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celticfrost

02-02-08, 03:21 PM

Hi,

Hope that everyone is thawing out nicely in Denver.

I've been out of town for almost 4 weeks, but since I'm always keeping an eye on Denver weather (via weather.com) I've noticed that conditions have been pretty seasonal. When I left (in early January) there was a nice blast of warmer than average weather that turned the Cherry Creek and Platte trails into a fairly sloppy, yet rideable adventure.

So what about now? How clear of ice, snow and snowmelt are they? I've got 2 weeks in Denver before having to travel again and I'd like to plan my Denver riding accordingly.

Thanks.

celticfrost

02-03-08, 05:07 PM

Meh, got on the Cherry Creek path at about Larimer and headed south. Too many little snow drifts covering what appeared to be black ice --- not good for me and my skinny, bald tires. I turned around before even making in to Confluence Park, cut over to Highlands and stuck to the roads (W. 32nd St.).

DataJunkie

02-03-08, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the info. I will take my Mountain Bike for this Tuesday's commute.
As of late if I do not know what the conditions are I tend to pick it just to be safe.
I spent this last week in Wisconsin so I have no clue about the trail conditions.

bsyptak

02-03-08, 09:16 PM

Haven't spun a wheel since about Dec 12. Last 2 weeks of the year because I was on vacation, but it's been too cold for me since. Maybe Thursday.