Originally Posted by
savagethespian
Out a wondering of thought (and an idea of doing the whole thing) does anyone know this the whole road is legal to ride on or only some sections? also if anyone had road on it what are the road conditions like and what are some things to watch out for.
Look here for a general route description. While US 50 occasionally follows some Interstates, riding on the in the West is legal. While noisy, the shoulders are very wide and not really a problem to ride. The section from Kansas to through Colorado is very ridable and parts of it are quite scenic.
In La Junta, CO, make sure you do the side trip to Bent's Fort and visit the Koshiri museum in La Junta proper. Also take time to see the Royal Gorge. There lots to do there and lots to waste your money on.
Big Horn Sheep Canyon (aka the Arkansas River Canyon) can be narrow and has some traffic but I've been seeing lots of tourists along the river lately so it's gaining in popularity.
Take time to visit the Black Canyon outside Montrose too. Colorado National Monument and Rabbit Valley are worth the diversion too. That takes you out of Colorado and I can't help much past there.