Introductions - Hey from Colorado

Just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I'm Brian, a (mostly) road rider from Erie, Colorado (just north of Denver). I ride approximately 100-120 miles per week on my Trek 1500. This is my first road bike (since I was a kid anyway - back then I road an old Puch in some of the Red Zinger Mini Classic stage races). I've been a runner for years and decided to take up riding to reduce the wear and tear on my knees and because I thought it looked like a blast. Its now almost completely surpassed running in terms of what I like to do.

On the non-biking side of life (there's one of those, right?) I"m married, father of 3 (6 year old, twin 3 year olds, all boys). I'm a product manager for a smaller software company (www.iqnavigator.com). In addition to riding I like to climb 14ers, cook, read, and drink beer.

Later!

Brian

Hi Brian,
Heck if you get dwn to the western slope area let me know, we can tackle a few of the oury trails maybe. Ridgeway to Ouray is awesome beautiful and a nice ride too.
Tim

Hey Brian,
I'm in Westminster, 136th and I-25. Welcome and hopefully you can join us denver people on some weekend rides, of course not taking time away from the family!!!

Snowy.

First off...sorry that it took me so long to reply to these...I'd forgotten that I'd posted an intro....anyway...


Heck if you get dwn to the western slope area let me know, we can tackle a few of the oury trails maybe. Ridgeway to Ouray is awesome beautiful and a nice ride too.

I love that area, Mt. Sneffels is one of my favorite 14ers and, you're right, the area is incredibly gorgeous. Gotta love having the Ouray hot springs available as well!


I'm in Westminster, 136th and I-25. Welcome and hopefully you can join us denver people on some weekend rides, of course not taking time away from the family!!!

Too funny, I used to live in that area...on Pecos St. in Amherst. Anyway, do you have a regular time/place to meet for rides?

Brian

This is John in Wisconsin: we're thinking of biking in CO next summer. Any advice about areas, rides, roads, contacts? thanx...jb

Brian,
No group rides planned that I know of yet, but I'll PM you when stuff comes up!!!

Brian,
No group rides planned that I know of yet, but I'll PM you when stuff comes up!!!

Sounds good. I'm thinking about trying to ride with the Louisville Velo Club (sponsored by Louisville Cyclery) some Saturday, I've heard they have a good ride.

Brian

This is John in Wisconsin: we're thinking of biking in CO next summer. Any advice about areas, rides, roads, contacts? thanx...jb

Yeah...too many to list here! :)

Seriously, what part of CO are you going to be in? That will help me narrow it down.

CO is a great state for biking in general, sure you get your moron drivers like in any other state, but for the most part there are lots of roads with good bike lanes, wide shoulders, light traffic, etc.

What kind of rides are you looking for, distances, lots of climbing, etc.?