Originally Posted by cyccommute
Here's a rather direct route that parallels US287. I've haven't ridden it in about 5 years so things can change a lot but it used to be a good route.
Thank you!!!
The route from Ft. Collins to 36 was great, shoulders almost 100% of the way, sparse traffic (except through Longmont), and perfect weather combined for a great ride. Now if I can figure out a safer route south through Arvada on the West side, Indianna was not fun, tight two laner with no shoulder and maniacs cruising at 60 while I was going 8-10 up the hills riding right on the white line.
That stretch of 21 and N95 from just outside of Berthoud to Longmont was amazing, horse farms, fast roads, no traffic, was the highlight of the day.
Thanks for the tips, it made for a great ride.