Jan/Feb 2026 DBTC Ride Schedule
Sunday Jan 4
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED
11:00 AM INTERMEDIATE H2 NW 36 miles 15+- pace. Meet Peter Rudy (720-588-3666) for another spirited ride. This time, from Riverdale Regional Park / Riverdale Park Playground, down the South Platte to REI/Confluence Park, Campground Road, Brighton and Return. No climbing. Slight uphill to REI, and downhill on the return.
LINK in Google Maps to the Riverdale Park Playground Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXk7hUDFFR2AWsb27
PRIOR SIGN UP FOR THIS INTERMEDIATE ROAD RIDE IS REQUIRED ON MEETUP*.*
RIDE IS LIMITED TO 15.
WHO IS THIS RIDE FOR: This is a spirited intermediate ride. Focus on consistent pace for Road and Gravel analog and e-bikes. It is not a race. But it is not a laid back, leisure ride. Limited stops. This section of the S Platte River trail going north is beautiful and quiet, but its DAMN HOT in the summer. Should be perfect with the predicted 66 degrees. We see eagles in their nests, in the Summer on this route.
BUT: This ride is not for commuter, upright, cruiser, cargo or mountain e-bikes. You should be comfortable (your butt and legs) with doing a 25-30 mile ride. The first half is a slight uphill and the going back is mostly downhill.
TURNAROUND: REI Confluence Park. Bathrooms. I am told there is a Coffee Truck to replace the closed Starbucks.
Bring water for the ride - not sure of any water enroute. Almost all, if not all, trail water is turned off - remember, its the freaking middle of winter! Bring nibbles for our stop.
Last Note: this is an out and back. If someone wants to stop midway, we can catch you on the turnaround.
AFTER THE RIDE: Join me as I will be going to the Riverdale Dunes GC restaurant (next door) after the ride -- as my lovely wife is playing golf there and not riding with her husband. Told great views and great food.
RIDE WITH GPS FILE
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53635184?privacy_code=8eluENY7YiQY31JTyWvdqYR2qGmhiCRZ
Monday, January 5th:
12:00 PM FUN PLUS-H2-20-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford in Englewood). We will ride south on the South Platte Trail taking the road over the Chatfield dam. At the top, we will have a break and ride the paved trail on the top of the dam before riding back down the dam to the South Platte Trail north back to the start.
Monday, January 13th:
11:30 AM INT INTERMEDIATE H2 27 miles 600 ft elevation 14-15 mph pace. Meet Peter Rudy (720-588-3666) for a spirited training ride down the Cherry Creek Trail. We start at the Village Greens Playground Parking Lot, 9501 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. At the intersection of East Union, Dayton and the Dam Road.
PRIOR SIGN UP FOR THIS INTERMEDIATE ROAD RIDE IS REQUIRED ON MEETUP - so I can contact you with updates, weather issues.
RIDE IS LIMITED TO 15.
This will be an out and back from the top of the CC dam, through the Park, on the CC Trail to the Parker Rec Center. We will be going around both sides of CC reservoir, including one of my favorite areas - called the Parker Road Trail, on the far east and inside CC State Park. Dead gorgeous. Amazing views of the entire front range.
WHO IS THIS RIDE FOR: This is an intermediate ride for maintaining core ride strength. Focus will be on maintaining your riding strength during the winter. We aim, as before, for a consistent pace for Road and Gravel analog and e-bikes. It is not a race. But it is not a laid back, social or leisure ride. Limited stops.
BUT: This ride is not for commuter, upright, cruiser, cargo or mountain bikes, either analog or e-bikes. You should be comfortable (your butt and legs) with doing a spirited 25+ mile ride. The first half is a slight uphill and return is mostly downhill.
Bring water for the ride (especially Patti!)- the only water enroute will be at the Rec Center. All trail water is turned off. Bring nibbles to refuel at our stop.
The proposed ride is:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/8410468?privacy_code=5yMQMvfhGhq7WnOcbYF2C0AquNLXTTCs
THIS IS A SHORTER VERSION of my New Year's Eve Route on the CC Trail.
NOTE NEW TIME: 11:30AM Please arrive by 11:15 and wheels rolling at 11:30
The weather forecast for Tuesday keeps getting warmer, with low or no winds. (God willing) This route has few underpasses and the trail around CC Res is wide open and melts easily.
Monday, January 31th:
11:00 AM- 1:30 PM Fun Plus H2/3 -23-SW Meet Bill Monroe (630-386-7935) and Robert Drucker (303-475-4964) at the Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District clubhouse 10185 Urbana Blvd, Parker, CO 80134. for a beautiful ride up Monarch Blvd (Nobility) and through Beverly Hills (Celebrity). This is a challenging ride with a 5.1 mile average 2.4% grade up Monarch Blvd. The ride will start out on concrete trails and a 1 mile section of hard packed gravel and then will ascend Monarch Blvd which has a very wide bike lane. The ride through Beverly Hills in Castle Pines will be on lightly travelled residential roads. We will return to Parker through the new Ridgegate development.
Monday Feb 9
11AM FUN-H2-22 NW Simone Caruthers (720-636-2884) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd, which we will take to the Tap House on Ralston Creek Trail. After a break, we will return on Easley back to Clear Creek Trail Sent from my iPhone
Friday Feb 13
Join in celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 13!
Bundle up – it’s winter riding season, but the trails are clear and ready to roll! Stop by on your cycling commute or morning ride at one of the many booths along the way for some bling, snacks and friendly smiles. To sign up for Bike to Work Day, go to https://drcog.org/bike-to-work-day-winter
Don’t forget to stop by the DBTC booth at the Civic Center plaza. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together!
Sunday, February 15
11:30 am FUN-H1-24-30 NE. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL RIDE. Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at Cake Crumbs, 2216 Kearney. We’ll ride city streets north to the Sand Creek Trail, ride toward Northfield area and Rocky Mountain Arsenal. We will return by way of bike lanes and Central Park Greenway trails. Pace will be 12 to 14 mph. Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565. Will have the opportunity to get a snack at Cake Crumbs after the ride. All rides are weather permitting, Check Meetup posting if you are not sure if a ride is a go or not. Note: This is a DBTC sanctioned activity.
Monday, February 16 (TWO RIDES!!!)
10:30 AM -1:00 PM Fun Plus-H2/3- 27-SE. Meet Robert Drucker 303-475-4964 and Bill Monroe 630-386-7935 at The Pinery Trailhead, 6662 N Pinery Pkwy, Parker, CO 80134 . This ride is all on trails from Parker to Castle Rock and back. We will ride the Cherry Creek Trail, McMurdo Gulch Trail, Woodlands Trail, Hangman's Gulch Trail and Plum Creek Trail. There are a few road crossings but no road riding. The McMurdo Gulch trail to Founders Parkway is challenging (6 miles, 2% average grade which includes a couple of very short 4+% climbs) as will be the return from Castle Rock to Founders Parkway. We will have several water break/rest stops as needed. Turn around will be at the Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock. It is a beautiful ride with a forecast of high 60’s.
11:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-22-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Prospect Park (44th & Robb) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd, which we will take north to 60th (becomes 58th). We will ride west to Hwy 93 and then ride south about a quarter mile to the entrance of White Ranch. After a break at the trailhead, we will continue to ride through White Ranch to Tucker Gulch. We will then ride down Tucker Gulch and then down the Clear Creek Trail to the start.