April 2024 DBTC Ride Schedule
Monday, April 1st:
MOVED TO FRIDAY APRIL 5 DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-22-NW (Let’s go to Wash Park for April Fool’s Day – No Joke!) Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride to Wash Park. We will ride through neighborhoods to the Cherry Creek Trail, which we will take to Wash Park. After riding around the park and taking a break, we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards. (MOVED TO FRIDAY APRIL 5th due to weather)
Tuesday, April 2nd:
10:30 AM FUN-H2-20-NW MAJESTIC PREMIERE EASTER 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. nor 71st ST!) This recently enhanced ride will go west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then return on most of the length of Ralston Creek Trail. The theme of this ride is an “Easter Hello to spring” so a surprise to ring in the 2023 biking season will be provided to all participants during the Ralston Creek Golf Course break!
Wednesday, April 3rd:
10:00 AM FUN-H1-24 SW Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) behind the McDonald’s at Sheridan and Dartmouth for a warm up ride down to REI. We’ll take a break sunning ourselves on the deck and then head back to Bear Valley. I’ll treat the riders to pizza at Giuseppes to celebrate the start of the season. This is weather permitting so watch MeetUp or check with the leader if in doubt.
Thursday, April 4th:
NEW
10:30 AM Fun Ride H2+-25 SE Meet Ruby Frederick (303-522-3573) and Suzy Ward ( 720-355-3268) at McCabe Meadows Trailhead near Parker.
Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the ride so we can roll by 10:30 am. We will ride south on the Cherry Creek Trail all the way to Homestead Trailhead in Castlewood Canyon near Franktown. Please note there is about 1/4 mile of easy gravel in Franktown then it’s paved again. The last section goes uphill fairly steep to the trailhead inside Castlewood Canyon State Park - very pretty. There are double gates we have to go through once we get into Castlewood Canyon. Bring snacks to enjoy at the turn around.
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11:00 AM NE FUN H1 - 24mi Sand Creek and Northfield Loop Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Twin Lakes Park. 226-328, 70th Ave (West of 53 and 224 intersection) Ride East on Clear Creek trail to South Platte trail junction. South over bridge to Denver to the Sand Creek trail junction. Follow Sand Creek to the Sand Creek Greenway and do a big loop around urban Central Park. A mid ride 12 mile stop at Starbucks for bathroom and refreshment. We continue along Central Park Blvd to the North Field Mall and another loop around Prairie Basina and Meadow Basin Parks. Return on Sand Creek to Twin Lakes for recovery, socializing, and lunch that you brought. Bring money for your Starbucks break.
Friday, April 5th:
MOVED HERE FROM MONDAY APRIL 1 DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-22-NW (Let’s go to Wash Park for April Fool’s Day – No Joke!) Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Crown Hill Park (26th & Garrison) for a ride to Wash Park. We will ride through neighborhoods to the Cherry Creek Trail, which we will take to Wash Park. After riding around the park and taking a break, we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Saturday, April 6th:
CANCELLLED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00AM 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. Bring your lunch to socialize after the ride.
Monday April 8th:
10:00AM FUN-PLUS-H2-23-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Reynolds Landing (6745 S. Santa Fe Dr.) for a ride south on the South Platte Trail to Chatfield State Park, where we will ride to the marina via the road. After a break, we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Tuesday, April 9th:
11:00 AM NE FUN PLUS-H1-32 miles NE Rotella Park to Brighton Meet Fred Tarbell (630-888-5290) at Rotella Park, 1824 S. Coronado Pkwy, Denver, (East end at shelter 1) Ride East on Niver Creek bikeway to South Platte trail. Turn left, North on South Platte trail, following the Platte River on the right, for 16 miles to Brighton. Bathroom and break in Brighton, or in route, before returning the same route to Rotella Park. Bring money for Berry Bleenz, Stone Cold Creamy, or StarBucks if desired. Entire route is flat and open, with only the last mile on streets. Bring snack/lunch items and socialize after the ride if desired.
Wednesday, April 10th:
10:00AM (was 9:00 AM) FUN-H2-20 SW Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Broken Tee Golf Course We’ll do a different route winding down to the Platte Trail and then enjoy a shady ride up Big Dry Creek, along the Highline Canal, and back down Mineral. There are a couple of climbs but only 614 feet and some of the trails are hardpack gravel. We’ll then wander - bring your picnic lunch.
10:00 AM FUN PLUS H-2-20 SW Meet Peter Woulfe (540-219-6674) at Clement Park. Meet behind the library near the skateboard park. We will ride some quiet streets in the Columbine neighborhood to South Platte Canyon Rd., then to the C-470 trail, to Coal Mine Ave., to the Dutch Creek Trail, and return to Clement Park. Bring your lunch to socialize after the ride.
Friday, April 12th:
10:00 AM FUN-H1-19-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at the Stone House (Estes & Yale along the Bear Creek Trail). We will ride east on the Bear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail, taking it south to Nixon’s Coffee for a break. We will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
11:00 AM MTB P2T2 Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 at Phillip S. Miller Park Castle Rock, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Park at 2nd parking area near CORE PLAZA. Restrooms etc. see park map Philip-S-Miller-Park-TrailsMap-PDF (crgov.com) We will loop together several trails to make about an 8 mile loop. Ebikes or Standard bikes. We can have a nice picnic afterwards. No need to bring your own chairs. Lots of tables and chairs in the area.
Saturday, April 13th:
10:00 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!
Monday April 15th:
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H1-26-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Twin Lakes Park (west of Broadway at 70th Ave, 300 W. 70th) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail, which we will take north to Riverdale Park. After a break, we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
11:00 AM MTB P2-T2 ANNUAL TAX DAY RIDE Join Jennifer Saxhaug (720-260-8595) Cathy Pimm Enjoy a ride up Waterton Canyon to the dam or Lenny’s Bench. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before ride time at the Audubon parking lot. Afterwards we can enjoy lunch in the Audubon parking area. Bring a chair and food.
Tuesday, April 16th:
MOVED TO FRIDAY 4/19 DUE TO HIGH WINDS
10:00 AM LEISURE-H1-17- SW Ride to a Mexican Bakery Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at Overland Pond Park (S Platte River Trail and Florida Ave) We will ride the South Platte Trail north then ride on a few streets to a Mexican Bakery. Bring a lock and money for snacks at Emanuel’s Bakery.
Wednesday, April 17th:
10:00 AM FUN-H2-25 SW Latte Ride Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) behind the McDonald’s at Sheridan and Dartmouth. My old commute - we’ll head to the Tech Center on various trails. We must climb some hills and there are sections on the Highline Canal (pea gravel), and then we’ll have our morning latte COMPLIMENTS OF DBTC and loop back to Bear Valley. It is a beautiful ride, and we have a wonderful downhill back to Bear Valley. Weather permitting, watch MeetUp.
Thursday, April 18th:
MOVED TO TUESDAY 4/23 DUE TO WEATHER
10:30 AM NE FUN H1 24 miles Twin Lakes to Little Dry Creek Meet Fred Tarbell at 226-318 W 70th Ave Denver, 1/8 mile West of Broadway and 224 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 80th Ave where we will stop at Safeway for a bathroom break. Continue West along 80th Ave and reconnect to Little Dry Creek trail passing around Pomona Lake. After a midride break at a small park neighborhood park we will return East on Little Dry Creek to Twin Lakes. Welcome to bring lunch items to stay and socialize after the ride.
Friday, April 19th:
MOVED TO TUESDAY 4/30 DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2/3-31 miles-SW Chatfield Reservoir State Park to Sedalia Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 on the road shoulder of Deer Creek Canyon Road just west of Wadsworth. We will ride through Chatfield to quiet neighborhood roads in Sterling ranch. Then are bigger roads with designated bike lanes. Stop at Bakery in Sedalia for coffee, snacks, restrooms. Return the same way.
MOVED HERE FROM TUESDAY 4/16 DUE TO HIGH WINDS
CANCELLED DUE TO WINTRY MIX
10:00 AM LEISURE-H1-17- SW Ride to a Mexican Bakery Meet Lin Hark (303-507-3502) at Overland Pond Park (S Platte River Trail and Florida Ave) We will ride the South Platte Trail north then ride on a few streets to a Mexican Bakery. Bring a lock and money for snacks at Emanuel’s Bakery.
Saturday, April 20th:
MOVED TO SUNDAY 4/28 DUE TO WEATHER
9:30 AM FUN PLUS–H3–21-NW THE HIDDEN GEMS OF LOUISVILLE!!! Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) (Elevation Gain = 1225 feet) This exciting ride full of twists and turns uses the newest portion of the HWY 36 trail that goes west from Interlocken into Boulder then loops back through Louisville and Superior using some interesting secret trails including the Double Lombard Street Experience and the famous Black Hole of Louisville! See you at the Safeway at the Rock Creek village Shopping Center in Superior for this tour of the trails of Superior, Louisville, and South Boulder (with a few roads mixed in as required). Rock Creek village is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Road Superior, CO. 80027.)
Sunday, April 21
NEW RIDE
10:00 AM FUN-H1-24-30 NE. CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH A RIDE TO THE ARSENAL. Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at Cake Crumbs, 2216 Kearney. We’ll ride city streets north to the Sand Creek Trail, ride toward Northfield area and Rocky Mountain Arsenal. We will return by way of bike lanes and Central Park Greenway trails. Pace will be 12 to 14 mph. At the Arsenal, we will take a short break to visit the Education Center, and then ride some of the roads in the Arsenal looking for wildlife. Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565.
Monday April 22nd:
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-22-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. After a break on the west side of Westwoods Golf Course, we will return through Arvada Neighborhoods on 50th and 52nd avenues. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
10:00 AM LEISURE H1/H2-20 SE Piney Creek Trail. Meet Jill McMahon (303 888-0314 cell) at the Arapahoe Rd Trailhead for the Cherry Creek Trail (just east of Jordan Road on the south side of the street.) We will ride north into Cherry Creek Park and turn east on the Piney Creek Trail. We will ride to a point just past E 470 and turn around for a total of about 20 miles. Bring a snack and money for an optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Tuesday, April 23rd:
MOVED HERE FROM THURSDAY 4/18 DUE TO WEATHER
10:30 AM NE FUN H1 24 miles Twin Lakes to Little Dry Creek Meet Fred Tarbell at 226-318 W 70th Ave Denver, 1/8 mile West of Broadway and 224 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 80th Ave where we will stop at Safeway for a bathroom break. Continue West along 80th Ave and reconnect to Little Dry Creek trail passing around Pomona Lake. After a midride break at a small park neighborhood park we will return East on Little Dry Creek to Twin Lakes. Welcome to bring lunch items to stay and socialize after the ride.
Wednesday, April 24th:
NEW RIDE WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER TIME
9:30 AM FUN PLUS- H2: 25 - 30 miles, 2100 gain, Diane Short Meet at 9:30, across from the gas station at Morrison Rd. and Rooney Rd (C-470). Ride through Bear Creek Lake Park, then west into the 2 neighborhoods that are between the Hiway 285 frontage road and Belleview, continue to Willow Springs, Ken Caryl neighborhoods with a rest stop at the S. Valley rest area. Return can be a re-trace or the group can decide to return via the C-470 bike path. RSVP to 303-271-9642 (land). I am not on Meet up.
10:00 AM FUN-H2-25 SW Look for the Eagles Meet Patty Gaspar 303-618-5069 Meet at Reynolds Landing, 6745 S Santa Fe Dr. (From Santa go west on Brewery Lane, toward the South Platte River, go past Breckenridge Brewery to the parking lot at the end of the road). We’ll ride the Platte River Trail to Chatfield, over the dam then west to check out the new roads and the marina – and see if the bald eagles returned to their nest this year. Bring your lunch for a picnic.Weather permitting - watch MeetUp.
April 24-26
Pueblo area MTB rides. See the MeetUp for description and to make the required RSVP
Thursday, April 25th:
9:30 LEISURE-H1-17-NW Clear Creek then the Platte. Meet Jake Jacobi (720-808-2306) at Twin Lakes, near Broadway and 70th Ave. We will ride east on Clear Creek, and North along the Platte River to Valente Lake at 104th and return. Optional lunch afterwards.
10:30 AM NE FUN PLUS H2 26mi Rotella Park to Webster Park, 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. 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 to arrive at Webster Park. 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 socialize and recover after the ride.
Friday, April 26th:
10:00 AM FUN-H1-22-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Prospect Park (44th & Robb) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to Twin Lakes Park. After a break, we will return via the same route. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
NEW RIDE
1:30 PM-FUN-H1-15-SE RSVP DIRECTLY TO: Ruby Frederick at 303-522-3573 to sign up! LIMIT: 12 PEOPLE including the ride leader. We will ride 2 laps around Aurora Reservoir at an average pace of 11-12 mph. Afterwards we will enjoy the S’mores on the Shore event from 3:30-5 pm at the Swim Beach at the reservoir, compliments of DBTC. BRING A BIKE LOCK and something to drink during the event. How to find us: Use address 6100 E. Orchard Dr. Aurora, CO 80016 for directions. Park on the street on E. Orchard Dr. between S. Millbrook Way and S. Little River Way. We will go in at Gate 1.
Saturday, April 27th:
MOVED TO FRIDAY 5/3 DUE TO WINTRY MIX
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H3-24-NW-(Elevation Gain = 1207 feet) – Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE GREAT TOTEM POLE RIDE AKA THE HIDDEN GEMS OF INTERLOCKEN! This exciting ride full of twists and turns uses portions of the new Hwy. 36 Trail to take us on a loop that includes the hidden gems of Flatirons Mall, Interlocken, Standley Lake, and Rock Creek Village! We will meet at the Rock Creek Village Safeway, which is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Rd., Superior). This ride is now 99.99% on paved trails.
Sunday, April 28th:
CANCELLED DUE TO WINTRY MIX STILL LINGERING
MOVED HERE FROM SATURDAY 4/20 DUE TO WEATHER
9:30 AM FUN PLUS–H3–21-NW THE HIDDEN GEMS OF LOUISVILLE!!! Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) (Elevation Gain = 1225 feet) This exciting ride full of twists and turns uses the newest portion of the HWY 36 trail that goes west from Interlocken into Boulder then loops back through Louisville and Superior using some interesting secret trails including the Double Lombard Street Experience and the famous Black Hole of Louisville! See you at the Safeway at the Rock Creek village Shopping Center in Superior for this tour of the trails of Superior, Louisville, and South Boulder (with a few roads mixed in as required). Rock Creek village is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Road Superior, CO. 80027.)
Monday, April 29th:
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-25-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Broken Tee Golf Course (west end of parking lot at 2101 W. Oxford in Englewood). We will ride the South Platte Trail north to the Bear Creek Trail, which we will take west over the Bear Creek Dam to Morrison. After a break, we will return via Morrison Rd to Fox Hollow Golf Course, where we will meet up with the Bear Creek Trail and ride back to the start. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.
10:00 AM LEISURE-H1-17 mi Boulder 180+ Always wanted to ride the Boulder 360 but not quite ready for it? Let’s ride the B-180+! Meet Marcy Rodney (720 985-3403 text, no vm) at the East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Dr., north side, east end, nearest to the trail. We will go north along the South Boulder Creek Trail, pick up the Goose Creek Path and stop by the Valmont Bike Park. We’ll take a loop through the Four Mile Creek area, a strong downhill on the path next to Foothills, and head back on the Boulder Creek Path. Here’s the route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40245192
Tuesday, April 30th:
10:00AM FUN-H2-17-NW-+742’ Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (text to REGISTER by April 29 - 303-905-8510), at Wheat Ridge Rec Center in Wheat Ridge, 41st & Kipling., far north end parking lot nearest Kipling Street. Ride west on Clear Creek Trail (CCT) to Golden, connect to Tucker Gulch west to Hwy 93, south on bike path to Washington St with Starbucks stop for beverage/snack -- bring $$. Loop back to CCT and east to WR Rec Center. Some short hill climbs. Early-season ride = comfy 9-13 mph pac
MOVED TO HERE FROM FRIDAY 4/19 DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2/3-31 miles-SW Chatfield Reservoir State Park to Sedalia Meet Janet Martel 303-929-5950 on the road shoulder of Deer Creek Canyon Road just west of Wadsworth. We will ride through Chatfield to quiet neighborhood roads in Sterling ranch. Then are bigger roads with designated bike lanes. Stop at Bakery in Sedalia for coffee, snacks, restrooms. Return the same way.
Wednesday, May 1st:
10:00 AM FUN - H2to3-22 SW Meet Patty Gaspar(303-618-5069) at the Sheridan Library Parking lot west of Federal and Oxford. We’ll head toward the rebuilt Bow Mar area and go to Bowles Lake, Grant Ranch to Wadsworth and back to Sheridan High School. We’ll ride some hills and lots of ups and downs, some beautiful quiet streets and pleasant bike paths. Lunch is at Monaghan’s Bar and Grill 3889 S King St. There used to be a tunnel from there to Fort Logan so the soldiers could sneak out. Weather permitting - watch MeetUp.
NEW RIDE
9:30 AM FUN PLUS- H2: 25 - 30 miles, 2100 gain, RSVP directly to Diane Short (303-271-9642 landline). Meet at 9:30 am, across from the gas station at Morrison Rd. and Rooney Rd (C-470). Ride through Bear Creek Lake Park, then west into the 2 neighborhoods that are between the Hiway 285 frontage road and Belleview, continue to Willow Springs, Ken Caryl neighborhoods with a rest stop at the S. Valley rest area. Return can be a re-trace or the group can decide to return via the C-470 bike path.