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Global Positioning => U.S. Region 3 => Topic started by: Patmo on December 25, 2018, 08:24:09 PM

Title: Laramie, Wyoming question
Post by: Patmo on December 25, 2018, 08:24:09 PM

Looking at somewhere new to spend 4-5 days riding out of as a hub.  Been considering Laramie as a possible location.  Are there enough good roads (paved) to spend that much time exploring the area?

Title: Re: Laramie, Wyoming question
Post by: Jim on December 25, 2018, 09:42:47 PM

What type of riding are you looking for?

For twisty asphalt, Southwest Wisconsin would fare higher on my list than Laramie WY.

My thoughts for asphalt + twisty + scenery near Laramie

1) Laramie WY to Yellowstone / Jackson WY / Beartooth Highway = 6+ hours of open space (straights with wide eyes horizon open) between Laramie and Jackson WY / Cody WY

2) Laramie to Custer SD = ~4 hours

3) Laramie to Grandby Colorado - (not stellar in itself - but a somewhat central point for north central CO roads??) = 2.5 hours


How about Montrose CO, Salida CO, Custer SD, Cody WY?

Title: Re: Laramie, Wyoming question
Post by: Black Hills on December 26, 2018, 08:10:44 AM

NO.

Title: Re: Laramie, Wyoming question
Post by: 1KPerDay on December 26, 2018, 05:06:16 PM

Laramie is in the boring wasteland part of the state. Head north/west to get to the good stuff. Jackson or Cody or Afton/Alpine or that area would be better to base out of than Laramie.