come back a more direct route...any guesses on the duration of the ride?

[MileHigh]

+1 on the fastest route.

Probably ~5.5 hours one way.

See you all Saturday morning at 5:30 AM, for a departure of 6 AM, from 470 & morrison road at the Conoco.

[NoBull]

Thanks Mark, fastest route it is. We will plan on leaving promptly at 6:00. Figure a fuel stop in South Fork, weather is showing AWESOME. Correct me if Im wrong, but if Im right whoever comes up with the restaurant buys lunch, is that right? Thanks Rob...:eat1::lol::lol::lol::06biker:

[bobsmtb]

Looks like I'm expected to be on an IT call at midnight soooo, looks like I can do part of the ride and will probably turn back at some point based on our progress...crud...:(

[sherob]

Thanks Mark, fastest route it is. We will plan on leaving promptly at 6:00. Figure a fuel stop in South Fork, weather is showing AWESOME. Correct me if Im wrong, but if Im right whoever comes up with the restaurant buys lunch, is that right? Thanks Rob...:eat1::lol::lol::lol::06biker:

LOL!!!! You missed the dinner I bought at the Buckhorn Exchange last year :cool:

[pdfruth]

Right then... oh-five-thirty... Conoco @ 470 & Morrison.
I'll be there.

[NoBull]

Guys I hate to do this but, taking a week off put me in a bad spot. Im going to have to pass on this one. Eat a taco for me...work bites I need to retire..

[coldoughboy]

You guys be safe. I really wish that I could go. I have so many projects that I have to get caught up on that I would not enjoy the ride. I will do better in the future.

[laterob]

Nobody back yet???? How were the tacos? Enquiring minds want to know. Hope you guys had fun and all arrive home safely.

[MileHigh]

Just got back. Left home at 5:15 AM and, got home at 9:08 PM.

Well, I can now say I have driven ~800 miles for a taco. Actually, I had a burrito. Should have got the taco.

They make the taco shell with fried bread. I had fried bread on the side. Really good!:D

On the way back, came across a bad sport bike accident on CO50. Heading up the east side of Monarch pass. Looked like he lost it on a sharp right turn. Bike laying in the opposite lane. Rider was thrown over the guard rail. I think he was still alive as, stopped motorists where attending to him.

Looked like it had happened about 10-15 minutes before we got there.

Sure gave a reality check. Hope he survives.

Even had snow on the top of Monarch pass. Also got to see someone drop a nice red Goldwing. Looked pretty new. It ain't new any more.

Thanks Pat for the spirited blast through the Blue Mesa Reservoir area.:bow1: Had a blast passing the one large group of riders. Looked like a couple wings in the mix.

Hope I didn't go too fast in the dark for you Rob heading down Kenoshia pass. At least we had a full moon for extra light. Thanks for the Advil, sure helped with the stiff knees & hamstrings. It was hard to use the MCL wings on this trip. Too cold most of the trip to get a good stretch out, even with liners in the pants. The "boys" can only take so much of 30 degree temps at 60 MPH.:eek:

I hit rain again just after 470. Just enough to smear the bugs on the helmet visor and windshield.

How was your ride back Bob? Wish you could have enjoyed lunch with us.

No pictures to show but, I have some really nice gas. I know...TMI but, the burrito was great!:D

[ChucksKLRST]

Glad you guys had a good ride. I was thinking about the trip but just could not justify 1600 miles in two days for a taco. I don't even like Tacos. Be careful coming thru 285 at night as the critters are out. By the way, how far does the 4 lane go now, on 285. Is it all the way to Baily yet? Speaking of Monarch Pass, can one still ride "dual sport" up behind Sargent's west of Monarch? Looking forward to getting back and riding with all you guys. Use to ride all that area on a regular bases back in the mid and late 90's.

[bobsmtb]

Mark & Pat, thanks for letting me accompany you two to Salida. Had a nice ride up 50 to Canon City, had a late breakfast there and met a guy from Oklahoma on a black BMW K1200LT. He was on his way west towards the four corners.

My ride back was uneventful, just fast...got back around 12:30 as traffic was pretty light.

You're not kidding about the cold...brrrr...I didn't realize how cold it was until I peeled off and got some sun on my face...should've worn the long-johns...next time I will...

Looking forward to the next one!

Rob

[pdfruth]

It was an absolutely beautiful day for a ride. Lowest temp I saw was 34. Highest 77.
I got back at around 10p. Now I remember why I hate riding after dark so much. Man, that was a white-knuckler. Seeing all those glowing eye's in the brush along the road-sides, kept speeds quite low. I saw several critters (deer, coons, and what-not). Even had to stop for a group of deer to cross the road, along the South Platte, east of Deckers. I should have taken 285 with you guys, instead of peeling off on 24. Although it might have been a few extra miles, I probably would have gotten back a little sooner.

Thanks Pat for the spirited blast through the Blue Mesa Reservoir area.
Blast???? I have no idea what your talking about. Could it have been that burrito you ate :D

On the way back, came across a bad sport bike accident on CO50. Heading up the east side of Monarch pass. Looked like he lost it on a sharp right turn. Bike laying in the opposite lane. Rider was thrown over the guard rail. I think he was still alive as, stopped motorists where attending to him.
That was a sobering sight indeed. The whole font end of the bike had been completely ripped off, and was nowhere in sight. Basically, just a rear swinger & wheel, with a motor still bolted to it, laying in the middle of the road.

Rob, thanks for the ear plugs. I usually keep a set tucked in the wrist strap/cuff of my regular riding gloves. But grabbed the winter gloves instead, on account of the cool morning temps. I've now stocked the bike with a few fresh sets. Next time we do a ride, I'll replace the pair you gave me.

[S2000-Dave]

Sorry I didn't make it, thought snow was in the air that weekend! Sounds like it was pretty cold! Looks to be a long winter, cold here in Denver already, looks like October around here not September.

[sherob]

The night ride was pretty cool... except that red car that kept wanting to be my trunck :rolleyes: Mark and Pat, the ride was great! :bow1:

The downed rider on the CBR was a eye opener.

My Navajo Taco was gawesome... got in around 21:20... git the hay... bunch of honey-do's to make up for it this morning :cool: