Saturday, August 29

Fw: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th Ride- Parking/Lunch Update!!


From: summitbiking@googlegroups.com <summitbiking@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Patricia Heiser <pk.heiser@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 7:55 AM
To: Summit Road Biking (GoogleGroup) <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th Ride- Parking/Lunch Update!!
 
Hello Summit Bikers-
I just talked to Code Enforcement in Vail, and apparently we are not allowed to park at Big Horn Park if we are not on site. 
For that reason, we will now meet at the new bigger lot located up Big Horn Road.  You will still exit at Exit 180 in East Vail.. turn left onto Big Horn road, and follow it ..The lot is on your left after you go under I-70.  
Pic below from Apple maps-- Clearly lots of parking available!
We will meet here and start our ride from this lot at 10:00. 

Link to the parking area:  (note- Google maps has not updated their satellite image of the lot, but the lot is there- see attached pic below!)


Due to logistics, there will be no lunch.
There are no picnic facilities at this lot, and we will most likely be finishing our rides at different times.

Hope to see you on Monday!

Patty

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Fw: [Summit Biking] Monday August 31 Ride - 10:00 a.m. Georgetown Visitors Center


From: summitbiking@googlegroups.com <summitbiking@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Lisa Kidd <kidd1698@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:24 AM
To: Summit Biking Group <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Summit Biking] Monday August 31 Ride - 10:00 a.m. Georgetown Visitors Center
 
Who is ready for a little riding out of the County?  Me, me me!
The drive from Silverthorne to the Georgetown Visitor Center is about 30mins.  Do probably look at google maps in case there is a delay that day.  Be ready to ride by 10am (temp might be a blazing 55dF, high of 64 that day with thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoon.  We will keep an eye on that.).
 There are plenty of picnic tables at the visitor center if you bring your own lunch.  I am NOT organizing a group lunch but instead encouraging folks to bring a lunch and enjoy that with whoever finishes close to your time as well.  I figure with all the choices we are going to be spread out with our finishing times.  
 We should NOT park in visitor center paved parking area.  Instead park in the dirt/gravel areas just West of their parking lot.  
 There are restrooms facilities inside the visitor center.

The Guanella Pass option is 11.6 miles with 3200 ft of elevation gain.  Google Maps says you should be up there in 2hr 15 min ðŸ˜Š

The Georgetown Loop Railroad, Silver Plume, Bakerville, Loveland Ski option is 1hr 46 min with 2231 ft of elevation gain.  Google Maps says this should take 1hr 46min.  You certainly will encounter fewer cars on this route, but perhaps more bears and maybe some raspberries if we get lucky!  The bike path will end in the parking lot at Loveland Valley Ski area.  There is no reason to go any further unless  you are doing bonus miles (+5) up Loveland Pass.

I always enjoy this ride.  FYI we have company here that day and Lance plans to take them to the top of Loveland Pass and then just keep going over and back to Summit County.  Anyone is welcome to join them!

Hope to see many of you there!

Hugs,

Lisa Kidd (new ride leader since they were getting desperate-don't criticize my skills please! :)  

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Fw: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th ride- West Vail Pass


From: summitbiking@googlegroups.com <summitbiking@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Patricia Heiser <pk.heiser@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 10:56 AM
To: Summit Road Biking (GoogleGroup) <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Summit Biking] Monday Aug 24th ride- West Vail Pass
 
Hi Summit Bikers,

The ride for Monday is West Vail Pass.

Start time is 10:00
Meet at: Big Horn Park in East Vail.
There is parking at the park, but not a ton. Carpooling is highly encouraged!!
There may be some construction traffic up near the pass, so please keep that in mind!

Google Directions to the park: Go West to exit 180 in East Vail 

If the parking is full, there are two nearby options:

The first is near the inital exit..after taking the exit, turning left, and crossing under I-70, there is a lot on your left:



Route options:  All options are out and back- 
1. Ride up to top of Vail pass- Total miles is 19.7 mi, 2,172 ft of climbing.  
   Extra credit riding if you want to cruise down to Copper and return to Big Horn Park... (extra 10-11 miles)
2. Ride up the path toward Vail Pass about 6 miles, but before taking the right turn to go under 
   I-70, stay straight and continue a few blocks more up to a culdesac type turn around. Good option for those not wanting to do the steepest part of the climb to the pass!
3. Ride to Minturn  

Lunch: Big Horn is a nice area for lunch-  pavillion, picnic tables, and bathrooms on site,  so bring a sandwich and drink, and something to share! 

Hope to see you Monday!   
Patty Heiser
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Friday, August 14

Monday June 17 Ride from Dillon Amphitheater (Choose your own adventure)

Hi Summit Bikers,

The published ride for Monday is "Glorious Boreas", but since we have not had a volunteer to lead this ride, we will have a "choose your own adventure" ride starting from the Dillon Amphitheater at 9:30 where we are more familiar with the routes.

Options:

Unless Swan Mountain Road is open, I will probably ride Tour de Soda.

There will not be a picnic lunch afterwards.  Lunches have been very poorly attended. We hope for a better turnout next week at West Vail Pass.

We still need a volunteer leader for the following ride:
9/21: Green Mountain Reservoir

Thanks to these volunteers:
Patty will lead 8/24: West Vail Pass
Lisa Kidd will lead 8/31: Georgetown to Guanella or Loveland Ski Area
Lisa will also lead 9/14: Ute Pass
Polly & Stephan will lead 9/28, route TBD and weather permitting.

See you Monday,
Roberta


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Wednesday, August 5

Group Ride August 10


Hello Summit Bikers,

Next week's ride, August 10 is either to Copper or Vail Pass starting at the Dillon Amphitheater parking lot.  Be at the parking lot by 9:20 so we are all ready to roll by 9:30. A picnic will follow around noon, so plan to be back by then.  Bring something to eat and a dish to share with your friends, as well as what you would like to drink.  Remember to bring those name tags and mingle with others at the picnic. 

Be cautious riding Vail Pass as there are many downhill people taking the shuttles up.  In addition, use hand signals, and keep others informed when passing. 

With our ride leader out for the remainder of the season, it is important that some of you step up to lead a ride.  Leading is not difficult, emails from previous rides are available in our blog.  Meeting, identifying new people, and getting the group moving are the important tasks of the leaders.  So simple, even I can do it!  Talk to either Polly or Roberta to find out more.

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer


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Wednesday, July 29

August 3 Bike Ride and Meeting

Hello Summit Bikers,


Our wonderful leader is out so I have been asked to pitch in.  For some reason she thinks I know the rides.  This week's ride is in connection with our annual meeting so please try to attend.

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot
Annual Meeting & Lunch: Dillon Amphitheatre Pavilion after the ride - Bring a sandwich and something to share. If you'd like to enjoy something sweet during the business meeting, there will likely be some impressive desserts to enjoy.

Route:  We' are doing a repeat of the Montezuma/Loveland Pass route that we did in late June. I suggest doing the Montezuma ride so you are back in time for the annual meeting, but you are free to choose.  We will regroup in River Run at the bathrooms and where the road turns to dirt at Montezuma. We will ride to Keystone and take the path through the fence.  Anyone not familiar should pair up with a regular.  Please get off to the side of the road in Montezuma.

***Even if you don't ride on Monday, please feel free to come to the lunch and annual meeting.***


Ride Safe,

John Bowyer

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Friday, July 24

July 27th Ride - Silverthorne Rambler - 9:30 a.m.

Hi Team,

The term "rambler" is an accurate one for this ride, as it comprises twists and turns that will require the guidance of Charlie Shofnos as our mighty lead and cue sheets to refer to if you are riding faster or slower than the main group of cyclists.
  • Start time: 9:30 a.m.
  • Meeting Place: Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot
  • Route: From the Amphitheatre, we will (r)amble down the recpath corkscrew to the hills of Silverthorne. There are many turns but most of them are easy to follow once you are riding the route. The recpath does go by the outlets (watch for walkers) and the route does cross Route 9 twice so caution is advised. Once we reach the Hamilton Creek area, please note this important reminder: Please do not ride to Lakeview Circle (at the top of Hamilton Creek).  This is a private road and we have been requested not to ride on it.
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday!





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Thursday, July 23

The rambler

Hi Team,

The term "rambler" is an accurate one for this ride, as it comprises twists and turns that will require the guidance of Charlie Shofnos as our mighty lead and cue sheets to refer to if you are riding faster or slower than the main group of cyclists.
  • Start time: 9:30 a.m.
  • Meeting Place: Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot
  • Route: From the Amphitheatre, we will (r)amble down the recpath corkscrew to the hills of Silverthorne. There are many turns but most of them are easy to follow once you are riding the route. The recpath does go by the outlets (watch for walkers) and the route does cross Route 9 twice so caution is advised. Once we reach the Hamilton Creek area, please note this important reminder: Please do not ride to Lakeview Circle (at the top of Hamilton Creek).  This is a private road and we have been requested not to ride on it.

  • Dillon Amphitheater - Start --> go towards the dam
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday! 
If the weather looks bad, we will cancel the ride. 
Charlie







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Tuesday, July 21

Fw: July 20 Ute Pass Ride


From: RandR Dakan <randrdakan@msn.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2026 1:59 PM
To: Summit Biking <summitbiking@googlegroups.com>
Subject: July 20 Ute Pass Ride
 
> The ride Monday July 20 is to Ute Pass.  There will be two starting
> points:  North Pond in Silverthorne starting at 9AM (faster group
> perhaps with pace line) or from the bottom of Ute Pass Road at 9:30AM
> (shorter ride with climbing, starts where Ute Pass intersects Route
> 9). Show up at the school about 8:30 and we’ll generally depart with a
> faster group first. A second group will leave shortly after for safety
> to minimize a whole group of faster riders passing a slower group.
>
> After the ride we have a picnic hosted by Bob and Jay Gilson in
> Hamilton Creek, Silverthorne. They will have a propane grill available
> for those who want to cook.  Please bring something to eat AND
> SOMETHING TO SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS as well as your drink.  Bob is
> making the ice cream so we all need to do our part and bring a side
> dish.    (For some reason this tends to draw the biggest crowd of the
> season -😊)
>
> Since this is an out and back there will be no sag.  My cell is 970
> 393 2190, if you have a problem.
>
> Below are the details from Bob:
>
> I plan to make some ice cream for the Ute Pass post-ride picnic at our
> house next Monday, 7/20/26.  The picnic will be on our deck and in the
> house so please leave your bike shoes off at the porch since we don't
> really have a lawn and the view is prettier from the deck anyway.  We
> have about 6-8 deck chairs and about the same inside. Bring a folding
> chair for the deck if you want a seat. The deck rail is 2x8 flat so it
> makes a good rest for a glass or dish.
>
> From the Silverthorne Elementary School which is on Hamilton Creek
> Road, drive/ride 1.3 miles up Hamilton Creek Rd, then turn right onto
> Crescent Moon Trail.  We are the 4th house on the left and the address
> is:  0137 Crescent Moon Trail.
>
> We give extra points for those who ride up to the house but if you are
> driving we have room for some 8-10 cars to park just beyond our
> driveway in a cul-de-sac.  Plus, you can park along one side of the
> road to allow others from the few houses beyond us to get past.  About
> 6 can park in our driveway but you will have to back down to get out.
> If you are concerned just carpool up from the elementary school OR
> this is where the extra points for riding up the hill come into play
> 😊)
>
> Bob's cell phone is (405) 210-6222 if any questions or problems.
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Sunday, July 12

[Summit Biking] July 13 Pedal The Peninsula - updated link & more info

Hey Everyone,

New gpx link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56089172 - cue sheets will be provided.    

Start time: 9:20 gather to discuss route; 9:30 am wheels to the ground.

Remember to bring: a camp chair, lunch, drink, and something to share. We'll carve out an area adjacent to the kayak lot to have lunch. Weather looks good with partly cloudy conditions and 70s by the end of the ride. 

Meeting points along the route: While the bike path from Kayak to Valley View Road is relatively straight forward, the route becomes very twisty-turny once we ascend to the Highlands. We will designate a couple of meeting points to ensure that no one gets lost along the way.

Safety: wear bright clothing and use a  rear flashing light on your bike for best visibility on the road. The Highlands area is sparsely trafficked, but it is still necessary to be watchful and ride single file in the presence of traffic.

Feel free reach out if you have any questions or concerns,
Betsy
303-638-2549
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