This Saturday we will be riding down to Chatfield and then loop around on Titan road. Depending on how every one feels we could ride up on the 470 trail and then take Jordan back to get some more miles in as well. One other possibility would be to start down Jordan and then take 470 to Chatfield. Take our break at the Conoco then continue on to Titan Rd and hope that we have a nice tail wind when we take the S. Platte back up. We can decide in the morning to see which direction people would prefer to take.
It looks as though it will be farely cold again unfortunately, but I don't think we will get snowed on like we did last weekend. I'd wear tights or knickers, and a coat, gloves and beanie.
Here are the stats from the last time we did this ride:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/54370298
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
RECAP: April 23rd Bear Creek
This ride was a bit of a change for us as cold temps and windy conditions were abundant today. I feel that the weather had a lot to do with our turn out today as we only had 5 riders for this adventure. We were joined by new comer Jan who was a great addition to the group and hung with us all day through the cold, wind and the snow... yes I said snow.
Our journey started at the shop and lead us to the top of the CC dam. From there we went through the DTC to Happy Canyon and then on to Dartmouth. Kurt had a slit mishap when his cadence sensor came loose and eventually was eaten up by his rear wheel when his spokes ripped it completely off. After making down Dartmouth we hopped on the Bear Creek trail where we encountered very little traffic probably due to the cold temps which was nice. We took a short bathroom break and then made our way to Morrison Rd. where we enjoyed a nice gradual climb where every one stepped up the pace a bit. A Conoco was our next stop where we picked up some more fluids and food. After a little discussion on where to go next we continued on Bear Creek Rd. heading towards Evergreen. It was really beautiful riding in the canyon and we greeted by some snowflakes which was very majestic and it felt like we were riding in a postcard. We ended up turning around half way or so and enjoyed the fruits of our climbing labor by a nice long descent. Our path back to the shop was to retrace our route out and every one helped out in the pace making which was really nice.
By the time we arrived back at the shop we had logged a hard 60 miles. We had some tired legs but smiles on our faces. We had seen some new territory, gotten to ride while snow was falling which was picturesque, and every one got back safe with out any flats or major mechanicals. Sorry I didn't take any pics this ride but it was a bit too cold to do so. Thanks for the great ride every one and I look forward to anonther new adventure next week!
Check out the ride stats here:
Friday, April 22, 2011
Advanced ride April 23rd Bear Creek
This Saturday we will head out to the Bear Creek area. We will start by riding to the CC res. then head through the DTC, down Happy canyon to Dartmouth. From there we will hop on the Bear Creek trail but instead of riding through the golf course like we usually do we will ride on Morrison rd to the conoco which is where we'll take a short break. From there I thought it would be fun to explore some new territory and either head up Bear creek road or Hogback road I think it is. We can take a poll on what people would prefer when we get to the Conoco. This will be a 50+ mile ride.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
RECAP: April 16th Crowfoot
What a nice ride out on Crowfoot we had on Saturday, beautiful sunny skies, perfect temperature and not too much wind. We had a total of 7 riders and ended up picking up a few and loosing a few through out the day.
Our ride started out by riding through CC Res. which was a lot of fun because we caught up with the two other groups and merged in to one huge peloton for a little while. After riding through the park we hoped on Jordan and then made a quick Rt. on Briarwood. Tom & Dave didn't make the light at Arapahoe & Jordan so they booked it straight down Jordan and met us at the Loaf-n-Jug for our first stop. After our first quick break we got back on Jordan and took it all the way till it T-boned into Hess. Making a left on Hess we rode that till we crossed Motsenbocker which then turns into Crowfoot. We rode on Crowfoot which has a nice gradual climb and made it to our turn around point which was a fire station on Crowfoot.
After a little break we headed back down and picked up Solomon (who flatted) and also Eric and Arilio who had stopped to help him out. We stopped once more at the Loaf-n-Jug and that is where the two Tom's decided they wanted to get some more miles in so they headed down the 470 trail and got in an extra 10 miles. The rest of us would've had a really fast trip back down Jordan although we had a little head wind and we didn't have much luck hitting the traffic lights either. We seemed to get stopped by each one! We all made it back to the shop although Solomon picked up a second flat by the Golf course which was unfortunate, because I had given the tube I had to Dave that had a flat at our second Jug stop. He ended up calling a friend who picked him up and brought him back to the shop.
Every one rode really well and took turns pulling. One thing we can work on for future rides is our pace line skills. They can be a little discombobulated at times. Thanks for the great ride guys and I look forward to seeing you next Saturday.
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Advanced Ride: Crow's Foot by edge705cb at Garmin Connect - Details
Check out ride pics here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=bicyclevillageaurora&target=ALBUM&id=5596672984208607217&authkey=Gv1sRgCIPquOCctbKwLQ&feat=email
Our ride started out by riding through CC Res. which was a lot of fun because we caught up with the two other groups and merged in to one huge peloton for a little while. After riding through the park we hoped on Jordan and then made a quick Rt. on Briarwood. Tom & Dave didn't make the light at Arapahoe & Jordan so they booked it straight down Jordan and met us at the Loaf-n-Jug for our first stop. After our first quick break we got back on Jordan and took it all the way till it T-boned into Hess. Making a left on Hess we rode that till we crossed Motsenbocker which then turns into Crowfoot. We rode on Crowfoot which has a nice gradual climb and made it to our turn around point which was a fire station on Crowfoot.
After a little break we headed back down and picked up Solomon (who flatted) and also Eric and Arilio who had stopped to help him out. We stopped once more at the Loaf-n-Jug and that is where the two Tom's decided they wanted to get some more miles in so they headed down the 470 trail and got in an extra 10 miles. The rest of us would've had a really fast trip back down Jordan although we had a little head wind and we didn't have much luck hitting the traffic lights either. We seemed to get stopped by each one! We all made it back to the shop although Solomon picked up a second flat by the Golf course which was unfortunate, because I had given the tube I had to Dave that had a flat at our second Jug stop. He ended up calling a friend who picked him up and brought him back to the shop.
Cruising down Potomac, you'll have to excuse my camera strap...
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Advanced Ride: Crow's Foot by edge705cb at Garmin Connect - Details
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Group Ride April 16th
This Saturday we will head out to ride Crow's foot, we haven't been out there in a while and the weather is looking like we'll have a high of 65 with partly sunny skies. Mileage will be a little shorter this week than last as we are looking at 51 miles or so. Meet at the shop at 9 and we'll hit the road around 9:30. Don't forget a extra tube, CO2, water and food.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mountain bike ride?
Quick question for you guys... I was wondering how many of you have mtn. bikes and if so would you like to do a mtn. bike ride some time for a change? If you wouldn't mind leaving a comment I'd appreciate it. It was just a thought and would give us some thing different to do as well.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
RECAP: April 9th Look Out.
I'd say we had a pretty good inaugural ride on Saturday, with a group of 11 riders ready to tackle Look Out Mtn. We had a really nice day with cool temps at the beginning of the ride but then things warmed up nicely while we were out on the roads.
Things started out with a busy trip down the Cherry Creek trail due to many runners and walkers out in the morning. Every one made it through the obstacle course safely and with out incident. Tom kept up a really strong pace on the way down to REI and then once we got on the open roads every one shared in the pace making. We made our usual stop at the Sinclair gas station for some liquids, food & bathroom break before heading up Look Out.
Every one made it up Look Out with Jim from IC3 making up first. Kurt's brother got a little sick on the way up due to a bad gel experience. We all regrouped at the top and then headed down the back side of Look Out for a change where we were treated to some nice descending but due to some high winds we had to work for it. There was quite a bit of drafting and passing back and forth which was a lot of fun. We rode around the side of Look Out which put us back on 19th which is where we started our climb. David (aka Paul) had some severe cramping so he stopped back at the Sinclair gas station to get some more fluids and food. The rest of us continued back to the shop and picked up a few other riders along the way and had some discombobulated pace lines going.
I'd say every one was a little pooped after arriving back at the shop after putting in 65 miles. I know my legs were a little sore... Dave did make it back to the shop ok so it was good to see him and know that he was ok. Thanks for an awesome first Advanced ride every one and I look forward to many more.
Chris :)
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Advanced Ride: Look Out Mtn. by edge705cb at Garmin Connect - Details
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I'd like to congratulate Solomon for being the first rider (as far as I know) that has collected his first prize for attending the most rides! Way to go Solomon!
Things started out with a busy trip down the Cherry Creek trail due to many runners and walkers out in the morning. Every one made it through the obstacle course safely and with out incident. Tom kept up a really strong pace on the way down to REI and then once we got on the open roads every one shared in the pace making. We made our usual stop at the Sinclair gas station for some liquids, food & bathroom break before heading up Look Out.
The group before heading up Look Out.
Every one made it up Look Out with Jim from IC3 making up first. Kurt's brother got a little sick on the way up due to a bad gel experience. We all regrouped at the top and then headed down the back side of Look Out for a change where we were treated to some nice descending but due to some high winds we had to work for it. There was quite a bit of drafting and passing back and forth which was a lot of fun. We rode around the side of Look Out which put us back on 19th which is where we started our climb. David (aka Paul) had some severe cramping so he stopped back at the Sinclair gas station to get some more fluids and food. The rest of us continued back to the shop and picked up a few other riders along the way and had some discombobulated pace lines going.
I'd say every one was a little pooped after arriving back at the shop after putting in 65 miles. I know my legs were a little sore... Dave did make it back to the shop ok so it was good to see him and know that he was ok. Thanks for an awesome first Advanced ride every one and I look forward to many more.
Chris :)
Check out ride stats here...
Advanced Ride: Look Out Mtn. by edge705cb at Garmin Connect - Details
Check out ride pics here...
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=bicyclevillageaurora&target=ALBUM&id=5594057719266412177&authkey=Gv1sRgCI_Bh_yPk4GgmAE&feat=email
I'd like to congratulate Solomon for being the first rider (as far as I know) that has collected his first prize for attending the most rides! Way to go Solomon!
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