We left Salida and headed west into San Isabel National Forest on R50 to go over the Monarch Pass (11,312') and down into Gunnison for breakfast at the Wcafe. Nice food with something on the menu which did not include eggs or pancake which was great for me! Gunnison seemed a prosperous town
and county and it made a great start to the day.
We were heading for Pagosa Springs today. From Gunnison we took the R149 south going over Slumgullion Pass (11361') and Spring Creek Pass (10,901') to reach Creede where we stopped for a break.
We continued south down the R149 (Silver Thread Byway) until we had nearly reached South Fork and the R160 west to Pagosa Springs.
We pulled over on a lay-by next to a river
because Aidan had a problem with the final drive on his 1150. It was leaking fluids and it was clear that the bearing was on it's last legs. This was something that would take some sortng out - even getting a spare might take some time. Then Colin, hero of the day, pipes up with "I've got a spare in my pannier". Looks of disbelief all round. To get the old bearing out it was clear we would need a workshop and tools, heat etc. We limped on into South Fork where we waited
while some enquiries at the gas station by Chris yielded the information that there was a gentlemen in his 90s who had a good workshop who lived locally who might be able to help. This turned out to be the case. You really do meet some fantastic people on a trip like this.
Aidan and Colin with Chris set off to the workshop to start taking off the drive. After a lot of profanity, elbow grease and heat they completed the job and joined us at Pagosa Springs.
The final part of the day's route along R160 takes you over Wolf Creek Pass (10,857') before dropping into Pagosa Springs.
We stayed at the Pinewood Inn and had a great evening in Kip's Cantina
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Location:Pagosa Springs
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