DBTC SUMMER 2008

Pace of Ride	Difficulty of Terrain	Mileage	Quadrant of City	Departure Time
ROSES - Leisurely	H1 - Flat	This is an estimate options may be offered	NW	Arrive early enough to unload your bike and be ready to leave at the time shown.
FUN Comfortable	H2 Small Hills		NE
INT Brisk	H3 Some Climbs		SE
ROAD Fast	H4 Serious Climbs		SW
ATB- Unpaved Roads	T1 Beginner to T4 Highly skilled riders P1 to P4 physical conditioning required		W
MTB Mountain Bikes			W

Be sure to read the schedule so you can plan your summer rides. We have day and evening rides as well as one nighttime ride. Some leaders need an RSVP. There will be rides in the city and the mountains. We have a picnic on the 12th. We even have a 4th of July bike ride/fireworks spectacular for the mountain bikers. The MTB group has a camping trip planned. There is a free beer and pizza ride, an ice cream ride and a surprise. Some rides are leisurely and some are anything but. Enjoy the schedule and thanks to all the DBTC members who came up with this wide assortment of things to do on your bike this summer.

Rides are cancelled if the temperature is below 40 degrees, it is raining or a thunderstorm is in the area.

Contact your Ride Coordinator: All phone and emails are on page two or at www.dbtc.org/bureau.aspx

Ride Locater: There is a guide to the most frequent start locations on our website – www.dbtc.org/ridestartroad.aspx. It provides the information you need to use Map Quest to make a map to the starting location.

Maps for Planning a Route: At www.dbtc.org/mapindex01.aspx is a library of maps for your use in planning a route. Take a look under the ROUTE MAP LIBRARY tab. You can browse thru the maps then download the map with the route you like.

Be Ready To Ride: DBTC Ride Leaders and members are NOT bike mechanics. Before showing up for a ride, check you tubes and tires. Fix flats in advance of start time. Check your brakes and shifters, and, if any part of your bike needs maintenance, take it to an authorized mechanic. A complete tune up once a year is recommended. Your ride is only as safe and enjoyable as the condition of your bike.

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JULY SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 2

FUN-H2/H3-25 or 40 SW 8:30 AM Meet Patty Gaspar (303-989-8268) behind the McDonald’s at Sheridan and Hampden. We’ll head to the Tech Center on various trails. We have to climb some hills and there are sections on the Highline Canal (pea gravel), if the group would like more distance, we'll loop around Cherry Creek Reservoir. It is a beautiful ride and we get have a wonderful downhill back to Bear Valley. We’ll have our morning latte in the tech center and lunch in Bear Valley.

"Roses" H2-16-SW 8:30 AM Note new time! Meet Melba Bouquet (720-493-0564) at Carson Nature Center (Platte River Parkway just west of Mineral and Santa Fe, opposite the entrance to Aspen Grove Shopping Center) (Platte River Parkway just west of Mineral and Santa Fe, opposite the entrance to Aspen Grove Shopping Center) for a ride on the Platte River, Highline Canal, Lee Gulch. Bring a snack, and money for a restaurant lunch after the ride. Cross or mountain bikes suggested.

FUN- H1-20-SW 6:00 PM Meet Nancy Blizzard or Lisa Duckett (720-283-8374), nancyblizzard@aol.com At Goodson Rec. Center Parking lot 6315 S University Blvd, Littleton Routes will vary, going through Littleton area, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

MTB-P2/P3-T2/T3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, Lair o’the Bear, about 5 miles west of Morrison. Hwy 74, south side of road. Jeff 303-969-9241

Thursday, July 3

FUN-H1/H2-20-NW 6:00PM Meet Ludwig Goppenhammer (303-880-0181) ludwig@damnhot.com Golden Rec. Center. Parking lot 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO. west end of parking lot. Routes will vary, going through Golden, Wheat Ridge, or Arvada, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

Friday, July 4

INT-H1/2-30-SE 8:30 AM - Meet Ellen Chilikas (303.750.5099 home, 720.670.0296 cell) in Village Greens Park on the NE corner of Union and Dayton caddy corner from the Cherry Creek High. We'll ride to the reservoir; go out the south end via the bike path and head down Jordon Rd to E-470. We'll then head west on E-470 to Peoria and go in to the Meridian office park. After riding the loop 3 or 4 times to get our mileage up, we'll return via Inverness where the leader promises not to get lost this time! Lunch afterwards is at Tokyo Joe's at Belleview and Yosemite.

Special MTB P2/P3-T2/T3 3:00 PM, The second most important and second most American thing to do on July 4th: Watch fireworks. But the most important, most patriotic, is of course to ride a bike. So either meet us at 3pm at the west (upper) entrance to Mt. Falcon Park for a little mountain biking or do your own ride then come to Chuck Caldwell's place (23005 Kiowa Road, Indian Hills) at 6pm for a barbeque. After dusk, hop a fence to watch the Indian Hills fireworks show. If you plan on coming, give a shout to Chuck at 303-807-1562 or ccaldwe@yahoo.com and he'll give you directions and BBQ food coordination suggestions.

Saturday, July 5

FUN-H1-14-Aurora-9:30 AM-12:30 AM CYCLE INTO HISTORY AT FAIRMOUNT CEMETRY. Tom Tobiassen (303-915-2351) leads this bike tour along the shaded paths of Fairmount Cemetery. Cyclists encounter the graves of past builders & characters with stories of bygone times. Meet at the Aurora History Museum 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. Bring bike, water etc. for a ride along the Highline Canal.

FUN-H3-20-W 10:00AM Meet Howard Bagdad and Janet Tingle (303-278-0541) at the Georgetown visitor center. This is a combined ride with Garr Potter’s intermediate group. The intermediate group of riders will start at Idaho Springs and ride up to the Georgetown visitor center. Then both groups will do an exhilarating ride up the bike path to Silver Plume and then to the end of the I-70 service road at Bakerville. Lunch to be arranged afterwards.

INT-H3-40-W-9:00AM Meet Gaar Potter (303-691-0938)) at Idaho Springs public parking (I 70 exit 240) behind Beau Jo's) for a combined ride with the FUN group lead by Howard Bagdad. The INT ride will start at Idaho Springs and ride up to the Georgetown visitor center, Silver Plume, and on to Bakerville. Lunch with FUN group will be arranged afterwards.

Road - H3/H4 40 miles NW - 8:00AM Meet Don Schmertz, roadrider80226@yahoo.com at 26th Ave & Kipling for a Lookout Mountain Road ride of 35 to 40 miles Meet at: Las Margaritas 10151 W. 26 Ave & Kipling Wheat Ridge, CO 20215. This is a new location for the start that is just across Kipling St. from Crown Hill park. Please park your car on the northwest corner of the parking lot. This ride will climb Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's Museum. Cue sheets will be available at the start. This ride is listed in the club route map library as "Crown Hill-Lookout Mountain Loop" on dbtc.org website. Pace of these rides will be 15 to 20 MPH. Paceline riding is encouraged but not required. Climbing Lookout is at your own pace. Along with regrouping, we will visit Golden for refreshments. Lunch is optional at Las Margaritas. Those who wish to ride the route at their own pace are also welcome. Wet roads at start time will cancel ride.

Sunday, July 6

FUN-H2-25-SW-9:00 AM Cindy Ferry (303-274-9454) would like you to meet her at the Stone House (W. of Wadsworth - east side of Estes-a little south of Yale). Your fun ride will follow Bear Creek bike path over Bear Creek Reservoir to Morrison. Head up toward Red Rocks and circle back.

FUN-H2-30-NW-9:00AM Meet Jake Jacobi (303-475-0374) at the NE corner of Safeway at 80th St and Wadsworth. Jake will lead us on a route along Little Dry Creek, Clear Creek and Platte River trails to 104th Ave on the Platte and back

INT-H1/2-35-N 9:00-SINGLES RIDE-Meet Doyle Brewer (303-373-2587) at the Park-n-Ride at 70th and Broadway for and out and back along the Clear Creek Trail to Tucker Gulch. This will be a SINGLES ride - a ride to promote singles from the DBTC to meet and get to know one another. Partnered people can join us, but you will be asked to identify yourself as such. Email Brewerhunt@aol.com

Tuesday, July 8

Road H3-45 9:30 AM Meet Darrell Deering (303-697-6126) at Idaho Springs behind Beau Jo/s Pizza.(Drive I 70 west to exit 240) We’ll ride west on the I 70 frontage road to Hwy. 40, then head northwest thru Empire up to Berthoud Pass and return. Elevation gain is about 3000ft. We can look at one of the oldest ski areas in Colorado on Berthoud Pass. Lunch at Beau Jo’s

Wednesday, July 9

"Roses" H1-12 SW 8:30 AM Meet Connie Engelbert (303-904-9288) at the Waterton Canyon Parking Lot (south of C-470 on Wadsworth past Chatfield Reservoir, L on Waterton Rd 1/4 mile.) for a gentle upgrade alongside the Platte River through a beautiful canyon where you may see mountain sheep. Road surface is packed gravel. Bring a snack, and money for lunch at a favorite restaurant after the ride.

FUN/INT-H3-22/27-SE 9:00AM Join Russ Tempelman (303-617-0260) and John Mues (303-795-6167) at the Piney Creek Trailhead (Piney Creek shopping center at the SE corner of Parker Rd and Orchard Rd) for a ride up the Piney Creek trail to Heritage Eagle Bend. We'll do a short section on Inspiration Dr. and return via scenic back roads to the Cherry Creek Valley. There will be an optional loop around the Cherry Creek SP area for those who would like more hills or distance. Lunch is optional.

MTB-P2/P3-T2/T3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, Lair o’the Bear, about 5 miles west of Morrison. Hwy 74, south side of road. Jeff 303-969-9241

Saturday, July 12 PICNIC; Rides listed by start time

INT/ROAD H2/3-35-SW 8:30 - Meet Ellen Chilikas (303.750.5099 home, 720.670.0296 cell) in Clement Park for a pre-picnic ride. Two routes will be offered. The INT ride will head south out of the park, jog over to Wadsworth, head up to the Arrowhead Golf Course and return through the reservoir. The ROAD ride (LEADER NEEDED) will head up Deer Creek Canyon for some climbing instead of going to Arrowhead. Both rides go on roads with narrow shoulders and traffic.

FUN/INT-25-30-SW-8:45 AM Please plan to participate with John Mues (303-795-6167) at the Clement Park Picnic meeting place for the PPPPPPPPPPP (Phenomenal Pre-Picnic Park-Parkway Path-Platte Path Phun Pedal) ride. This perennial phavorite will push off promptly at 9:00 and proceed from Clement Park to Kipling Parkway, Chatfield State Park, and return via the Platte River Trail. This will be a phaster phun to slower intermediate paced ride with a partway pause planned in the Chatfield area. Phew !

MTB-P2-T1/T2 9:00 AM, South Valley Park starting from the Clement Park picnic. The ride will take local streets about 6 miles to find the south trailhead off Deer Creek Canyon road, wind through the park, and then return from the north trailhead off Ken Caryl Ave. Riders from all levels can do this very enjoyable ride.

LEISURE/FUN-H2-20to25-9:15 AM Meet Dave Noble (303-694-2008) at the Clements Park picnic for a ride around Chatfield Reservoir with a short walk up the dirt path to the dam.

Sunday, July 13

FUN-H2-28-NW-9:00AM Meet Cindy Ferry (303-274-9454) at Old Town Arvada park and ride. We will ride the Ralston Creek & Clear Creek trails to the Platte River, ride to REI for a break, return via Denver streets.

FUN-H2-30-E 8:30 AM FREE PIZZA & BEER Meet Don and Marilyn Swett at the Old Chicago Parking Lot at Tamarac Square. (Tamarac & Hampden). We are the folks on the tandem recumbent. What can be better than pizza? Free Old Chicago pizza. And what goes with pizza? Dry Dock Beer, of course. Our ride will tour some of the bike trails and streets of Aurora and Denver, with a stop at Dry Dock Brewery, the best-handcrafted beer in Aurora. Dry Dock is opening just for us, and is providing free tasting of their beer and a tour, plus use of their facilities. After the ride, Old Chicago will provide free pizza to the group. Please RSVP by e-mail to don_swett@earthlink.net or questions to 303-791-5863.

INT-H1/2-32-NE-9:00-Meet Doyle Brewer (303-373-2587) at the Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 18613 Green Valley Ranch Blvd. #106, Northeast corner of Tower Road and Green Valley Ranch Blvd. (48th Ave), for a ride to Barr Lake State Park Nature Center and back. We will work our way out of Green Valley Ranch to Tower Road (great shoulders north of Pena Blvd), to 128th and then to Picadilly. Any questions or directions to the start of the ride please call or email me Brewerhunt@aol.com

MTB P1-3, T2-3 8:30 AM, Betasso Preserve, Boulder. This will be THE summer fun day ride! For a carpool, meet in Lakewood at the time shown, 4th Ave and Union (Coldspring PNR), else 9:30 at trailhead. Do a loop or two, then enjoy lunch on Boulder’s always amusing Pearl Street Mall. Laurie Armijo and Boulder friend Peggy Kuhn have arranged this fun day. pegkuhn@earthlink.net 720-244-9926 cell

Monday, July 14

LEISURE/FUN/INT-H1-10 to 30-C 4:00 PM "Feeling good on the bike" before presentation on "Feeling good off the bike". Join Dale Trone 303-981-9161 at REI flagship for a 2-hour warm up ride prior to DBTC fitness seminar at REI flagship. One person's warm up is another person's cardio workout so everyone will be asked to ride at your own pace. Since goal is to be back in time for seminar this ride will be time driven not distance driven. Ride will travel up the Cherry Creek. At 5 PM ride leader will turn around and return via same route. As participants see leader they will turnaround. Note since this ride is time driven please arrive early as ride needs to depart on time.

Wednesday, July 16

"Roses" H1-20-SE 8:30 AM Meet Anne Layshock (303-771-6353) near the Safeway on the east side of Cherry Creek Mall for a ride along Cherry Creek to Cherry Creek Reservoir and return. Bring a snack, and money for lunch at Johnny Rockets on the SE side of the Mall.

FUN/INT-H2/H3-30-SE 9:00AM Meet Lloyd Johnson (303-757-5516 home 303-885-7448 cell lloyd__j@msn.com) at the Cook Park Recreation Center at 7100 East South Cherry Creek Drive (a couple of blocks east of South Monaco Parkway. South Cherry Creek Drive is a block north of East Florida on South Monaco Parkway.) Go to www.dbtc.org for detailed directions or call Lloyd’s cell phone if you get lost. The ride --- We will head east on the Cherry Creek bike path to Cherry Creek Reservoir, south below the dam, then wander through an interesting maze of sidewalks, paved trails and back streets in Greenwood Village and surroundings to reenter the reservoir park at its extreme south. We will then head north and on around the reservoir picking up our initial Cherry Creek bike path for the return to Cook Park. Lunch afterwards is at a restaurant in the shopping center just south of Leetsdale on Monaco. The ride is pretty straight forward if you ride much in southeast Denver except for the maze. Get out in front of the leader (he may make a wrong turn or two and have to back track some) and you will need your cell phone, and that may not solve your dilemma. But it is an interesting and beautiful area that is worth slowing to view.

MTB-P2/P3-T2/T3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, Lair o’the Bear, about 5 miles west of Morrison. Hwy 74, south side of road. Jeff 303-969-9241

Thursday, July 17

Saturday, July 19

FUN-H3-23-W-9:00 AM Meet Susan Gregory (303-477-9233) at the Idaho Springs public parking lot behind Beau Jo's to ride to Georgetown (elevation 8,519). We will return to Idaho Springs for lunch at Tommy Knockers and a free beer for the sweep.

FUN-H2-38-8:30 AM Meet Tom Tobiassen (303-915-2351) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 E. Illiff Ave. Yes, you can get all the way from central Aurora to the REI store and many other points downtown like Ocean Journey, Elitch's and Coors Field on your bicycle. This ride will be mostly on bike trails with a few side streets along the way. We will stop for a short shop at the REI store and return. Bring a daypack for your purchased items. See You ! !

FUN and INT H2-27 or 37-W-8:00 A.M. Join Bill Lew (303-985-5957) at 4th & Union PNR at 8:00 for car pooling or Dale Trone at 10:00 AM (303-981-9161 cell) at Frisco for a ride to Keystone and, optionally, on to Montezuma, a town of 29. Leave Frisco Marina at 10:00 AM riding Swan Mtn Road and the new Lowry section of the bike path to Keystone following the edge of Lake Dillon then the Snake River. After Keystone, the ride begins a gradual, but steady climb over the next 5 miles. Return will be via the bike path on East and North sides of Lake Dillon.To access the Frisco Bay Marina, take the Frisco exit 203 to Hwy 9. Take Hwy 9 to Main Street and turn left (east) to the marina. Park area listed as trail parking. Weather: Check weather.com HOURLY for Dillon If we have rain or snow or temps under 45 forecast for 10 am--ride is cancelled. Keystone is having a River Run Frontier Fair so food will be available for purchase. For those that chose to say until evening Ron Ivory and the Miles Apart Band will be playing a free concert at 7 PM in Dillon.

ROAD-H3-30-SW 8:00 AM Meet Luanne Ralph (303-798-6622) Leaving Morrison/C470 Rooney road Conoco at 8:00 and riding up MT. Vernon to Stagecoach into Evergreen stop at Bakery then return Morrison.

MTB-P2/T3-T2/T3 8:30 AM, Waldorf Road (above Georgetown), meet in Lakewood at the time shown, 4th Ave and Union (Cold Spring PNR) to carpool to the trailhead. The last few years we have done this ride in September, always to find snow. For a change, try a summer ride. Jeff 303-969-9241

Sunday, July 20th

FUN-2-25-SE 8:00 AM Soft Underbelly of South Denver Tour. Meet Gaar Potter (303-691-0938) at Eisenhower Park (Colorado Blvd. at Dartmouth). Get all of your affairs in order before this ride ! This is through some rough neighborhoods you've never ridden for no good reason.

FUN-H2-21-W-9:00AM Meet Howard Bagdad & Janet Tingle at the Golden Visitor center. (1010 Washington Ave, 80401) We will do a ride up north Golden, across two pedestrian bridges. Then take trails to Easley Road and a do a loop in the vicinity of Leyden. Lunch afterwards in Golden at the Windy Saddle Coffee Shop

INT-H1-50-N 8:30 AM DBTC SINGLES RIDE - Meet Ellen Chilikas (303.750.5099 home, 720.670.0296 cell) at the Park-n-Ride at 70th and Broadway for an out and back ride to the Sonic in Ft. Lupton. We tried to do this ride in May and got blown away so we're going to try again. This will be a SINGLES ride - a ride to promote singles from the DBTC to meet and get to know one another. Partnered people can join us, but you will be asked to identify yourself as such and your ring finger will be marked with a red X!

ROAD-H2-60-C 9:00 AM Meet Dennis Fitzpatrick (303-322-0290) at REI (Flagship downtown – can park at City of Cuernavaca Park ) for a ride to Arrowhead Golf Course.

Wednesday, July 23

FUN/INT-H3-30-NW 8:00 AM-Meet Steve Stevens (720-497-1100) at Golden Oldy Cyclery (17224 West 17th Place; www.goldenoldy.org) for a surprise route. PLEASE arrive at 7:45 to be ready. Road bike is fine. Expect to see both Buffalo and Bill.

”Roses" H1-20-SW 8:30 AM Meet Marge Derby (303-274-2269) at the Centennial Park, west of the Platte River, on the north side of Union near Santa Fe. Park at the west parking lot, near the restrooms. We will ride south on the Platte River and return. Bring a snack, and money for lunch after the ride.

MTB-P2/P3-T2-T3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, Lair o’the Bear, about 5 miles west of Morrison. Hwy 74, south side of road. Jeff 303-969-9241

Saturday, July 26

LEISURE/FUN -H2-19-NW 8:30 AM Meet Nadean Kruse (303-988-8186) at Gold Strike Park, at the junction of Sheridan and I-76. Directions: Go one block N of I-76 on Sheridan, turn west on Ralston Road, at the first stoplight at 56th Ave. turn south. Go about one block and turn left into the park. Look for the tall white "mast" of the span bridge on the bike path. This ride is great for those looking for a gentle workout with frequent rest stops. Nadean will make a loop using Ralston Creek Trail, 72nd St., Little Dry Creek and Clear Creek trails. There will be an ice cream break to keep us cool and lunch afterwards.

FUN- H1-20-SW 9:00 AM Meet Nancy Blizzard or Lisa Duckett (720-283-8374), nancyblizzard@aol.com At Goodson Rec. Center Parking lot 6315 S University Blvd, Littleton Routes will vary, going through Littleton area, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road

FUN-H1-50-SE 7:00 PM A HALF CENTURY IN THE DARK. This is a ride for those of you who like to sleep late..real late! Join Stuart Black (303-433-9041) at Fishback Landing Park (just to the south of REI's Flagship store) at 7:00 p.m. (that's at night!) for a 50-mile ride around Downtown on the Platte River, Sand Creek, Highline and Cherry Creek Trails. The sunsets at 8:20 p.m. so this will be a night ride. To participate, you must have headlights and taillights capable of running for at least 4 hours. A minimum of 1 headlight and 1 taillight will be required but Stuart suggests more. Anyone showing up for the ride without proper lights will not be allowed to participate. There are some deep sand spots on the Sand Creek Trail so a mountain bike or a wider tired bike (35mm+) is suggested. Please RSVP before the ride.

INT-H3-30-SE 8:00AM Join John Mues (303-795-6167) at the University & C-470 Park-and-Ride for the Highlands Ranch – Castle Pines loop. Expect quite a bit of traffic on the roads in Highlands Ranch, but there will be shoulders available throughout. We’ll work our way up Monarch Blvd. into Castle Pines North. A map of this ride is available through the map library on the DBTC website. Bring a snack and we’ll have lunch afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

MTB-P2/P3-T1/3 9:30 AM, Monarch Crest Weekend Spectacular, Monarch Crest ride. Length 25 to 35 miles, elevation gain 1500’, el drop 4000’. See article.

Sunday, July 27

FUN-H2-20-N 9:00AM Meet Richard Quick (303-466-4008) at the Broomfield Target Store (1660 W. Midway Blvd) in the east side of the parking lot. We will ride Broomfield Park trails, Westminster side walks on Huron Street, Farmers Highline Canal, more side walks on 104th Ave. and Westminster Parkway and then low traffic streets back to the start. Target is between Highway 287, and Nickel St. on the south side of Midway Blvd. Optional lunch is at the Lucky 4 Café. Good food, large portions, for moderate price. More info/directions call Richard 303-466-4008. P.S. If good weather bring your camera there is an excellent view of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker

FUN-H2-28-SE 9:30 AM SOUTH HIGH or 10:00 AM JAVA CREEK Meet Bob Shedd (303-733-2815) at South High School (Louisiana and S. Franklin) parking lot promptly at 9:30 and proceed to Java Creek Coffee Shop (287 Columbine in Cherry Creek North) to collect a few more riders at 9:50. Proceed on easy streets through East Denver to Stapleton, ride the Westerly Creek Trail and check out the New Central Park. Return by way of City Park and Capitol Hill. Lunch is optional afterwards.

FUN/INT-H1/2-30/35-N TBD 9:00 AM - Meet Karen Jenneman (home 720/221-3676, cell 720/436-9399) at Standley Lake (Entrance/Parking Location TBD) for a Triple Lake Loop ride of 30/35 miles with several nice hills. This is a training ride for Door County Wisconsin Tour, however, all DBTC members are welcome. Please respond to above for specifics by day before ride or watch for message in DBTC's Coloradobicyclist yahoo group.

ROAD-H3-25-SW 9:00 AM Meet Fred Larke (303-369-6615) at the Deer Creek Canyon Rd parking area – just south of Wadsworth & 470 opposite Chatfield – and do a BIG Climb ride to Tinytown and back. There will be an option to extend the mileage if participants desire.

MTB-P2/P3-T1/T3 9:00 AM, Raspberry Gulch Trail, Monarch Crest weekend.

Wednesday, July 30

"Roses" H2-20 SW 8:30 AM Meet Peggy Occhiato (303-850-9731) at Carson Nature Center (Platte River Parkway, just west of Mineral and Santa Fe opposite the entrance to Aspen Grove Shopping Center). for a ride south along the river into Chatfield State Park to the Marina and return. Bring a snack and money for lunch after the ride.

FUN-H1-30-NW 9:00 AM Meet Jake Jacobi (303-475-0374) at Safeway, NE corner of 80th & Wadsworth (from I-70, go north on Wadsworth to 80th Ave.) Ride at a FUN pace, out & back along Little Dry Creek, Clear Creek and the Platte River to 104th Ave. Mostly paved with approx 20 yards of dirt trail.

MTB-P2/P3-T2/T3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, Lair o’the Bear, about 5 miles west of Morrison. Hwy 74, south side of road. Jeff 303-969-9241

Thursday, July 31