Tuesday, October 15th:

10:00 AM-LEISURE-H1-20-SW TACO TUESDAY, back by popular demand. Meet Karen Kelley (303-260-9029) at the west end of Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W Oxford, Englewood)  Ride Little Dry Creek Trail - through Cherry Hills Village- to Highline Canal (gravel)- to Big Dry Creek Trail.  Bring money for $2 tacos at Monaghan's ( 3889 S King St)

10:00 AM FUN PLUS-1100’ Gain-30 to 40 miles (group decides) SW Meet Diane Short (303-271-9642 landline) at the parking area at the Wadsworth Blvd entrance to Deer Creek Canyon (1 block south of C-470). Ride through Chatfield, Sterling Ranch to Louviers (30 miles, ~1100' elevation) with Sedalia option (40 miles). 

Wednesday, October 16th:

10:00 AM FUN-H3/4-20-SW Red Rocks Loop Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Stone House Park on Estes and Yale; Ride the Bear Creek Trail to the C-470 trail to Dinosaur Ridge. Up and over to Red Rocks.  Break at the Trading Post. Ride then fly down to Morrison Road and the Bear Creek Trail back to the starting point at Stone House. Bring a picnic lunch for after. Oh yes, I’ll have Carl’s ebike but you are welcome to join us on your regular bike. 

Thursday, October 17th:

10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-32 mi NE Twin Lakes to Charles Winburn Park in Northglenn.  Meet Fred Tarbell ,630-888-5290, at Twin Lakes, (300 West 70^th Ave – 1/8mi West of Broadway )  Denver.  The route is East on Clear Creek to South Platte bike path. North on Platte to left junction of the Grange Hall Creek trail.  Follow the trail to Margaret Carpenter Park crossing 104^th Ave.  Bathroom break at Carpenter Park before continuing on a green way trail through Thornton and Northglenn suburbs. Turn North along the East side of I-25 interstate and pass under I-25 to arrive at Charles Winburn Park. A break for snacks and water before returning the same route to Twin Lakes.  Bring snacks or lunch items if you want to visit after the ride.

Saturday, October 19th:

10:00 FUN PLUS H2-19 SW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674) at the west end of the parking lot for the Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110). We ride the South Platte to Mineral up to the High Line Canal to Big Dry Creek, then back to the South Platte. We will ride some quiet residential streets, so we only cross Broadway once. Bring your lunch to socialize after the ride.

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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/

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