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UPCOMING EVENT

Welcome to the 2024 Riding Season!!

Celebrating our 60th year as a club!!

Happy birthday, DBTC!!

60th Birthday Party/Spring Kickoff Event

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Clement Park

** Registration cut-off is by 1 pm MDT MAY 1, 2024 **

REGISTER AND PAY HERE=> DBTC 2024 Spring Kickoff Event

(Registration problems contact CYNTHIA WITHERS @ 720-480-4766)

Each member or guest will need to register for the lunch!

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Where: Robert F. Clement Park, shelters P & Q

MAP TO CLEMENT PARK: Clement-Park-Map[440].pdf

(Use the west entrance by Columbine Library and Skate Park near 7650 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton, CO)

Price: $15.00 per person

          Includes BBQ sandwich from Piggin’ Out Smokehouse, with choice of pulled chicken; or a vegetarian entree; with baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad and birthday cake!

          Option for meat:

          - pulled chicken

          - Vegetarian entree

            (Stuffed poblano pepper, not spicy, filled with smoked quinoa)

Schedule:

8:30 am- 10:00 am- Bike Rides will depart from Clement Park. Leisure, Fun and Fun+ rides to be arranged by some of your favorite Ride Leaders.  More details to be posted soon!

12:00 pm- BBQ Lunch will be served for those who have prepaid by credit card on this website.

12:40 pm - Program starts

12:50 pm - Table Talks on Bike Maintenance and Out of Town Trips

1:30-2 pm - Event Ends

You can now pay with a credit card only – Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.  Checks are no longer accepted and neither is PayPal.

You’ll need to pay at the time you register in order to be registered. No payments will be accepted at lunch becausewe need to know how many are coming ahead of time so we have enough food for everyone.


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UPCOMING RIDES!!! 


Saturday, April 27th:

CANCELLED 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:


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.
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UPCOMING OOT TOURS

Let’s DO DURANGO!

Important Notice:   Don’t miss out on this exciting bike tour.  Send your registration forms and deposit ASAP - Deadline is April 24 ! !

Kathy and Joe Stommel are excited to announce an Out of Town Tour returning to Durango June 2-7, 2024.  This OOTT will include four riding days with two routes starting at the hotel and two routes we will drive to - plus a free day!  Tour rating is Fun Plus.   Destinations include the historic Bakers Bridge, Vallecito Reservoir and Canyons of the Ancients Museum & Visitors Center near Dolores, CO.   One evening we will enjoy a chuckwagon dinner and cowboy show. 

Hotel amenities include suites with two queen or one king bed; in-room refrigerators, microwave & coffee/tea maker; complimentary hot breakfast; indoor swimming pool; hot tub; fitness center; free WiFi and parking; bike storage in room.

Participants must be comfortable riding on roads with little or no shoulder, although with only light traffic most of the time.  Also you must be prepared to handle any bike maintenance issues such as repairing flat tires.  Maximum number of participants is 18 with a minimum of 14 to make this tour go.  Class 1 E-bikes are welcome.

Tour price per person for double occupancy is $800 plus a required $50 DBTC fee for a total of $850.  This price includes 5-nights lodging, chuckwagon dinner & show, one box lunch, happy hour snacks, pre and post-tour meetings.  If interested please download the Registration/Medical form and Liability Waiver from the DBTC website, under Out of Town Tours tab, Items #1 and #2.  Mail these completed forms along with a $500 deposit check payable to Kathy Stommel and a separate $50 check payable to DBTC.  Address for mailing is Kathy Stommel, 9631 Autumnwood Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO  80129.  The final $300 payment will be due no later than May 1, 2024

Keep in mind that payments for any Out of Town Tour are non-refundable but may be transferable if a suitable replacement can be secured.  Direct any questions to Kathy Stommel at 719/671-5579 or cyclekats@gmail.com.

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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:

Organize and sponsor all levels of rides for bicycling enthusiasts.

Promote recreational and commuter cycling, bicycle safety, and bicycling education to the general public;

Advocate and support bicycling routes with local governments in the Denver Metro area;

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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.

COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death.



COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death.

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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.

COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death.

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COVID-19 is a very contagious disease that can cause severe illness and death.

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Upcoming events

05/04/2024 8:30 AM • Robert Clement Park
06/02/2024 8:00 AM • Durango, Colorado