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







Sent from my iPad
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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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Friday, July 10

[Summit Biking] July 13 Pedal the Peninsula

Hey Everyone,

The "TBD" ride for 7/13 is Pedal the Peninsula, a rolling ride with total mileage of 25.4 miles | 1,667 ft elevation. Details follow:
  • Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
  • Meeting Spot: Kayak Parking Lot in Frisco. Click here for location.
  • Route: We'll take the recpath from the Kayak Lot and cycle to Summit County High School. From there, we'll ramble up and around the eastern side of Breckenridge before returning to the Kayak Lot. Cue sheets will be provided. Click here for the gpx file. If you need more saddle time once we finish, feel free to continue up the recpath toward Copper Mountain.
  • Lunch - we'll have a picnic lunch/tailgate party in an area of the parking lot that we hope to make extremely obvious. Bring a camp chair plus a sandwich, drink, and a little something to share. 
Thanks and see you on Monday!
Betsy
303-638-2549
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Saturday, June 27

[Summit Biking] June 29 Green Mountain Reservoir

***This route is different than the one listed on the SBG calendar***

Hey Everyone,

We will be doing a make up ride around Green Mountain Reservoir since we missed this route a few weeks ago due to rain. 

Meeting Place:  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); additional parking is available directly across highway 9.

Start Time: 9:30 AM; carpool or arrive a little early, as parking is quite limited.
 
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 (Total mileage: 21.4 miles | 1,404 ft elevation).

Lunch: None planned for today.

While the weather forecast for June 29 looks good with a high of 74 and sunny, always, check the blog for ride updates prior to showing up.

Looking forward to seeing you,
Betsy
303-638-2549
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Sunday, June 21

[Summit Biking] ROUTE CHANGE for June 22 - NOW Dillon to Montezuma

***The SBG calendar will not reflect this route change.***

Hey Everyone, 

Dodging road work is dicey business this summer. A blessing (for much needed repair) and a curse (for dedicated road cyclists), there are  plenty of improvements happening on the Maryland Creek route. Therefore, we're doing a switch-a-roo tomorrow and riding from Dillon Amphitheatre to Montezuma and back instead.

Meeting Place: No change here, we're still meeting at Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot.

Time: Gather at about 9:20 AM; wheels to the ground at 9:30 AM.

Route: We'll follow a route that is familiar to most of the group. Let us know if you don't know the route so we can get you there and back. We'll stop in Keystone, purple bus stop, to use the facilities and to decide who is going to Montezuma versus who is turning around. More details tomorrow.

Safety: The road from Keystone to Montezuma is in its usual state of disrepair, so be mindful of divots, gravel, and other obstacles going both ways. BIG, bad note: About 0.4 miles from the city limit of Montezuma (see 5mph warning sign and a speed bump that is also our turn-around point), a very uneven, torn up patch of road spans both lanes. Cycle slowly and carefully through this small area.

Lunch: We're still planning on it! Bring a drink, sandwich, and something to share. We'll dine at the pavilion.

Many thanks to Charlie S. for giving me a heads up about Maryland Creek Route. Your flexibility around tomorrow's route change (and near future ones...as there will be more, I promise....) is much appreciated!

Betsy
303-638-2549

 


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Saturday, June 20

[Summit Biking] June 22 Buffalo Mtn / Maryland Creek Ride

Greetings Team,

I did an early morning pre-ride of this route today. Like most mornings on a bike, I was greeted by a cool breeze and a panorama of mountains blanketed with various shades of green and topped with just a hint of snow. The view alone just makes you want to keep pedaling! If you enjoy hills (or roller coaster rides), you'll enjoy this week's route--as just when you're tiring of an uphill stretch, you'll get a rush of downhill as a reward. 

Date: Monday, June 22
Start Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Dillon Amphitheatre 
Route to Maryland Creek Park: 
  • From Dillon Amphitheatre, descend the corkscrew toward the left side of Lowe's. Cycle up Wildernest Rd./Ryan Gulch Rd. to the top. Safety note: "uphill" cyclists are permitted to ride on the left-side pedestrian path all the way up to Lily Pad Lake parking lot.  
  • Descend about one mile on the road before turning L onto Twenty Grand Dr. and R onto Royal Buffalo Dr. Safety note: cycle conservatively due to speed bumps and rough patches of road. 
  • At the bottom of the hill (at Lowe's traffic light), turn L. Use Adams Ave. and Brian St. to go south past the Target and Smith Ranch. 
  • Cycle through Eagle's Nest to Summit Sky Ranch and down to Maryland Creek Park. 
Return Route - Options:
  • Similar route back: Return the way you came but omit the Buffalo Mtn climb (Total: ~20 miles, 2,200 ft elevation).
  • More elevation: Return the way you came and include a second trip up Buffalo Mountain (Totals: ~24 miles, ~2,639 ft elevation) GPX file: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52849124
  • Less elevation: If you are officially done with hills for the day, the cue sheet will offer an option for a flatter return. 
Cue Sheets: Given that I've omitted a number of steps, cue sheets will be provided. 

Safety: This ride comprises a good amount of road sharing with light neighborhood traffic, which will warrant single file riding, bright clothing, and flashing rear bike lights. 

Lunch: Bring a sandwich, drink, and something to share. We'll eat lunch at the pavilion.

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

See you on Monday!
Betsy
303-638-2549
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