10:30 and we’re as far south as well go. Now we jog west, then the long ride back north. Pleasant easy riding so far coming down out of the mountains. Now we skirt along the edge. 

Fuel stop in Telluride to get both bikes at the same level. So far nice college morning, 50’s. Roads are busy. That may get better once we hit the high passes ahead. 

America.Rides.Maps has pulled the sidestand up and is underway.

the replacement bike arrived on schedule. We part ways with Jackie’s brother this morning. He heads east back to Denver while Jackie and I will make a 300+ mile loop south, west, then north to Grand Junction. Looking forward to the change in scenery as we hit some high desert canyons. 

a man walked up and asked if he could help. I’ll take my Slingshot off the trailer and we can load the bike on it. You drive the Slingshot and I’ll get you to Ouray. Randall from Nebraska saved the day. We got in touch with the rental company and they are sending a replacement bike 6 hours from Denver.