Each year I try to participate in a motorcycle rally sponsored by a club member. This year the rally took place in Canon City, Colorado, pretty close to home.

Knowing this topic is not of great interest to many people I will keep the narrative short and fill in with photos.

We had around 16 people to begin with, but mechanical failures took out a few riders the first day. The core group was 8 – 12 depending on destination; some people wanted to visit different venues, typical of rallies such as this.

The primary destinations were Bishop’s Castle, a structure built by one guy over the last 50 years or so, and a ride to the top of Pike’s Peak.

We begin with Bishop’s Castle:

Bishop's Castle

Bishop’s Castle

Windows in Castle

Windows in Castle

Every castle needs a dragon, right?

Every castle needs a dragon, right?

We had fun walking around, up, and through this place.

With this visit, rides through the countryside, and lunch on the road, Saturday was a pretty full day. Sunday was the Pike’s Peak ride.

Club members at the top of Pike's Peak. I am at upper right.

Club members at the top of Pike’s Peak. I am at upper right.

Our guys and bikes, top of Pike's Peak. My red jacket (left) is on my Concours.

Our guys and bikes, top of Pike’s Peak. My red jacket (left) is on my Concours.

I had ridden up on Friday and home on Monday. It was a pretty good weekend!

That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!