Tuesday, June 26

July 2 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Normally we do not have a bike ride around the Fourth of July.  However this year the Fourth falls on a Wednesday so I think we should do a ride.  In order not to have an impact on planned rides we will do the ever popular Green Mountain Reservoir route again.

Next week's ride, July 2, will be the Green Mountain Reservoir. 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 9:30 am. Most of the parking is on route 9 at the intersection with Heeney Road. Be careful crossing route 9 as it is a very busy road. Our ride is on a much quieter road but it does have  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 pot holes and a rough spot or two.

Afterwords, we will have a picnic at North Pond in Silverthorne. North Pond is across from the elementary school at the corner of Hamilton Creek Road and Route 9. Please bring something to share with your friends, whatever you want to drink and a sandwich.  Bonnie has plans and will not be available to do a grill -- so we have to rough it. Be sure to wear name tags, especially at the picnic.  Talk to the new people and let them know we are a friendly group.

This is a fun ride to bring a guest along since it is an out and back and difficult to get lost on.

Ride Safe!

John Bowyer