PICTURES OF TELLURIDE: Steve & Dave Bike Around Telluride, Colorado!
October 23, 2005
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My buddy Dave and I met up in Telluride for the day. After visiting
Bridal Veil Falls, we putzed around town on our bikes. Here's a picture looking west, near the town park on the east side of town. |
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I must say, I am so impressed with the meticulous planning and "quality of life" of Telluride. At the park was a children's fishing pond and many other park attractions without any litter to be seen. ;) |
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Dave (left) actually gave me this mountain bike (right) which
he obtained but could not use because it wasn't his size. Dave fixed it up
really well (he's a bike mechanic) and then gave it to me for free. It's probably worth about $100 to $150. What a friend! |
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We biked west to Highway 145 (the main junction outside of town). I was looking back west in this photo. |
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More about the planning of Telluride: You'll note
the biking-friendly paths in these two photos. Up and down this valley,
there is a paved bike path (that goes along the main road) and a gravel walking and bike path that runs
along the San Miguel River on the north side of the canyon. From a planning perspective, everything
works together: the neighborhoods, bicycling trails, open space and historic downtown district. This is a beautiful place! |
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Near the center of town, the old San Miguel County
Courthouse, and two interesting signs about Telluride's mining history.
Here are all of my pictorials of in this region:
Lizard Head Pass Scenery
Rico, Colorado
Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride)
Telluride Gondola
Tribute To Telluride Page
Dallas Divide |
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The Telluride Gondola!
I've got a pictorial
our the day's ride up the gondola coming, or click the "Telluride Gondola" link just above to see my photos from 2002. |
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A couple of downtown photos. The New Sheridan Hotel (left) is well-known, if I'm correct. Perhaps someone can elaborate about it who knows more than I do on the Telluride Discussion Forum! ;) |
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I'm pretty sure that's Palmyra Peak (alt. 13,319 feet) that's
part of Bear Creek canyon. Someone correct me if I'm wrong! :p) |
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Again, I applaud Telluride's
planning! The homes all have a certain amount of individuality. Some are Victorian-style, some are ski village condos and others
have a modern mountain cabin look. Generic cookie-cutter neighborhoods don't exist in Telluride! ;) |
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I've become very proficient at taking photos
of myself by merely sticking out the camera in front of me. :)
Below are some
of my best Colorado biking adventures:
Buena Vista /
Salida / Poncha Springs
Around Breckenridge / Blue River
Bike Across Colorado (2003)
Monarch Pass |
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One shot of map with all of Telluride's amazing ski runs. Wow! Just looking at that map, I'm tempted to really get serious about skiing. We'll see! ;) |
