I'm planning a drive to Aspen for Thursday 8/12. Looking forward to lunch at Bogie's again. Probably leaving WP at 8:30, S to I-70, W to first Leadville exit, through Leadville, to Independence Pass (stop for 20 minutes) and on to Aspen. Return via Independence Pass, Leadville, depending on time a possible side excursion from Frisco to Loveland Pass, and back to WP in time to queue for the parade. Just putting this up for advance planning purposes.
Nice ride. Be sure to post this on the ride board when you get to WP. Another nice dining drive is up to Red Cliff and Mango's Mountain Grill. We will be posting our MITM 2010 Owner Manual on Monday and it contains many routes for the MINI motorer.
Having perused the MITM Owner's Manual, this drive is the Independence Pass run on p36 with the addition of a 16 mile trip West from Point B to Aspen and back.
...and a scenic 16 miles at that. I'm sure you will get some takers. We will have a ride board you can post up on near the check-in store.