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UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
It’s Coming … the Volunteer Recognition Lunch!
Mark your calendars with the End of the Season time to get together with friends, tell stories about the riding season and give a BIG THANKS to everyone who made this season great.
Saturday November 2 2024
Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center 6363 West 35th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Time – 11:30 – 3:00
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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UPCOMING RIDES!!!
Monday, November 11th:
MOVED HERE FROM Monday, Nov 4th
NEW RIDE
10:00 AM-FUN-H2-18 miles SE Come help Suzy Ward (720-355-3268) celebrate her birthday. Meet at Cook Park Recreational Center 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr. Sweet treats provided at the end of the ride. Bring a chair.
Thursday, November 14th:
NEW RIDE
10:00-INT-H3- 25 to 30 miles 2300 - 2600 ft gain- Meet Diane Short (303-271-9642 Landline) across from the gas station at Morrison Rd and Rooney Rd. Ride through Bear Creek Lake Park and the Lyons Ridge and Dakota Ridge neighborhoods, Willow Springs and Ken Caryl to the S. Valley rest area. Return via the same route or back on the C-470 bike path.
NEW RIDE
11:00am Fun H1 24 mi NE Twin Lakes to Riverdale Veterans Memorial Meet Fred Tarbell at 300 West 70th Ave, (1/8 mi West of Broadway and 70th) Bike East on Clear Creek to junction of Platte River Trail. Turn North on Platte River trail toward Riverdale Regional Park area. We will exit off Platte River trail to the entrance of the Adams County Veterans Memorial. We will take our break for restrooms and snacks while we view and explore the architectural design of the Veterans Memorial. We will return by the same route to Twin Lakes. Bring lunch items or snacks if you stay to visit 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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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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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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To get on the DBTC email list for updates, cancellations, and impromptu rides and activities that did not get into the newsletter join the Colorado Bicyclist Yahoo Group. Send a blank email to:
coloradobicyclist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or click on this link
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ColoradoBicyclist/info
LOOK FOR DBTC ON MEETUP HERE:
http://www.meetup.com/Denver-Bicycle-Touring-Club/
DBTC CONTACT INFO:
Email jkrinsky2003@yahoo.com
Denver Bicycle Touring Club
P.O. Box 260517
Denver, CO. 80226-0517