Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Even the route is totally flexible, except that I have a niece in Denver, and if I ride past, even way past, as in Wyoming, and don't visit, I'll never be forgiven. So, I either go through Denver or keep the trip secret from the family.
If this is the case I would go to Denver first then go to Wyoming. There will some strong south winds there in the summer. I wouldn't recommend riding directly North to South in Wyoming in the summer if you can help it.