Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**rideit** · 07-07-2022, 10:37 PM

After a few days here, I must rescind my opinion. Salida is actually pretty boring, and the houses aren’t nearly big enough.
Hard pass.

**Danno** · 07-07-2022, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

I'm sure somehow in your dipshit lawyer mind you could construe an argument that ABQ isn't a city, but for all intents and purposes, it is one. WTF do you consider a "True City" you pedantic fuck?

Jesus dude, what the fuck?

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

I thought Breaking Bad made ABQ look pretty rad. Way better than fucking Boulder. A lot more culture and probably way less bullshit hippies. I get the feeling that people there listen to metal too, unlike CO where people only listen to god awful jamgrass crap. Fuck yo banjo!

Actually, the closest I've ever gotten to ABQ was flying around it in a helicopter and refueling next to a sky crane at their airport. That was cool, and there was a hot chick working at the FBO. Other than that, I also know that it has like 4 times the population of Boulder and Boulder calls itself a city, so whatever.

I'm really just trying to avoid doing a shitload of work sitting in front of me today, so if someone could give me one good reason why Albuquerque is better than Boulder, I'll shut up.

Where did I say Boulder was a city or "better than ABQ"? The irony of your reaction is that to me the worst fucking thing about Boulder (and Denver) is that it is part of a big fucking metropolis. The fact that it's ABQ -- and not Denver or Boulder -- that's 3.5 hours from Durango is part of what makes Durango more awesome, not less. But whatever.

**Danno** · 07-07-2022, 10:53 PM

The Denver metro area is 3 million, Colorado Springs metro area is 750k, Boulder metro area is 330k, and Fort Collins is 310k. To me, only Denver is a true city in all of that, but it's still a fuckton of people that infest places like Salida. ABQ metro area is 887k. It's not very comparable. Which is a good thing, not a bad one.

**abraham** · 07-08-2022, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The Denver metro area is 3 million, Colorado Springs metro area is 750k, Boulder metro area is 330k, and Fort Collins is 310k. To me, only Denver is a true city in all of that, but it's still a fuckton of people that infest places like Salida. ABQ metro area is 887k. It's not very comparable. Which is a good thing, not a bad one.

Is this where you post the view from 9th Ave?

**Name Redacted** · 07-08-2022, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The Denver metro area is 3 million, Colorado Springs metro area is 750k, Boulder metro area is 330k, and Fort Collins is 310k. To me, only Denver is a true city in all of that, but it's still a fuckton of people that infest places like Salida. ABQ metro area is 887k. It's not very comparable. Which is a good thing, not a bad one.

"True City" is left for you and only you to define apparently. What is it that makes any of these a "True City"? The ever present brown cloud that hangs over Denver? The endless suburban sprawl? Rush hour all day long? The plethora of craft breweries? What makes somewhere worthy of the coveted "Danno's True City™" designation?

**fastfred** · 07-08-2022, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Jesus dude, what the fuck?
lr.

if you french fry when you suppose to pizza your gonna have a bad time

**Danno** · 07-08-2022, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

"True City" is left for you and only you to define apparently. What is it that makes any of these a "True City"? The ever present brown cloud that hangs over Denver? The endless suburban sprawl? Rush hour all day long? The plethora of craft breweries? What makes somewhere worthy of the coveted "Danno's True City

" designation?

Goddamn dude, I swear I didn't piss in your Cheerios. I didn't mean to make it a big deal, would it have upset you less if I said big city? ABQ doesn't have major sports teams, it doesn't get major concert tours (arena, stadium), it's airport isn't a hub for anywhere so if you're flying to another non hub it's generally 2 flights. Those are just some examples, along with population. I like ABQ, I've spent a bunch of time there, but it's not a big/major/true/whatever fucking adjective you want to use city. Yes, I'd still call it a city, it's not a hamlet or village, but it's not a big enough one to make Durango an overrun unappealing place to live. Why does that bother you so much, why am I bothering you so much?

**cmsummit** · 07-08-2022, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

if someone could give me one good reason why Albuquerque is better than Boulder, I'll shut up.

Green Chile.

Now STFU.

**The SnowShow** · 07-08-2022, 08:59 AM

So, um, loving these PM showers.

**adrenalated** · 07-08-2022, 09:02 AM

SKI OFF!!!!

**fastfred** · 07-08-2022, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

So, um, loving these PM showers.

Are they similar to golden showers i hate golden showers all this rain is making me depressed

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**rideit** · 07-08-2022, 01:51 PM

Just ate at Route 6 Roadhouse. (Avon) Outstanding Huevos Rancheros, but $30.00!
That’s above JH prices!
Gonna go ride Two Elk.

**The SnowShow** · 07-08-2022, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by fastfred

Are they similar to golden showers i hate golden showers all this rain is making me depressed

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**Full Trucker** · 07-08-2022, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by rideit

Just ate at Route 6 Roadhouse. (Avon) Outstanding Huevos Rancheros, but $30.00!
That’s above JH prices!
Gonna go ride Two Elk.

Avon you say? I mean, I'm no EC local but I really like Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas. But maybe you're taco'ed out after Tacos el Tapatio?

**Name Redacted** · 07-08-2022, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by rideit

Just ate at Route 6 Roadhouse. (Avon) Outstanding Huevos Rancheros, but $30.00!
That’s above JH prices!
Gonna go ride Two Elk.

Shoulda Gone to VBC and got some RMT's. You might have run into MTM

**Jax** · 07-08-2022, 07:44 PM

Semantics.

My mom lives in rural NM. When she says she's gonna go to the city for the day, she means ABQ. Despite what it lacks, it's still the largest city in the state and a major hub for residents of NM. Just putting it into context.

Tijeras, near the Sandia range, is pretty livable, IMO.

**Danno** · 07-08-2022, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jax

Semantics.

My mom lives in rural NM. When she says she's gonna go to the city for the day, she means ABQ. Despite what it lacks, it's still the largest city in the state and a major hub for residents of NM. Just putting it into context.

Tijeras, near the Sandia range, is pretty livable, IMO.

Wouldn't disagree with any of that.

**uglymoney** · 07-08-2022, 09:10 PM

I've been through Albuquerque many times but have never stopped. Definitely feel like I am missing something.

Salida does suck.

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**pfluffenmeister** · 07-08-2022, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by rideit

Just ate at Route 6 Roadhouse. (Avon) Outstanding Huevos Rancheros, but $30.00!
That’s above JH prices!
Gonna go ride Two Elk.

I love Huevos Rancheros, but $30?
WTF?!?

**rideit** · 07-08-2022, 11:24 PM

OTOH, after doing Two Elk from Vail Pass to Minturn, I began thinking that maybe Vail isn’t all that evil. But we didn’t see a single person, and it’s a kickass ride.

**rideit** · 07-08-2022, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Name Redacted

Shoulda Gone to VBC and got some RMT's. You might have run into MTM

That was my local friend’s first suggestion, but I really, really wanted Huevos. Maker’s, I presume?

**Name Redacted** · 07-09-2022, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by rideit

That was my local friend’s first suggestion, but I really, really wanted Huevos. Maker’s, I presume?

Nah, you made a good choice. Northside kitchen would have been another solid choice. Or Westside cafe. All good spots for breakfast.

Two Elks is a great ride. Last few times I rode in that area, we opted to ride across and down the front side of Vail instead. Nice stop for a beverage at the top of the gondola before bombing down Radio Flyer. Shorter shuttle too.

Sounds like a nice tour of CO you got going.

**bamboocoreONLY** · 07-09-2022, 10:38 AM

Ever since I rode Two Elk East, I don't much bother with the usual two elk anymore unless a friend really wants to do it. haha

**simple** · 07-09-2022, 05:59 PM

Enduro bikes changed that area. Those steep downhills used to be overgrown from lack of riders. Still quiet I'm sure but these new bikes shred the jank.

**rideit** · 07-09-2022, 06:18 PM

Was on the Element, which proved to be the perfect bike for that ride. Only one section from Top Of The World to Four Corners was really ‘big bike’ terrain. I think it was actually better to be on a more ‘precise’ bike on the lower sections. Man, that left hand exposure required 100% concentration. Cleaned almost everything on the first go, but got off for about four things that just didn’t seem worth it, even if not that hard.
Final tally:
Tuesday Pick-n-Chimney
Wed. Mt Lion, S Trails in Salida
Thursday: Methodist Mountain Trails with Wifey, Fooses with Full Trucker
Fri: Methodist Mountain search for lost thing, Two Elk

Solid week! I think I have my Assegai’s figured out.
Back home, and it’s 88 degrees.
Gonna do an East Elk next time, fo sho’!