A Different Lunch Destination
Clustered around after picking up Roy’s bike, which he dumped in the gravel.
With snow forecast for Monday but the warmest, sunniest weather yet on the year before that it was a no-brainer that the RMMRC was going to have a ride on Saturday. And this time we went some place different.
At this time of year riding options are somewhat limited. You can’t go into the mountains because of the snow and ice, not to mention a lot of sand and gravel, so east of the mountains is the only choice. Very, very often we ride out to Kiowa, to Patty Ann’s. And Patty Ann’s is great. They have really good food and it’s a nice place. But aren’t there other places?
Well, yes.
We met up at Performance Cycle and headed south on a route that itself was a bit different from what we’ve often taken, down to Hess Road and over to Hilltop Road. Destination Elbert, the South 40 Bar and Grill.
And what a great day for a ride! You’d be tempted to think Spring had arrived!
We got to Elbert and Bob proceeded to take us on a tour of the unpaved back streets of Elbert. It wasn’t really obvious where this place was. Heck, I’ve been through Elbert many times and never had any idea there was a restaurant. But we found it. You just have to make that right turn right after you come into town (from the north).
Lunch was OK; I’d have to say Patty Ann’s is better, but it was not bad at all. And two other groups on motorcycles showed up while we were there so this place is definitely known to at least some people. The guy we spoke with was out of Colorado Springs, and that makes sense because it’s closer to there than to Denver.
Leaving, we continued south and then turned west over to Monument and came up CO 105. I have to tell you, I declare Sturgis rules to be in effect along CO 105. If you’ve ever been to Sturgis for the rally you know there are way, way too many people on bikes top even think about waving to every one you see. You don’t wave at other bikers at the rally. Well, CO 105 on a weekend of gorgeous weather is not as biker-heavy as Sturgis but it’s close enough. Time to invoke Sturgis rules.
We started to splinter at Sedalia as people headed home in different directions. From eight, to five, to three, to one, and my ride was done. A good day.
Biker Quote for Today
Why motorcycles are better than women: If your motorcycle makes too much noise, you can buy a muffler.
