Originally Posted by
eappleton
cycommute,
Thanks so much for the detailed options. This is the sort of detail I was looking for. Now, I just need to make up my mind. We are visiting friends in Pueblo, Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, but may use some public transportation to get around once we're in the metro area. We're even considering (newly in the last few days) taking a bus or something back to Pueblo to get back on the Transam there when we're ready to leave the Denver area. I haven't seen much of the area between Canon City and Walden and would hate to miss it.
Thoughts about that? Thank again for the help.
Cycommute has given you great advice. Thought I would toss in my two cents worth. I like the ride up St. Vrain canyon, CO 7. Not too much traffic, especially if it's not a weekend day. It does get a bit steep when you get to the junction with Peak to Peak highway and up to Allenspark. You could also ride up Left Hand Canyon which gets you to Ward and more of Peak to Peak to Allenspark. But then nice rollers and a big downhill plunge into Estes Park. Trail Ridge after that! It is a one of a kind ride but never ending. Takes me about six hours to ride from EP up to the visitor center at the top. I'm pretty slow. Huge payoff on views and sense of accomplishment! Also avoid a weekend day up there, although, everybody is driving slow so it is good by bike. Big downhill to Grand Lake and over to Hot Sulpher Springs gets you back on the Trans-Am. I find the trip up Poudre Canyon a bit of a slog. It is long and really not much to look at until the very top. It does drop you right into Walden, but you would miss all the mountains of Colorado. Good Luck and Have Fun!!