Monday, June 15th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H3-24-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a loop ride to Golden, through Arvada and back to the park. We will ride the Clear Creek Trail, Tucker Gulch, Mesa St Trail, Van Bibber Trail, and the Blunn Trail before taking 52nd Ave through western Arvada to return. Note: We will spend approximately one mile on a wide shoulder on Hwy 93 during this ride. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterward.

Tuesday, June 16th: (FIVE RIDES!!!)

7:30 AM INT-H3/4-21-W-+2607’ elev gain. Progressive Lookout Challenge #3: Lookout Mountain Plus for All! This will challenge you! REGISTER BY TEXT 303-905-8510 to leader by June 15, 5PM. Meet Marilyn Choske at the Apex Trailhead parking lot off Highway 40 (West Colfax) or off Heritage Road. Restrooms and water fillups available. Look for my red Kia Sportage with a bike rack. From Apex trailhead, ride Kinney Run Trail to Hwy 6 bikepath. Climb and access 19th St over Hwy 6. Once we get to Lookout Mountain Road, ride at your pace to the Windy Saddle lot and regroup. Continue to the yellow posts on the right at Lookout Mountain and regroup. Optional ride up to the viewing deck. Continue on Lookout Mountain Road; before Hwy 40, turn right onto Mount Vernon Road and ride to Genesee. Coffee or ice cream stop at Genesee Town Center, compliments of DBTC for your efforts today! Ride southside frontage road and neighborhoods to the left overpass at I-70 then continue on Hwy 40 to Apex and cars. Ride will not go if rainy or forecast is for morning rain; call the leader if in doubt. 

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25-SE HIGH PLAINS TRAIL New ride Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at Village Green, 9501 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village for a loop ride on trail. We will ride through the Park, then cross over Parker Road on the NEW bridge and then ride the High Plains Trail, along C-470 to Piney Creek Trail. There are some short climbs. Pace will be 12 to 14 mph. Ride limited to 10 riders, so to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565. All rides are weather permitting. Check Meetup posting if you are not sure if a ride is a go or not. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.

NEW RIDE

9:00 am NE Fun Plus H1 32 NE Rotella Park to Brighton.   Meet Fred Tarbell (630-8B88-5290) at Rotella Park, 1900 N. Coronado Pkwy, Denver, (East end at shelter 1)  Ride East on Niver Creek bikeway to South Platte trail.  Turn left, North on South Platte trail, following the Platte River on the right, for 16miles to Brighton.  Bathroom and break in Brighton (or possible in route), before returning the same route to Rotella Park.  Entire route is flat with open views of river.  Some short riding on streets and one pedestrian and bike bridge to cross. Bring snack/lunch items for socializing after ride if desired.                                                                                                     

10:00 AM Leisure H1 - 20 SW TACO TUESDAY Clarkson Loop Meet Karen Kelley (303)260-9029 at the west end of Broken Tee Golf Course 2101 W Oxford Ave. Ride loop through Englewood, south on Clarkson to C470, return north on the Platte River Trail. Bring money for lunch at Monaghan’s, oldest bar in Sheridan. 

NEW RIDE

10:30 AM MTB P2 T2    Genesee Mountain Park.   Meet Steve Farley at the top parking lot of Denver Parks and Recreation, Genesee Mountain Park. Take exit 254 on I-70 to get to the park.   Go across the I-70 highway bridge and make a right turn to ascend to the top parking area.  We will do a loop from the top, counter clockwise, downhill and then come back up along the Buffalo pasture near, The Patrick House which an old stage stop.  We will ride to the flagstaff parking lot and then a short walk to the summit at 8284 feet for 360-degree views.  About a five-mile loop and 500 ft of elevation gain.  Do two loops if you like. Hopefully we will see the buffalo and I have seen bear in the park.  All riders must sign-in at the start to officially be on the ride. 

Post ride Bring a chair and lunch/snacks for after ride socializing in the parking lot.

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