We left Chinle and made our way across the arid corner of Arizona
Our first port of call was Four Corners where the four states of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. Unfortunately when we got there it was closed for construction.
We rode up to Mesa Verde for lunchtime and had a very pleasant bite at a little cafe, the Millwood Junction Restaurant in Mancos, CO
The decider for where we stopped was the fact that Aidan's bike's stand needed some work and Paul (aka Garfield) had a rear shock absorber which had totally expired. Chris knew a man who could help - Basin Motorcycle Works at Mesa Verde (BMW). As things turned out, the solution to Paul's problem was a replacement unit which would need shipping in. They would meet us in a couple of day's time.
We parted company with Aidan and Paul at Mesa Verde and some of us pressed on for Telluride following the planned longer but prettier route along the so called Million Dollar Highway (R550). Great views but you'll have to take my word - no pics.
Chris also needed some running repairs on his bike and after diagnosis agreed the solution would be to ship a replacement item to the Albuquerque BMW dealer where we would be in a few days time.
We arrived in Telluride after Chris, Martin and Lloyd who took the shorter route. It is a very nice place and well worth a visit.
The roads to and from it were great. Shame I couldn't get more pics.
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