Originally Posted by
valygrl
Yeah, it's a great ride, pretty simple directions, and gives you a taste of the mountains. Bit of a climb. ;D Don't do it if there's bad weather.
Park at AMante in north boulder, ride Lee Hill (steep) or Hwy 36, left on Lefthand Canyon to the town of Ward. Turn right (north) ride to Raymond (right turn), drop down Hwy 7 (right turn) (=South St. Vrain), refuel at The Stone Cup in Lyons. turn East on the main street (hwy 66) to get out of Lyons, turn right on Hwy 36, take this back to Boulder.
Bring your climbing legs and descending clothes.
This is a good one. Definitely spend the money on gas to drive to Boulder county.
Also you could go left at Ward, past Nederland and descend coal creek canyon (72), and back north on 93 to Boulder, but its kind of a hassle getting through Boulder on a bike when coming up 93.