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06-04-11 | 04:02 PM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by ummbnb

I'm doing the Denver Century next week but need to skip the big hill climb due to a bum knee. Any suggestions on the best way to cut through Golden and get back on the route south of town?

Here's the route that DataJunkie suggests. Most of the ride is on bike path and good streets. US40 is rideable but isn't the most bike friendly. Going up to I-70 is steep and slow without much shoulder. Just be careful.

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