August 2021 DBTC Ride Schedule 


Sunday, August 1st:

8:30 AM FUN-H1-23-SE Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at Arapahoe Trailhead (15200 East Arapaho Road, Centennial), on the south side of Arapahoe Rd, just east of Jordan Road. We will ride the South Cherry Creek trail into Parker, and stay about a half hour or so at their weekly Farmer’s Market on Main Street. There’s probably fresh peaches, ice cream and coffee close by! Bring your bike lock. We will return the same way.

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25 +-NE  Each Sunday meet DBTC riders at Cake Crumbs Bakery and Coffee shop, located at 2216 Kearney Street, Denver. These rides will be Show N GO. Each Sunday we pick a different route and the distances vary from 20 to 30 miles.


Monday, August 2nd:

9:00AM FUN-H1-20-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Twin Lakes Park (west of Broadway on 70th, 300 W. 70th) for a ride east on on the Clear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail and south to REI.  After a break we will return via the same route.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.


Tuesday, August 3

8:30 AM Leisure-H2-17-SW Clement Park. Meet Dave Noble(home 303-694-2008, cell day of ride: 303-906-3163) at the Clement Park picnic shelters area overlooking the lake for a loop ride including the Massey Draw trail, Platte River trail, through Columbine neighborhoods, and the Dutch Creek trail.   Bring a snack.  Optional Lunch at a restaurant nearby.

10:00 AM, MTB, P2-3, T2-3, Easy Cooler Lunch Ride - Elk Meadow.  The Easy Cooler Tuesday Lunch Rides are organized by Liz Cameron (303-619-7897).   These are Show’nGo Rides:  The folks who show up decide what to ride.   A ride is scheduled every Tuesday thru the summer.  Look at Meetup.com under the DBTC group for location and time.  Today’s ride is at Elk Meadow near Bergen Park.  Meet in the Buchanan Recreation Center parking lot.  THE DIRECTIONS:Located at intersection of Colo Hwy 74 (Evergreen Parkway) and Squaw Pass (Colo Hwy 103).  From I-70: Take exit 252 for Evergreen Parkway. Continue for roughly 3 miles to intersection of 74 and 103. Turn left at traffic light; Buchanan Park rec center and Tuscany Tavern are located in this complex adjacent to the softball fields.  From downtown Evergreen, follow Hwy 74 up to intersection of 74 and 103.  Or load directions to 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 80439.  POSTRIDE:   Bring a chair and food for a post ride picnic in the parking lot.    

 

Wednesday, August 4th:

8:30AM  LEISURE H1-16-NW Goose Creek-Boulder Creek Loop-ish. Meet Marcy Rodney 720-985-3403 at the East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Dr.   We'll head north on the S. Boulder Creek Trail, west on the Goose Creek Path, then ride through some streets and connect to the Boulder Creek Path which we'll ride to Eben Fine Park.  We then double back for a break on the Pearl St. Mall then return east via the Boulder Creek path.  We'll stop by Community Cycles’ new building for a brief tour and talk about the amazing work they do in the community. Casual picnic back at the start so bring lunch.  Bring money and lock for Pearl St. stop.  Rolling path and some roads, all paved. Contact the ride leader ahead of time to RSVP and for ride notes.

9:00 AM FUN-H1-30 SE Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at the Original Brooklyn’s 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 for a ride on the Platte River Trail to the Cherry Creek Trail to the Highline Canal then DOWN Dartmouth. Lunch is at the Original Brooklyn’s. I loved this ride when I did it with Wayne on a Monday. DIRECTIONS: from I-25 take the Colfax exit west to Federal Blvd.; go South on Federal to the next light at W Howard place; then go left. Go to the end and take a left onto Morrison Road and stay right to the parking lot of 13 the restaurant. Or ask your GPS.


Thursday, August 5th:

9:00 AM FUN–H2–22 - Downtown MeetJeff Krinsky(720-373-9107)for this Incredible FREE DRINK Summer Adventure!The meeting place has been changed to the front of the REI Starbucks.(We normally can park for free at the City of Cuernavaca Park downtown (23rd Ave Exit from I25, go down the hill, drive by the REI Superstore going NE, cross 15th St and keep going till you see the parking lot directly in front of you) HOWEVER the parking lot may still be closed so the official meeting place has been changed to the REI Starbucks. This is a fantastic ride down the Platte River Bike Path towards the infamous Hudson Gardens where a beverage of your choice will be provided to all riders!!!

 

Friday, Aug 6th:

9:15 AM FUN PLUS-H4-25-Frisco (Elev. Gain 1646’) Meet Jeff Krinsky  (720-373-9107) and Suzy Ward (720-355-3268) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF VAIL PASS. We will meet at the Summit Middle School parking lot in Frisco and ride the multi-use trail through Frisco and Copper Mountain, culminating at Vail Pass. We will enjoy the view and then return to Frisco where DBTC will purchase ice cream for all riders at the Foote’s Rest Sweet Shop in Frisco. Directions to Summit Middle School, 158 School Rd, Frisco: Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 203, and take the roundabout exit that leads south onto the bridge crossing I-70. Continue south on Summit Blvd. (Hwy 9) for .8 miles to the stoplight intersection of School Rd. & CR 1040. Turn left onto School Rd., and look for DBTC members in the parking lot.


Saturday, August 7th:

8:00 AM INT-H2-38 NW Lemonade Repeat Join Donald roadrider80226@yahoo.com at the parking lot across from the Phillips gas station (Morrison RD. & Rooney Rd) to ride to Nixon’s at Hudson Gardens for Lemonade. There is some climbing early but mostly downhill from Willow Springs to Bear Creek. We will have some climbing back to the start.

 

Sunday, August 8th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25 +-NE  Each Sunday meet DBTC riders at Cake Crumbs Bakery and Coffee shop, located at 2216 Kearney Street, Denver. These rides will be Show N GO. Each Sunday we pick a different route and the distances vary from 20 to 30 miles.


Monday, August 9th:

CHECK MEETUP AT 7:30AM TO SEE IF THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO SMOKE:

9:00 AM FUN-H2-20-NW MAJESTIC MONDAY BUBBLE RIDE Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at the Majestic view Park North parking lot (north on Wadsworth to W 72nd Ave, west on 72nd, just west of Carr on the south side. THIS IS NOT THE ENTRANCE at GARRISON ST. or 71st ST!) The ride will go west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then return on the entire length of Ralston Creek Trail. The theme of this ride is bubbles so bubble wands will be provided to all participants during the Ralston Creek Golf Course break!

 

Tuesday, August 10th:

10:00 AM, MTB, P1, T1.5, Easy Cooler Lunch Ride - Flying J Ranch Park The Easy Cooler Tuesday Lunch Rides are organized by Liz Cameron (303-619-7897).   These are Show’nGo Rides:  The folks who show up decide what to ride.   A ride is scheduled every Tuesday thru the summer.  Look at Meetup.com under the DBTC group for location and time.  Today’s ride is at Flying J Ranch near Conifer.  Meet at the main trailhead (north lot). DIRECTIONS: From C-470 go south on US 285 approximately 12.5 miles to Aspen Park. Exit at Barkley Road and go left onto Barkley for a half-mile to County Road 73. Go right on County Road 73 for about three-fourths of a mile to the Flying J Ranch Park sign. Turn left into the park and travel a half-mile to the trailhead parking lot. Map and info: https://www.jeffco.us/1220/Flying-J-Ranch-Park POSTRIDE:   Bring a chair and food for a post ride picnic in the parking lot.


Wednesday, August 11th:

9:00 AM FUN-H1-25-SW.  Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) (no longer Patsy Venema) to ride from Fox Hollow golf course parking lot ( 13410 W Morrison Rd - turn south from Morrison Rd at Owens Street and make an immediate right, go about 1/2 mile to park.) Park on the east end of the lot. We will ride Bear Creek and the Platte to Dixon's and return on the same route.  Shady by the creek if it's hot. Lunch at the Den Restaurant if you wish.

NEW RIDE:

10:00 AM, MTB, P2-3, T2-3, Maryland Mountain. Join Janet Martel (303-929-5950) for a ride at a new trail system near Blackhawk. Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park opened last year with around 17 miles of MTB trails. Difficulty ranges from easy to difficult. The ride starts at the Maryland Mountain Hidden Treasure Trailhead, which is at a large paved lot about a mile north of Blackhawk. The first half of this 10 mile ride is on a green beginner trail. Then we do Historic Gilpin Tramway trail to Quartz Valley to Easy Money. This is our climb. Ride through historic mining claims and flower filled meadows with great views. At the top of the ridge, you can descend Millsite trail, blue/green. Or add in another 3 mile loop at top and then descend.  Directions: For those wanting to carpool, meet at Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride (I-70 and Morrison Road), sign post JJ at 9:00 am. Or meet at trailhead at 10:00 am. From Wooly Mammoth about 45 minutes to trailhead via I70, exit 244, east on US 6 at the bottom of Floyd Hill. Left on Hwy 119 and go through Black Hawk for one mile to the trailhead on the right side of the road. You can Google directions for Maryland Mountain Hidden Treasure Trailhead and for Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride.  Go to Meetup for more info and any updates.


Thursday, August 12th:

8:30 AM FUN-H2-33 NW (600 feet) Join Dave Simonson (505-670-5162) at Oakhurst Park II for a ride on the Big Dry and Broomfield trails and the 36 Bikeway ( the big trails in North Metro). We will stop for coffee along the route. To get to the parking, turn west from Wadsworth Parkway then left on Ammons. The parking lot straddles Ammons and there is a sign for the park next to the parking lot.

 

Friday, August 13th:

9:00AM  LEISURE H1-10/15-SE Join Richard Gieseler and Suzanne Gruba in celebrating their 38th Anniversary on August 13 by going on a light rail/bike adventure to Cherry Creek State Park. Total bike miles: 10-15. Some mild hills into and out of the park. Meet Richard and Suzanne at the Broadway Market Place Parking lot at Broadway and Alameda north of Sam's Club near the Alameda Station at 9:00am.  Park in areas only designated for light rail parking. Must be able to lift your bike into the light rail car which is up three steep steps. We will take the H line to the Nine Mile Station, get off the train, ride the elevator down to grade level and ride into Cherry Creek State Park for lunch on the beach or under a tree after a ride around the reservoir. Swimsuit needed for swimming. No charge for a bicyclist to ride into the park. $5.25 for round trip train ticket purchased via credit card. Bring your own lunch and plenty of water.  Limit total 8 riders. Please call Suzanne to confirm your spot. 303-946-8996.

 

Saturday, August 14th:

8:30 AM FUN-H2-21-NW - THE EVER-CHANGING NAME RIDE.  Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for the 4th time on this ride with a 4th name for the ride. It takes us around the trails of Rock Creek, Interlocken and Broomfield highlighted by the new bike overpass between Interlocken and Broomfield leading to never before seen trails!!! Come find out how this ride got its name. Meet at the SE corner of the Safeway parking lot at the Rock Creek Village Shopping Center in Superior. Rock Creek Village is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Road Superior, CO. 80027.)


Sunday, August 15th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25 +-NE  Each Sunday meet DBTC riders at Cake Crumbs Bakery and Coffee shop, located at 2216 Kearney Street, Denver. These rides will be Show N GO. Each Sunday we pick a different route and the distances vary from 20 to 30 miles.


Monday, August 16th:

9:00AM FUN-H2-25-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride north to the Clear Creek Trail which we will take east to the South Platte Trail.  We will then ride south to REI and return via neighborhoods in the Highlands and Wheat Ridge.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.

8:30 AM Leisure H1/H2-16-SE   Ride Centennial Trails.Meet Jill McMahon (303 888-0314 cell) in the Homestead Farm II neighborhood (this is south and west of Dry Creek and South Monaco St.)  Park in the 6200 block of E. Jamison Drive and look for me --or contact me for a specific address.  We will ride through the Willow Spring open space, the Centennial Link Trail and the Highline Canal Trail to the Goodson Rec Center and back.  Bring a sack lunch to enjoy on my shady back deck.  I assume it will be hot so I will provide iced  tea, ice water, ice cream and anything else icy that I can think of.  Bring a snack for the ride. RSVP (if you can) to me directly or on MeetUp.

 

Tuesday, August 17th:

Meet 07:30 AM-FUN+-H2/3-30-W-1500’ elev gain. “Fun Blunn Run”Register via TEXT to leader AFTER August 10 and before August 16.  Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510), at Anderson Park, W. 44th Ave & Field St, Wheat Ridge; park in back parking lot on the right. Enjoy Clear Creek, Van Bibber, Blunn, and Ralston Creek Trails on this fun ride! Limit 8 riders, including leader. Bring masks in case. our Club RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27543899?privacy_code=NM70FbMCRoZfVxeR

 

10:00 AM, MTB P2, T2-3 Easy Cooler Lunch Ride - Mt. Falcon Park – west lot.  The Easy Cooler Tuesday Lunch Rides are organized by Liz Cameron (303-619-7897).   These are Show’nGo Rides:  The folks who show up decide what to ride.   A ride is scheduled every Tuesday thru the summer.  Look at Meetup.com under the DBTC group for location and time.  Today’s ride is at Mt. Falcon Park near Indian Hills.  Meet at the Mt. Falcon Park west lot in Indian Hills.  Find trail info athttps://www.jeffco.us/1332/Mount-Falcon-Park THE DIRECTIONS:  Going west on 285, take Indian Hills Parmalee Gulch exit. Follow Parmalee Gulch Road till just past Parmalee Gulch Park. Turn right on Picutis, follow till right turn on Nambe, then right turn on Mt. Falcon Road.   POSTRIDE:   Bring a chair and food for a post ride picnic in the parking lot.    

 

Wednesday, August 18th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-23 SW Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) behind the McDonald’s at Sheridan and Dartmouth. We’ll head west but we will avoid going over the dam by heading up Kipling then over to C470 trail. There is a great downhill back to Lowell and Bear Valley. Lunch is in Bear Valley.


Thursday, August 19th:

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

9:15 AM FUN PLUS-H3-25-Frisco (Elevation Gain = 1646’) Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) and Suzy Ward (720-355-3268) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF DILLON RESERVOIR – KEYSTONE EDITION. We will ride the multi-use trail around Lake Dillon and then to Keystone. We will then return to the lake and climb the Swan Mountain bike path to the top and enjoy the incredible view. Afterwards, we will enjoy the fabulous downhill ride, completing a circle back to Frisco where DBTC will purchase ice cream for all riders at the Foote Sweet Shoppe. We will meet at the Ten Mile Rec path parking lot at the southeast corner of I-70 & Main Street.  Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 201 and look for DBTC members in the parking lot.


Friday, August 20th:

Meet 07:30 AM--FUN+-H2-31-NW/S-1573' elev gain.  "Whistle-Stop Wheels & Rails Ride"  Register via TEXT to leader AFTER August 10 and before August 19.  Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510) at Crown Hill Park, 26th & Garland in Wheat Ridge, for this "reverse-C"-shaped RIDE as we pedal from NW to SW, via Rooney Road, thru Bear Creek & Chatfield Parks and pick up Platte River N to Aspen Grove center.  After enjoying a beverage stop, compliments of DBTC, we'll board bikers & bikes onto the C-line north, catch the W-line light rail west to Garrison, and ride a couple miles north to our start; DBTC will supply train tickets.  Bring masks in case.  Limit 8 riders, including leader. 

8:00 AM Leisure H2-20-NW Meet Lin Hark (303-578-9369) at Prospect Park, 44th and Robb, for a ride along Clear Creek. Bring a snack, and money for an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant after the ride.


Saturday, August 21st : 

9:00 AM FUN PLUS/INT-H-1-36 Miles-NW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674) at Twin Lakes Park, 300 West 70th (just west of Broadway). We’ll ride east along Clear Creek and then north along the South Platte River to Veterans Park in Brighton. Then return the same way. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic in the park afterwards. (bring plenty of water and sunscreen)


Sunday, August 22nd:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25 +-NE  Each Sunday meet DBTC riders at Cake Crumbs Bakery and Coffee shop, located at 2216 Kearney Street, Denver. These rides will be Show N GO. Each Sunday we pick a different route and the distances vary from 20 to 30 miles.


Monday, August 23rd:

9:00AM FUN-H2-27-NW  Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride to the Stone House and then east along the Bear Creek Trail connecting to the South Platte Trail.  We will then ride north to REI and then back to the start via the Highlands and Wheat Ridge neighborhoods.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.


Tuesday, August 24th:

Beat the Heat & MEET 07:00 AM--INT-H3-37-SW-+1862’ elev. “Ken Caryl/Valley/Chatfield/Columbine Loop '' Register via TEXT to leader AFTER August 15 and before August 23.  Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510) at Green Gables Park, enter from Garrison, located between Wisconsin & Florida, for this ambitious leg-burner, heart-pumping LOOP ride. Pedal south and west thru Bear Creek Park to C470 south.  Ride in Ken Caryl to Valley Road and on to Chatfield.  Maneuver to Lowell north.  Bring $ and reward your efforts with a cool beverage and maybe a treat at the Mineral Ave Dunkin'.  Continue north to Bear Creek Trail and ride NW to Garrison and our start.  Bring masks in case.  Limit 8 riders, including leader.  Here’s your Club RWGPS to check out the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36928482?privacy_code=xAn3OrTW4v0wRNr

8:30AM  LEISURE H1-20-NE. RIDE THROUGH CENTRAL PARK TO THE ARSENAL . Meet Helen Berkman (720-355-5687) outside Rosenberg’s Deli at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, We’ll ride through the Central Park and North End neighborhoods up to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR. There’s a new 4.5 mile hard-pack gravel trail that just opened for bikes through the south edge of the Refuge. We’ll exit at Chambers and then head back through Montbello and Northfield back to Stanley. Optional lunch afterward at Rosenberg’s Deli.

10:00 AM, MTB, Easy Cooler Lunch Ride - Staunton State Park.  The Easy Cooler Tuesday Lunch Rides are organized by Liz Cameron (303-619-7897).   These are Show’nGo Rides:  The folks who show up decide what to ride.   A ride is scheduled every Tuesday thru the summer.  Look at Meetup.com under the DBTC group for location and time.  Today’s ride is at Staunton State Park south of Conifer.  There are many trails from P2, T2 all the way to P3.5, T3.5.  DIRECTIONS:  Take US Highway 285 south to Shaffers Crossing, about 6 miles west of Conifer. The actual off ramp sign from Hwy 285 says, "Shaffers Crossing/ Elk Creek Road.  It's 30 minutes from the intersection of Hwy 285 and Kipling to the parking lot.  Turn north on Elk Creek Road and follow the signs 1.5 miles to the park entrance.  A couple of hundred feet past the park fee station ($9 per vehicle), make a sharp right and go down to the smaller parking lot.   FOOD: Bring snacks and a chair for a parking lot picnic.  There is even a picnic table.


Wednesday, August 25th:

9:00 AM FUN H1-21 SE  Meet Patty Gaspar(303-618-5069) in the parking lot of South High School, corner of Louisiana and S. Franklin, near SE corner of Washington Park, for a ride including Westerly Creek, Stapleton, City Park, and Cheesman Park. I haven’t done this ride for a while so let’s hope I can make all the turns - I have a map. Lunch on the patio at Hansen’s.

RE-SCHEDUELED FROM THURSDAY AUG 19th

9:15 AM FUN PLUS-H3-30-Frisco (Elevation Gain = 1646’) Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) and Suzy Ward (720-355-3268) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF DILLON RESERVOIR – KEYSTONE EDITION. We will ride the multi-use trail around Lake Dillon and then to Keystone. We will then return to the lake and climb the Swan Mountain bike path to the top and enjoy the incredible view. Afterwards, we will enjoy the fabulous downhill ride, completing a circle back to Frisco where DBTC will purchase ice cream for all riders at the Foote Sweet Shoppe. We will meet at the Ten Mile Rec path parking lot at the southeast corner of I-70 & Main Street.  Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 201 and look for DBTC members in the parking lot.


Thursday, August 26th: 

9:00 FUN PLUS H2-25 SW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674)cell at the west end of the parking lot for the Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110). We ride the South Platte to 470 up the dam at Chatfield, then up to the High Line Canal to Big Dry Creek, then back to the South Platte. We will ride some quiet residential streets, so we only cross Broadway once.  Bring a lunch to eat in the shelter after the ride.


Friday, August 27th:

Meet 8:00 AM, Roll 8:20am. INT-H4-20-W-+2360'  "Kick it up the hill!"  Bakerville to Loveland Pass (11,990') & Return.  Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510) at Bakerville, I-70 Exit 221, south side of I-70 in the parking lot.  Been wanting to attempt this ride?  Join us.  Climb "BLT" (Bakerville/Loveland Trail) 5 miles to Loveland Valley for first break.  After re-group, continue on Loveland Pass Road (Hwy 6) 4+ more miles up to the Pass.  Smile for the camera at the Loveland Pass sign and return to Bakerville.  ==>You must take extreme care on this road, as there is no consistently paved shoulder.<==  Take your rest breaks, as needed.  This is a no-rush ride and you may turn around at any time and meet us at Loveland Valley.  Limit 8 riders, including leader.  Register via TEXT to the leader AFTER August 15 and before August 25.  Ride will not go if it is rainy or forecast for morning rain.  Call the leader if in doubt.  Leader sends out pre-ride email information.  Check your brakes! Possible ice cream stop in G-town or Empire--bring $.  You earned it!

 

Saturday, August 28th:

9:00AM FUN-H2-24-NW  Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd, which we will take north to the Blunn Trail and the west side of the Westwoods Golf Course along the Ralston Creek Trail.  After a break we will return via Virgil Way and Easley Rd leading us to the Clear Creek Trail and back to the park.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.


Sunday, August 29th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25 +-NE  Each Sunday meet DBTC riders at Cake Crumbs Bakery and Coffee shop, located at 2216 Kearney Street, Denver. These rides will be Show N GO. Each Sunday we pick a different route and the distances vary from 20 to 30 miles.

 

Monday, August 30th:

9:00AM FUN-H2-30-SW. Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at the Stone House (Estes & Yale along the Bear Creek Trail).  We will ride east on the Bear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail taking it south up the Chatfield dam.  We will return on the same route along the South Platte Trail and have a nice break at Nixon's Coffee/Hudson Gardens before returning along the Bear Creek Trail.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.


Tuesday, August 31

Meet 07:45 AM, Roll 08:00 AM.  INT-H4-44-2421' elev. gain.  "Blue River-to-Vail Pass & Return topped with ICE CREAM!"   Register only via TEXT to the leader by August 29.  Meet Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510) at North Pond Park parking lot, located off Hwy 9 about 4 miles north of Silverthorne & I-70.  Turn Right off Hwy 9 at Hamilton Creek Road traffic light and turn immediately Right into the North Pond Park parking lot.  Restrooms available.  Ride Silverthorne bike path south along the Blue River and access the Dillon Lake bike path.  Pedal around the lake to Frisco and wind our way thru quiet neighborhoods and over to Ten Mile Creek TH.  Ride at your own pace up to Copper Mountain gas station for a break and a re-group, then thru the resort to the *fun* part of the climb to Vail Pass!  After a rest and photo op at the top, return downhill to Frisco for FREE ice cream, compliments of your DBTC!  Hop back onto the bike path and enjoy the mostly downhill ride to your car.  Moderate pace.  Bring masks just in case.  Limit 10 riders, including leader. Ride will not go if it is rainy or forecast for morning rain.  Call the leader if in doubt.  Carpooling:  If you want to carpool with someone, let me know and I'll try to hook you up.  Don't register for this ride if you have plans later in the day!  Your Club RWGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36929352?privacy_code=Md89WGHquphagib7

8:30 AM Leisure H1-21-SE Meet Dave Noble (home 303-694-2008, cell day of ride only 303-906-3163) in the parking lot of South High School  (if South High’s parking lot is closed to non-students, park on S. Franklin and walk your bike across the street to the school’s parking lot) corner of Louisiana and S. Franklin, near SE corner of Washington Park, for a loop ride including Westerly Creek, Central Park (formerly Stapleton), City Park, and Cheeseman Park.  Bring a snack and money for an optional restaurant lunch after the ride.

10:00 AM, MTB P2,T2, Easy Cooler Lunch Ride - Alderfers/Three Sisters Park.  The Easy Cooler Tuesday Lunch Rides are organized by Liz Cameron (303-619-7897).   These are Show’nGo Rides:  The folks who show up decide what to ride.   A ride is scheduled every Tuesday thru the summer.  Look at Meetup.com under the DBTC group for location and time.  Today’s ride is at Alderfer/Three Sisters in Evergreen.  THE DIRECTIONS: Go to the signalized “T” intersection in downtown Evergreen, then south on Hwy 73 for ½ mile to another signal at Buffalo Park Road. Turn right (west) for 2.2 miles and enter the upper Alderfer parking lot just beyond the bright yellow house in the meadow.   POSTRIDE:   Bring a chair and food for a post ride picnic in the parking lot.  





For the remainder of August see the DBTC August Newsletter here: AUGUST FINAL






















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