Friday, July 26th:

9:00 AM FUN-H2-21-NW MAJESTIC BUBBLE RIDE Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at the Majestic view Park North parking lot (north on Wadsworth to W 72nd Ave, west on 72nd, just west of Carr on the south side. THIS IS NOT THE ENTRANCE at GARRISON ST. or 71st ST!) The ride will go west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then return on the entire length of Ralston Creek Trail. The theme of this ride is bubbles so bubble wands will be provided to all participants during the Ralston Creek Golf Course break!

Saturday, July 27th: Summer Picnic at Anderson Park - lunch at 11:45

7:30 AM.  FUN PLUS+-H3-32-1700' elev gain.  "2024 SUMMER PICNIC NW LOOP"  REGISTER BY TEXT to leader by July 26.  MEET 07:30.  Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510), at Anderson Park, back parking lot, for this ambitious counter-clockwise loop route.  Ride north to Arvada hills, then west to go over Blunn (aka Arvada) Reservoir from the east.  Short dirt trail to--then thru--Golden neighborhood, then a short ride around the east entrance area of White Ranch.  If too early to return to Anderson, we'll take group consensus to stop for a cool coffee or tea refresher beverage; bring $ for your purchase.  Then easy riding back to the picnic! 

8:00 AM FUN PLUS.  H2 - 30 miles - West.  Meet Tom Fitzgerald (303-424-1082) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to the Platte River Trail.  Then south to the Lakewood Dry Gulch Trail (~13th Avenue), where we'll head west to Garrison Street, then north through the Glens to Crown Hill Park, and back to the Clear Creek Trail and Anderson Park.  We'll take a break at REI along the way. 

8:15 AM FUN-PLUS-H2-23-NW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674), at Anderson Park (44th & Field) . We will ride west on Clear Creek Trail to McIntyre, then on to the Ralston Creek, Blunn, and Van Bibber Trails, a few streets to Easley and then back to the Clear Creek Trail and return.

8:30 AM FUN-H2-25-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Road, which we will take to the Ralston Creek Trail.  After a break, we will then ride the entire length of the Ralston Creek Trail returning via the Clear Creek Trail back to the park.

8:30AM LEISURE-H2+-17mi approx 550 elevation. NW.  Meet  Marlene Patacky 720-838-7338 at Anderson Park, for an out and back ride along Clear Creek into Golden. There is a long uphill approaching Golden. We will ride through Golden and continue up Clear Creek past Hwy 93 to explore the beautiful new trail they are building in Clear Creek Canyon. Bring a snack and water.

Sunday, July 28th:

NEW RIDE

07:00 AM--INT-H4-38-SW-+2110’ elev. Beat the Heat & MEET at 7 AM.“KEN CARYL/VALLEY/CHATFIELD/COLUMBINE LOOP" Challenge!  REGISTER BY TEXT 303-905-8510 to leader by July 27.  Join Marilyn Choske at Green Gables Park, enter from east side of Garrison, located between Wisconsin & Florida, for this ambitious leg-burner, heart-pumping LOOP ride. Pedal south and west thru Bear Creek Park to C470 south.  Ride onto and thru Ken Caryl neighborhoods to Valley Road and on to Chatfield.  Maneuver to Columbine Trail and Lowell north.  Bring $ and reward your efforts with a cool beverage and maybe a treat at the Mineral Ave Dunkin'.  Continue north to Bear Creek Trail and ride NW to Garrison and our start.  Limit 8 riders, including leader.

8:00 AM FUN-H1-24-30 NE. MYSTERY RIDE TO THE EAST. Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565)  at Cake Crumbs, 2216 Kearney. We’ll ride a combination of city streets  to the Sand Creek Trail, then ride east toward the Aurora Soccer fields.  We will return by way of bike lanes and city streets.  Route may change depending on construction and increased traffic.   Pace will be 12 to 14 mph.  .  Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565.  Will have the opportunity to get a snack at Cake Crumbs after the ride. All rides are weather permitting,  Check Meetup posting if you are not sure if a ride is a go or not.

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UPCOMING OOT TOURS

It’s “Sterling Silver” in Sterling, Colorado!

Monday, August 26th – Thursday, August 29th, 2024 Register now!  Only 3 double-occupancy rooms left for this Eastern Colorado Plains bike tour! Have you ridden any Colorado Eastern Plains areas? Maybe the now-defunct Pedal the Plains? Or not? This announces the out-of-town-tour of “Sterling Silver” where you’ll ride country roads encased among open fields of wheat and corn and other crops, explore historic places and museum(s) in Sterling, stroll along its Main Street of shops and ice cream parlors, and partake in local eateries. This tour is rated Fun/Intermediate; our tour group of 10-12 participants should be independent riders capable of doing their own tire and bicycle repairs, if needed. Rides are loops or out-and-back and consist of up to 40 round-trip miles; all rides start at hotels. Each day at ride’s end gives you time for yourself to rest, swim, and/or explore the town. You’ll need to be comfortable riding these types of routes: lightly travelled, shoulderless, two-lane county roads; busier access roads needed to connect the back roads of the plains; and a couple of dirt/gravel roads that extend for several miles (only one day). The tour is a “Pay As You Go” and is fixed-based in Sterling, Colorado. The Leader has saved a block of rooms for DBTC members to reserve their own room. The lodging is in a comfortable hotel that serves complimentary hot & cold breakfasts and includes an indoor swimming pool/sauna, outdoor deck, and rooms (double occupancy) with two queen beds, mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and free WIFI. You may choose to RV/camp elsewhere on your own and will be expected to promptly meet the group each day at the hotel for riding. Pay As You Go is where participants are responsible for reserving and paying directly to the hotel for their own lodging arrangements. They will also be responsible for their own meals and other tour expenses.   $40 DBTC fee and registration forms will be collected by tour leader. Contact Marilyn Choske, mjchoske@gmail.com or 303-905-8510.

DBTC MISSION STATEMENT:

The Denver Bicycle Touring Club (DBTC), a non-profit corporation run by volunteers, is the original bicycling club of the Denver Metro area.

The Mission Statement of the Denver Bicycle Touring Club is to:

Provide fun, organized group rides and social events!

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DBTC COVID-19 Ride Policy Update

COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death. Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk. In order to provide safe and enjoyable riding, DBTC encourages all riders to continue following CDC guidelines: wear a mask; wash hands frequently; bring and use hand sanitizer on rides; leave plenty of space between each bicycle when riding; avoid large gatherings and physical contact with others; and avoid sharing water, food, and personal items. At your earliest convenience and allowable time, please get vaccinated.

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DBTC Ride With GPS (RWGPS) Club Account

As a DBTC Active member, take advantage of this benefit that provides you with tools for creating, storing, managing and using bike routes.  DBTC's group of Route Managers continues to build a RWGPS database of bike routes as they become available.  Your participation using this benefit is strictly voluntary.  Click on the "Ride With GPS" homepage menu item and learn how to set up and use this benefit!

Find more information on RWGPS at the following two web pages:
 o  https://ridewithgps.com/
 o  https://ridewithgps.com/help/club-account/

DBTC is not currently producing or selling maps wholesale. Current members may request a 2019 DBTC map from Board member Marilyn Choske for a small donation. New members receive a free 2019 DBTC map in the mail after joining the Club.

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