Mountain - Plains - Denver Group Rides??

If you do the Lookout Mtn Loop, then turn around and do it the other direction, it's about 38 miles and 5,400 feet of climbing.

We need more hills Mang!

Add Boettcher Mtn at the top of Lookout.

And oh, Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd. after Boettcher.

Sheeesh that is still easy :)

Whats up SirScott??

Hey guys guess what I got??

New shoes and pedals :) WHOO HOO.

Show off! I got a new long cage rear derailluer.:p Still trying to dial it in.PAIN IN THE BUTT!:mad:(More the front derailluer than the rear)

Show off! I got a new long cage rear derailleur. :P Still trying to dial it in.(More the front derailleur than the rear) PAIN IN THE BUTT!:mad:

Meh. Just get friction shifters... then all you have to set is high and low limits. :p

Who is SirScott? Is it someone I should know?

Hi Sir Scott.

SirScott is another Denver local. I rode with him once upon a time. :)

We need more hills Mang!



Sheeesh that is still easy :)

Whats up SirScott??

Hey guys guess what I got??

New shoes and pedals :) WHOO HOO.



Are you 2 are just kidding about there not being enough climbing?? 2700" in 19 miles is pretty hilly in my book. And from ~mile 6.4 to ~mile 11.2, it's about a constant 6% grade. Certainly long and steep enough for me this early in the season.

Are you 2 are just kidding about there not being enough climbing?? 2700" in 19 miles is pretty hilly in my book. And from ~mile 6.4 to ~mile 11.2, it's about a constant 6% grade. Certainly long and steep enough for me this early in the season.

These guys are just animals. Snowy's on a mission to burn herself out before the Triple ByPass.;)

Ya gotta pace yerself, girl!;)

If you want something a little less superhuman, talk to me. I got routes running out my ears;)

Meh... I think everyone can make this route... the grade isn't really that steep, and those that still want more climbing can get more in after the loop. Those that have had enough can bow out gracefully when we regroup at the Park 'n Ride. Those that are REALLY into it can add Colorow Rd and Mt Vernon Country Club Rd and get another 1000 ft or so of climbing in before the Park 'n Ride.

Trying to keep this fun for everyone, while still being enough of a challenge to keep the better riders coming back to ride again! :) I for one enjoyed the challenge of trying to keep up with the leaders on the sprints, as well as riding back with the rest of the group.

Are you 2 are just kidding about there not being enough climbing?? 2700" in 19 miles is pretty hilly in my book. And from ~mile 6.4 to ~mile 11.2, it's about a constant 6% grade. Certainly long and steep enough for me this early in the season.

Ok if Celtic says its hilly enough then its hilly enough for me. NO more hills Mang!:D

These guys are just animals. Snowy's on a mission to burn herself out before the Triple ByPass.;)

Ya gotta pace yerself, girl!;)

If you want something a little less superhuman, talk to me. I got routes running out my ears;)

So, Mister "I got routes running out my ears", when ya gonna ride with us?

So, Mister "I got routes running out my ears", when ya gonna ride with us?

I did. Last week. That gravity enhanced orange streak flying down 32nd in front of everyone was me...you know, the geezer;) I won't be there on Sunday since my wife has other plans.

I did. Last week. That gravity enhanced orange streak flying down 32nd in front of everyone was me...you know, the geezer;) I won't be there on Sunday since my wife has other plans.


Oh man, I'm musta been WAY in the back. Shame I missed that.:D :beer:

I did. Last week. That gravity enhanced orange streak flying down 32nd in front of everyone was me...you know, the geezer;) I won't be there on Sunday since my wife has other plans.

:o Ok, ok... I have a hard enough time trying to remember names, much less trying to match them up with forum nicknames. *sighs*

So... you're in charge of the route for the 25th, right?

:o Ok, ok... I have a hard enough time trying to remember names, much less trying to match them up with forum nicknames. *sighs*

So... you're in charge of the route for the 25th, right?

'Kay. Boulder County here we come. We'll go for distance and less altitude. Still got hills.

So... got my bike computer patched together... I'll have to pick up a new one eventually... the sensor mounts are both broken, as was the mount for the cadence sensor. The wire was cut in 3 places, too. :eek:

Anyway, it works... now I can start watching my cadence again.

:eek: Boulder??? That's a long way away! :p

Hey all I rode up Lookout Mtn today (in car). There were snow in some spots mostly around corners on the north side of the mountain, tons of sand. I think we will be okay going up. :)

See you all tomorrow.

Just kidding totally about the hills. I'm going to be sucking air tomorrow. :) All you boys will be way ahead of me. :)

Stopped by Westside Cycle today... Kyle has the route and says he'll definitely be there, and he's bringing friends. :)

C and I are going to be out there doing it, but earlier (9:30-10ish) ... gots other stuff to do in the afternoon -- maybe we'll see you guys in the lot when we're done--

Enjoy the ride guys -
I've been putting in 12's at work this week and am completely exhausted.
I may pull out the tandem and take the family to Wash. Park or something this afternoon... but otherwise staying close to the house and catching up on chores, etc.

Looks like another beautiful day in Colorado - Enjoy those hills!!:eek:

I'll be there, we might have some mountain bikers join us for the climb up lookout!! :)

See everyone there!!

I did. Last week. That gravity enhanced orange streak flying down 32nd in front of everyone was me...you know, the geezer;) I won't be there on Sunday since my wife has other plans.

Oh, cool. I'm looking forward to reading the latest additions to your cycling blogs/ journal. It should provide some excellent Sunday night reading.

What street is exit 256?

Hey everyone thanks for the great ride again. :) I'm soo happy I rode out the pain and finished the ride. Thanks BM for staying with me going up Lookout and the Advil. Your the greatest!!! :)

Have a great week!!!

Snowy

Great ride! I really enjoyed my first ride up Lookout Mtn... look forward to doing it again. :)

Stats: 15.38 miles, 2096.11 feet elevation

OK, I really sucked today. Excuses include that it was my 2nd ride in 5 months and that my back was killing me. But since Snowy toughed it out, I felt I had to do the same.

Glad pwnt made it back to his vehicle in one piece after blowing-up his r. dereailler.

That being said, it was a gorgeous climb and is one that I look forward to doing many more times this year. I think Kyle mentioned that a good time up Lookout (~1500' in ~4.5 miles) is 30 minutes - I've added that as a goal for 2007.

BM, thanks for leading the way.

Hey Celtic, here's a goal for ya: Tommy Danielson did it in 16 minutes :o

http://www.tomdanielson.com/pages/06/lookout.htm

Actually it was the front derailleur. One of the links on the chain opened up and hooked the derailleur, sucking it through. :( Mad props to BM for the chain link. I owe you big time Brother! I should have paid you for it right there but I wasn't thinking. Little frustrated at that point.
Glad you guys had fun. I will be ready to go next weekend. <breaks the wallet AGAIN *sigh>

Actually it was the front derailleur. One of the links on the chain opened up and hooked the derailleur, sucking it through. :( Mad props to BM for the chain link. I owe you big time Brother! I should have paid you for it right there but I wasn't thinking. Little frustrated at that point.
Glad you guys had fun. I will be ready to go next weekend. <breaks the wallet AGAIN *sigh>

Bah. It was freely given. Throw it in your seat bag as insurance against a future mishap. (Because we all know that if you're prepared, it'll never happen, right??? :p )

See ya next time. :)

Actually it was the front derailleur. One of the links on the chain opened up and hooked the derailleur, sucking it through. :( Mad props to BM for the chain link. I owe you big time Brother! I should have paid you for it right there but I wasn't thinking. Little frustrated at that point.
Glad you guys had fun. I will be ready to go next weekend. <breaks the wallet AGAIN *sigh>

Sorry to hear that your bike broke!! That has to suck.

Hopefully next ride you will be good to go!! :)

Looking at a couple bikes

Thinking about this one, just to make people feel bad: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994756

:p

Actually, have two Trek 1220's I'm gonna look at.

Ha ha BM. :)

I'm sure whatever you buy you will make it run smoothly.

Dude! That thing is friggin SWEET! It' has a front derailluer on it so it blows mine away. :D

Last week I boasted that I have "routes running out of my ears" so let's put it to the test. I'll do the route for this weekend in the Boulder/Broomfield area. A couple of questions:

1. Saturday or Sunday?

2. Distance? I can go from <25 miles to over 125 miles (but I ain't gonna do that one this weekend).

3. Start time?

I'll post a map today or tomorrow depending on the distance people want. I think I'll start another thread however, this one is getting a bit big.

As I understand it.....the weather this weekend is going to leave something to be desired.

Yeah I heard the weather is not looking good this weekend :(

Bah. Man up! Let's ride! :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/AzCowboy/Snow/BikeSnow.jpg

Last week I boasted that I have "routes running out of my ears" so let's put it to the test. I'll do the route for this weekend in the Boulder/Broomfield area. A couple of questions:

1. Saturday or Sunday?

2. Distance? I can go from <25 miles to over 125 miles (but I ain't gonna do that one this weekend).

3. Start time?

I'll post a map today or tomorrow depending on the distance people want. I think I'll start another thread however, this one is getting a bit big.


1) don't matter. C. and I were considering the RMCC ride Sunday (47mi to DIA and back), I can be talked into pretty much anything....

2) 40-50 would be good

3) 11:30, 12?

Yeah I heard the weather is not looking good this weekend :(

I'll keep an eye on it and if things look bad, we'll postpone a week.

Bah. Man up! Let's ride! :)



While you and I may go out in that crap, the other people here are hot house flowers. They'd wilt;) I'll still keep an eye on the weather.

My vote is for Sunday. Any distance is okay with me. Start time around 11:30 is best for me.

Yeah, that's a MTB. IF we're talking MTB I'm down. Roadbikes will have to wait a week I'm think. I have the parts, don't have the time to get em on.

D'OH! I missed the ride! :(

I am on call this Saturday, but should be free to ride Sunday if the wx holds.

And if its snowy etc... I have my ice bike ready to roll along with new lights. Lets get out there.

Yeah, that's a MTB. IF we're talking MTB I'm down. Roadbikes will have to wait a week I'm think. I have the parts, don't have the time to get em on.

Take your parts to Westside!! :) Let them do the work.

But I'm Po'!!! Remember?

It's actually not that hard just need to take the time to sit down and do it. (Note to self: don't pin the lead edge of the chain link....bad joo joo)

And Zin...good to see your still with us. Thought we lost ya. :D

Hey Celtic, here's a goal for ya: Tommy Danielson did it in 16 minutes :o

http://www.tomdanielson.com/pages/06/lookout.htm

"With skinsuit on and a windless 60 degrees, Tom beat the old record by almost a minute. His time was 16:02!"

Well, if I had a skinsuit and conditions were perfect, I could knock it out in 16 mins too. :D