Wednesday Morning Ride

Let's meet at 8:45 AM at the Dillon Amphitheatre Parking Lot, and ride at 9.  Another ride up to Montezuma and back, maybe for pizza at Jersey Boys.

This will be a B-paced ride.  C-riders may want to bring some friends along, and elect a C-ride leader.  A-riders are welcome to do the same, or ride with the slower group.  

Unfortunately, we did drop a rider on Friday's trek to East Vail, sorry Bob.  

Any suggestions for Friday?  We could drive to Idaho Springs or Georgetown to ride up to Loveland ski area and back.  A 9 AM ride start should get us back to Summit County before most of the Friday traffic, or we could save this ride for next Wednesday.  

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell

alwambach@gmail.com

Tuesday Youth Program Presentation

The last of this summer's Summit Biking Youth Program gatherings is tomorrow, Tuesday, July 31 at 9am at Podium Sports in Frisco. The program before the ride is a presentation, discussion and Q&A by Bontrager/Livestrong Professional Team head mechanic Eric Fosvedt.

Bontrager/Livestrong is one of the most successful pro continental development teams in the US. The team is lead by Eddy Merckx's son Axel, and you'll see them riding in the Pro Cycling Challenge!  Eric's presentation will help us learn more about bike mechanics & maintenance so we can keep our bikes in the best possible shape. 

All Summit Biking members and friends are welcome to attend both the presentation and the ride. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn and to meet the kids involved in our Youth Program. Podium also offers great discounts to all Summit Biking members.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 9am

Podium Sports

Corner of Main & Hwy 9

Frisco

Silverthorne Ballot Issue

The upcoming Silverthorne voter Eminent Domain voter referendum indirectly could have an impact on the future development of the Silverthorne rec path system. As such the Summit Biking Board of Directors developed the following Fact Sheet for members for whom it would be helpful to clarify what a YES or NO vote on the issue means.

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Silverthorne Summit Biking Members/Voters - August 14th election (Ballot Issue #1) affects the completion of the Silverthorne rec path system

 

One of Summit Biking's ongoing priorities is to enhance recreational bicycling opportunities in Summit County.  We've worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive and quality bike path system throughout the county and we will continue our efforts to improve and maintain this system. 

A ballot issue (Ballot Question #1) regarding the town of Silverthorne's power of Eminent Domain is coming up on their August 14th election which could affect the potential completion of the Silverthorne rec path (formally known as "The Blue River Trail System").

Voting "YES" on Ballot Issue #1 would change the law to require the citizens to vote on each eminent domain issue regarding private property, such as the Blue River Trail, as it arises.

Voting "NO" on Ballot Issue #1 leaves the current law intact and allows the Town of Silverthorne to retain its current eminent domain powers regarding private property.

The result of a majority YES vote on this ballot issue would be to significantly delay or possibly prevent the completion of the Blue River Trail Segment 5 from the Silverthorne Elementary School to where it joins the main county rec path at the Dillon Dam.

For additional questions, contact John Taylor at 262-5940, email: johntaylor1712@comcast.net or Don Hansen at 262- 2558.

Friday and Monday

Friday, let's try another ride up Vail Pass, to Black Lakes, etc.  Depending on who shows up, we could ride down to the old Route 6, maybe down to East Vail, or even Vail Village for lunch.  Starting point, same as last week, the west end parking lot of Frisco, at 9AM.  This is the west exit lot off I-70.  This is a show and go ride, and we will not leave anyone behind.  No drops, frequent re-grouping, and concern for all needs, including mechanical problems or just not as much energy as the stronger ones.  We ride, not race.  Group fun is good fun.  

Monday:

Slight change on timing.  Ride from North Pond to Ute Pass is about 10 miles.  I expect our pace line to go out at 22 mph.  I am leaving at 8:55AM, not 8:30AM.  Those looking for a slower pace, please leave at 8:30AM.  We start the ride up Ute Pass at 9:30AM.  

Picnic back at the North Pond facility.

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell

alwambach@gmail.com

July 30 Bike Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

This weeks ride is to Ute Pass.  There will be two starting points; North Pond in Silverthorne starting at 8:30 am (A group riders -- faster group perhaps with pace line) or from the bottom of Ute Pass road at 9:30 am (where Ute Pass intersects Route 9).   A picnic will follow the ride at North Pond with a grill available for cooking.  Plan to bring what you would like to grill as well as something to share with your friends.  North Pond is located across from the elementary school on the right side of route 9 as you are headed North (intersection of Hamilton Creek and Route 9).

 

Ride safe

 

John Bowyer

Wednesday Morning Ride

Yes, we are riding.  9AM from the Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot, heading up to A-Basin, and up to Loveland Pass.  We will get picture taking opportunities with the Loveland Pass sign for your Facebook or friends or your personal collection.

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell

Monday July 23 Ride

Just a reminder!  Still no grill, as I am handling both the ride and the picnic stuff.  Ready to click and roll at 9:30AM A ride group to go from the Amphitheatre Parking Lot, over Swan Mountain, to Vail Pass and the Black Lakes.  I will look for a volunteer leader to keep the group connected as much as possible, considering the 12 mile climb.   B ride group to head out to Montezuma.  I will lead this group. C ride group to circle Lake Dillon, clockwise. Again, a volunteer to keep the group together would be appreciated. C- ride group, if desired,  to head to River Run and back. See you all tomorrow at 9:15AM. Al Wambach July 23 Bike Ride Posted: 17 Jul 2012 04:59 PM PDT There is a change to the July 23 ride.  Plan to meet at theAmphiteatre Parking Lot in Dillon for rides to be determined.  There still will be no grill but plan to bring a sandwich, a dish to share with your friends and something to drink.  Plan to be at the parking lot ready to ride at 9:30.  Al Wambah has once again offered to lead ride and coordinate the groups.   We will divide up into three groups.  The A group will generally be the fastest group (averaging 15 to 17 mph). The B group will be the moderate group (averaging 12 to 15 mph). The C group will be for all others. The plan is to make sure everyone has a compatible group to ride with.    Sorry for the late change but I am still unable to ride and it was difficult to find leaders for a Vail ride.   John Bowyer

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell

Friday's Ride, some changes

Hello everyone,

Thanks for the great ride today to Ute Pass, lots of fun, 26 of us by my count.

Friday's ride is a bit different than some of us chatted about.  

We will meet at the parking lot at West Frisco, off the west exit from I-70 at 9AM.  This ride will head west to Copper, Vail Pass, past the Black Lakes, and all the way down to Vail.  We could find a lunch in East Vail, or Vail Village -- any suggestions?  After a (light lunch on my part) head back up Vail Pass, and back to Frisco. Timing of lunch and time in Vail may be weather dependent.  Bring rain gear for sure.  

Again thanks for not bringing any musical headphones.  Much better and safer for the group ride scenario.  

All we need are some lunch suggestions.  All I really know is Sweet Basil, and that is probably over the top for the bike ride.

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell

July 23 Bike Ride

There is a change to the July 23 ride.  Plan to meet at the Amphiteatre Parking Lot in Dillon for rides to be determined.  There still will be no grill but plan to bring a sandwich, a dish to share with your friends and something to drink.  Plan to be at the parking lot ready to ride at 9:30.  Al Wambah has once again offered to lead ride and coordinate the groups.

 

We will divide up into three groups.  The A group will generally be the fastest group (averaging 15 to 17 mph). The B group will be the moderate group (averaging 12 to 15 mph). The C group will be for all others. The plan is to make sure everyone has a compatible group to ride with. 

 

Sorry for the late change but I am still unable to ride and it was difficult to find leaders for a Vail ride.

 

John Bowyer

 

New Incentive for Wednesday Ride (tomorrow)

Bob Gilson will join us tomorrow, and has invited us over to his place after for some homemade ice cream.  See you all tomorrow.

A bunch of us decided that we would do Ute Pass on Wednesday at 9AM.  This week we will meet at the Ponds, just south side of the road at the Silverthorne Elementary School.  Rest rooms and less concern about parking on the School District property.  

This could be a quick ride to the Ute Pass road, with a little pacing.  Expect a B/B+ pace in general.  About 30 miles total.  Extra credit for those who go down to the Henderson Mill, and to the end of the pavement (but do not expect me!).  Again, we will regroup as necessary.  I do not condone musical things from your ears on group rides. We need to chatter and communicate.  Safety is still Number 1.  Conversation is Number 2.

Bicycling directions to Ute Pass Rd

3D

Buffalo St/Co Rd 1900/Hamilton Creek Rd

	1. Head northwest on Buffalo St/Co Rd 1900/Hamilton Creek Rd toward Blue River Pkwy
		289 ft
	2. Turn right onto CO-9 N/Blue River Pkwy Continue to follow CO-9 N
		10.2 mi
	3. Turn right onto Ute Pass Rd
		5.2 mi

Ute Pass Rd

Round trip is 30+/- miles, unless you start from home, which I will do.  Any questions?? Give me a call, or email me.

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Al Wambach

PO Box 2324

60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest

Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324

610-613-1390 cell