where to go?

[lynchj]

 I am going to have some unexpected time off very shortly and am trying to interest my brother in coming on a bike trip.  The question is where to go at this time of year.  It would be possible to tralier the bikes south, or hope for a nice day and dive south out of Denver until we hit a warmer climate.  If we hit weather on the way back we would likely rent a U-Haul and drive back.  The real question is where to go at this time of year.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[caddydaddy]

Anywhere where there's minimal chance of snow!

[ice-cycle]

It might help to know where you are starting out from.

If its Alaska.  I would say, home in front of the fire, whereas, if it somewhere south of that, then obviously south, or way south, e.g, Tierra del Fuego, north.  

[02Tac]

Provided the other have time off also and you already have the trailer I would vote for trailering them to a warmer locale, riding your butt off and then trailering them back home.  That way you do not have to hope for a nice day to get rolling.

[UHOH]

 The question is where to go at this time of year.  It would be possible to tralier the bikes south,...  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Tucson.
 Then can go E to NM / Texas, N to Utah, W to Nev and CA, or S to Mexico.

[Orson]

Big Bend National Park.

I rode there in January 1999, and enjoyed 70° daytime temps  

[lynchj]

 Sorry, wasn't very clear as to where the starting point would be.  My brother and I are both in Denver.  Both of us have very little on the calender for the next month or so.  My wife thinks we should go on a bike trip (good wife, huh)  Since a bike trip is really more about the route than the destination I wanted some advice from folks who had done some trips this time  of year where it wasn't too cold to enjoy the ride. We are pretty open as to where to end up.  Not that it matters but we both have sport-touring type rides.  Mine is an 1150RT and his is a 1300ST.  We have done up to 700 miles a day on previous rides although I don't need that much mileage to have a decent day in the saddle.  Thanks

[Justin]

When were you planning on going? The weather looks nice this weekend, even in the mountains.

[falconati]

This time of year I'd say either the southeast or southwest.  Southwest will have the best scenery, but the southeast will have better weather.

Where are you currently?

[DrD]

Look at it this way:

In a few weeks it will be crappy weather where you are.  Someone will say, "Gosh, the weather is lousy."  And you will reply, "It sure is.  I am so glad I rode to [fill in the blank] before it was too late."  Now, what [fill in the blank] would give you a warm glow to mention in that situation?

[KenH]

If you happen to get a warm day ride south. If not, trailer. Day 2, Davis Mountains take all of one morning. After lunch ride to Presidio, then take 170 to Terlingua. Hit Big Bend National Park on Day 3. Then head for the Hill Country. Be sure to ride the Three Sisters.

There are some really nice roads in Texas. Unfortunately, they are 110 miles apart.

[Bubba1]

If you happen to get a warm day ride south. If not, trailer. Day 2, Davis Mountains take all of one morning. After lunch ride to Presidio, then take 170 to Terlingua. Hit Big Bend National Park on Day 3. Then head for the Hill Country. Be sure to ride the Three Sisters.

There are some really nice roads in Texas. Unfortunately, they are 110 miles apart.

1+ on Texas,  I would add Laredo to the mix.  Stay at the La Posada Hotel (http://www.laposadahotel.com/) and walk across the International Bridge to the Cadillac Bar (http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue65/65-spirits.htm) for dinner and drinks.

BTW, I expect to ride there from Tucson next week, spend the night, pig out and then ride home the next day :-).