Sept 2023 DBTC Ride Schedule
Friday, September 1st:
9:00 AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H2-22-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride northeast through Wheat Ridge to Clear Creek Trail where we will ride to Golden. We will then ride east back to the park via 32nd and 26th avenues. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Saturday, September 2nd:
An opportunity to lead a ride - contact Jeff at jkrinsky2003@yahoo.com
Sunday, September 3rd:
8:30 AM FUN PLUS– H2 – 28 Miles West Meet Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at Sloan’s Lake (north side, near the restrooms). We’ll ride north on some quiet streets in NW Denver to the Clear Creek Trail, east to the Platte River Trail, then south to REI for a break. Then back on the Platte River Trail south to the Lakewood Dry Gulch Trail, and west to Garrison Street. Finally, north on Garrison through the Glens to 26th Avenue, and east back to Sloan’s Lake.
9:00 AM FUN-H1-25-SE Parker Farmers Market Ride. Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at the Village Greens Park parking lot, 9501 East Union Ave, Greenwood Village, outside Cherry Creek State Park. on the southwest side of the park. We will ride on paved bike paths through Cherry Creek park and connect to the Cherry Creek and Sulphur creek bike trails and ride to Parker. We will spend a half hour or what the group is comfortable with time wise and walk around the booths. Feel free to bring money and containers for treats you can comfortably carry back. We will return via the same route and gather for lunch at Village Green for social after the ride.
Monday September 4th: Labor Day
9:00 AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H2-27-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail which we will take to the South Platte Trail. We will then ride to REI and return back to the park via neighborhoods in the Highlands and Wheat Ridge. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.Tuesday September 5th:
9:00 AM FUN-H2-21-NW MAJESTIC 17 PARKS NEW BREWPUB RIDE This ride was so popular in early August, LET’S DO IT AGAIN in early September!!! 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 visit 17 parks by going west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then returning on the Ralston Creek Trail where we will stop for a break at the new COLORADO TAP HOUSE which resides on the trail! Maybe we can get another group shot on the huge COLORADO CHAIR out front!
Wednesday, September 6th:
9:00 AM FUN - H2to3-22 SW Meet Patty Gaspar(303-618-5069) at the Sheridan Library Parking lot west of Federal and Oxford. We’ll head toward the rebuilt Bow Mar area and go to Bowles Lake, Grant Ranch to Wadsworth and back to Sheridan High School. We’ll ride some hills and lots of ups and downs, some beautiful quiet streets and pleasant bike paths. Lunch is at Monaghan’s Bar and Grill 3889 S King St. There used to be a tunnel from there to Fort Logan so the soldiers could sneak out.
9:30 AM MTB P2, T2/3, Lair O’ the Bear Park THE RIDE: Meet Steve Thomas for a ride on the Bear Creek Trail to Myers Gulch Rd and back, with the option of doing the new Rutabaga Trail on the way back. There are a few short technical sections with good singletrack in between. Total distance is about 12 miles. THE TIME: Meet at the Lair O’ the Bear parking lot at 9:30 AM. THE DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 74 west out of Morrison about 4 miles to the parking area turnoff on the left. THE FOOD: Bring snacks, drinks and chairs for after the ride at the park. QUESTIONS: Contact Steve Thomas at 303-429-2531.
Thursday, September 7th:
9:00 AM FUN H1 - 24 mi NE Sand Creek and Northfield Loop Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes Park. 226-328, 70th Ave (West of 53 and 224 intersection) Ride East on Clear Creek trail to South Platte trail junction. South over bridge to Denver to the Sand Creek trail junction. Follow Sand Creek to the Sand Creek Greenway and do a big loop in an open urban park. A mid ride stop at Starbucks for bathroom and refreshment before continuing to the North Field Mall and another urban park loop. Return on Sand Creek to Twin Lakes for recovery, socializing, and lunch that you brought.
THE BUFFALO CREEK MTB RIDE IS CANCELLED
9:15 AM MTB, P3, T2, Buffalo Creek THE RIDE: Meet Ken Lieb for a ride on the Buffalo Creek Trails. The ride will be approx. 13-15 miles depending on group preferences, roughly ½ the distance on gravel road. Some extended climbing; some limited technical downhill sections, usually loose pea gravel. THE TIME: Meet at the Buffalo Creek parking lot at 9:15AM. THE DIRECTIONS: Go west on Hwy 285 past Conifer to Pine Junction. Go left on Pine Valley Road, highway 126, to Pine. The parking lot for Buffalo Creek will be on the right, on an unmarked road about 3.3 miles south of Pine. (Parking lot not visible from hwy 126) If you start climbing a big hill on hwy 126 you have gone too far. THE FOOD: Bring snacks, drinks and chairs for after the ride at the park. QUESTIONS: Please RSVP Ken Lieb at 720-985-9883 or lieb.kenneth935@gmail.com., or if you have questions.
Friday, September 8th:
8:30 AM LEISURE-H1-20-NW RALSTON CREEK AND LITTLE DRY CREEK Meet Jake Jacobi (720.808.2306) the south entrance to Standley Lake Regional Park. The parking is on the north side of the intersection of 86th Ave and Sims St.s. The ride will mostly be on Ralston Creek and Little Dry Creek, with some streets. An optional lunch at a local restaurant to follow.
8:30 AM INT-H4-35-W-3300’ Elev. Gain. Lookout Mountain and Beyond Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Rooney Trailhead Parking off Rooney road just North of Dinosaur Ridge at 8:15AM, wheels down at 8:30AM. We will head North up Rooney Road to the bike trail next to US 6, to 19th, then up Lookout mtn, regroup at Windy Saddle, then up to top of Lookout for snacks and water break, then West on Lookout mtn road, right onto Colorow, back onto Lookout mtn road, right up Mt Vernon road or US 40, then down to bike trail next to I70 to Evergreen, then to Kerr Gulch road down to 74, down to Morrison and back up Rooney to the start. REGISTER BY TEXT TO LEADER AS I AM LIMITING RIDE TO 8 RIDERS. Figure on moving at a good pace. We will take stops along the way as required by the group.
Saturday, September 9th:
9:00AM FUN-PLUS/INT-H2-23 Miles-NW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674), at Anderson Park (44th & Field) . We will ride west on Clear Creek Trail to McIntyre, then on to the Ralston Creek, Blunn, and Van Bibber Trails, a few streets to Easley and then back to the Clear Creek Trail and return. Bring your lunch to socialize after the ride.
10:00AM, MTB, T2-P2, Dirty Bismarck.Meet Alison Preble (720-854-9923, ajbikes@yahoo.com) for a 15-mile loop ride on trails southeast of Boulder. Nice views of the flatirons. Mostly smooth single and double track. There are a few rocky sections. Meet at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 93 and Marshall Road. The trailhead parking lot requires a $5 per car per day parking fee. However, if there is space, there is free parking in the dirt lot on the northeast quadrant of Hwy. 93 and Marshall Rd. Refuel after the ride at Southern Sun (627 S. Broadway, Boulder).
Sunday, September 10th:
8:00 LEISURE-H1-20-NE Highline and Cherry Creek Meet Eileen Hunt (720-841-9558) at the Lowry Sports park (Fairmount and Sports Blvd) for an out and back ride south and west on the Highline and Cherry Creek Trails. We’ll do about 8 blocks on Fairmount to get to and from the Highline. Lunch if desired afterwards in Lowry.
8:30 AM Intermediate– H3 – 25 Miles SW Meet Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at the Stone House (Estes & Yale at the Bear Creek Trail). We’ll pedal west to Fox Hollow Golf Course, through Bear Creek Lake Park to Morrison. Then north along the C470 Trail, over C470 to Rooney Road, and up & over Dinosaur Ridge, then up to the Trading Post at Red Rocks, and back to Morrison. From there we’ll pedal back east through Bear Creek Lake Park, over Mt. Carbon to Fox Hollow Golf Course, and on to the Stone House. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Monday, September 11th:
9:30 AM FUN/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 Tabor St. We will then ride north to Ridge Road and through the Skyline Estates neighborhood in Arvada to the Ralston Creek Trail taking it east to the Clear Creek Trail. We will ride west into Wheat Ridge and then to Sloans Lake. After riding around the lake we will return through neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM MTB, P2, T2, Boreas Pass. Meet Steve Farley (303-437-5442} for a MTB ride up Boreas Pass from the Breckenridge side. 10 miles 1900 feet of elevation gain. We will go to the road summit to Section House, a backcountry hut and then return the same route to Breckenridge. This is an old Railroad Grade, typical alpine road but not 4WD, potholes and rocks will be minimal. Meet at 10:00 AM at the Breckenridge Ice Rink lot for free parking, 189 Boreas Pass Rd. This is on the south end of town. Parking lot picnic after the ride – please bring something to share. Keep in mind the rock scaling on I70 at Floyd Hill from 9-3. Allow yourself time to pass Floyd Hill before 9:00 AM.
Tuesday, September 12th:
9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-18/23 miles-NW PATRIOT DAY+1 RIDE. Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) to honor Patriot Day with a visit to the 9/11 Monument in Broomfield during THE SPACE, TIME, 9/11 RIDE or THE HIDDEN GEMS OF BROOMFIELD! It begins near the SE corner of Sheridan and 120th at the new Whole Foods in Westminster (1/2 mile east of Sheridan at Vrain and 120th. ADDRESS is 4451 Main Street.) We will take secret trails around Westminster and Broomfield where we will experience three incredible hidden displays including THE SOLAR SYSTEM, a brief history of GEOLOGIC COLORADO TIME, and most importantly, the 9/11 MONUMENT. (This ride has an escape option at the 18 mile marker for riders who run out of time and/or steam.) Enjoy a post ride patriotic lunch at Whole Foods. This adventure has received rave reviews with 4 and a half stars from the ride critics!
Wednesday, September 13th:
9:00 AM FUN PLUS 26 - 30 miles , 1500 feet (with INT options for an added 500 feet of 3 small climbs) - Meet Diane Short across from the gas station at Rooney Rd and Morrison Rd (C-470). Ride through Bear Creek Park and into quiet neighborhoods between US 285 frontage road (NOT on 285) and Deer Creek. Mild climbs with option to do 3 short climbs in the Ken Caryl area then on to the S. Valley rest stop. Water there, no food. Return via C-470 bike path. Minimum of 5 for the ride to go - RSVP by the 11th, by calling my landline at 303-271-9642. If you want the Ride with GPS route, let me know.
9:30 AM FUN-H1-30 SE Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at the Broken Tee Golf Course (west end of parking lot at 2101 W. Oxford in Englewood) for a ride on the Platte River Trail to the Cherry Creek Trail to the Highline Canal then DOWN Dartmouth. This used to be the Original Brooklyn’s ride, but the parking is too complicated there now so we will have a picnic at the end of the ride.
Thursday, September 14th:
9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H2- 34/44 miles NE Rotella Park to Golden and return. Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Pkwy S. Denver. Ride West on Clear Creek to downtown Golden on paved paths and bike lane streets. Bathroom breaks/regroup at Wheat Ridge rec center enroute and at the Golden bridge. Bring money for your purchase at The Golden Mill on 1012 Ford St. After our break we will freturn by the same route and stops. Expect a 3 hr ride at 13 to 14 mph plus breaks. Stay for socializing or bring your own lunch after the ride at Rotella Park. A shorter 34-mile option for riders who wish to join at Twin Lakes and return to Twin Lakes. The group from Rotella would stop by Twin Lakes at 10 am if additional riders have signed up.
Friday, September 15th:
8:30 AM LEISURE-H2-21-SE Cherry Creek Trail south to Franktown & RTN. Terrain:Paved & 1/4 gravel Meet Barbara Thomas (cell 816-560-0243) at McCabe Meadows Trailhead, near Parker Rd-South of Twenty Mile Rd & North of Hess Rd, 19700 Indian Pipe Ln, Parker, CO 80134. Bring snacks & water. Pack a lunch to enjoy the perfect setting at the meet up location on the return. NEW RIDE LEADER!!!
SUMMIT COUNTY LOOP RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER BUT LAUREN WILL CO-LEAD A SIMILAR RIDE WITH JEFF KRINSKY ON TUESDAY SEPT. 26th
9:15 AM meet for 9:30 AM start. FUN PLUS /INT-H3-28 miles 1800’. SILVERTHORNE/KEYSTONE/SWAN MOUNTAIN LOOP Limit 10 - register by text to leader. Meet Lauren Delle (970-903-8409) at Silverthorne outlet parking by Columbia outlet. We will ride via Blue RIver bike path from Silverthorne, up Dillon Dam switchbacks, then around the reservoir to Keystone Ski area. We will return from Keystone, then head up and over Swan Mountain, then loop around back to Silverthorne. Bring $$ for lunch at the Eclectic Café in Silverthorne at the end of the ride. Please RSVP by end of day Wednesday, Sept 13th. Ride will not go if it is snowy or rainy. Text/Call the leader if in doubt. Carpooling: If you want to carpool with someone, let me know and I’ll try to help coordinate. Detailed directions to parking: Take exit 205 for Dillon/Silverthorne. At the light, go left Blue River Parkway toward US 6 (going under I 70). Take right at second light on Stephens Way, then left on Fashion Way, and left on River Road. Columbia outlet and large parking lot will be on your left.
Saturday, September 16th:
9:30 AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H2-25-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Prospect Park (44th & Robb) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Road, which we will take to the Ralston Creek Trail. We will then ride the entire length of the Ralston Creek Trail returning via the Clear Creek Trail and back to the park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Sunday, September 17th:
8:30 AM Intermediate– H4 – 33 Miles West, Hill Climber’s Delight Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) subbing for Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at Prospect Park (44th & Robb St., Wheat Ridge). We’ll pedal west to Golden via the Clear Creek trail, cross Golden through the School of Mines campus to 19th Street, then climb Lookout Mountain. We’ll then pedal Lookout Mountain Road to Hwy 40 (parallel to I-70), and climb up to Genesee for a break at the Genesee Country Store and Candy Land (bring $$). After a break, we’ll start our descent via the Mount Vernon Country Club Road, back to Lookout Mountain Road, where we’ll continue down Lookout Mountain, through Golden, and return to our starting point via the Clear Creek Trail. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Monday September 18th:
9:00AM LEISURE-H1-21-NE Meet Helen Berkman (720-355-5687) at Fred Thomas Park (26th Ave and Roslyn St lot) for an Urban Adventure Loop through central Denver. We’ll ride through Park Hill to City Park and north to visit the brand new Central I-70 Cover Park (the one on top of the I-70 tunnel). Down the 39th Ave Greenway to the new Globeville Landing Park, then up the Platte River to Sand Creek Trail, and back to the start via Westerly Creek and GreenWay Park. Bring lunch for a picnic (or pick one up at the King Soopers near the park).
9:30 AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H2-25-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Broken Tee Golf Course (west end of parking lot at 2101 W. Oxford in Englewood). We will ride the south Platte Trail north and ride west along the Bear Creek Trail over the Bear Creek Dam to Morrison. We will return via Morrison Road to Fox Hollow Golf Course, where we will meet up with the trail and back to the start. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday September 19th:
CANCELLED BECAUSE NO ONE SIGNED UP
10:30 AM, MTB, P2, T1.5, 9 miles, FAR SOUTH: Easy Thermos Ride - Pineries in Black Forest, north of Colorado Springs. Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at this new single track that I have ridden once and then twice with DBTC and it is worth the drive. We will meet at the Pinaries trailhead north of Shupe and east of Vollmer. Bring chairs etc so after we complete the 9 mile loop we can picnic. You can view and download the map here:https://www.blackforesttrails.org/the-pineries-open-space.html
Wednesday, September 20th:
9:30 FUN PLUS H2-19 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 Mineral 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 your lunch to socialize after the ride.
9:30 AM FUN-H2-20-S. CLEMENT PARK LOOP. Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) in the West Parking Lot behind the Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave. The Clement Park Loop is west along Lily Gulch Trail out to C-470, then on C-470 Trail south and east to the Platte Canyon Road returning to Clement Park via the Columbine Valley neighborhood. There are several long climbs on this route, but a huge downhill along C-470. I’ll have Carl’s ebike. Bring a picnic lunch for after.
10:00 AM MTB P2.5, T2.5, Centennial Cone THE RIDE: Meet Steve Thomas for a ride on the Centennial Cone Trails. The ride will be approx. 15 miles with some extended climbing and a few technical areas. THE TIME: Meet at the Mayhem Gulch parking lot at 10:00AM. THE DIRECTIONS: Go west on Hwy 6 (Clear Creek Canyon Road) to the Mayhem Gulch parking area on the north side of the road. THE FOOD: Bring snacks, drinks and chairs for after the ride. QUESTIONS: Contact Steve Thomas at 303-419-2531.
Thursday, September 21st:
9:30 AM FUN PLUS H1 3626 NE Rotella Park to Tap House Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Pkwy S Denver. Bike West on Clear Creek trail to the junction of Ralston Creek at the Gold Strike bridge. Then follow Ralston Creek trail thru Arvada to the Tap House, 14982 W 69th Ave Arvada. The route will stay on the creek trail markings with some short street riding. Mid ride break at Tap House for coffee, pastry, snacks and bathroom visit as you desire. We return to Rotella Park riding East on Ralston Creek and back to Clear Creek through Arvada. Socialize and recover at Rotella Park with your snacks or lunch as you wish. A 26 mile shorter version for riders who wish to meet up at Twin Lakes. The route is the same as the group starting from Rotella. The ride group from Rotella would stop by Twin Lakes by 10:00 If additional riders have signed up.
Friday September 22nd:
9:00 AM FUN-H2-21-NW - THE EVER-CHANGING NAME RIDE. Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for the 8th 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 it’s 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.)
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED AND RE-SCHEDULED FOR FRI OCT 6TH
MISPRINTED IN THE NEWSLETTER AS SAT SEPT 23
9:00 AM FUN-H2-30 SE Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver. Ride East out to and outside on the west side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Ride west on local bike friendly streets out through the Tech Center and Denver neighborhoods and back along the Cherry Creek bike path. Bring a chair and lunch for after ride social.
RAINED OUT LAST WEEK SO LET"S TRY AGAIN
9:00 AM LEISURE-H2-21-SE Cherry Creek Trail south to Franktown & RTN. Terrain:Paved & 1/4 gravel Meet Barbara Thomas (cell 816-560-0243) at McCabe Meadows Trailhead, near Parker Rd-South of Twenty Mile Rd & North of Hess Rd, 19700 Indian Pipe Ln, Parker, CO 80134. Bring snacks & water. Pack a lunch to enjoy the perfect setting at the meet up location on the return. NEW RIDE LEADER!!!
Saturday, September 23rd:
NEW DENVER CENTURY RIDE!!!
Meet Wes & Ruby Frederick (303-522-3573) at the Starting Line ready to roll by 7:30 am! We are doing the 50-mile route. This is NOT a DBTC sponsored event. Just meet and ride at your own pace! Wear your DBTC jersey if you like!
To register for the event, click here:
https://denvercenturyride.com/registration/
Sunday, September 24th:
8:30 AM INT-H4-37-W-3880’ Elev gain. Squaw Pass Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Bergen Park N Ride in Evergreen at 8:15am, wheels down at 8:30am. We will head up the beautiful long uphill Squaw pass road up to the Echo Lake parking area. We will take breaks as required by the group. Bring lots of water and snacks. Great views of the distant Continental Divide and mountains. After lunch it is about a mile climb and then all downhill back to the start.
9:00AM LEISURE-H2-26-NORTH Oskar Blues-Sandstone Ranch-Hygiene Lollipop. Meet Marcy Rodney (720-985-3403, no voicemail) at Oskar Blues 1555 Hover St, Longmont, park at the north end of the lot. Starting at Oskar Blues, we will head east on the Left Hand Trail then the St. Vrain out to Sandstone Ranch for a pause to admire some Colorado history and geology. We’ll return west on the St. Vrain, continuing N on 75th St. to the Hygiene crossroads for another pause. Head S on 75th St. (some hills) to Clover Basin Dr. and head east on quiet roads and paved paths, returning to Oskar Blues. . This ride is on paved trails and roads. There’s a short stretch of gravel at a detour. Bring snacks for the breaks and money if you want to get something at the Hygiene store or lunch at Oskar Blues. See route map at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39903250
Monday, September 25th:
9:30 AM FUN/FUN PLUS-H3-27-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd to the Arvada Reservoir. We will ride a loop over the reservoir and back to the start via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday September 26th:
Lauren Delle's Summit County Sept 15th Ride cancelled and she is now co-leading this similar ride:
9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-25-Frisco (Elevation Gain = 1646’) Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) and Lauren Delle (970-903-8409) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF DILLON RESERVOIR – KEYSTONE EDITION. Enjoy the aspens' changing colors as 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. Go left under I-70 and look for DBTC members in the parking lot.
Wednesday, September 27th:
9:00 FUN PLUS H-2-20 Miles SW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674) at the west end of the parking lot for the Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110). We will ride the South Platte to Chatfield State Park, and up the dam. We will ride the paved part of the dam, then return via C-470 and the South Platte Trail. Bring your lunch to socialize after the ride.
Thursday, September 28th:
9:00 AM FUN PLUS H2 35 NE Twin Lakes Loop Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes Park, 300 West 70th,(1/8 mile West of Broadway and 70th Ave). Bike West on Clear Creek trail to the bridge outside of Golden. Then connect to Easley Road and follow it to 64th Ave. West on 64th Ave to the Virgil St entrance in Arvada and stopping at the West Woods golf course on Ralston Creek. Longer midride break at the golf course restroom area as well as regroupings enroute at Wheat Ridge Rec center, Golden Bridge and the Arvada Gold Strike bridge. We return to Twin Lakes going East on Ralston Creek through Arvada, back to Clear Creek. The return route follows the Ralston Creek route with some short street riding. Socialize and recover at Rotella Park with your snacks and lunch as you wish.
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED
9:30 AM LEISURE -H1/H2-20-SE Cherry Creek Trail and Piney Creek Trail. Meet Jill McMahon (303 888-0314 cell) at the Arapahoe Rd Trailhead for the Cherry Creek Trail (just east of Jordan Road on the south side of the street.) We will ride north into Cherry Creek Park and turn east on the Piney Creek Trail. We will ride to a point just past E 470 and turn around for a total of about 20 miles. Bring a snack and money for an optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Friday September 29th
9:00 AM FUN-H2-23-NW – BACKWARDS LIMERICK RIDE. Meet Jeff Krinsky at the parking lot down by Clear Creek Trail and the picnic shelter at Prospect Park (44th & Robb St) in Wheat Ridge for this backwards ride twist. We will ride the Clear Creek, Ralston Creek, Blunn Trail Ride counter clockwise to change things up. In addition, back by popular demand, this ride marks the second return of the great LIMERICK Ride. So have your favorite rhyme ready or just listen to those of others during the GREAT LIMERICK breaks that are strategically located on the 23 mile loop!!!
Saturday, September 30th:
8:30 AM INT-H3-33-S-2300’ Elev Gain. Larkspur Loop Meet Bill Luttrell 719 235-3868 at Larkspur Community Park at 8:15AM, wheels down at 8:30AM. Take I 25 south to Larkspur exit and park will be about ½ mile on the left. We will take Spruce Mtn Rd to Palmer Lake , then right onto S Perry Park Rd, Right onto Tomah Rd, right onto Bear Dance, left onto Independence Dr, right onto Quartz Mtn Dr, left onto Perry Park back to the parking lot. This is a scenic route with lots of uphill and downhill. We will take a bathroom and water break at Palmer Lake and regroup/stop as necessary. Figure on moving at a good pace.
9:00 AM FUN-H2-28-SE-700’. Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at Mamie Eisenhower Park Rec Center, 4300 East Dartmouth Ave., Denver (Colorado Blvd and Dartmouth) to ride the Highline Canal through Cherry Hills and south to Prince Street and into downtown Littleton where we’ll stop for ice cream (or hot chocolate depending upon weather). Then back to cars via bike path along the Platte to Big Dry Creek and neighborhood streets. The first 14 miles are hard pack small gravel and the last half all pavement, so a wider tire like a hybrid or gravel bike may be better than a road bike. Bring money for the stop or your own snacks, and stay for lunch/social after at the park.