Durango, Colorado
The trip will meet at 7:30 am at Mountain
Bike Specialists 949 Main Ave, Durango, Colorado, 970-247-4066,
www.mountainbikespecialists.com. We will load up the truck and
then drive the 3 hours to Telluride to begin our ride. You will
need to spend the night before in Durango.
GETTING TO DURANGO
-Driving. Durango is located in southwestern Colorado. It is
a 6 hour drive from Denver via Interstate 25 to US 160. From
Grand Junction, Colorado it is a 4 hour drive via US 50 and
550. There is parking available.
-Flying into
Durango, CO.
This is the most direct way to get to Durango. America West, Mesa and United fly into Durango.
TAXI SERVICE
Durango Transportation 970-259-4818 or 800-626-2066
Airport Shuttles are $23 each way and you need to reserve
your seat at least 2 hours in advance. They also have a taxi
service which will help you get to Mountain Bike Specialists
in the morning, please call ahead.
LODGING
It is a good idea to book your rooms ahead
and these are our recommendations.
Lightner Creek Inn
$99 www.lightnercreekinn.com
970-259-1226 or 800-268-9804
Includes breakfast and shuttle service to the bike shop.
You will receive a tour packing list with
your tour confirmation package. Be sure to bring everything
on this list. Weather in the mountains
can be unpredictable so be sure to bring all the warm clothing
and rain gear listed! When you arrive for your tour,
we will give you a dry bag in which to pack your gear. If you
have any questions about anything on the list, please call us.
SHIPPING YOUR
BIKE
To ship your bike UPS, send it to Mountain
Bike Specialists, 949 Main Ave. Durango, CO 81301. It
is critical that you include your name, “Western Spirit
Cycling” and tour date on the outside of the box. Check
with your local UPS people for the number of days needed for
it to arrive in time. There is not Saturday delivery in Durango.
It is imperative to have your bike finely
tuned and cleaned before your tour so you know it is in top
running condition.
