Denver-ites.
05-18-10 | 09:59 AM
#2
staring at the mountains
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From: Castle Pines, CO
Bikes: Obed GVR, Fairdale Goodship, Salsa Timberjack 29
REI-Lookout-Morrison-Bear Creek-Platte. just under 50mi, and a great way to see Denver cycling in one day....
https://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...24724750450210
https://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...24724750450210
05-18-10 | 10:18 AM
#5
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From: Colorado Spring, CO
Bikes: Vail Cycle Works - Ti
Bergen Park to Echo Lake might be nice - a mountain ride not far out of Denver.
https://www.teamevergreen.org/node/47
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05-18-10 | 10:36 AM
#8
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From: Boulder, CO
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.
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.
05-18-10 | 05:52 PM
#10
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From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: 09 Motobecane Grand Sprint and a couple others not worth mentioning.
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.
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.
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.
05-18-10 | 06:37 PM
#11
'84 and '09 Pinarellos
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From: Seattle, WA
Bikes: '84 Pinarello Record Equipe rebuilt with Campy Chorus/ Record; 2009 Pinarello Paris/ Campy SR 11sp; Litespeed Tuscany w Campy SR 11 speed
great ride, but....
Bergen Park to Echo Lake might be nice - a mountain ride not far out of Denver.
https://www.teamevergreen.org/node/47
https://www.teamevergreen.org/node/47
05-18-10 | 07:29 PM
#12
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From: Boulder, CO
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.
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.
05-18-10 | 09:27 PM
#14
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Jdon,
The weather looks good at the end of the week!
Golden gate to wondervu is a great ride - easy route, out and back or loop
I'm not a big fan of left hand though rode it last weekend - just not very pretty to me
Flagstaff road in Boulder to Gross reservoir is a short but beautiful ride - steep initially and at the top
Another favorite of mine is in Denver - Dinosaur ridge to Red Rocks and Parmalee
The weather looks good at the end of the week!
Golden gate to wondervu is a great ride - easy route, out and back or loop
I'm not a big fan of left hand though rode it last weekend - just not very pretty to me
Flagstaff road in Boulder to Gross reservoir is a short but beautiful ride - steep initially and at the top
Another favorite of mine is in Denver - Dinosaur ridge to Red Rocks and Parmalee
