Rides for the 2010 SW Rally

[audiogooroo]

Hey everyone!
Since I actually scored a day off today, I thought I would consider one of the rides for the Rally. I would like to do the Million Dollar Highway, because I'm convinced it is one of the most scenic rides in America, and if we don't hit, you will never forgive me! :)
I'm thinking we head east through Durango to get on Hwy 550, and ride to either Ouray or Ridgway to have lunch.
Ridgeway is about 125 miles, but will take around 3 hours. I was thinking of maybe this place for lunch:
http://www.truegritcafe.com/index.html
Then we ride the same way back to Cortez. Having ridden 550 many times, I know that it is a completely different experience depending on whether you are north bound or south bound, and I want everyone to see both.
So that's what I'm proposing for a day ride for either Monday or Tuesday. Thoughts?
It would be great for Joel and Jared to sound off on what would be another ride, perhaps heading west and including Mesa Verde. I've never actually been to Meas Verde, but would like to see it.
Am also open to suggestions from everyone. I'll lead the 550 ride, but would like to recruit someone else for any other rides. Right now my schedule is looking good for me to be there Sunday through Tuesday, but will probably need to head out Wednesday morning. Busy summer for me.
I so can't wait for June!