Monday, May 18

May 25 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

I realize that looking out the window it is hard to believe but bike season is here.  It is time to take the bikes out, oil things make sure all is working as well as find those bike clothes.  This season`s first ride will be held Monday May 25 starting west of the 470 loop near Bear Creek Lake Park at the Morrison exit. There will be no picnic this week. Those wanting to stay for lunch can join me at the Blue Cow in Morrison. They are located at 316 Bear Creek Avenue and according to their web site has plenty of parking.
 
Directions to Ride
 
To get to the start of the ride go east on 70 toward Denver and get off on 470 south. Take 470 to the Morrison exit and turn right. The parking lot is on the right at the corner of S. Rooney Road and Morrison Road. If you are late, the bike path is across Morrison Road from the parking area, then ride east under 470. The drive from exit 205 (Silverthorne) to the start is approximately 1 hour. Plan to be ready to ride by 10 am. If it appears likely that it will rain during the ride I will send an email out the afternoon before canceling.

There will be two routes to choose from; a loop up route 74 to Evergreen (see below for specific directions) or ride Bear Creek Trail to the Platte River. Both of these are about 2 hours.

Route 74 Ride Directions

The route goes through Morrison and up to Evergreen Lake.  Stay on route 74 until Evergreen Parkway.  Ride on shoulder of Parkway until Kerr Gulch.  Turn Right on Kerr Gulch.  Stay on Kerr Gulch until it meets Route 74.  Turn left on Route 74 and return to Morrison.
 
Lunch at Blue Cow Restaurant (around 12:30 or so)
 
They are located at 316 Bear Creek Avenue and according to their web site has plenty of parking.
 
This season`s rides are on the website SummitBiking.org.  There is a lot of other useful information on the site such as safety tips and where Summit Bikers can get discounts at local bike shops.  Members without a life time membership should use the website and join for the 2014 bike season. This is also a great time to tell others about our rides, since most Summit Country people are very active.
 
 
John Bowyer