Thursday, August 29

ROAD BIKE RIDE B PACE (12-15mph) : FRIDAY 30th AUGUST, 9.00am

BY A VOTE ON YESTERDAY'S RIDE THE FOLLOWING ROUTE WAS SELECTED FOR TOMORROW:

START DILLON AMPHITHEATER PARKING LOT AT 9.00am

OVER SWAN MOUNTAIN PASS TO FARMERS' KORNER, SOUTH ON THE BIKE PATH TO TIGER ROAD. EAST ON TIGER ROAD TO ESTATES DRIVE. UP AND DOWN ESTATES DRIVE, WHICH IS A SMOOTH NOT VERY STEEP LOW-TRAFFIC CLIMB OF 2.8 MILES. GREAT VIEWS.

AFTER ESTATES DRIVE WE CAN DISCUSS THE OPTION OF A HIGHLAND DRIVE EXTENSION, AND ALSO SELECT A RETURN ROUTE (EITHER THROUGH FRISCO, OR BACK OVER SWAN MOUNTAIN).

MIKE

Tuesday, August 27

ROAD BIKE RIDE B PACE (12-15mph) : WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST, 9.00am

Rick Oshlo, President of Summit Biking, has completed the administrative steps that I referred to earlier, and has given me clearance to announce the Wed and Fri ride as formal Summit Biking Group rides.

I bit late for tomorrow's ride, but as Rick has given me the go-ahead to post to the  Summit Biking blog, I'll copy my earlier announcement (see below), mainly as a test to see that indeed it goes out.

Many of you will therefore get a second copy...sorry about that !

This is my last week here this summer : I'll have been here 9 weeks and have had a great time. I'll announce a ride for Friday, and after that another member has said he may continue the rides into September. I'll let you know when I've heard back from him.

Mike

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Tomorrow, Wednesday we will meet in the Dillon Amphitheater parking lot at 9.00am for a ride up to Montezuma.
 On our return we will stop at the Pour House in Summit Cove for coffee, if there is interest in doing so.
 
Then over Swan Mountain Pass to Farmers' Korner, Frisco, and back over the dam.

Vail Pass Path Closure

There is a notice in the Summit Daily advising that the Vail Pass Recpath from Copper Mtn to the top of the pass will be closed Mondays through Friday 6pm from Sept 3 through Sept 27. The path will be open all day Saturdays & Sundays. The info hotline is (970) 468-7813 x102.

That's a bit of an inconvenience, so get your weekday rides in this week! The good news is that we're FINALLY getting the path repaired and resurfaced!

Monday, August 26

Stop by Connie's Bench on Wednesday

The bench in memory of our biking buddy, Connie Gruber, has been installed and is ready to be enjoyed. The bench is located on the bike path which runs through the Frisco Adventure Park. Simply bike uphill from the Nordic Center and Day-Lodge buildings. You will see the bench on your left.

If coming from Swan Mt. bike towards the hospital, but turn right just before the hospital/medical building parking lots. Cross Hwy 9 at the light and follow the bike path into the Frisco Adventure Park. Continue downhill and you'll see the bench on your right.

Since many within Summit Biking helped to fund this bench, Jerry Gruber is inviting people to stop by this Wednesday morning August 28th, 9-10:30a, for a cup of coffee and a donut.

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, August 15

Orange for the USPCC


The USA Pro Challenge is coming to Breckenridge, and we want to 'crush' it on TV so we're asking everybody to WEAR ORANGE!   Yes, it's the 'official' color of Breck's Stage 2 Finish because "Or-ange you glad you're from Summit County"!!  Tuesday, August 20 – ORANGE DAY in Breck!!
 

Tuesday, August 13

August 19 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,
This weeks ride will be from the Dillon Amphitheater parking lot to Montezuma, A-Basin or the top of Loveland Pass.  These rides are on the roads so stay to the right and be cautious. For those that prefer to stay on the bike paths other rides are possible. We will meet in the parking lot ready to go at 9:30 am. Bonnie will have the grill going so bring something to cook as well as to share after the ride. As always bring what you prefer to drink.
 
Margaret and I will be out of the county until mid October so there will be another leader for the Monday rides.  It has been a great summer leading the rides.  In case you have always felt you could do a wonderful leadership job, contact Rick Oshlo about helping.
 
In case of a breakdown on the day of the ride call my cell number is 970-393-2190.
Ride safe and have fun!
John Bowyer

Monday, August 12

Pro Challenge Events

There are a number of events associated with the US Pro Challenge race Stage 2 finish & Stage 3 start in Breckenridge next Tuesday & Wednesday. Go to breckprocycling.com and click on Spectator Information for complete details including road closures & in town race route maps.

One items of particular potential interest for members is the Meet & Greet with George Hincapie Tuesday 6pm at Breck Bike Guides. They are a new company located on Lincoln between Main & Ridge.

Also if you know have or know of anyone with preschool kids or grandkids, check out the Strider Bike race planned for Wednesday morning. Grand Lodge at Peak 7 has produced a very cute video ad. You can see it on You Tube at http://youtu.be/-dwaFKj1hdI

Rick Oshlo

Monday, August 5

August 12 Meeting and Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,
 
It is that time of year when we have our annual meeting.  The meeting will be held August 12 in Frisco, starting at 11:30 at the old senior center (3rd and Granite, where we hold the CTS ride) after our weekly ride.  Plan to meet in front of the center at 9:30 ready to ride.  The main ride will be through Copper up Vail Pass as far as we can make it without any major delays and return.  Another option is to ride to Breckenridge and return, riding the flat part up towards Copper so you can get in a few miles and still make the meeting.  We will not have a picnic so plan to bring either a sandwich or something to eat during the meeting.
 
As I mentioned at our ride there was recently an interview concerning the CTS ride on Krystal 93.3.  If you would like to go back and listen the interview is on their web site at www.krystal93.com/audio-vault/krystal-conversations/.  Keep in mind that yours truly is not a professional like to other two on the interview.
 
Also, next week several people asked if we could do a tire changing review with Team Managers.  Brad has agreed to come in at 9 am and show those interested the proper technique of changing a tire and getting back to your ride quickly.  Due to extensive experience in the tire changing area I will not be attending.  Please email me at bikebreck@yahoo.com if you plan to come to the review so I can give Brad an idea of how many will come.
 
Ride communication has improved which will make riding safer for all of us.
 
Ride safe!
 
John Bowyer

Saturday, August 3

Cattle Guards Returning to Ute Pass Road?

I noticed in yesterday's Summit Daily, page B22, that:

under Request for Proposal

"Ute Pass Road
2 Cattle Guards on Ute Pass Rd"

The Club worked to get rid of them a few years ago.

It looks as if they are returning.

Does anyone have any influence in this matter? They are so bad on a very
popular cycling route.

Al Wambach
alwambach@...


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Al Wambach
Unit 60, Miners Run, Wildernest
PO Box 2324
Silverthorne, CO 80498
610-613-1390 cell