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Coming across Nebraska on Interstate 80, there are three routes that will get you to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.


Interstate 80 to Laramie, Wy., then drop down on 230/127/125/14/40 to Steamboat Springs.

Interstate 80 to Denver via I 76/I 70 then Hwy. 40 to Steamboat Spring.

Interstate 80 to 14 to Fort Collins, then Hwy. 40 to Steamboat Springs.


Each route is relatively the same mileage and time - more or less.

What I don't know is which route is the most scenic for a bike trip. 

I'd appreciate some feedback from anyone familiar with the area...   

[Mrs Rooster]

 Around Loveland look at taking 34...Estes Park is worth it. 

[sadunbar]

Around Loveland look at taking 34...Estes Park is worth it. 

That's a fourth option to end up in Steamboat Springs...   

[Buy early]

Have ridden the 66 to 34 to 40 route from Boulder to Steamboat. Rocky mountain Natn'l Park is worth the trip. Granby Lake is a beautiful place and coming into Steamboat on 40 from the west is gorgeous. Lots of beautiful country out there. Have also ridden I 70 out of Denver through Vail and trned north on 131 just past Edwards. Not as pretty, lots of open range riding. Faster trip probably. I 70 is surprisingly beautiful and moves right along.

Enjoy your trip whatever route you take!

[LUV2RYD]

Last month we rode hwy 40 out of Steamboat to hwy 14 all the way thru Ft. Collins.  Beautiful scenic ride and we highly recommend it.