Sunday, July 19th:

8:30 AM FUN PLUS-H2-28 N (774 feet of elevation gain) – The Great Moon Landing Ride AKA THE HIDDEN GEMS OF Thornton/Northglenn/Westminster!!! Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for this somewhat new Hidden Gems adventure around the tri cities and other nearby areas highlighted by Clear Creek, Platte River (including the infamous Thornton Ponds,) backwards on the Highline Canal, HWY 36 Trail, and Little Dry Creek. To do this loop right we need to go 28 miles but it will be well worth the effort! We will meet at Twin Lakes Park (west of Broadway on 70th Ave). Bring food for a post-ride picnic lunch at beautiful Twin Lakes Park.

Monday, July 20th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25-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 to the Ralston Creek Trail. After a break, we will then ride the entire length of the Ralston Creek Trail returning via the Clear Creek Trail and back to the park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterward.

Tuesday, July 21st (FOUR RIDES): 

7:30 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 the 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.

9:00 FUN PLUS-H3, 22 to 27 miles, 1200 to 1800’ gain Meet Diane Short at the closed Forest Service station on the west side of Highway 103 at the 240 exit off of I-70 at the west end of Idaho Springs. Take bike paths and frontage roads to Georgetown and back. Add 5 miles and 600 ft of gain by taking the bike path on up to Silver Plume – magnificent views of Clear Creek and the Rail Road Four riders required to RSVP to me at 303-271-9642 (land line) in order for the ride to go. Not on Meet Up.

9:00 AM LEISURE-H1-17-SW. LEE GULCH LOOP Meet Jill McMahon (303 888-0314 cell) at the Aspen Grove Shopping Center parking lot in the very southeast corner (south of the Alamo Drafthouse which is 7301 S Santa Fe Dr Unit #850, Littleton.) This is a loop ride on the Platte River Trail, the Big Dry Creek Trail, the Highline Trail and the Lee Gulch Trail. It winds around some very pretty areas - mostly on paved trails but some gravel and a short distance on residential streets. There will be an optional lunch afterwards at Piccino’s . Bring a snack, and money for lunch if you plan to join us.

9:30 AM FUN- H1-21 mile NE Twin Lakes to Prospect Park and Return Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes (300 West 70th Ave, 1/8 West of Broadway) Denver. Ride West on Clear Creek toward Golden on paved paths. Bathroom break/regroup at Wheat Ridge Rec Center before continuing to Prospect Park. After our break there we will return by the same route. Expect a 2 hr ride at 11 to 13 mph with breaks. Bring your own lunch or snacks to stay and visit after the ride at Twin Lakes. 

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