Anybody wanting to clear his mind would be well advised to take a motorcycle trip in the Rocky Mountains, with great roads and magnificent scenery. (Photos by Dan Schrock)
Update: The Moto Relief Project is dedicated to helping our veterans heal after the traumas of war and the toll it takes on their personal lives. On its next tour, it will be helping its 100th veteran. With the applications now outnumbering available spots, the Moto Relief Project needs our help. It needs to raise $95,165 to host the remaining four tours and cover operating expenses for the rest of this year. Every donation helps. You can donate here.
Morning, sun behind us, a dozen motorcycles are haring along Tarryall Road, a magnificent 30-mile stretch of good pavement in Colorado, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Granted, there was a bit of construction at the beginning, but now we are free and clear of all obstructions…and traffic. The byway, with a nigh-on perfect two-lane surface, hugs the Tarryall Mountains on the east side of the valley, curving endlessly around the foothills. The slightly elevated venue avoids the possibility of flooding from several creeks, and in all those miles we passed only half a dozen ranches. There is great pleasure in spending a few days with a dozen new friends who all share the common background of serving in the military and riding motorcycles.
I was running third, and quick glimpses in the mirrors showed the remaining nine riders evenly spaced, ma...