June 2023 DBTC Ride Schedule
Thursday, June 1st:
9:30 AM FUN-H1 -24 mi Twin Lakes to Little Dry Creek Meet Fred Tarbell at 226-318 W 70th Ave Denver, ΒΌ mile West of Broadway and 70th Ave. Ride West on Clear Creek to Little Dry Creek junction. Follow Little Dry Creek through urban neighborhoods to W 80th Ave. Then connect to Arbor Park Lake for a loop ride before returning to W 80thAve. Continue West along 80th Ave and reconnect to Little Dry Creek trail passing around Pomona Lake. Return to Starbucks at Safeway on W 80th Ave for bathroom break. After break we will return East on Little Dry Creek to Twin Lakes. Welcome to bring a lunch to stay and socialize after the ride
Friday, June 2nd:
8:00AM FUN+-H3-26-W-1,500' elev'. Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (text to REGISTER by June 1 - 303-905-8510), at Prospect Park in Wheat Ridge (44th & Robb). Ride west on Clear Creek Trail (CCT), onto Easley Road, and encircle North Table Mountain around to 58th & Hwy 93. Ride into the East entrance of White Ranch Park, then go west, access 6th Ave bike path to Taj Mahal. Ride bike-friendly (for the most part) streets and paths with a beverage stop (bring $) before returning to cars. Ride will not go if rainy or forecast is for morning rain; call the leader if in doubt.
Saturday, June 3rd:
9:00AM 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 Tabor St. We will then ride north on Tabor to Ridge Rd and through the Skyline Estates neighborhood in Arvada to the Ralston Creek Trail taking it east to the Clear Creek Trail, which we will ride west exiting in Wheat Ridge to Sloans Lake. We will ride around the lake and return to the start through Wheat Ridge neighborhoods. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Sunday, June 4th:
THIS RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
9:00 AM INT-H4-27-SW-2900’ Elev. Gain. Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Wadsworth and W. Deer Crk. Canyon Road at 8:45AM, wheels down at 9AM start. Park on west side of the intersection on Deer Canyon Road. We will head up W Deer Creek Canyon road, then turn left up Deer Creek Road, continue on up High Grade Road to the Schoolhouse at the top. This is a very scenic, pretty but tough ride with a screaming downhill almost all the way back. Nice stop with Picnic tables, water, gatoraid, cookies and a clean Porta John. There will be several stops on the way up as it is a long 10 mile climb, think Lookout Mtn climb with twice distance and elevation gain. We all climb at different paces but figure a good pace. REGISTER BY TEXT TO LEADER as I am limiting group to 8 people.
Monday, June 5th:
9:00AM FUN-H2-25-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride south to Alameda and then west to Morrison via Rooney Rd. We will then return via Morrison Rd to the Stone House and then north back to Crown Hill via Lakewood neighborhoods. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, June 6th:
7:15 AM INT-H3+-31-W-2533’ elev gain. Progressive Lookout Challenge #3: YOUNGFIELD/LOOKOUT LOOP! Meet 7:15 am; DEPART 7:30 am. REGISTER BY TEXT to leader by Monday, June 5. We go further and with more elevation. Join Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510), at the Youngfield Trailhead to Clear Creek Trail (CCT), located on the east side of Youngfield St in Wheat Ridge, between 38th & 44th Avenues. Ride Clear Creek Trail to Golden, climb and go over Lookout Mountain to Hwy 40. East to Heritage Square and pick up Kinney Run Trail to Hwy 6 trail and return; bring $ for beverage stop. This ride is rated Advanced in DBTC Ride With GPS Club library due to distance/elevation; expect slower, steady pace with occasional stops. Great training ride. Ride will not go if rainy or forecast is for rain in the morning; call the leader if in doubt. NOTE: Return route may change slightly at leader’s discretion!
10:00 AM Leisure-H1-18-SE Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at Chili’s Grill & Bar parking lot at 265 S. Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80012 for a ride on the Highline Canal to the end and return. The ride is on a paved bike path. An optional lunch after the ride at Chili’s.
10:00 AM MTB ELK MEADOW, Buchanan Park Rec Center These are Show’nGo Rides: The folks who show up decide which trails to ride. Meet in Evergreen’s Buchanan Park Recreation Center parking lot. THE DIRECTIONS: Buchanan Park Rec Center is located at the intersection of Colo Hwy 74 (Evergreen Parkway) and Squaw Pass (Colo Hwy 103). From I-70: Take exit 252 for Evergreen Parkway. Continue for roughly 3 miles to the intersection of 74 and 103. Turn left at traffic light; Buchanan Park rec center and Tuscany Tavern are located in this complex adjacent to the softball fields. From downtown Evergreen, follow Hwy 74 up to the intersection of 74 and 103. Or load directions to 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 80439. POSTRIDE: Dine on the patio at Tuscany Tavern ( located in the same parking lot). Hosted by Liz Cameron.
Wednesday, June 7th:
9:00 AM FUN -H2/H3-24 SW Pie in the sky? Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) Granny Scott’s Pie Shop (3333 S Wadsworth Blvd.). We’ll pay our respects to the goddess and then head west to Kipling then over to the C470 trail. There is a great downhill back to Lowell and Bear Valley. Lunch at the pie shop.
Thursday, June 8th:
9:00AM Leisure H1–16-NE. Meet Dave Noble (home 303-694-2008, cell 303-906-3163) in the parking lot at Riverdale Golf Course to ride 7 miles north on the Platte River Trail to Brighton and back. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at the golf course. Directions depend on where you are, so check your computer, but I usually head east from I-25 on 104th for 2.8 miles to Riverdale Road and then north on Riverdale Road for 4.9 miles to the golf course, being careful to stay on Riverdale Road through the traffic circles.
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-26 mi NE Rotella Park to Webster Lake, Northglenn, Meet Fred Tarbell ,630-888-5290,at Rotella Park,(East end at Shelter 1) 1824 Coronado Pkwy S. Denver. The route is East out of Rotella Park on Niver Creek to the South Platte bike path. North on Platte to the left junction of the Grange Hall Creek trail. Follow the trail to Margaret Carpenter Park crossing 104th Ave. Continue past Carpenter Park on a green way trail through Thornton and Northglenn suburbs. Turn North along the East side of I-25 interstate to arrive at Webster Park and Lake. A break for snacks, water, and bathroom visit before returning the same route to Rotella Park. Bring snacks or lunch items if you want to visit after the ride.
Friday, June 9th:
8:30 AM INT-H4-33-SW-3500’ Elev. Gain. Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Wadsworth and W. Deer Crk. Canyon Road at 8:15AM, wheels down at 8:30AM start. Park on west side of the intersection on Deer Canyon Road. We will head up W Deer Creek Canyon road, then turn left up Deer Creek Road, continue on up High Grade Road to the Schoolhouse at the top and take a break and snacks. Nice stop with Picnic tables, water, gatoraid, cookies and a clean Porta John. Next we work our way towards City View Drive, then down S. Turkey CRk, right onto S. Deer Crk. , then back down to the start. There will be several stops on the way up as it is a long 10 mile climb, think Lookout Mtn climb with twice distance and elevation gain. We all climb at different paces but figure a good pace. REGISTER BY TEXT TO LEADER as I am limiting group to 8 people.
Saturday, June 10th:
9:00 AM FUN-PLUS/INT-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. Bring lunch and a chair for a picnic afterwards. Note we may have a detour if the construction on Ralston Creek is not finished.
Sunday, June 11th:
9:00 AM Intermediate – H3 -32 miles – Let’s Enjoy Spring- Meet Donald Schmertz (720-785-0616) roadrider80226@ yahoo.com at Gold’s Marketplace. West parking lot located at 10151 W. 26th Street. See link for directions. https://goo.gl/ maps/DAXMJpPmxx2wN2cP9 GPS link to the North ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/380970 Wet roads will cancel the ride. All rides are no drop regrouping rides.
Monday June 12th:
10:00 AM FUN-H3-25-W Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at the ballpark in Idaho Springs for a ride to Georgetown. We will take the trail through Idaho Springs and ride the service road to Georgetown with an ice cream break (bring $$) before returning to Idaho Springs. DIRECTIONS: Take exit 241 off I-70 and take first right at the roundabout. Follow the road over I-70 and just past the green sign turn right (county road 314). Take a right at the stop sign and continue to the ballpark. Park on the north side of the park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards
Tuesday June 13th:
7:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-29-NW-1291' elev. gain. "SCRUMPTIOUS FUN BLUNN RUN!" Meet 07:30 am. DEPART 07:45 am. REGISTER BY TEXT to leader (303-905-8510) by June 12. Burn some calories, make caloric room for ice cream! Join Marilyn Choske at Anderson Park, 44th & Field St, Wheat Ridge--back parking lot near big pavilion. Clear Creek Trail west to Tucker Gulch, north on Hwy 93 to Van Bibber Trail. North for climb over Blunn (aka Arvada) Reservoir, Ralston Creek Trail into Arvada for Ice Cream stop and return. Trails and bike-friendly streets. Pace 10-14 mph. Ride will not go if rainy or forecast is for morning rain; call the leader if in doubt. Your Club RWGPS:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36087711?privacy_code=95Fs6NCvQVBx2k73
9:00 AM Leisure-H2-15-E Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at the parking lot of Famous Dave’s 155725 E. BriarwoodCir., Aurora in the Cornerstar Shopping Center near the intersection of South Parker Rd. and E. Arapahoe Rk. We will ride to the Cherry Creek Reservoir and back. an optional lunch will be at Famous Dave’s.
10:00 AM MTB P1, T1.5, Easy Cooler Lunch Ride- Flying J Ranch Park. These are Show’nGo Rides: The folks who show up decide which route to ride. There is no official leader. Meet at the main trailhead (north lot). DIRECTIONS: From C-470 go south on US 285 approximately 12.5 miles to Aspen Park. Exit at Barkley Road and go left onto Barkley for a half-mile to County Road 73. Go right on County Road 73 for about three-fourths of a mile to the Flying J Ranch Park sign. Turn left into the park and travel a half-mile to the trailhead parking lot. Map and info: https://www.jeffco.us/1220/Flying-J-Ranch-Park You can also go south from Evergreen to get there. POSTRIDE: Bring a chair and food for a post ride picnic in the parking lot! All participants must sign the waiver and participation agreement . Hosted by Liz Cameron.
Wednesday, June 14th:
9:00 AM INT 40 miles 2600 gain Please RSVP to Diane Short 303-271-9642 (landline only). Meet at the old Forest Service parking lot that is the entrance to the bike path at the south west end of Idaho Springs (exit 240). We’ll take the bike path, then the frontage roads to Georgetown, then the Gtown bike path to Silver Plume, frontage road to Bakersville (40 miles, ~2600 ft gain). Option to take the bike path to Loveland Valley (50 miles ~ 3500 ft gain). Rest stop on the way up at Georgetown Visitors Center. Riders' choice for lunch on the way back. If the weather is bad we will try for Thursday the 15th.
9:00 AM FUN-H2-20 SW New Tunnel New Route Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110) for a ride up Big Dry Creek to the Highline Canal. The canal is hard packed along this beautiful section of the trail that will have you humming Country Roads. I will be on my road bike, but a hybrid works. After a snack along the trail, we will go UNDER Hampden and Colorado Blvd. using the two new tunnels then 4 miles of downhill on Dartmouth and back. Picnic lunch after.
Thursday, June 15th:
9:30 AM FUN PLUS H2-35 mi NE Twin Lakes Loop Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes 300 West 70th, (West 1/8 mile Broadway and 70th Ave junction). Bike West on Clear Creek trail to the bridge outside Golden, then follow Easley Road to 64th Ave intersection. West on 64th Ave to the Arvada Virgil Street entrance leading to the West Woods Golf area. There will be regroupings/pauses at Wheat Ridge Rec Center, Golden Bridge, and the Arvada Ralston White bridge. Longer break at West Woods Golf for snacks and bathroom visit. We return to Twin Lakes on Ralston Creek through Arvada. Socialize and recover at Twin Lakes with your snacks or lunch as you wish.
Friday, June 16th:
9:00 AM FUN PLUS H2-22mi SW Bear Creek Lake, Littleton, Platte River Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 at Stone House Park (S. Estes and Yale). Ride through Bear Creek Lake Park to C470 Bike path. South to Coal Mine, through Littleton to Platte River Bike trail back to Stone House.
8:30 AM INT-H4-35-W-3300’ Elev. Gain. Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Rooney Trailhead Parking off Rooney road just North of Dinosaur Ridge at 8:15AM, wheels down at 8:30AM. We will head North up Rooney Road to the bike trail next to US 6, to 19th, then up Lookout mtn, regroup at Windy Saddle, then up to top of Lookout for snacks and water break, then West on Lookout mtn road, right onto Colorow, back onto Lookout mtn road, right up Mt Vernon road, then down to bike trail next to I70 to Evergreen, then to Keer Gulch road down to 74, down to Morrison and back up Rooney to the start. REGISTER BY TEXT TO LEADER AS I AM LIMITING RIDE TO 8 RIDERS. Figure on moving at a good pace. We will take stops along the way as required by the group.
Saturday, June 17th:
8:30 AM Leisure-H1-15-NW. NW Trails. Meet Jake Jacobi (720.808.2306) behind McDonalds on the south-west corner of 100th and Wadsworth Pkwy. The ride will be on Big Dry Creek, the Hwy 36 Trail south, Bradburn Blvd, Little Dry Creek to Kipling; then on streets back to the start. Optional lunch afterwards.
Sunday, June 18th:
9:00AM LEISURE - H1-20-NE Central Park to Riverfront Park and return. Meet Eileen Hunt (720-841-9558) at Stanley Marketplace (in front of Logan Coffee), intersection Dallas and 25th in Aurora. We'll ride on bike paths through Central Park to the Sand Creek bike path to the South Platte River trail to Riverfront Park at the National Western (4655 Humboldt.) Lunch after, if desired, somewhere in Stanley Marketplace.
Monday June 19th:
9:00AM FUN-H2-24-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd, which we will take north to the Blunn Trail and the west side of the Westwoods Golf Course along the Ralston Creek Trail. After a break we will return via Virgil Way and Easley Rd riding through some rural neighborhoods along 50th and 52nd Ave in Arvada, meeting up with the Clear Creek Trail and back to the park. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, June 20th:
7:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-38-1550' elev gain. "Ride, Lunch, & Train" Register via TEXT to leader (303-905-8510) by June 18--Rider Limit of *8*. MEET 07:30 am; depart 07:40 am. Join Marilyn Choske at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garland) in Wheat Ridge. We'll pedal a large loop SW, E, and N, climbing W Colfax, Dinosaur, Mt. Carbon, and smaller hills east and north to the Platte. Bring $ for lunch stop at Brooklyn's near Mile High. After lunch, hop on, if you can after eating lunch, and yes, with your bike, air-conditioned W Line light rail and disembark at Garrison station. Leader will provide train tickets. Ride the 2 miles back to Crown Hill. Ride won't go if it's rainy or the forecast is for morning rain. Call the leader if in doubt.
9:00 AM Leisure-H1-20-SE Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at the Original Brooklyn’s 2644 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 for a ride on the Platte River Trail to the Cherry Creek trail to the Highline Canal and back. It is a ride mostly on paved bike paths. An optional lunch is at the Original Brooklyn’s.
Wednesday, June 21st
9:00 AM FUN PLUS H-2 26 mi 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 will ride the South Platte to Bear Creek Trail, up Mt. Carbon and around Bear Creek Lake Park. Option to go Morrison Rd instead of the dam, then return to Broken Tee. Bring lunch for a picnic in the shelter.
9:00 AM FUN-H2/3-26 mi SW Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) for the slower version of Peter’s ride. at the west end of the parking lot for the Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110). We will ride the South Platte to Bear Creek Trail, up Mt. Carbon and around Bear Creek Lake Park. Option to go Morrison Rd instead of the dam, then return to Broken Tee. Bring lunch for a picnic in the shelter.
Thursday, June 22nd:
9:30 am FUN PLUS- H2-42 mi NE Rotella Park to Golden and return. Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Pkwy S. Denver. 1 mile East and South from 1-25 & 84th Ave. East on Niver Creek bikeway to South Platte trail. South on Platte Trail to West on Clear Creek junction. Ride West on Clear Creek to downtown Golden on paved path and some street/sidewalk in Golden. Bathroom breaks, regroups at Wheat Ridge Rec center enroute and return. Bring $$’s for cravings at your mid ride break at The Golden Mill on 1012 Ford St. We will return by the same route to Rotella Park. Bring snacks or lunch items if you want to stay and socialize after at Rotella.
Friday, June 23rd:
9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-31mi SW Meet Janet Martle 303-929-5950 at the Stone House park (S. Estes and Yale): Ride through Bear Creek to C470 trail. Continue through Chatfield State Park to South Platte Bike Trail. Return via Bear Creek trail to Stone House. DBTC-7 C470-Platte-Bear Creek Loop - A bike ride in Lakewood, CO (ridewithgps.com)
9:45 AM meet for 10:00 AM start. FUN PLUS /INT-H3-25 miles 1500’. First Friday of Summer for Summit County riding! Meet Lauren Delle (970-903-8409) at Ten Mile parking lot in Frisco at I-70 & Main St. We will ride via bike path from Frisco Ten Mile Parking Lot up to Vail Pass, then back down and up the new Fremont Pass bike path extender at Copper Mountain, then return to Frisco. Bring $$ for lunch in Frisco at the end of the ride. Please RSVP by end of day Wednesday, June 21. Ride will not go if it is snowy or rainy. Text/Call the leader if in doubt. Carpooling: If you want to carpool with someone, let me know and I’ll try to help coordinate. Detailed directions to Ten Mile Rec path parking lot at the southeast corner of I-70 & Main Street: Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 201 and look for DBTC members in the parking lot. Note that this parking lot is divided into two areas, west and east of I-70. We are meeting at the lot east of I-70 by the outhouses. The east parking lot is now also called the "Kayak Overnight Parking Lot."
9:00-LEISURE-H2-20-NORTH – Meet Marcy Rodney (720-985-3403) in the parking lot outside the Garden Gate Cafe in Niwot, 7960 Niwot Rd. From the old town of Niwot to the crossroads of Hygiene, we'll pass through farm country and new suburban sprawl. This is a road ride with hills, 442' gain, that we will take at a leisurely pace. We will stop for our break at the general store in Hygiene, visit the 1882 Ryssby Church, take a look at Coot Lake, and finish up in Niwot. Bathroom stops may be 8-9 miles apart. At our Niwot finish, grab a panini at the Old Oak Coffeehouse or bring your own, we can picnic one block away at Whistlestop Park. See route here .Saturday, June 24th:
9:00 AM FUN-H2-18/23-NW- Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE SPACE, TIME, 9/11 RIDE or THE HIDDEN GEMS OF BROOMFIELD! This adventure begins near the SE corner of Sheridan and 120th at the new Whole Foods in Westminster (1/2 mile east of Sheridan at Vrain and 120th.) (4451 Main Street 303-439-7000) We will take secret trails around Broomfield where we will experience three incredible hidden displays including THE SOLAR SYSTEM, a brief history of GEOLOGIC COLORADO TIME, and a 9/11 MONUMENT. (This ride has an escape option at the 18 mile marker for riders who run out of time and/or steam.) Possible lunch afterwards at Whole Foods. This adventure has received rave reviews with 4 and a half stars from the ride critics!
Sunday, June 25th:
7:45 AM FUN PLUS-H3-17.7-W-+1350' elev. "West Triple Loop with Eyes on Danish!" MEET 07:45 am Register only via TEXT to leader by June 24. Meet Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510) at Green Gables Park, enter from Garrison, located between Wisconsin & Florida. Pedal south and west on bike-friendly streets and climb to Dinosaur saddle; descend and climb into Red Rocks Park; descend into Morrison; enter Bear Creek Park and climb Kumpfmiller Road to exit the Park on the east. Then the fun begins: take Morrison Road to Kipling Street and enjoy (maybe!) your final climb.
Bring $ to reward yourself with a tasty pastry at Taste of Denmark. Short return to cars. Pace: 7-14 mph depending on uphill steeps!
9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H3 (1500 gain)-15 mi SW Deer Creek Canyon From South Valley Park Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 at the South Valley Park, Ken Caryl Ranch parking lot 8354 South Valley Road, We will ride to Deer Creek Canyon for a ride to the high point and return.
Monday June 26th:
9:00AM FUN-H2-21-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west on the Clear Creek Trail to the Peak to Plains Trail which we will take to the current construction point. We will return to Parfet Park in Golden for a break and then return to the start on the Clear Creek Trail. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, June 27th:
9:00 AM FUN-H2-24 NW Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at the Black-eyed Pea parking lot 211 W 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234 for a ride on the Farmers Highline canal to the Signal Ditch trail to the Lee lateral Ditch to complete the loop. The ride is on a mostly paved bike trail with some street riding. An optional lunch is at the Black-eyed Pea.
Wednesday, June 28th: Bike To Work
FUN-H1-23-W/NW-563' elev. "Bike-to-Work Day!" TWO FOR TWO! Options, that is.
7:00 AM Option #1: Meet 07:00 am, Depart 07:10am. TEXT to register your choice with leader, Marilyn Choske at 303-905-8510, by June 27. Meet Marilyn Choske at Crown Hill Park in Wheat Ridge and ride to Civic Center Park. Return to Crown Hill after completing Option #2 - about 15 more miles.
9:00 AM Option #2A: Meet 09:00 am, Roll 09:15 am Join Marilyn and Patty Gaspar and other DBTCers at Bike-to-Work Day DBTC booth in Denver's Civic Center Park for this northwesterly loop ride. If you haven’t registered, you can still join this group.
9:45 AM Option #2B: Don’t want to go downtown? "Pickups" at 09:45 am at REI/Starbucks Platte River Trail-side--no stop: call or text Patty (303-618-5069) if you're meeting us there.
Option 2A & 2B: From Civic Center Park, we’ll access Cherry Creek Trail to Platte River to Clear Creek to Sloans Lake with beverage stops at Dunkin' or Starbucks, bring $. Patty Gaspar will lead Option 2 riders back from Crown Hill to REI by a different route. Patty will be catching light rail so she’ll proceed to the station. The ride is mostly bike paths with some bike-friendly street riding. Easy pace, no-drop.
MOVED TO THURSDAY (TOMMOROW) @ 10:00AM
11:00 AM MTB T2 1800 Ft ascent total 10-12 mile loop Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 jmartel98@gmail.com at Maryland Mountain Black Hawk Colorado Treasure Mountain Trail Head. From I70 exit at bottom of Floyd Hill Highway 6.Turn Left (north) on Highway 119. Pass through Black Hawk about 1 mile. Trail Head on Right. Restrooms but no water. We can do a couple of the easier loops twice if we want. Please see trail maps and description on MTB Project.Standard mtb as well as e-mtb welcome.
Thursday, June 29th:
8:30 AM Leisure H2-20-SW. Englewood/Littleton Loop. Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at River Run Park (2101 W Oxford Ave, Access from Englewood's Broken Tee Golf Course). We will ride a loop through Englewood, Littleton, Cherry Hills Village, and the Highline Canal. Part of the ride will be on the gravel trail along the Highline Canal. We will stop at a couple of parks. Bring a snack and money for an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant after the ride.
THIS RIDE REPLACES THE RIDE LED BY FRED SHOWN BELOW
9:30 am Fun Plus -H2 33 – NE Rotella Park to Westminster Recreation Center Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, East end by shelter one, 1824 Coronado Pkwy S. Denver. We will use the Niver Creek trail to connect to North Platte River trail. North on Platte River trail to Grange Hall River trail which takes us to The Margaret Carpenter Park. Continue West through Thornton and Northglenn on neighborhood greenway trails to Westminster. In Westminster we connect to Farmers Highline trail to follow it to the Westminster Rec center. Water and restrooms available during our break before we return on same route. Bring snacks or lunch items if you want to socialize at Rotella Park after
ride.
THIS RIDE WAS REPLACED BY THE RIDE LED BY FRED SHOWN ABOVE
THIS RIDE WAS REPLACED BY THE RIDE LED BY FRED SHOWN ABOVE
THIS RIDE WAS REPLACED BY THE RIDE LED BY FRED SHOWN ABOVE
9:30am FUN PLUS- H2-36 mi E Twin Lakes to Brighton Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes, 300 West 70th Ave,( 1/8 mi West of Broadway). Bike West on Niver Creek to the South Platte trail and turn left, North. Follow the Platte River on your right for 18 miles to Brighton. Break and bathroom break in Brighton and possibly enroute. Bring money for a choice of refreshments at Berry Blendz, Cold Stone Creamery, or Star Bucks as desired. We will return by the same route to Twin Lakes to recover and socialize around lunch time. Welcome to bring your lunch items to socialize and recover after the ride.
MOVED HERE FROM WEDNESDAY (YESTERDAY) @ 11:00AM
10:00 AM MTB T2 1800 Ft ascent total 10-12 mile loop Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 jmartel98@gmail.com at Maryland Mountain Black Hawk Colorado Treasure Mountain Trail Head. From I70 exit at bottom of Floyd Hill Highway 6.Turn Left (north) on Highway 119. Pass through Black Hawk about 1 mile. Trail Head on Right. Restrooms but no water. We can do a couple of the easier loops twice if we want. Please see trail maps and description on MTB Project.Standard mtb as well as e-mtb welcome.
Friday, June 30th:
NEW RIDE IN THE FOOTHILLS IF THE WEATHER HOLDS UP
9:00AM INT-H4-37-W-3880’ Elev gain. Meet Bill Luttrell (719 235-3868) at Bergen Park N Ride in Evergreen at 8:45am, wheels down at 9:00am. We will head up the beautiful long uphill Squaw pass road up to the Echo Lake parking area. We will take breaks as required by the group. Bring lots of water and snacks. Great views of the distant Continental Divide and mountains. After lunch it is about a mile climb and then all downhill back to the start.
THIS RIDE HAS BEEN POSTPONED (AND THE WEATHER LOOKS IFFY). CHECK OUT THE SIMILAR RIDE AT 9AM TODAY WITH BILL LUTTRELL
9:45 AM (WAS 9:30 AM) FUN PLUS-H3-24-Frisco (Elevation Gain = 1171’) Meet Jeff Krinsky(720-373-9107) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF LAKE DILLON. We will meet at the Summit Middle School parking lot in Frisco and ride the multi-use trail around Lake Dillon toward Keystone. We will then climb the Swan Mountain bike path to the top and enjoy the incredible view after which we will enjoy the fabulous downhill toward Frisco, completing a circle back to Frisco where DBTC will purchase ice cream for all riders at the Foote Sweet Shoppe. Directions to Summit Middle School, 158 School Rd, Frisco: Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 203, and take the roundabout exit that leads south onto the bridge crossing I-70. Continue south on Summit Blvd. (Hwy 9) for 0.8 miles to the stoplight intersection of School Rd. & CR 1040. Turn left onto School Rd., and look for DBTC members in the parking lot.