Wednesday, May 18

May 23 Bike Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Just back to Colorado and found I am late getting the first ride information out to the group.  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 23 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 Red Rocks Grill in Morrison. They are located at 415 Bear Creek Avenue. I will have a table for 12 reserved for 1 pm in the name of Summit Bikers.  I will be asking for a sweep to help insure no one is left behind.  This is new this year but in the past we have had new people get lost on our rides and this is not a great way to be introduced to the group.  If we rotate sweep duties people should only have to do this once during the year.
 
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.

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 2016 bike season. This is also a great time to tell others about our rides, since most Summit Country people are very active.

IMPORTANT:  There will be a new way to contact people this year, through Google Groups.  In order to keep getting this email you must join Summit Bikers by the end of May. 

Looking forward to another great season of rides, with a wonderful group!

John Bowyer