Sunday, September 10

CHANGE IN RIDE SEPTMBER 10

Hello Summit Bikers,

The forecast for the East side of the Divide is not good, so we will stay in Summit County.  Since Fall is here plan to meet at Dillon Ampitheater at 10am Monday. Temps should be around 50 by then.  We will ride to either to Montezuma, and if the weather looks promising to the end of Keystone Range Road in Keystone, before returning to the start.  Please do not gather at the top of Montezuma Road, stay to the left.  We will not have a picnic, but feel free to bring a sandwich and drink so we can socialize afterwards.

If anyone is not familiar with the route, please let me know at the start and we will match you up with a rider who knows the route.

Ride Safe,

John Bowyer

Wednesday, September 6

September 11 Bike Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Next Mondays ride (September 11) will be starting at Georgetown at 10 am.  As off now there is a high chance of rain in Georgetown on Monday and if this remains the case, I will revise the ride to one in Summit County (low chance of rain).  Please check your email Sunday evening.

Date:  9/11
Origin:  Georgetown Visitor Center
Directions:  Take Exit 228 off I 70
Parking:  Park along Argentine Rd just past visitor center. They have asked us NOT to park
               in visitor center parking lot
Routes:  G-town to Loveland ski area
               Guanella Pass
               G-town to Idaho Springs 
Time:  10:00am
Post Ride:  Some of us will visit Cabin Creek Brewery after the ride.

See everyone on Monday

Ride safe,

John Bowyer


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Saturday, August 26

Change in August 28 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Sorry for the late change, but after traveling over to Vail today I realize there may still be some delays in travel so have decided to Monday's ride.

Meet at the Dillon Amphitheater Parking Lot ready to ride at 9:30 and challenge the hills of Silverthorne.  There may seem to be too many turns but most of them are easy to follow once you riding the route. The recpath does go by the outlets (watch for walkers) and the route does cross Route 9 twice so caution is advised. Please print this out and have for the ride. If lost ride downhill as the recpath is along the Blue River.

Dillon Amphitheater – Start
Go toward the dam
Stay on Silverthorne path
to N. Pond
Rt End of Path (Allegra Dr)
Rt at stop sign (Hamilton Cr Rd)
Ride to top
Lt on Lakeview Circle
Complete Lakeview Circle turn
Lt at bottom of Circle
(continuation of Hamilton Cr Road)
Rt on Bald Eagle
Cross Rt 9 to Golden Eagle
Lt on Falcon Dr.
Lt on Golden Eagle
Lt on Two Cabins
Rt on Arnica Ln
Lt on Currant Way (easy to miss)
Lt on Hunters Knob Rd
St on Maryland Creek Trail (to Summit Sky)
At T Lt on Maryland Creek Road
Lt on Maryland Creek Lane
Rt on Rt 9
Lt at N. Pond
Rt on Allegra Dr.
Lt on Recpath
Return to Start

Feel free to bring a sandwich or snack to enjoy at the end of the ride.

I also checked out the West Vail Pass route and work continues but is nearing completion.  Hopefully we can do a ride out of Big Horn Park in Vail before winter to experience the new path.  What is complete is away from I 70 and is beautiful.

There will be no ride September 4, as it is Labor Day weekend and the paths are normally crowded.

Have Fun and Ride safe!

John Bowyer

Thursday, May 18

Monday May 22nd Ride - Green Mountain Reservoir

Hi Summit Biking

 

Next week's ride, Monday May 22nd,, will be the Green Mountain Reservoir.  The ride is being coordinated by Polly Koch. The start of the ride is at the intersection of Route 9 and Heeney Road, approximately 20 miles north of Silverthorne. Plan to be ready to ride at 10:00 am. Most of the parking is on route 9 at the intersection with Heeney Road. Be careful crossing route 9 as it is a busy road. Heeney Road is not very busy, but it is a road with some traffic and people are encouraged to ride single file near the shoulder. This is the only Summit County ride with rolling hills as you ride on the west side of the reservoir.  It is an out-and-back ride, so turn around as you wish.  The entire route out and back is around 22 miles. Pay attention as there are some potholes and a rough spot or two.   When you reach the end of Heeney Road as it rejoins Route 9, please be aware of traffic turning onto Heeney Road, and stay to the side of the road.

 

As the weather may not be conducive to a picnic, let's leave it as an informal gathering at North Pond Park in Silverthorne after the ride.  Bring your own drink and sandwich and hang out with your fellow riders if the weather cooperates.

 

Summit Biking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Friday, May 12

Reminder: Pay your Dues and sign your Waiver before riding

Hi Summit Bikers,

 

Just a friendly reminder if you have not already paid your dues for the 2023 season. 

 

As the Summit Biking ride schedule begins this coming Monday, May 15, you must have renewed or begun your membership and signed a waiver before joining our rides.  Click here to take care of it while you are thinking about it, or for more information, go to the Membership page of our website, summitbiking.org.  PayPal is the club's preferred method of payment.  You don't need a PayPal account to pay by credit card to use this. Follow the online links to digitally sign your waiver and pay. Please also add your emergency contact information.

 

Hope to see you out on the roads soon.

 

Summit Biking

 

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Thursday, May 11

May 15 River Point/South Platte ride

Next weeks ride, May 15, will be a new one in Denver.  It starts at River Point, approximately 69 miles from Summit County.  To get there drive East on I70 to 470 South.  Take the 285 exit East.  When you get to the stop light for River Point Parkway be in the right lane and turn right.  The parking is on the left soon after the turn.  They are building a new office building and the parking is to the left of the building.  You should not go across the bridge.  The bike path is across the grass about 20 feet. (They have blocked the stairs.)  There is no restroom at the start, but once on the rec-path they are numerous. Once on the path you can go left and across the bike bridge to the rec-path.  Turn left and head South.  Ride as far as you wish.  A good goal is Chatfield Reservoir.  Riding to the top of the dam and returning is about 20 miles.  Plan to meet at 10 am, ready to ride.

 

Afterwards you can drive over the bridge and join others for lunch at Panera's and go shopping at the Costco nearby.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, May 9

FW: School Rodeo

OOPS!  That's Thursday May 25th.

 

 

From: RandR Dakan
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 3:55 PM
To: summitbiking@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Summit Biking] FW: School Rodeo

 

 

 

From: Don Hansen
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 3:26 PM
Subject: School Rodeo

 

Hello Summit Biking

 

On Thursday, June 25, Silverthorne Elementary School is having the annual "bike rodeo".

One of the aims of this event is to have every student ride a bike.  Plus have fun 

on a bike.  Teachers will bring one grade level at a time out behind the school for

the Rodeo.

The school will have three different courses set up for them to ride. 

We will help facilitate the bike riders.

There are two sessions of the event

1. Morning   8:30 to 11:40

2. Afternoon 12:45 to 3:45

Volunteers can work one or both sessions.

 

Summit Biking has worked this event for many years.  Please help again this year. 

 

Email me if you can help plus what session you want to work.

 

Thanks 

 

Don Hansen 

970 389 4686

 

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FW: School Rodeo

 

 

From: Don Hansen
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 3:26 PM
Subject: School Rodeo

 

Hello Summit Biking

 

On Thursday, June 25, Silverthorne Elementary School is having the annual "bike rodeo".

One of the aims of this event is to have every student ride a bike.  Plus have fun 

on a bike.  Teachers will bring one grade level at a time out behind the school for

the Rodeo.

The school will have three different courses set up for them to ride. 

We will help facilitate the bike riders.

There are two sessions of the event

1. Morning   8:30 to 11:40

2. Afternoon 12:45 to 3:45

Volunteers can work one or both sessions.

 

Summit Biking has worked this event for many years.  Please help again this year. 

 

Email me if you can help plus what session you want to work.

 

Thanks 

 

Don Hansen 

970 389 4686

 

Wednesday, March 29

Casino Night, April 14 and Upcoming Bike Season

Hello Summit Bikers,

Even as the snow continues to fall your board is working on our summer schedule.  We expect to be biking by mid-May.  Our president is working on the President's letter and hopes to have out in late April.  We do not have leaders for May or June rides yet so if you are willing to take a month, please write me at Bikebreck@yahoo.com.  

Attached is a flyer for Casino night, April 14, we have been asked to provide members to raise money for FDRD.  This group helps keep all the trails in Summit County in good shape and builds new trails.

As always, ski safe in anticipation of riding safe this summer.

John Bowyer

Wednesday, September 28

October 3 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Next week's ride, October 3, will be the Green Mountain Reservoir.  The ride is being coordinated by Don Hanson. The start of the ride is at the intersection of Route 9 and Heeney Road, approximately 20 miles north of Silverthorne. Plan to be ready to ride at 10:30 am. Most of the parking is on route 9 at the intersection with Heeney Road. Be careful crossing route 9 as it is a busy road. Heeney Road is not very busy, but it is a road with some traffic and people are encouraged to ride single file near the shoulder. This is the only Summit County ride with rolling hills as you ride on the west side of the reservoir.  Pay attention as there are some potholes and a rough spot or two.   

There will be a picnic at North Pond in Silverthorne, following the ride.  Plan to bring something to share, as well as your drink and sandwich.  As the cold weather is starting to settle in this is likely the last ride of the season.

If the wet weather returns and there is a need to cancel Don will send out an email Sunday night.

It has been a wonderful season.  Thank you for the rides.

Ride Safe!

John Bowyer