Originally Posted by
valygrl
I think that route is the "San Juan Skyway" -- day 1 was day 1 on the Bike Tour of Colorado last year - very nice ride.
As long as you are in the area, cycling up into Mesa Verde National Monument is well worth doing. Last month I rode it from the A&A Mesa RV park on the highway (where I stayed - nice friendly RV park) to the Mesa Top Loop and back - 50 miles, 5000' climbing. Very nice. Bring a camera!
Funny. I stayed at that same campground (tent area) last year and we said next time we bring the bikes!