Group Ride - Copper Triangle
06-11-07, 10:32 AM
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Group Ride - Copper Triangle
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I need to pull a few centuries before the TBP. I've yet to mark my first century this season.
I'm planning on riding the Copper Triangle century this week ...the specific day is flexible for me. I'm proposing either Saturday or Sunday to accomodate most people's days off work. This will be a no drop ride.
This is an very easy ride to self support because there are regular stops for water and food. The route is about 85 miles and about 7K feet of elevation gain. It usually takes me about 5.5 to 6 hours at a tempo pace ...not too fast, but faster than casual ...not stopping for too long either. We can organize a couple of groups for different speeds and regroup at a few key locations if needed.
If you're not familiar with this ride then read on... It will start at Copper Mountain Resort and ascend up hwy 91 to the top of Fremont Pass ...down to Leadville ...ascend again up hwy 24 to Tennessee Pass ...down to Camp Hale ...up to Battle Mountain ...down to Minturn, through Vail along the frontage road ...up Vail Pass on the MUP ...down to Copper. Optional cocktails and food to follow the ride at the Tiki Bar at the Dillon Marina.
The views on this ride are reason enough to join. We'll ride along the Ten Mile Range, Holy Cross Wilderness and Gore Range. The elevations we'll be riding at are perfect for priming for the Triple, if you're signed up for that ride. The hill climbing is also perfect for preparing for the Triple as well. In fact, the Copper Triangle has long been a Triple primer by Team Evergreen as it is usually scheduled as a group ride the week before the Triple.
The weather is looking pretty awesome from Thursday through the weekend. As you know, you've got to seize the good days when you can. If you're interested send me an email.
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I need to pull a few centuries before the TBP. I've yet to mark my first century this season.
I'm planning on riding the Copper Triangle century this week ...the specific day is flexible for me. I'm proposing either Saturday or Sunday to accomodate most people's days off work. This will be a no drop ride.
This is an very easy ride to self support because there are regular stops for water and food. The route is about 85 miles and about 7K feet of elevation gain. It usually takes me about 5.5 to 6 hours at a tempo pace ...not too fast, but faster than casual ...not stopping for too long either. We can organize a couple of groups for different speeds and regroup at a few key locations if needed.
If you're not familiar with this ride then read on... It will start at Copper Mountain Resort and ascend up hwy 91 to the top of Fremont Pass ...down to Leadville ...ascend again up hwy 24 to Tennessee Pass ...down to Camp Hale ...up to Battle Mountain ...down to Minturn, through Vail along the frontage road ...up Vail Pass on the MUP ...down to Copper. Optional cocktails and food to follow the ride at the Tiki Bar at the Dillon Marina.
The views on this ride are reason enough to join. We'll ride along the Ten Mile Range, Holy Cross Wilderness and Gore Range. The elevations we'll be riding at are perfect for priming for the Triple, if you're signed up for that ride. The hill climbing is also perfect for preparing for the Triple as well. In fact, the Copper Triangle has long been a Triple primer by Team Evergreen as it is usually scheduled as a group ride the week before the Triple.
The weather is looking pretty awesome from Thursday through the weekend. As you know, you've got to seize the good days when you can. If you're interested send me an email.
Nick
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I would be interested. But I am definately still at the casual level. (maybe slower 
) I will wait to see who else responds.
Might be something we want to try with more advanced notice so more people have time to plan. Just a thought.
) I will wait to see who else responds. Might be something we want to try with more advanced notice so more people have time to plan. Just a thought.
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I am highly interested.
My pace on last weekend's RMCC ride, Golden -Lookout - Idaho Springs - Echo Lake loop - 72 miles, 7600 feet of climbing - 6 hours, 11.8mph.
If that wouldn't slow you down too much, I'm in if the weather is good.
Anna
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My pace on last weekend's RMCC ride, Golden -Lookout - Idaho Springs - Echo Lake loop - 72 miles, 7600 feet of climbing - 6 hours, 11.8mph.
If that wouldn't slow you down too much, I'm in if the weather is good.
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Well HELLO Nick 
Funny Shifty was just asking about you this morning. Well I'm totally interested in this ride since I AM doing the Triple By-Pass. I would say Saturday is a good day for me right now but thats only if I don't do another mountain bike race.
Talk to you soon and its good to have you come bless us with your presence!!!
Funny Shifty was just asking about you this morning. Well I'm totally interested in this ride since I AM doing the Triple By-Pass. I would say Saturday is a good day for me right now but thats only if I don't do another mountain bike race.
Talk to you soon and its good to have you come bless us with your presence!!!
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Howdy everyone!
Sorry if this seems a little last minute ...that's how I roll. I like to throw it out there and then get to it. This is a simple day ride that really doesn't require too much more than a bike, a ride to Copper, a day off and the motivation to do it. Maybe you Front Rangers could carpool?
Superdex has already commited to Sunday. So I'm asking the above collective if they can roll Sunday. It would be really swell to ride with Snowy again and have a first ride with valygrl and Pwnt.
Like I said - it's a no drop ride. So don't fret about your pace. Just show and we'll go - as a team ...no man or woman left behind. We'll regroup at Fremont, Leadville, Tennessee Pass, Battle Mtn, Minturn, and Vail Pass.
We'll start early. Let's say early is 6:00 am. That's the official start time for the Triple - might as well make it a REAL Triple training ride. Beside, that way we'll be done no later than 1:00 - 2:00. But probably earlier.
My wife will probably join us too.
Sorry if this seems a little last minute ...that's how I roll. I like to throw it out there and then get to it. This is a simple day ride that really doesn't require too much more than a bike, a ride to Copper, a day off and the motivation to do it. Maybe you Front Rangers could carpool?
Superdex has already commited to Sunday. So I'm asking the above collective if they can roll Sunday. It would be really swell to ride with Snowy again and have a first ride with valygrl and Pwnt.
Like I said - it's a no drop ride. So don't fret about your pace. Just show and we'll go - as a team ...no man or woman left behind. We'll regroup at Fremont, Leadville, Tennessee Pass, Battle Mtn, Minturn, and Vail Pass.
We'll start early. Let's say early is 6:00 am. That's the official start time for the Triple - might as well make it a REAL Triple training ride. Beside, that way we'll be done no later than 1:00 - 2:00. But probably earlier.
My wife will probably join us too.
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Originally Posted by snowy
(snip) ...and its good to have you come bless us with your presence!!!
A new baby ...a new career ...MTB kids coach ...MTB race team ...traveling a lot to see family.
Also, I got three weeks at the beach in March. Gotta love Longboat Key for that yearly recuperative infusion of negative ions, sun, boozing, eating too much and sailing.
Life's been pretty busy - BUT GOOD!
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I'm official. And I'll pick a couple people up on my way if you wants a ride...
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Originally Posted by telenick
Sorry if this seems a little last minute ...
Originally Posted by telenick
We'll start early. Let's say early is 6:00 am.
Any camping available? Or are you allowed to sleep in your car at the ski resort?
I want to do this, but I can't afford a hotel, and 4 am.... ugh. I'll have to think about that.
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Bummer, I have friday and saturday off. Sunday I go back to work. 
Post up some pics when you get back so I know what I missed.
Post up some pics when you get back so I know what I missed.
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Email sent with info.
Now that's what I call last minute livin' ...the weather outlook is showing high pressure, sunny skies, extreme UV ...around 70
I was kinda kiddin' about the 6am start to see who might protest. You win. That means you bring the coffee and bagels.
I'm certainly open to a later start. How 'bout you propose a time that'll work for you and throw it at the thread to see if it sticks with the collective.
Originally Posted by valygrl
(snip)I won't commit until the day before.
Originally Posted by valygrl
(snip) I would have to get up at 4:00am or earlier - or camp in Dillon ...are you allowed to sleep in your car at the ski resort? .... ugh.
I'm certainly open to a later start. How 'bout you propose a time that'll work for you and throw it at the thread to see if it sticks with the collective.
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Originally Posted by Pwnt
Bummer, I have friday and saturday off. Sunday I go back to work. Post up some pics when you get back so I know what I missed.
Post up some pics when you get back so I know what I missed.Of course the bike tan might betray you come Monday.
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Another baby pic as I waste the last hour at the office ...for your entertainment...
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I'm willing to pick up folks at the C470/I70 park and ride....
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Originally Posted by superdex
I'm willing to pick up folks at the C470/I70 park and ride....
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Nick - cute baby! and wife!
Dex - I might take you up on that.
Question for All (just a question, not lobbying): is Sunday set in stone, sounds like pwnt and snowy are more saturday-ish. Doesn't matter to me.
As long as you like sesame bagels and Peets French Roast. Who's bringing the toaster?
Dex - I might take you up on that.
Question for All (just a question, not lobbying): is Sunday set in stone, sounds like pwnt and snowy are more saturday-ish. Doesn't matter to me.
As long as you like sesame bagels and Peets French Roast. Who's bringing the toaster?
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Okay...
valygrl doesn't want to raise her hand and propose a later start time. I'm gonna officially amend the start time to 7:30 am.
Beside, most coffee joints don't open 'till 6:00 anyway.
As far as Sunday verse Saturday ...I'm inclined to keep the day unchanged. Scott chimed in first for Sunday as a definite and I've yet to hear from Snowy one way or another. But I'm in no way in charge ...just an organizer and facilitator. You guys can decide these things too.
Thanks for teh compliment valygrl.
valygrl doesn't want to raise her hand and propose a later start time. I'm gonna officially amend the start time to 7:30 am.
Beside, most coffee joints don't open 'till 6:00 anyway.
As far as Sunday verse Saturday ...I'm inclined to keep the day unchanged. Scott chimed in first for Sunday as a definite and I've yet to hear from Snowy one way or another. But I'm in no way in charge ...just an organizer and facilitator. You guys can decide these things too.
Thanks for teh compliment valygrl.
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Originally Posted by telenick
It's worth calling in a sick day. cough cough...
Of course the bike tan might betray you come Monday.
Of course the bike tan might betray you come Monday.
Oh well, I'm sure there will be others. Right?
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Originally Posted by valygrl
Dex - I might take you up on that.
Originally Posted by valygrl
Question for All (just a question, not lobbying): is Sunday set in stone, sounds like pwnt and snowy are more saturday-ish. Doesn't matter to me.
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I could do Sunday!!, I would like to carpool if S.dex is cool with that???
Just let me know.
Snowy.
Just let me know.
Snowy.
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Originally Posted by Pwnt
Oh well, I'm sure there will be others. Right?
Snowy!!!
That's awesome. It's looking like a group of 5. Women out-numbering the men by one.
Maybe we'll pick up more riders on this thread in the next few days.
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Sounds like a fun ride, I've always wanted to ride the Copper Triangle. I could only make it on Saturday though. My wife is going to do her first triathlon in Boulder on Sunday so I'll be there supporting her.
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Nice rkymthiker. I am seriously pondering taking up triathlons. Best of luck to her and keep us posted on how she does k.
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