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.
Another option, if you are not really interested in riding through Denver, is to contact niece/family and invite them to drive to meet you when you are near Denver (e.g. Wyoming). If they don't visit you, then the forgiveness situation won't be an issue.