Mountain - Plains - Denver Group Rides??

I dunno what happened with the ride... I was at the designated meet point on time... nobody else showed. :(

I ended up doing about 45 miles on my own... a good portion of it single track up on South Table Mesa. Climbed up to Castle Rock (Carried my bike up! :) ) and had a good break with some awesome views.

I dunno what happened with the ride... I was at the designated meet point on time... nobody else showed. :(

I ended up doing about 45 miles on my own... a good portion of it single track up on South Table Mesa. Climbed up to Castle Rock (Carried my bike up! :) ) and had a good break with some awesome views.


You are gonna have to show me around some of your loops you do... Just don't mind if I slow you down some... You always have great stories!

You are gonna have to show me around some of your loops you do... Just don't mind if I slow you down some... You always have great stories!

:) I don't really have any designated loops... if I do a planned ride, it's because I'm riding with someone else. If I'm out by myself I just go wherever my bike ends up pointing. :)

There are TONS of places to ride around the Denver area. Lookout Mountain/Lariat Loop is a good ride. I like the part where you ride along I-70 on the shoulder. Fun stuff! :)

As far as slowing me down... I don't think I'm all that fast... more like the energizer bunny... I just keep going and going and going. :p

That's a good thing, though, with the rides I've got planned for this summer.

Dunno what kind of distance you've been doing, but lemme know when you want to ride, we'll work something out! :) :)

I'm currently riding with 3 clubs plus the bike forums group when they have stuff scheduled, so I can find a ride pretty much any time... my biggest issue is getting to the rides, as I don't have a vehicle.

I've got a pretty epic-sounding ride scheduled for the 29th, out of Fort Collins. 62 miles, 4,000 feet or more of climbing. Should be a good challenge. :)

Well good news is that its not broken, bad news is I tore legiments in my hand.(not sure how that happens). Splint for one week and then I am good to go. :D

Sorry I missed you guys (yet again). I promise I will try, try, try, to make the next one.

Glad it's not broke, man. Heal up fast!

See ya out there on the road. :)

:) I don't really have any designated loops... if I do a planned ride, it's because I'm riding with someone else. If I'm out by myself I just go wherever my bike ends up pointing. :)

There are TONS of places to ride around the Denver area. Lookout Mountain/Lariat Loop is a good ride. I like the part where you ride along I-70 on the shoulder. Fun stuff! :)

As far as slowing me down... I don't think I'm all that fast... more like the energizer bunny... I just keep going and going and going. :p

That's a good thing, though, with the rides I've got planned for this summer.

Dunno what kind of distance you've been doing, but lemme know when you want to ride, we'll work something out! :) :)

I'm currently riding with 3 clubs plus the bike forums group when they have stuff scheduled, so I can find a ride pretty much any time... my biggest issue is getting to the rides, as I don't have a vehicle.

I've got a pretty epic-sounding ride scheduled for the 29th, out of Fort Collins. 62 miles, 4,000 feet or more of climbing. Should be a good challenge. :)


I have done that trail by I-70............ I mostly Mtn Bike and am still anewbie at the road bike game( only have about 1700 miles on my roadie) I do 20 mile rides now.... I hope to join up on one of these rides soon..Right now school / work combo is making that a bit difficult!

Sorry BM. I rode a hard ride on Saturday. Morrison thru Evergreen and decided to take Sunday off. I don't have internet at home right now so I couldn't tell anyone. :(

Anyhoo sounds like you did fine on your own. :)

Just got my first roadie, looking for someone to make me look and feel foolish...and I like long walks on the beach.


When is the Cherry Creek trail going to be completely accessable again? It's really annoying to end up riding on speer for half that distance.

oOOOOOo! I have purchased a regular roadie as well. My other bike is a touring bike.
What did you get? Mine is a 06 Tarmac Expert.

I already look and feel like a fool.
As for cherry creek, who knows. I am tired of it as well. I may start taking D11 up to the platte. I just feel like I may be mugged in north denver. :p
I would join up provided that I have some time. I do not know what my weekend will look like yet.

Just got my first roadie, looking for someone to make me look and feel foolish...and I like long walks on the beach.


When is the Cherry Creek trail going to be completely accessable again? It's really annoying to end up riding on speer for half that distance.

Bah. My wife and I rode Cherry Creek trail last Sunday. The water just adds a little excitement! Oh... and don't forget to drain the water out of your bottom bracket after the ride. :)

oOOOOOo! I have purchased a regular roadie as well. My other bike is a touring bike.
What did you get? Mine is a 06 Tarmac Expert.

I already look and feel like a fool.
As for cherry creek, who knows. I am tired of it as well. I may start taking D11 up to the platte. I just feel like I may be mugged in north denver. :p
I would join up provided that I have some time. I do not know what my weekend will look like yet.
I've got to get a good trail map for the whole metro. Screw you and your tarmac (i got an allez comp)!:D While I was in the shop on sunday the guy checking out before me bought a brand new tarmac, not sure about anything else on the bike.:eek:

I like riding the few miles around REI downtown, seems to be a lot of good conversation there when you stop ridign.

I will generally be leaving work at 0600 every AM and picking up either washington or the platte and heading back downtown... does that coincide with any of yoru commute? I'd be heading out of capitol hill at around 1730 to get to Thornton at night.

I am a bit earlier than 6 am. I tend to leave at 5 am. One of these days I should go into work later.

Strange, I purchased my bike last Sunday at the Bicycle Village in Westminster.

I am a bit earlier than 6 am. I tend to leave at 5 am. One of these days I should go into work later.

Strange, I purchased my bike last Sunday at the Bicycle Village in Westminster.

That had to be you then, that's where I was. I was in the big white diesel pickup and had a TabletPC with me in the store. I bought a white 06 Allez Comp, and I believe your Tarmac was red???? I was in there mid afternoon.

Were you the guy wearing the oscar the grouch cycling jersey?

Yup. That was me. Red and white tarmac.
What a small world. :) I should have said hi.
I remember you and your bike....strangely enough. My memory is fairly horrible.

I was looking at an allez as well. Unfortunately, I test rode the tarmac after my wife forced me to.
Good woman.

They were trying to have me come back for the fitting later in the week. After what I spent I requested it be done on the spot. Took me almost 3 hrs to finish up.

Hey now, I should have said hi... You cant be seen starting a conversation with us 105/Allez guys now can you? haha. That was one sweet jersey.you had on.

That place price matched what my cousin's shop 1000 miles away was going to sell me the bike for. Good stuff and nice bike you got! Where do you work/leave your bike again?:p

My wife and kid gave that jerser to me for my birthday. Yet another incentive to loose more weight. Freaking thing sits on me weird. Still, I love it. I want cookie monster next. :p

I leave my bike in my work's cafe in DTC and it is never more than a 1000 feet away from me. It is not a bike to lock up outside. Heck, I would have a problem locking your bike up outside. Allez comps are nice as well.

Now that we're best friends and all, lets get matching jerseys and commute together daily. Haha. I was lazy yesterday and took the 120 back to downtown and rode home from there.

any of you fine denver cyclists going to be around the cherry creek/platte juntion today?

Hi guys!!! :) How is everyone?? I just got back from Paris yesterday, it was crazy, amazing, exhausting but a memorable time too :)

I have a new bike. Nothing else much. Just a bit wet.

I may be able to ride next Saturday. Will check with the wife.

Oh and Jorpe and I were in the same store purchasing new road bikes at the exact same time. We discovered it on the forum the next day. Weird. :)

you missed rain, hail, and icy mix on Saturday. That's about it...

Ahhh that makes me feel better then :) It was BEAUTIFUL in Paris. We were lucky :)

Sooo as much as I wanted to leave this on 420 posts its time to give this baby a bump!!! :)

Pwnt and I are working on a ride for this Saturday.

I will post ride start if anyone else is interested in joining us.

Just waiting to hear back from Pwnt on what ride sounds good to him :)

Snowy

Whatever you wanna do.....HURT ME GIRL!!! Hurt me. I like the rough stuff. :D

Whatever you wanna do.....HURT ME GIRL!!! Hurt me. I like the rough stuff. :D

OMG, Your funny. :)

Okay RIDE INFO:

Meet at Morrison and C-470 at 9AM to ride the Lariet Loop. Its a great ride for anyone that would like to join us. There are options to change the ride route to at any given time. I don't follow it to the tee either so come join us for some fun :)

Saturday the 28th!!!

Snowy

Do we have an idea of milage?

I'm a maybe-- (I have a commitment, but can't remember what day or time. Yeah, I'm that good)

Do we have an idea of milage?

Pwnt I think its close to 50miles.

Pwnt I think its close to 50miles.

That sucks. I already have another ride scheduled. Oh well.

Maybe next time.

C-470 and Morrison?? 9 AM? I can make that!!! :) Lariat Loop sounds fun.

C-470 and Morrison?? 9 AM? I can make that!!! :) Lariat Loop sounds fun.

Great see ya there :)

Y'all suck! Quit scheduling rides when I can't be there. :p
I would have to ask my mommy if I can come. j/k
Mother is here from Ohio. "Sorry mom. Got to ride." :p *sigh*

Come on Data, it will only be for a few hours :)

Y'all suck! Quit scheduling rides when I can't be there. :p
I would have to ask my mommy if I can come. j/k
Mother is here from Ohio. "Sorry mom. Got to ride." :p *sigh*

I'll even give ya a ride down there. Momma's Boy....:p

LOL

Put me as a tentative maybe. I have to check with my mother the scheduler after she flies in to DIA on Thursday.

LOL

Put me as a tentative maybe. I have to check with my mother the scheduler after she flies in to DIA on Thursday.

You'll be finished by noon :) And even earlier. Come on I haven't seen you guys in awhile and from what Pwnt says I'm gonna dish out some much needed pain :)

You'll be finished by noon :) And even earlier. Come on I haven't seen you guys in awhile and from what Pwnt says I'm gonna dish out some much needed pain :)

Grrrr Baby YEAH!....:D

Grrrr Baby YEAH!....:D

:lol:

Well... I do weigh about 10 lbs less than the last time we met. Been having fun climbing and sprinting on my tarmac. W00t!

I'm inclined to say that I will be there. I need me time god darn it! :p
That and my son's birthday party is later that day at chuck-e-cheeses. I need something to get me through the torture of check-e-cheese. Ugh! Next time we are having his birthday at the tour de france.... I wish.

Well... I do weigh about 10 lbs less than the last time we met. Been having fun climbing and sprinting on my tarmac. W00t!

I'm inclined to say that I will be there. I need me time god darn it! :p
That and my son's birthday party is later that day at chuck-e-cheeses. I need something to get me through the torture of check-e-cheese. Ugh! Next time we are having his birthday at the tour de france.... I wish.

GREAT!!! And thats awesome about the weight loss Data. :) GOOD JOB. It should be a good time Saturday :)

I'll be riding from my house everyone. :)

+1 for the Sunrise Century. I'm working the night before in Thornton so I'll barely make it for the late registration.

GREAT!!! And thats awesome about the weight loss Data. :) GOOD JOB. It should be a good time Saturday :)

I'll be riding from my house everyone. :)

I can see a couple ribs!
I'm in the low to mid 160s and my final goal is 155. The wife is threatening me if I drop lower. :rolleyes:
I wonder what the 140s would feel like? :p

data, you want to carpool from Thornton?

Jorpe,
We are not doing the Sunrise Century. This is for Snowy's group ride per PWNT Saturday morning. :)

I can see a couple ribs!
I'm in the low to mid 160s and my final goal is 155. The wife is threatening me if I drop lower. :rolleyes:
I wonder what the 140s would feel like? :p

Wow, yeah I know what you mean. All my clothes HANG on me, I have to say I'm lovin it but I made have to invest in new clothes.

Jorpe,
We are not doing the Sunrise Century. This is for Snowy's group ride per PWNT Saturday morning. :)

I guess my reading skills arent the best in my old age. Got room for another?

I'm out. The obligation I have is at 11:30 Saturday. Have fun!

data, you want to carpool from Thornton?

Do you need a ride or are you offering one?
<-- easily confused :p
I believe I will be hitching one with pwnt.

I'm out. The obligation I have is at 11:30 Saturday. Have fun!

Dang you! Someday I may actually meet the great dex... I mean superdex.

Wow, yeah I know what you mean. All my clothes HANG on me, I have to say I'm lovin it but I made have to invest in new clothes.

I've been dropping weight for 3 years. I started at 210 and my wardrobe has been changed out a few times. Someday I hope to find a weight I am happy at. :rolleyes:

...but buying new clothes is a fun problem to have. I'm finding it strange that I can fit into 34 inch waist jeans and small shirts. Small? WTF?

Do you need a ride or are you offering one?
<-- easily confused :p
I believe I will be hitching one with pwnt.

I was going to say either way, figured anyone coming from D town could use to save some fuel.