Leaving Telluride this morning it wasn't long until we got on a fairly nice graded gravel road. It wound up into the forest and was very pleasant, peaceful riding. This led to another forest road which was a little more than I expected. It was not extreme like we've been used to, but still a bit rocky and bumpier.

This pattern continued throughout much of the morning. We'd be on an easy road, nice gravel smooth, then we'd veer off onto a little technical side trail through the woods to enjoy some excitement. Some of these were very tight and twisty with muddy spots, sand, ruts, and all kinds of nice challenges.

Ultimately, we reached Cortez and then Dolores and were finally done with our BDR ride. We found a Mexican restaurant for lunch and celebrated with a delicious meal.

Afterwards we veered north onto US 550, the Million Dollar Highway, and had a really nice ride north to Ouray where we are now checked in at the Twin Peaks Hotel on the river.

It's been an excellent trip. Minor damage to a few bikes, to be expected, except for the GS with the bent fork which is unusual. Best of all, no injuries. Tomorrow we start the long ride back to Denver, all on pavement, taking turns rotating out on the little 500 so no one has to endure the vibration and the hard tiny seat for the entire trip.