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[mhjimh]

I am planing a trip S. California the 2nd week in october, and would like to take the northern route through colorado and was wondering if any one lives in the Vail area? And would it be possable to cross the mountains that time of year on a bike without freezing to death?

[RJ749]

Average high/low WINTER Temperatures
                October November December January February March
Aspen         58/23     42/13      33/4        31/0      35/2  40/12
Burlington      66/36   51/24      41/15      40/13     44/17    51/23
Denver         66/36    52/25     44/17       43/16     46/20     52/25
Durango       65/29    51/20     41/10        38/6       44/13     52/20
Steamboat s 57/26    42/16     32/7          31/5       35/7      41/14

http://www.colorado.com/static.php?file=contact/weather#winterave

[mhjimh]

I was more looking for advice from someone living in the area. Maybe a little more details would help. I live in the St. Louis area and am planing on riding to S. Cal. there are two routes I-70 the northern or I-44 to I-40 the southern. Would any one in the colorado area ride over the mountans in october, or is it a judgement call the day I leave? (After checking the weather)

[Twolanerider]

there are two routes I-70 the northern or I-44 to I-40 the southern.

So you're in a hurry?

[mhjimh]

Yes, from there I am heading to florida for bike week. I am leaving on a Thur. planing on 3 days to get there, spend 3 days there with a friend and then 4 days to florida for biketober fest stay the week till friday morning and home by sat.

[mtncop73]

I live in the "Vail Valley" actually in Gypsum.(25 miles west of Vail proper) The second week of October is hit or miss as far as weather goes. Chilly to cold mornings over the pass. (Low 30's to low 40's in the early hours) Daytime highs are perfect for riding. Average in the mid 50's to mid 60's.

The hit or miss part comes in because Halloween is usually our first snow. (Kids in costume covered by jackets [smiley=nixweiss.gif]) Weather reports closer to your travel time will be key...and always remember, snow can happen anytime on the divide. (My first year here, 4th of July fireworks were cancelled due to snow. Rare, but it happens)

If you do choose the northern route and want a riding partner for a section or need a free place to crash for a night or two, PM me or call me (970) 445-8191.

Good Luck, Rick

[mhjimh]

Thanks Rick that is just the info. I was looking for. My wife's Ant use to live in Steamboat and said that snow is possable at any time in the mountains. So as it gets closer to my trip I will watch the weather close, and possable PM you for someone to ride with for a little while. But just to let you now on this trip I an riding pony express style (HARD AND FAST).