1 Inside this issue: DBTC Job Opportunities 4 Bike and Event Photos 5 Club News 8 July Rides and Events 10 President’s Message 2 For the July 8 Annual Summer picnic, four rides will be offered. A 9:45 a.m. Leisure/Roses Ride with mileage of 15 – 20 miles; a 9:05 a.m. Fun Ride for a mystery ride of 30 miles, a 9:30 a.m. Fun Ride covering 24 miles and a 9:05 Intermediate Ride with some hills along its 23 miles. All rides start and end at Prospect Park, and the rides should be back by noon. For more information, go to the Ride Listings. SUMMER PICNIC RIDES: YOUR CHOICE! July, 2017 JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER PICNIC ON JULY 8 Join fellow DBTC members for the annual summer picnic! Work up an appetite with pre-picnic rides, then enjoy a picnic lunch in Prospect Park. We will also be offering a swap meet for members to sell or buy one another’s gear, so bring some cash or a bike item to sell. WHEN: Saturday, July 8 at noon WHERE: Prospect Park Pavilion, 11600 W. 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge MENU: BBQ pork and chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, baked beans, pasta salad, fresh fruit and dessert COST: $6 per member/$12 per guest REGISTER: Visit http://www.dbtc.org/event-2566691 . Registrations must be received by July 2! WE NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SET UP, SERVE AND CLEAN UP, if interested, contact Linda Wheeler, 419-973-8282 or [email protected]
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Inside this issue:
DBTC Job Opportunities
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Bike and Event Photos
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Club News 8
July Rides and Events
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President’s Message
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For the July 8 Annual Summer picnic, four rides will be offered.
A 9:45 a.m. Leisure/Roses Ride with mileage of 15 – 20 miles; a 9:05 a.m. Fun Ride for a mystery ride of 30 miles, a 9:30 a.m. Fun Ride covering 24 miles and a 9:05 Intermediate Ride with some hills along its 23 miles.
All rides start and end at Prospect Park, and the rides should be back by noon. For more information, go to the Ride Listings.
SUMMER PICNIC RIDES: YOUR CHOICE!
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JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER PICNIC ON JULY 8
Join fellow DBTC members for the annual summer picnic! Work up an appetite with pre-picnic rides, then enjoy a picnic lunch in Prospect Park. We will also be offering a swap meet for members to sell or buy one another’s gear, so bring some cash or a bike item to sell. WHEN: Saturday, July 8 at noon WHERE: Prospect Park Pavilion, 11600 W. 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge MENU: BBQ pork and chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, baked beans, pasta salad, fresh fruit and dessert COST: $6 per member/$12 per guest REGISTER: Visit http://www.dbtc.org/event-2566691 .
Registrations must be received by July 2!
WE NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SET UP, SERVE AND CLEAN UP, if interested, contact Linda Wheeler, 419-973-8282 or [email protected]
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By Cyndy Klepinger, President
Recently I was riding on a bike path, and another cyclist started to enter the flow of traffic without looking to see if another cyclist was behind her. I po-litely shouted, “On your left!” Nothing. I then rudely shouted a few times, “On your left.” She finally heard me, stopped and said, “Were you talking to me, I didn’t hear you.” What??? You are riding a bike on a path, wearing headphones with music turned so loud you can’t hear someone shouting – and to top it off, you’re not wearing a helmet! I politely tried to explain that I was worried for her safety as well as mine as she pulled right out in front of me . . . you all know the “speech.” She then told me to “f@#*K off! Not only once, but several times.
It’s sad that many cyclists respond to other cyclists in this manner. It’s sad because their behavior is not only en-dangering their safety, but ours.
We should all make an effort to ride safe, as well as to help educate other riders the importance of riding safe. Here are a few safety reminders that we all need to incorporate into our rid-ing. (Yes, I am guilty of not always rid-ing safe, are you?)
While riding on paths,
Pass others on the left by slowing down, giving an audible warning such as calling out, “Excuse me, passing left”, and waiting for a reaction before passing.
Move off the pathway when stopping.
Always travel at a safe speed. Faster users may want to consider alternate routes to ensure the safety of all users.
While biking on the streets:
Look, Signal & Look Again Use hand signals to let drivers and other bicyclists know where you’re going. Look and make eye contact. Don’t assume drivers will stop.
Obey all Traffic Laws & Lights
Stay Alert Keep a lookout for obstacles in your path.
For more safety ideas, turn to page 3 where there is a Colorado Bike Law info-graphic, which was produced by Ramos Law Firm. The graphic is a great reference for all cyclists ̶ new or experienced.
NOTE: By sharing this info-graphic does not mean that DBTC endorses this business.
The President’s Page DBTC’s Officers President
Cyndy Klepinger 303-725-1565
Vice President
Scott Houchin 303-321-3863
Secretary
Dick Shelton 720-934-9824
Treasurer
Steve Thomas 303-419-2531
Board Members at Large
Helen Berkman 720-355-5687
Lin Hark 303-578-9369
Jeff Krinsky 720-373-9107
Linda Wheeler 419-973-8282
Clark Wilson 303-495-0671
Directors and Staff Director of Ride Activities
Patty Gaspar 303-989-8268
Out of Town Tour Director
Kathy Stommel 719-671-5579
MTB Coordinator OPEN
Fun Ride Coordinator North
Jeff Krinsky 720-373-9107
Fun Ride Coordinator South
Ellen Fitzpatrick 303-756-2517
Road Ride Coordinator
OPEN
Intermediate Ride Coordinator
Jeff Krinsky 720-373-9107
Weekday Fun/Int Ride Coordinator
Merri Bruntz 303-517-9781
“Roses” Ride Coordinator
Lin Hark 303-578-9369
Information Coordinator
Cindy Ferry
Membership Database/Webmaster
Jeff Krinsky 720-373-9107
Map Sales (wholesale)
Doug Schuler 303-829-5861
Photo Gallery Jeff Krinsky 720-373-9107
Pictures and Articles for the Newsletter This newsletter belongs to the members. If you have pictures or an article to share, please email them to [email protected]. Only send one or two pictures so you don’t clog up my comput-er! Be sure to include details about who, when and where the picture was taken. If you have a pho-to to mail, contact the Ride Coordinator for the address. If you share an article from another source, remember we must give credit to that author. If you are a writer who has written an article of interest, we may make you a published author! The deadline for submitting article is the 20th, but please send your articles earlier.
Board Meeting Any member wishing to attend a board meeting is welcome. The DBTC board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Perkin’s Restaurant (1995 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver). If you wish to address the board, contact the president at [email protected] or call 303-725-1565 so that your topic can be placed on the agenda.
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We need you to be involved in the Denver Bicycling Tour Club! We have several volunteer opportunities as well as a paid job. Without you, our Club would not exist. Communications Director With a goal of improving the various avenues of communication with our members, the Board has de-veloped a new position of Communications Director that we hope to have in place by August/September 2017. This person will be responsible for a wide range of communications matters within DBTC as well as public relations issues with other organizations and media outlets. Major duties shall in-clude timely production of the DBTC newsletter, drafting email blasts to members, oversight of club postings via social media (MeetUp, Yahoo groups, Facebook), partnering with Webmaster on website enhancements and other communications related tasks as required. Since this position requires specialized skills with design/publishing software and public rela-tions, a $250 monthly stipend will be given. Interested members should sub-mit a resume of their qualifications by July 17 to [email protected]. For a job description, visit: http://www.dbtc.org/COMMUNICATIONS-DIRECTOR
Event Coordinator We need a volunteer to help manage DBTC’s outreach efforts, which include Bike to Work Day and the Subaru VeloSwap. The job involves coordinating the details of events, recruiting and managing the volun-teers to staff events, and setting up and tear-ing down the exhibit display. VeloSwap is Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. While the rewards are non-monetary in na-ture, you will gain the satisfaction of making a difference, as well as promoting the joys of bicycling. BONUS: You meet some great people! Information Coordinator After several years as Information Coordina-tor, Cindy Ferry wants to pass on the re-sponsibilities of managing the Club’s infor-mation requests. The job involves answer-ing emails from individuals asking about the Club as well as forwarding on other email messages to Club officers. For more information on these positions, contact Cyndy Klepinger at matilda8@ msn.com or 303-394-4962.
Ride leader Ride leaders are the heart and soul of our rides program. Our ride leaders keep our calendar filled with great rides throughout the year. We welcome you to join the ranks! If you have an idea for a new ride, are inter-ested in helping others ride, or don't see your favorite rides listed, consider volunteer-ing to lead a ride or two – or more! For more information, contact Patty Gaspar, 303-989-8268 or [email protected]
Find DBTC on Social Media Become a member of these social media sites for relevant cycling news, last-minute
rides and social activities with fellow members, such as ski trips and movies.
To join Meetup: Go to www.meetup.com and join the DBTC Meetup by searching for “Denver Bicycle Touring Club” in Groups or going to www.meetup.com/ Denver-Bicycle-Touring-Club/. To join Yahoo Groups: To receive email updates from the Yahoo Group or Mountain Biking Yahoo Group, you can join by sending an email to coloradobicyclist-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com or [email protected]. You’ll then receive emails about upcoming rides for those respective groups. You can also check out the latest at https://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ColoradoBicyclist/ or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/COmtnbikers.
HELP WANTED . . . WELCOME
Here are those who joined their DBTC
membership during the month of JUNE.
MARILEE BOE
CHRISTELGIBBONS
BARBARA HALL
THOMAS MOSS
MARY RISPOLI
ROGER WENDELL
LEO WERTIN
BOB WINTER
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RIDE AND EVENT PHOTOS
On Saturday, May 27, eight riders started on the Westminster Classic, but as they headed east it started to rain so they turned around and explored the best of some of Jeff’s other nearby ride routes.
Dave Noble led this SW ride through Bel Mar on Saturday, June 10.
Everyone got a free US flag on the annual Flag Day Ride.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL
More than 50 members enjoyed one of four ride opportunities in Summit County as well as the ice cream treats!
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Oh where do the mountain bikers bike? In the mountains with “wildlife!” This ride was at Marshall Mesa, Dowdy Draw Ride. The ride was delayed a week due to weath-er . . . and wildlife?
On Saturday June 3, riders enjoyed a ride that explored the Golden Loop and the Arvada Reservoir.
Lin Hark lead a ride on June 3 downtown Denver to enjoy the sidewalk chalk art.
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Come play with us!
TRIVIA QUESTION Are drivers and bicyclists responsible for following the same traffic laws?
ANSWER: YES! Drivers and cyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws. SAME ROAD/SAME RULES!
Bicycling tips:
Make eye contact with drivers. Never assume vehicles see you!
Use hand signals.
Expect the unexpected!
Clean Bo le is offering DBTC members a special discount ‐‐ 50% off everything on its site! Purchase a screw‐off bo om water bo le for easy cleaning a er a long ride by entering the promo code: DBTC2017. Check out the Clean Bottle website at www.cleanbottle.com.
Traveling with your bike this season? Do it the easy way... DBTC has hard-sided bike transport boxes that can be checked out to current members. Contact any Board officer for more information.
CLASSFIEDS For sale: Yakima Forklift bicycle rack, new in box. $100 for DBTC
member (REI wants $159). Interested? Call Dale @
303-981-9161
BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE SUMMER PICNIC
Our summer picnic on July 8 will feature a swap meet, where
DBTC members can sell their bike-related items. Bring your
gear and some cash!
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WHERE TO BIKE . . . OR HIKE! An online map of more than 39,000 miles of trails in Colorado was recently launched. The interactive map gathered every hiking, biking and multiuse trail in Colorado and put it in one location.
The Colorado Trail Explorer was developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and includes 17,099 trails and 1,431 trailheads. It also shows 5,683 miles of hiking trails, 6,821 miles of mountain biking trails, 24,906 miles of motorized trails and un-paved roads, and 1,746 miles of paved bike trails.
The online tool allows users to search for trails by name or to simply pan and zoom to explore trails across the state. Trails and roads in the map are color-coded to indicate their primary use, such as trails that allow only horses and hikers, those that allow mountain bikes and other bicycles, those that allow motorized access, and those designated as urban bicycle routes.
DBTC would like to have a team ride in the Pedal the Plains. The route for the sixth edition of Pedal the Plains will loop through Kersey, Keenesburg, Brush and will cover 177 miles from September 15-17. Pedal The Plains is more than a bicycle tour; it’s a traveling party packed with boot-stomp’n live music, beer gardens, delicious and locally-sourced food, interactive educational exhibits, and a touch of state fair fun! The 3-Day Tour will take participants on a 177-mile adventure as they cycle through countryside woven together like a quilt stitched with golden, chocolate and emerald patches. If you are interested in being part of the PTP Team, contact Cyndy Klepinger @ [email protected].
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July 8 Tour de Ladies www.tourdeladies.com Parker, CO July 8-9 Triple Bypass triplebypass.org Evergreen, CO July 16-21 Tour de Wyoming www.tourdewyoming.org Cheyenne, WY July 22 Tour de Steamboat www.tourdesteamboat.com Steamboat Springs, CO July 23-29 RAGBRAI www.ragbrai.com Orange City, IA July 29 Denver to Aspen Classic www.coloradotriplecrown.blogspot.com/2011/12/joe-lookingbill-denver-to-aspen-classic.html Denver, CO July 29 Breck 100 Challenge www.warriorscycling.com/races/breckenridge-100 Breckenridge, CO August 5 Copper Triangle www.coppertriangle.com Copper Mountain, CO August 5 Stonewall Century Ride www.spcycling.org La Veta, CO
August 12 Vuelta a Dillon Fondo www.vueltafondo.com Dillon, CO August 19 Wacky Bike Ride www.wackybikeride.com Highlands Ranch, CO August 26 Venus de Miles www.venusdemiles.com Longmont, CO August 27 Golden Gran Fondo bit.ly/2mcW1Ug Golden, CO September 2 Red Rocks Gran Fondo www.redrocksgranfondo.com Morrison, CO September 3 Royal Gorge Century www.bikesandbrews.org/road.html Cañon City, CO September 9 Tour de Cure CO tour.diabetes.org Parker, CO September 9-16 Cycle Oregon www.cycleoregon.com Tumalo, OR September 10 Buffalo Bicycle Classic www.buffalobicycleclassic.com Boulder, CO
September 14-17 Salida Bike Fest www.salidabikefest.com Salida, CO September 15-17 Pedal the Plains www.pedaltheplains.com Eastern Plains, CO September 16 Pedal 4 Possible https://craighospital.org/events/2017-pedal-4-possible Louisville, CO September 16 Tour de Vineyards www.tourdevineyards.com Palisade, CO September 23 Bike & Brews www.bikesandbrews.org Cañon City, CO September 23 Moab Century Tour http://skinnytireevents.com/page.cfm?pageid=20054 Moab, UT September 24 Mountains to the Desert www.m2dbikeride.com Telluride, CO September 30 Tour of the Moon www.tourofthemoon.com Grand Junction, CO November 18 El Tour de Tucson www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson
2017 ADVANCE PLANNING CALENDAR
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Summer is HERE! The season is short, so get your August rides in to your ride coordinator. Holes in the schedule? Without leaders, there is not a schedule -- and everyone has at least one favorite ride to share. And it’s easy to be a ride leader. If you would like to include an activity in the newsletter, please email it to [email protected] by 20th for the following newsletter or contact Patty Gaspar at 303-989-8268. Summer Riding Guidelines
Weather: Thunderstorms are a danger - watch the forecast. Be aware of possible areas subject to flooding. Clothing: Rain gear may be needed
Other: Sunscreen, lots of water, repair items and a snack
Ride Locater: There is a guide to the most frequent start loca-tions on our website – www.dbtc.org. It provides the information you need to use Map Quest or Google Maps to make a map to the starting location.
DBTC’s E-Mailing Lists
Get late breaking news, last minute ride updates, and short-notice of weekday rides, all e-mailed directly to you as soon as the information is posted. If the weather is “iffy”, a ride leader can post a notice to let you know if the ride will go or be can-celled.
DBTC Message Board is the DBTC General E-Mail List
To join, send an e-mail to: ColoradoBicyclist-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com
DBTC Mountain Biking E-Mail List To join, send an e-mail to: COmtnbikers-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com
DBTC Meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Denver-Bicycle-Touring-Club/ be used to post rides as wellMeetUp is
open to the public and can increase the number of riders on your rides and, hopefully, club members. Rides cannot conflict with the ride schedule.
We are also on Facebook if you want to share pictures or bike related news.
You can join all four groups.
Please Note; Joining either of these Yahoo Groups, Facebook or the MeetUp Group does not make you valid member of the DBTC.
If your e-mail address changes, you must send your new e-mail address to both the Yahoo Group and to the DBTC webmaster ([email protected]).
The DBTC Website operates independently from the Yahoo Groups. The Yahoo Groups send only e-mail messages con-cerning some upcoming events. The DBTC monthly Newsletter, The Colorado Bicyclist, is sent to you from the DBTC Website via e-mail only if you have so requested.
Thanks for helping us grow our Club!
JULY Ride & Event Schedule
Information to use: Pace of Ride Difficulty of
Terrain Mileage
Quadrant of City Departure Time
ROSES - Leisurely H1 - Flat This is an estimate –options may be
offered
NW Arrive early enough to unload your bike and be ready to leave at the time shown.
FUN – Comfortable H2 – Small Hills NE
INT – Brisk H3 – Some Climbs
SE
ROAD – Fast H4 – Serious Climbs
SW
ATB- Unpaved Roads T1 Beginner to T4 Highly skilled rid-ers P1 to P4 physical conditioning required
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MTB – Mountain Bikes
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Saturday, July 1st 8:00 am INT-H2-35 + or -Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at the parking area at Bear Valley McDonalds on southwest side of Sheridan and Dartmouth Ave. We will ride the Bear Creek trail East and then South along the Platte and South out to the Chatfield Marina. Bring a snack or some money to purchase a snack at the Mari-na and then we’ll head back. I'm slow up the dam but will keep a brisk pace along the bike path.
Sunday, July 2nd
8:30am; INT-H2-40. “Powhaton Rollers” Join Mark Pawlak at Cake Crumbs 2216 Kearney ST Denver for 8:30am sharp departure. We will head east on Smith, 26th Ave and turn south on Powhaton, returning via Jew-ell, and city streets. The ride is on city streets with low/moderate traffic and country roads with low traffic. This will be a fast intermediate ride with average moving speed of 14 mph (which means we will be going 15-17 on the flats), with few stops to regroup. Ride updates posted on MeetUp.
9:00 am FUN-H2-25-NW NEW & IMPROVED WESTMINSTER CLASSIC Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for an exciting ride full of unexpected twists, turns, and surprises...and now with BRAND NEW TRAILS. In May we had to revise this ride as we headed east into dark rain clouds so let’s try it again as the forecast looks good! We will meet at the parking lot WEST of the baseball diamonds in Westminster City Park. (Directions: From US 36 and Church Ranch Blvd/104th Ave. exit, east on 104th about 1/2 mile to the first left after the West-minster Blvd light, then go LEFT again into the parking lot. The address for the park is 10455 Sheridan Blvd but note again that we are meeting WEST of the buildings and baseball fields.) This ride takes us through the West-minster, Northglenn, and Thornton area, including the Farmer’s Highline Canal, Lee Lateral, and Grange Hall Creek trails.
Monday, July 3rd No scheduled ride. You can post a ride on MeetUp or the Yahoo group - or both. Tuesday, July 4th
No scheduled FUN or INT ride. You can post a ride on MeetUp or the Yahoo group - or both. 8:30 am MTB- P2 T1.5 Length: 10 miles+ Join Carol Bennett (720-425-6124) at Pronghorn Park, Highlands Ranch Douglas County East West Trail and Highlands Ranch High Points Trail System. Both of these trail sys-tems have spectacular views of the Front Range from many parts of the trail. To get there: From C-470 Exit Broadway and head south, (towards Highlands Ranch). Follow Broadway until the traffic light at Wildcat Reserve Parkway and turn to the right. (It’s about two miles.) Turn on to the next street on the left- Weather’s Field Way. Prong Horn Park is about 1/2 mile south of Wildcat Reserve Parkway on Weath-er’s Field Way. The park is on the right side of the street. Park in the parking lot or on the surrounding street. There usually is ample parking. The East/West Trail head is across the street from Prong Horn Park. Bicycle Type: Front shock suspension is recommended, but a hybrid is suitable on the East/West Trails and some parts of the High Point Trail System. The ride drops in at the East West trail from Prong Horn Park. We will ride the trail for about a mile and take a sharp right at a three way trail junction. We will follow a downhill portion of the trail on the East/West Trail for about 2 miles. We will meet at a gate that is to the private Back Country Trail System. I must be there when we enter the gate and we must ride together as a group as the trails are for residence of HR and their guests. There are many loops and trails that total several miles. We can study the trail map and decide the routes that the group would like to ride. I stop at all trail junctions and will wait until I account for all riders. The trails are well maintained and have minimal exposed roots and loose rocks. The trails turns are banked and have plenty of bumps and curves to excite even the most skilled cyclists but are easy enough that an advanced beginning mountain biker would be comfortable with most of them. Caution must be observed as many of the trails wind through scrub oak and there are blind corners and hills. Use of a bell is highly recommended. The High Point Trail System crosses open grazing land. I have seen cattle and their “road apples” across the trails.
Wednesday, July 5th
8:30 am Leisure/“Roses” H2-6.5 miles NW New Clear Creek Canyon Trail Only 6.5 miles but worth it!!! Meet Richard Gieseler (303-722-1475) at West 6th and Kipling furniture store parking lot at the east end to car-pool to Mayhem Gulch on West US 6 in Clear Creek Canyon on the east end of the Clear Creek Canyon Trail. This is a gorgeous canyon going up to Blackhawk and is concrete, wide, smooth, mostly easy riding but there are a few steep sections. The paved trail has walkable and easy pedaling grades for 3 miles one way west then
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return the same route downhill. Bring snacks for a picnic at the rafting and mountaineering overlook then return downhill to Mayhem Gulch and our vehicles. Gambling or hiking afterwards in local venues. This wonderful scen-ery, sunlight and fresh air is why we moved to Colorado, and it is only 25 miles from the city. 8:00 am FUN-H2/3-30-NW Beat the heat! Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510), at Anderson Park in Wheat Ridge, 44th & Field St., back parking lot near big pavilion. We'll ride this loop trip on Clear Creek Trail (CCT), Easley Road, Ralston Creek Trail (RCT), and back to Anderson Park on CCT, to INCLUDE the Ral-ston Reservoir climb and overlook. Some other short hill climbs. Enjoy diverse neighborhoods, flora, and trail twists along the way! Comfy 10-14mph pace. Leader rides a hybrid. 3:00 pm FUN/Leisure H2-12-W Outdoor Concert and Ride in Evergreen Meet Lin Hark (303-578-9369) at the Evergreen Lake House for a ride up Upper Bear Creek. This is a gorgeous ride along the creek past some of the old homesteads of past centuries and estates built in the 50s. This easy grade, paved road winds up the canyon on the way to Mt Evans and turns to dirt where there are large ranches and beautiful meadows. This ride can be done after the Clear Creek Canyon ride. Make a day of it and have an early dinner between the rides in Evergreen with Lin. After dinner drive to Evergreen Lake and get a prime parking spot for the concert, ride and then listen to Lonesome Days Bluegrass music www.lonesomedays.com. MTB riders welcome to join and do the Evergreen Mtn loop which ends at the Lake House. Or just come join the group for the concert! Bring chair or blanket, snacks, and lock.
Thursday, July 6th
6:00 pm FUN-H2-16-SE – Join Dick Shelton (720-934-9824) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 East Iliff, just west of Buckley Road, for an early evening ride around Cherry Creek State Park. Afterwards, Joy and Gordon McKennon invite you to enjoy refreshments at Peak-to-Peak Tap & Brew (adjacent to Treads) with $1 off your first pint!
Friday, July 7th
5:30 pm INT-H2-22-SE- Meet Clark Wilson, (303-495-0671) at Garland Park softball fields (Kearney St. north from Cherry Cr. Dr. North) for an early evening tour of Denver city parks. The route will be entirely on paved streets.
Saturday, July 8th Summer Picnic All rides start and end at the picnic area
9:45 am Leisure/“Roses” H2-12-15 NW Picnic Ride Meet Richard Gieseler at Prospect Park at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start on a leisurely paced ride including Clear Creek Trail and some streets to Old Arvada. Return by 12 noon for the DBTC Picnic. YUM! 9:05 am FUN/INT H2-30 NW Meet Ellen Fitzpatrick (720-209-2269) at Prospect Park for a mystery/wing it ride loop. We'll work our way on Clear Creek trail and off toward Crown Hill, Sloan’s Lake, and 23rd and to the Platte River. We will then head north to catch the Clear Creek Trail back to Prospect Park for the Club Picnic. This will be on trails and road. 9:05 am INT H2-23 NW Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at Prospect Park for this Pre-Picnic Adventure. We will ride up Easley Road to the Van Bibber Creek and Blunn Trails. Next we will experience the entire Trail of Ralston Creek and return on Clear Creek Trail. We will be rewarded with the incredible DBTC summer picnic fare back at Prospect Park!
9:30 am FUN H1-24 NW Meet Lise Neer & Dan Zimmerman at Prospect Park. Ride to the confluence of Clear Creek & Platte River trails, 24 miles out & back. Restroom stop at the far end; easy rolling terrain; no drop. After lunch, we will have our fleet of trikes available back at the park for anyone to try out!
Sunday, July 9th
8:30 am INT-H2-37 NE. “West of Watkins”. Join Mark Pawlak at Cake Crumbs 2216 Kearney ST Denver for 8:30am sharp departure. We head east through Stapleton, Smith road and 26th Ave to 1 mile west of Watkins and return either via Smith Road or 12th and 13th Ave. Option to refuel in Watkins which will add 2+ miles to the total. This is a fast intermediate ride with average moving speed of 14 mph. Ride updates posted on MeetUp.
Monday, July 10th
9:00 am FUN-H1-30 SE Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at the Original Brooklyn’s 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 (from I-25 take the Colfax exit west to Federal Blvd. go South on Federal to the next light at W Howard place and go left. Go to the end and take a left onto Morrison Road and stay right to the parking lot of
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the restaurant) for a ride on the Platte river trail to the Cherry Creek trail to the Highline Canal to Dartmouth St. to the Platte River trail. It is a ride mostly on paved bike path with some street riding. An optional lunch is at the Original Brooklyn’s.
Wednesday, July 12th
8:30 am Leisure/“Roses” H2-20 SE Meet Harold Deist, 303-841-4792, at Challenger Park/Parker Rec Cen-ter, (North side of Lincoln, between Jordan Rd. and Parker Rd.) for a ride along Cherry Creek and up Sulphur Gulch. Lovely ride, uphill going, great downhill coming back. Bring a snack, and money for lunch at a favorite restaurant after the ride. 10:00 am Fun H2-25 W Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) in Idaho Springs at the public lot behind Beau Jos and we will trek up to Georgetown then enjoy the beautiful downhill back to lunch. The strong (or foolhardy) are welcome to continue from Georgetown to Silver Plume. This is always a beautiful ride and good excuse to get out of the city.
3:00 pm INT-H1/2-15-20-SW – Meet Ellen Chilikas ([email protected]) at Riverside Downs Park (2600 W Belleview Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 – park on the far east end of the parking lot close to the river, across from the 24 Hour Fitness; this is also near the Pedal Bike Shop). This is another BREWERY RIDE! Please arrive early, since we will leave at 3 pm sharp. The ride may be on either paved or unpaved trails like the Highline Ca-nal and will up to 20 miles round trip. Ellen will send out details of the ride via the list server once we get closer to the date. The ride will be at a brisk pace of at least 12 mph, so please make sure you can keep up. No maps, we will ride together as a group.
Thursday, July 14th 6:00 pm FUN-H2-16-SE Join Dick Shelton (720-934-9824) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 East Iliff, just west of Buckley Road, for an early evening ride around Cherry Creek State Park. Afterwards, Joy and Gordon McKennon invite you to enjoy refreshments at Peak-to-Peak Tap & Brew (adjacent to Treads) with $1 off your first pint!
Saturday, July 15th
9:30 am FUN-H1-15+-SE Meet Annie Rice-Johnson (303-324-1713) at Reynolds Landing for a flat ride north on the Platte River to Big Dry Creek turnoff, then up Dry Creek to Clarkson St North to Oxford Crossing under Santa Fe to Broken Tee golf course. Then south on the Platte back to Reynolds Landing. Bring lunch mon-ey. This is about 15 mile ride round trip.
Sunday, July 16th 8:30 am FUN-H3-25+-SW Highlands Ranch Mansion Ride Meet Carol Bennett (720-425-6124). Exit C470 at the Lucent off ramp and drive about half a mile south and enter the Target Parking Lot at SSgt Jon Sills Drive and follow the entrance until the south west corner of the Target Parking Lot just north of the Kaiser Building. Meet at the South West Corner of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Lucent Blvd. We will ride the streets and green belts in Highlands Ranch and will back track to the west part of HR and make our way to the north and will continue to the extreme east portion of Highlands Ranch. The route is general at this time and I can add or de-lete portions of the ride by request of the group. This is a no drop ride. Bring some snacks and plenty of water. There are bathroom stops in most of the parks. I’m hoping for good weather. The group can decide if they wish to stop at a local eatery after the ride. Please be there at 8:15 AM to discuss the route. I will leave at 8:30 AM sharp. It gets very warm or thunder showers can develop this time of year.
9:00 a.m., INT-H2-25 +-NE Meet Doug Schuler at Cake Crumbs Bakery, 2216 Kearney St., Denver, for a slow-er intermediate ride of 20 - 30 miles. The ride will be mainly on roads.
Monday, July 17th 9:00 am FUN-H2-22 NE Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at Cinzetti’s Restaurant off 104th at I-25 for a ride along the Farmers Highline Canal to Standley Lake. The ride is on mostly paved bike path with some dirt path. There is some street riding. Lunch after the ride is at Cinzzetti’s.
Tuesday Evening, July 18th
5:30 pm INT-H3-20-NW - Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) THE HIDDEN GEMS OF LOUISVILLE!!! This ex-citing 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 Lom-
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bard Street Experience and the famous Black Hole of Louisville! See you at the Safeway at the Rock Creek vil-lage Shopping Center in Superior for this somewhat new tour of the trails of Superior, Louisville, and South Boul-der (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.)
Wednesday, July 19th 8:30 am Leisure/“Roses” Ride H2-17 SW Meet Dave Noble (home 303-694-2008, cell 303-906-3163) and Jill McMahon (cell 303 888-0314) at Reynolds Landing ( Go west on Brewery Lane at San-ta Fe Drive where there is a light. Continue past the Breckenridge Brewery to the big parking lot at the end of the road on the right.) This ride will be on the Platte Trail, Lily Gulch Trail, Dutch Creek Trail, and some Littleton streets for a new Roses ride. An optional lunch will follow.
9:00 am FUN-H2-29-SE Meet Russ Templeman (303-617-0260) at the Piney Creek Trailhead which is located near Parker Road and Orchard. From Parker Road go East on Orchard Road and turn right at the first stop light into the parking lot. We’ll wind our way out to the Aurora Reservoir on the Piney Creek Trail and then various streets. It is 8 miles around the scenic Reservoir. All the trails are paved. There are no restroom facilities at the start location, but we will stop at the Rec Center located only one mile from the parking lot. Total mileage for the ride will be about 29 miles.
Thursday, July 20th
6:00 pm FUN-H2-16-SE– Join Dick Shelton (720-934-9824) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 East Iliff, just west of Buckley Road, for an early evening ride around Cherry Creek State Park. Afterwards, Joy and Gordon McKennon invite you to enjoy refreshments at Peak-to-Peak Tap & Brew (adjacent to Treads) with $1 off your first pint!
MTB P2-3, T2-4 Midland Trail to Buena Vista. MTB Midland Trail starts at Trout Creek Pass by An-tero Junction, the South Park Hwy 285 and 24 area. Midland Trail is an old train route from the Fair-play area to the Arkansas River Valley outside Buena Vista. Over a century ago, trains went to the mining districts near Leadville. This will be a one-way ride around 21 miles long starting about 10:30 am at the trailhead about 1 mile south of above. The route climbs about 1000' and descends about 2500'. After around 4 hours exploring, riders will cross the Arkansas River hiking bridge, pass by the water park, and finish by tying their bikes to old horse hitching posts on Main Street in downtown Buena Vista for refreshing at a cool restaurant. Riders must be at least intermediate capability level and have a minimum route finding sense. Space will be limited to just a few people due to shuttle needs. If you meet the requirements, you must contact me prior to July 17 for final meeting and ride details. Jeff Baysinger 303-969-9241
Saturday, July 22nd
8:00 am FUN-H2-36 NW Which way are we going? Meet ride leader, Marilyn Choske (303-905-8510), at Crown Hill Park in Wheat Ridge, 26th & Garland, for an urban adventure loop-de-doop trip. Trails include Clear Creek, Platte River, Lakewood and Sanderson Gulches, and some light road riding with bike lanes. Expect some construction detours. Comfy 10-14mph pace. Leader rides a hybrid. 9:00 am MTB P3, T3, little Scraggy (Buffalo Creek) Meet Cathy Leibowitz for a ride on Little Scraggy Trail. WHEELS ROLLING at 9:00 AM! PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO START AT THAT TIME. Take Hwy. 285 to Pine Junction. Turn left at the light onto Hwy. 126. Turn right onto For-est Road 550 (also called Redskin Creek Road; about four miles past the Hamlet of Pine). Turn right again almost immediately into the Little Scraggy parking lot. There is $6 fee. THE FINE PRINT: For additional info, a good video and map, see: http://www.comba.org/projects/l little-scraggy-trail/little- scraggy-east-trail-officially-open#.VWzkSUzVeM8 AND http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6377597
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Sunday, July 23rd 9:00 am FUN/INT-H2-18/23-NW Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE SPACE, TIME, 9/11 RIDE or THE HIDDEN GEMS OF BROOMFIELD! This still new 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.
Monday, July 24th 9:00 am FUN-H2/H3-25 SE. BIG DRY CREEK/PLATTE RIVER LOOP. Meet Helen Berkman ([email protected]) at South High School Parking Lot for a tour of contrasting Denver neighborhoods, from Cherry Hills to College View, Ruby Hill, and Wash Park , all woven together by the Big Dry Creek, South Platte, and Cherry Creek Trails. A few hills on Zuni but note that I take hills fairly slowly, to enjoy the scen-ery! Optional lunch afterward at Agave Taco Bar, 2217 E. Mississippi St. 9:00 am FUN-H2-25 SW Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at the Platte River Grill located at 5995 Santa Fe Drive. From C-470 take the Santa Fe Dr. exit going north for about 3 miles. The Platte River Bar & Grill is on the left (West) side. Enter the parking lot and drive to the rear of the restaurant and park towards the rear of the lot. We will ride the Platte River trail South to the Lee Gulch Trail to the Highline Canal Trail to the top of the Chatfield reservoir dam back to the Platte river trail . The ride is on paved and gravel bike trails. An optional lunch is at the Platte river grill.
Tuesday Evening, July 25th 5:30 pm FUN-H2-20 NW MAJESTIC BUBBLE RIDE Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at the Majestic view Nature Center 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. or 71st ST!) The ride will go west on Ridge Road and van Bibber Creek Trail, north on the new Blunn Trail and then return on the entire length of Ralston Creek Trail. The theme of this ride is bubbles so bubble wands will be provided to all participants during the Ralston Creek Golf Course break!
Wednesday, July 26th
9:00 am FUN-H2-25 NW Meet Dave Noble (home 303-694-2008, 303-906-3163 cell) to ride the Farmer's High-line, Signal Ditch, Brantner Gulch, Platte River, and Grange Hall Creek trails. Lunch afterwards at Cinzzetti’s restaurant. (Directions to start: From I-25 and 104th – exit 221 – go west and take first north/right turn into the Marketplace Shopping Center. Drive north to rear of shopping center and park in front of Cinzzetti’s.)
Thursday, July 27th
8:30 a.m., INT-H1/2-15-20 SW – Meet Ellen Chilikas ([email protected]) at Breckenridge Brewery at 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton CO 80120. We will do a 20 mile INTERMEDIATE ride into Chatfield reservoir followed by an 11 a.m. tour of the Brewery. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO COME ON THE BREWERY TOUR - COST IS $3 - the URL is http://www.breckbrew.com/about/tours There are only 20 spots available for each tour - tickets are open to the public and are first come, first served - you must get tickets online before the tour. We will probably have lunch after the tour at their Farmhouse restaurant.
6:00 pm FUN-H2-16 SE – Join Dick Shelton (720-934-9824) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 East Iliff, just west of Buckley Road, for an early evening ride around Cherry Creek State Park. Afterwards, Joy and Gordon McKennon invite you to enjoy refreshments at Peak-to-Peak Tap & Brew (adjacent to Treads) with $1 off your first pint!
Friday July 28th 10:00 am INT-20-H3 W Meet Kathy Stommel (719/671-5579) in Frisco, CO in the parking lot for the Frisco Marina. We’ll take the challenging loop around Lake Dillon going in the clockwise direction passing through Dillon then up and over Swan Mountain, descending towards Summit High School to reconnect with the hilly bike path back to Frisco. This is a training ride for participants of the Gems of Pacific Northwest Out of Town Tour, but everyone is welcome. Optional lunch afterwards at the Frisco Marina Restaurant. Directions to Frisco Marina: Drive west from Denver on I-70 to exit 203. At the roundabout, cross the bridge over I-70 heading south; continue on Summit Blvd/Hwy 9 approximately 1.2 miles to the stop light with Main Street, but turn left (east) into the Frisco Marina area.
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Saturday, July 29th
9:00 am FUN- H2-23 NW– Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE HIDDEN GEMS OF ARVADA. We have all experienced the traditional Arvada trails of Ralston Creek, Clear Creek, and Van Bibber. Check out this new route that explores the Pomona Lakes, the Arvada Fire Fighter’s Park and other forgotten areas and is guaran-teed to be an adventure! Meet at the SE corner of HWY 36 and 104th at the back side of the Quaker State and Lube Restaurant (10392 Reed St., Westminster, CO) by a hidden entrance to a hidden trail where the adventure will begin (and end). Possible lunch at Quaker State and Lube will follow.
Sunday, July 30th
9:00 am FUN-H2-22 SW Meet Bob Shedd (720-290-6014) at the RTD Littleton Downtown Station, in the north-west quadrant of the parking lot located at Alamo Avenue & Prince Street. Ride will go south and west on "secret" bike paths (all fully paved) that Bob has scouted in the Columbine and Ken Caryl areas, and includes a climb up to the dam at Chatfield State Park. Optional lunch afterward at Merle's Restaurant on Main Street, with-in 3 blocks of the starting location.
Monday, July 31st
9:00 am FUN-H1-26 Central Meet Wayne Tomasello (720-854-8767) at Cuernavaca Park for a ride on the Platte River Trail North to 104th street and Back. The ride is on paved bike trails. An optional lunch is at McLoughlin’s.
ADVANCE PLANNING RIDES FOR AUGUST Wednesday, August 2nd
8:30 am Leisure/“Roses” H1/H2-17 NE Meet Dave Noble (home 303-694-2008, cell 303-906-3163) for a ride on the Farmer’s Highline, Signal Ditch, and Lee Lateral bike trails and then through Eastlake Park. Lunch will follow at Cinzzetti’s restaurant. Directions to start: From I-25 and 104th – exit 221 – go west and take first north/right turn into the Marketplace Shopping Center. Drive north to rear of shopping center and park in front of Cinz-zetti’s. 8:30 am FUN-H2-20-NW Arrive early to join Linda Wheeler (419-973-8282) at 5340 Coffee (6474 Ward Rd, Arvada) before riding parts of the Ralston Creek Trail, Interurban Trail, and Van Bibber Trail.
Thursday, August 3rd 6:00 pm FUN-H2-16 SE – Join Dick Shelton (720-934-9824) at Treads Bicycle Outfitters, 16701 East Iliff, just west of Buckley Road, for an early evening ride around Cherry Creek State Park. Afterwards, Joy and Gordon McKennon invite you to enjoy refreshments at Peak-to-Peak Tap & Brew (adjacent to Treads) with $1 off your first pint!
Ride Leaders: Remember, if you have a guest/non-member on any of your rides, the Membership Committee needs to know so we can invite them to join us on future rides as a NEW (or renewing) MEMBER! Please scan your Sign-in Sheet and email the information or send the name with an email address to: [email protected].
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