[Summit Biking] June 8 Lake Dillon "Arc" Ride

Happy June, Team! This year doesn't seem to contain much "normal" in terms of weather or road/path availability. With that being the case, we'll just make the best of things on Monday's ride! Since Swan Mountain Road is closed for construction, we've aptly changed the "Lake Dillon Loop" title to the "Lake Dillon Arc"! Total mileage is about the same as the "Loop" ride, roughly ~24 total miles.

Start Time: Gather at 9:20 a.m. in the parking lot near the outdoor restroom; wheels on the ground at 9:30 a.m. Wear a nametag if possible.

Meeting Point: We'll ride point-to-point and back from the Frisco Marina parking lot, over the dam, and up to the bright orange "Danger Recpath Closed" sign (where Swan Mountain Road intercepts the bike path).

Lunch: Highside Brewing, 720 E. Main St., Frisco, CO. Click here for the menu.

Extra Credit Mileage: Start in Breckenridge or gain an additional 2.6 miles each way by starting from Summit County High School.  Be sure to arrive at the Frisco Marina parking lot by 9:20 to join the group.

***As always, check the SBG blog for any changes that may occur between now and the ride start.***

Enjoy the weekend and see you on Monday,

Betsy

303-638-2549

Summit Biking ride - June 1

Hello SBG cyclists, this coming week we'll cycle out-and-back with a gradual uphill climb to Georgetown and then a nice cruiser back to Idaho Springs. Except for a brief stretch of  recpath, we'll be cycling on county roads. There are a few odd turns along the way, so guests and new SBG members should ride with someone who knows the route. The weather forecast indicates cloudy and cool on Monday, but always check the SBG blog for last minute information. 

Start Time: 10 a.m. 

Meeting Spot

From Summit County,

Turn RIGHT off the Exit 240 ramp. Park in the parking lot on the right, just before the turn off the exit ramp. —OR— Take the first RIGHT into the "Clear Creek Administrative Site" parking lot. Parking is free but limited (avoid the area marked "Employee Only Parking"). Your ability to find a spot will depend on how many spaces are available when 

Note: There are no bathrooms at these locations. Since free parking is limited and unpredictable, carpooling is a good idea.

Lunch

Cabin Creek Brewing

Safety

Please wear a name tag and use hand signals so others are aware of turns, stops and road issues.

Route

From our meeting spot, we'll take the Idaho Springs Trail rec path for 3/4 miles, and then turn left onto Stanley Road (ride ~6 miles); at Dumont, cross the I-70 overpass and turn left on Co Road 308 (ride about  ~5 miles); when CR 308 passes under I-70, continue and turn left on Alvarado Road; pass Georgetown Lake and follow Argentine Street to the Gateway Visitor Center parking lot in Georgetown. Once we've convened as a group, we'll cycle back to Idaho Springs. Restrooms are available inside the visitor center. Total: 23.9 miles | 1,205 ft elevation 

See you on Monday!

Betsy (303-638-2549)

RE: [Summit Biking] May 18 - Green Mountain Reservoir

Greetings,

 

Looking at the weather forecast we won’t be having the Green Mountain Reservoir Ride tomorrow morning.      

 

At 10AM I’m seeing 47 and thunderstorms with a 63% chance of rain.   By noon it will drop to 44 with a 77% chance of rain.  There isn’t really any cover on that ride so not the best route with that high of a chance of rain, cool temps, and wind.

 

There is not a ride next Monday due to the memorial day holiday.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

 

 

 

 

From: got.gravel@gmail.com <got.gravel@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:06 PM
To: summitbiking@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Summit Biking] May 18 - Green Mountain Reservoir

 

Hey Summit Bikers,

I have volunteered to lead the Green Mtn Reservoir ride this coming Monday. The plan will be for SBG riders to meet in the parking lot to begin riding at 10 a.m. 

Details:
Start date/time: Monday May 18, at 10 a.m.
Parking: limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Location: Green Mountain Reservoir Parking Lot - take highway 9 north our of Silverthorne toward Heeney >> turn left on Heeney Rd >> parking lot is immediately to the right https://maps.app.goo.gl/haxV3b85AUyCFstY7
Route: Follow Heeney Road to the bridge. Road conditions are good until you reach the bridge. Past that, prepare for some potholes, sand, and gravel patches.   We will turn around where the road ends at highway 9 and double back to the parking lot.

Stats: 21.4 mi |1,404 ft elevation

GPX: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52618322
Lunch: none planned for this ride

 

Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll do my best to answer them.

 

Hope to see you out there!

 

Jim

 

Jim Smith

612-720-3741

 

[Summit Biking] May 18 - Green Mountain Reservoir

Hey Summit Bikers,

I have volunteered to lead the Green Mtn Reservoir ride this coming Monday. The plan will be for SBG riders to meet in the parking lot to begin riding at 10 a.m. 

Details:
Start date/time: Monday May 18, at 10 a.m.
Parking: limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Location: Green Mountain Reservoir Parking Lot - take highway 9 north our of Silverthorne toward Heeney >> turn left on Heeney Rd >> parking lot is immediately to the right https://maps.app.goo.gl/haxV3b85AUyCFstY7
Route: Follow Heeney Road to the bridge. Road conditions are good until you reach the bridge. Past that, prepare for some potholes, sand, and gravel patches.   We will turn around where the road ends at highway 9 and double back to the parking lot.

Stats: 21.4 mi |1,404 ft elevation

GPX: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52618322
Lunch: none planned for this ride

 

Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll do my best to answer them.

 

Hope to see you out there!

 

Jim

 

Jim Smith

612-720-3741

 

[Summit Biking] - May 11 Bear Creek Trail

Hi Everyone:

Although the Denver metro area received several inches of wet heavy snow in the last 24 hours, the current forecast for the next several days is warm temperatures (60s and 70s) and no additional precipitation.  The current forecast for Monday is temps in the 70s in the morning (71 to 78 from 10am to noon).

Directions to Bike Route from Summit County – approximately 1 hour drive:

1.      Take I-70 E toward Denver.

2.      Take Exit 260 to merge onto CO-470 E toward Colo Spgs.

3.      Take Exit 4 to CO-8 W/Bear Creek Ave./W Morrison Rd.

4.      Turn right (west) off the exit ramp.

5.      The parking lot is on the right-hand corner of S. Rooney Road and Morrison Road (across from a Phillips 66 gas station - 16283 Morrison Rd, Morrison, CO 80465).

***Ride will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.*** 

Route details:

From the parking lot, we will walk our bikes across (the very busy) Morrison Road and follow the Bear Creek Trail east under CO-470 E.

Lunch (optional): The little town of Morrison features lots of fun restaurants. After the ride, drive, bike, or walk 0.4 miles to the historic Morrison Inn for lunch. RSVP to me by End of Day Saturday (May 9) if you'd like to enjoy lunch together and I'll include you in the reservation. Click here for the menu.

Mileage: 19 miles RT / 942 ft elevation gain for Bear Creek Trail

Denis Mark

denishmark527@gmail.com

303-564-0147

[Summit Biking] May 4 - Chatfield Loop

Hey Team,

Our first ride of the 2026 season is in the metro Denver area and a great warm up ride for the season. Here are the particulars:

1)      Meeting Place: Breckenridge Brewery - Littleton, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80120 – pass the brewery on the left and enter the parking lot on the right, just beyond the brewery.

2)      Date & Time: Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Due to road work around Idaho Springs/Floyd Hill, consider passing through that area by 9:00 a.m. to avoid delays.

3)      Lunch: Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery after the ride. View the menu: https://www.breckbrew.com/visit/littleton/food/

4)      Mileage & Route: This is not actually a "loop" but a rolling out-and-back ride that arcs around the reservoir. We’ll take the bike path from the Brewery into the park and cycle to the South Entrance before returning the way we came. RT mileage is ~26 miles, but you can turn around sooner (or ride further) as you wish.

5)      Weather Forecast: Cloudy with temps rising from 60^o at 10 am to 68^o by noon; always check the https://www.summitbiking.org/blog and/or your email on Monday mornings for ride updates or cancellations.

A big thanks to the folks who have volunteered to lead the other May rides:

·       May 11 – Bear Creek (starting point in Morrison) - Roberta Dakin and Denis Mark

·       May 18 – Green Mountain Reservoir - Jim Smith

·       May 25 – Memorial Day – No Ride

See you on Monday!

Betsy

303-638-2549

Welcome to the Cycling Season 2026

Hey SBG Team,

It’s time to dust off the bike if you haven’t already been riding this year. We’re starting a little early with our first official ride on Monday, May 4. Here’s the schedule:

·       May 4 – Chatfield Loop – meet in the parking lot adjacent to Breckenridge Brewery (yep, they’ve got one in Littleton). This is an up-and-back ride, so cycle as far as you want before heading back to lunch at the Brewery

·       May 11 – Bear Creek - Need a Lead (it’s easy, I promise!)

·       May 18 – Green Mountain Reservoir - Need a Lead (again, easy, easy)

·       May 25 – NO RIDE – Memorial Day

Puh-leez let me know if you can lead on May 11 or 18, as I'll be in Europe. More details coming next week!

Thanks, Betsy

[Summit Biking] Sept 29 Maryland Creek Ride

Hi Everyone,

Apologies for such late notice. This is our last ride of the 2025 summer season and the fall leaves continue to be brilliant. The high for Monday is currently projected to be 56 degrees and cloudy, so dress in layers to adjust to lots of uphill and downhill stretches. A good amount of road sharing with neighborhood traffic around Eagle's Nest and Summit Sky Ranch will warrant the usual bright clothing and rear bike lights for the ride. Check the blog for updated information on Monday morning in case there are changes.

Date: Monday, September 29

Start Time: 10:00 am

Meeting Place: Dillon Amphitheatre 

Route: From Dillon Amphitheatre, cycle to the top of Buffalo Mountain, down through Mesa Cortina. At the Lowe's, turn L onto Adams Avenue, L on 2nd Street to connect to Briant St. Pass Target and connect back to Adams Avenue, following until it dead ends. Cycle through Eagle's Nest to Summit Sky Ranch and down to Maryland Creek Park. Turn around and follow the same route back to Dillon Amphitheatre. If you're in for tougher mileage on the way back, ride up Buffalo Mountain again (Totals: ~27 miles, ~3,100 ft elevation) . Otherwise, cycle past the Buffalo Mountain turn off and return to the Amphitheater (Totals: ~22 miles, 2,200 ft elevation). Given that I've omitted a number of steps, cue sheets will be provided.

Lunch: Bring a sandwich, drink, and something to share. We'll celebrate our last ride & lunch of the season at the pavilion. 

See you on Monday!

Betsy

FW: [Summit Biking] September 16 - Ute Pass Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

On Monday, September 22, we will ride from North Pond Park to the top of Ute Pass Road and back.  

 

There will be two starting points:  

1. 9:30 AM start at North Pond Park (108 Hamilton Creek Rd, Silverthorne) - this is a 10.3-mile ride on Co-9N to the Ute Pass Road turnoff. We will be riding on a wide shoulder that is sprinkled with gravel, so be mindful. Blinking tail lights and bright clothing are encouraged--anything to make the group more visible on the highway. 

2. 10:00 AM start at the Ute Pass Road and Co-9N intersection - this start point offers ample parking; it is a shorter ride but is mostly uphill (about 5 miles to the top parking lot). 

 

***Bonus Miles: Once you reach the top of Ute Pass Road, you can bag a few additional miles by cruising downhill (about 2-ish miles) to Henderson Mill. Turn around for a few more uphill miles on your way back to the Pond. RT mileage from North Pond to Henderson Mill is 36.6 miles.***

 

We will have a picnic at North Pond following the ride. Please bring something to share with your fellow riders as well as a drink and sandwich for yourself.

 

My cell # is 612-720-3741 if you have questions or issues.

 

I will send out another email in case of inclement weather or a change of plans.  

 

See you on Monday!

 

Jim

 

(credit Betsy for the email text from the earlier season Ute Pass ride)

 

Jim Smith

Mobile: 612-720-3741

Email: got.gravel@gmail.com

 

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[Summit Biking] Sept 15 Green Mountain Reservoir

Hey Everyone,

As far as I know, no one has volunteered to lead the Green Mtn
Reservoir ride. Since it is a widely-known route, the plan will be for
the SBG team to meet in the parking lot to begin riding at 10 a.m.
Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Details include:
** Start date/time: Monday, Sept 15, at 10 a.m.
** Location: Green Mountain Reservoir Parking Lot - take highway 9
toward Heeney >> turn left on Heeney Rd >> parking lot is immediately
to the right (https://maps.app.goo.gl/haxV3b85AUyCFstY7)
** Route: Follow Heeney Road to the bridge. Road conditions are good
until you reach the bridge. Past that, prepare for a plethora of
potholes and gravel patches. Turn around where the road ends at
highway 9. Totals: 21.4 mi |1,404 ft elevation (gpx:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52618322)
** Lunch: none planned for today

In the unlikely event that a horse, bear, or moose joins the group
during the ride, please view one of my favorite cycling videos so
you'll know what to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1FPRo7hO7I
(hint: just keep riding).

For questions or if you'd like to volunteer to lead the ride, contact
Polly or Roberta.

Enjoy the ride!
Betsy