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11-28-05 | 09:27 AM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by dreamy

Least favorite bits

Eastern Colorado - dead boring. Just dirt, dust and dead towns

I've always wondered about the TransAmerica route in eastern Colorado. From the state line to Eads to Ordway to Boone is probably one of the least populated and flattest stretches of road in the state! There are only 2 less populated stretches that I can think of - CO Hwy 71 north out of Ordway to Limon (no services for 71 miles) and US 350 from Trinidad to La Junta. But at least with the other highways there are some views of mountains and Canyons!

If the route dropped south to US 50 in Kansas, you could ride through at least some towns that still have life. The water would still be bad but at least you might have a chance of getting food! And you might find some entertainment.

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