2012 USAPCC Comes Back to Breck

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be coming back to Breckenridge in 2012! Breck has been selected as the start town for Stage 5. An excerpt of the announcement is below. A start is generally more low key than a stage finish, but it generally provides fans much greater access to the riders. Regardless, we still will need lots of volunteers to help uphold the reputation Summit County established in 2011. 

Breckenridge, COLO. – With nearly 40 cities across the state expressing initial interest in the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, race officials have selected Breckenridge as one of the 12 host cities that will serve as starts and finishes for the second annual stage race. After drawing more than 1 million spectators in its inaugural year, the 2012 race will return to Colorado from August 20-26, 2012, and will visit Breckenridge as the start of Stage 5 on August 24, 2012.

 

The host cities and stages of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge include:

 

·          Monday, Aug. 20         Stage 1            Durango – Telluride 

·          Tuesday, Aug. 21         Stage 2           Montrose – Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte

·          Wednesday, Aug. 22    Stage 3           Gunnison – Aspen

·          Thursday, Aug. 23       Stage 4           Aspen – Beaver Creek/Vail Valley

·          Friday, Aug. 24            Stage 5           Breckenridge – Colorado Springs

·          Saturday, Aug. 25        Stage 6           Golden – Boulder

·          Sunday, Aug. 26          Stage 7/TT     Denver

 

"The host cities selected for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will enable us to showcase the beauty and hospitality of Colorado to a worldwide audience," said Shawn Hunter, CEO of the USA Pro Challenge. "These cities are valued partners who will work with us, hand in hand, as we continue to raise the bar for professional cycling here in America."

 

"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in 2012," said Breckenridge Mayor John Warner.  "Breckenridge played a prominent role in the inaugural 2011 race and the excitement and energy generated by the event is something we want to continue to build upon."

 

Further details of the start and finish line locations, as well as the specific, detailed route will be announced in the spring.

Ride October 3

It looks like the wonderful fall weather is going to stick around a while.  Therefore, I think we should get together for another ride.  Lets meet at the Frisco marina this Monday at 10 am for a ride either up Vail Pass or around the lake.  As our numbers are much less this time of year the simplest thing is for people to bring their own lunch and we will have it on the deck at Frisco and reminisce about our great summer season. This looks like it will be the last ride of the season.  Hope to see you there. 

Monday Sept 26 Ride

Since it's near the end of the season and many folks are out of town, the Monday Ride for September 26th will be an informal "Show & Go" ride starting from the Dillon Amphitheater at 10am along any of our normal routes starting from Dillon. However, there will be no formal start or announcements. Just show up, group up and go have a great ride! The current weather forecast looks good, so please come if you would like to take advantage of the unusually nice late season weather.

Sept 19 Ride - Georgetown to Idaho Springs or Loveland

We are going to Georgetown for Monday, September 19, meeting at 10 am.  The meeting spot is off exit 228 at Georgetown, a left turn at the stop sign beside the gasoline station and then 0.8 miles to the parking lot just before the restrooms overlooking the lake.

There will be two rides.  One, from Georgetown to Idaho Springs and back, a reversal of our usual ride.  The second will be from Georgetown to Bakerville to Loveland to the Pass (for those who desire) and return.

Lunch will be at the lake; no grill, bring something to share, and a chair.  The forecast at this time is sunny and perfect. BUT, if the ride is to be cancelled, a notice will be sent out by 9 am.

Tour de Silverthorn Ride September 12

 Monday's ride will meet at Silverthorne's North Pond on Hamilton Creek Road across from Silverthorne Elementary School at 10 am ready to ride.  There will be several Tour de Silverthorne Routes available with leaders who will take us up and down the hills surrounding Silverthorne or off to the Dillon Reservoir.

Lunch will be at noon at the home of Fran and Barry Lazarus, 293 Hillside Drive.  A grill will be available.  Please bring folding chairs, something delicious to share, and a beverage.

Directions to Fran and Barry's home:

Leave the North Pond on Hamilton Creek Road, cross the Blue River on the bridge.  Hillside is the second street after the bridge.  Left turn onto Hillside Drive.  They are the 5^th house on the left.

Fran and Barry Lazarus
293 Hillside Drive
Silverthorne, CO  80498
970-262-2700.

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Idaho Springs Ride August 29 Canceled

Reluctantly we need to cancel today's ride.  The rain is moving in faster than anticipated.  There will be no ride next week on Labor Day but there will be a ride September 12. 

 

John Bowyer

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Summit biking <summitbiking@gmail.com>
To: summitbiking@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 1:28 PM
Subject: [summitbiking] [Summit Biking Group] Idaho Springs Ride August 29

 

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

Next weeks ride will be from Idaho Springs to Georgetown and back.  Some riders may want to go on to either Silver Plume or Loveland Ski Area and return. We will meet at the Courtney Riley Cooper Park in Idaho Spring at 10 a.m. ready to ride.   To get to the park take exit 240 from I 70, turn left on 13 Ave (towards town).  At Colorado Boulevard go right.  The park is on the left next to the creek.  The drive takes about 45 minutes.  We will have  a grill so bring something to cook and something to share with your friends.  As always bring what you would like to drink.

 

In case of a breakdown on the day of the ride call my cell number is 970-333-1806.  Please do not leave messages but I will try to answer.

 

It has been a great season for me .  Others will be sending out the emails for September as I will be out of town.

 

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

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Idaho Springs Ride August 29

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

Next weeks ride will be from Idaho Springs to Georgetown and back.  Some riders may want to go on to either Silver Plume or Loveland Ski Area and return. We will meet at the Courtney Riley Cooper Park in Idaho Spring at 10 a.m. ready to ride.   To get to the park take exit 240 from I 70, turn left on 13 Ave (towards town).  At Colorado Boulevard go right.  The park is on the left next to the creek.  The drive takes about 45 minutes.  We will have  a grill so bring something to cook and something to share with your friends.  As always bring what you would like to drink.

 

In case of a breakdown on the day of the ride call my cell number is 970-333-1806.  Please do not leave messages but I will try to answer.

 

It has been a great season for me .  Others will be sending out the emails for September as I will be out of town.

 

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

Pro Ride VailSprint

This Thursday is the sprint from Vail to the top of Old Route 6(where the bike path meets the road as you ride down towards Vail from Vail Pass).  The first riders leave Vail for what is expected to be a 25 minute sprint at 1 pm.  For those wanting to ride up to see this event I plan to leave from the West Frisco Parking area at 11am.  This should get us to the finish line prior to the first sprinters finishing.  I have been told that this is too late to start and that we should be at the finish by 8 am, so make up your own mind.  Bring water, a rain jacket, something to eat and a bike lock.  The last riders should finish around 3:30 pm.

 

For those wanting to see the finish Saturday in Breckenridge a jumbotron will be set up in Blue River Plaza (where the visitor center is located on Main Street).  This location will allow visitors to see the event on the big screen as well as be near the finish.  Traffic may be a major problem so I would recommend being in Breckenridge no later than 1 pm.

 

John Bowyer

Thank you

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Summit Biking Members, On behalf of the Board of Summit Biking, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the individuals who made the 4th Annual Bob Guthrie Memorial/Circle the Summit Ride possible. This year's event was the best yet with just over 600 riders, great routes, fantastic weather, food, aid stations and ambiance.   In particular I would like to thank Bob Chebul and Erin Kneedler, this years co-chairs as well as the various committee chairs; Monique Mustard and Deb Nelson (publicity), Arnie & Shelly Henden (registration), Norman & June Prince (food & beverage), Anne Hamilton & Jan Dudley (Aid Stations), Dennis Kaiser and Jim Roberts (signage), Bob Giordano (facilities), Mike & Pat Dahly (course marshals) and Dan Schweitzer (web site). Thanks to to all of you who volunteered for various jobs necessary to making the ride a sauces.   Next years ride will be co-chaired by Erin Kneedler and Norm Stoller. This will mark the 5th year that Erin has Chaired the ride!  As many of you may not know, Erin is the originator of this ride, bringing the idea to Bob Guthrie and myself only a couple months before Bob G died.  Many thanks to Erin and Avalanche Physical Therapy. Regards, Bob Faucett, President of Summit Biking

August 22 Ride -- Montezumma

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

This weeks ride will be from the Dillion Amphitheater parking lot to Montezuma.  Some of you may want to do the climb either to A-Basin or Loveland Pass.  Both of these rides are on the roads so stay to the right and be cautious.  For those that prefer to stay on the bike paths other rides are possible.  We will meet in the parking lot ready to go at 9:30 am.  Bonnie will have the grill going so bring something to cook as well as to share after the ride.  As always bring what you prefer to drink.

 

In case of a breakdown on the day of the ride call my cell number is 970-333-1806.  Please do not leave messages but I will try to answer.

 

Ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

Dillon Dam Recpath construction update

The Dillon Dam Recpath will be closed to all thru traffic between Frisco and Dillon August 15-19 for construction activity. The project involves the excavation of a large trench across the road and recpath in order to install an outlet pipe from Old Dillon Reservoir to Dillon Reservoir.  The Recpath will re-open August 20.

Contact Brad Eckert, Summit County Open Space and Trails with any questions (668-4213).

Brad Eckert
Resource Specialist
Summit County Open Space & Trails
PO Box 5660
Frisco, Colorado 80443
970-668-4213
970-668-4225 (fax)

Final Cornering Clinic

To all Summit Biking members,

 

The previous 2 cornering clinics put on by Sam Parker of Podium Sports have been a great success.  Most all of the seniors that have participated in the 1.5 hour clinic enjoyed it and learned something new.

 

Sam has agreed to put on one final Clinic.  I had a wait list of 10 people, all of which have signed up for this final Clinic.  We have room for 12 more registrants, so it will be 1st come, 1st served again for the final 12 spots.

 

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL AS THAT WILL NOT GET YOU ON THE LIST!!!

 

Please reply to Faucettdds@Comcast.net if you want to participate.

 

This clinic will be on Thursday, August 18th at 9.00am in the morning.

The location will be at the High School south parking lot, BUT, Sam is checking to see if with school starting, there will be a conflict.  Assume it will take place there unless you hear from me otherwise.

 

Again, do not reply to this e-mail but send your desire to participate to:

Faucettdds@Comcast.net.

 

Thanks to Sam and Podium Sports for doing this for Summit Biking members and remember that Podium is also offering Summit Biking members a 15% discount on non-sale items.  Of the 15% saved, 5% goes back to our Youth Program.

 

Bob Faucett

August 15 Ride -- Green Mountain Reservoir

Hello Summit Bikers,

The derailer talk given by Team Managers was well attended last week.  For those that would like to get a closer look at just what to adjust on your bike stop by the store some time, identify yourself as with Summit Biking and ask your questions.  It would be better to go in with a few friends so we are not going in one at a time.  In addition, Team Managers asked me to pass along that on Thursday afternoon they have a ride from their store starting around 5:30.  They ride various places depending on who shows up.  Thank you Stewart and Brad for taking the time to show us a few things as well as arranging the lunch deal at the Holiday Inn.

This week's ride will be Green Mountain Reservoir.  To get to the start drive about 17 miles south of the I 70 route 9 intersection at Silverthorne north towards Steamboat.  Parking is located mostly on the right side of route 9 at Heeny Road (Heeny Road goes to the left).  Be careful crossing the road as there is high speed traffic.  Be ready to ride at 9:30 am.  For those who would like to carpool meet at the North Pond parking lot in Silverthorne by 8:45 am.  The picnic will be at North Pond after the ride.  North Pond is located on the right side of route 9 as you leave Silverthorne across from the elementary school.  It is at the corner of Hamilton Creek and route 9.  We will have a grill available. So plan to bring whatever you want to cook as well as something to share with your friends as well as to drink.  We will plan to be back at North Pond around 11:45 am to noon.

My cell phone does not work around Green Mountain so I suggest you team up with a friend.

Our web site has a lot of information including a calendar of all our rides as well as a large amount of safety information.  Visit www.Summitbiking.org to see this information and pass the link on to others that may have an interest in riding in the Summit.

Ride safe and have fun.

 

John Bowyer

Recpath construction projects update

At this time, the Dillon Dam Recpath is open to thru traffic from Frisco to Dillon. The path has been repaved, and cycle traffic can now use recpath through the construction zone. The road work is still in progress. Please note that the Recpath and road will have to be closed completely for approximately 4-days later this month in order for the contractor to excavate a significant trench across the road and recpath for the new outlet pipe from Old Dillon Reservoir. I'll provide more details as they are developed.

Also, Excl Energy is completing emergency repair work on the gas pipeline along Ten Mile Canyon. Expect one-lane closures during the week.

Contact Brad Eckert, Summit County Open Space and Trails with any questions (668-4213).

Fw: Another Opportunity to Volunteer

If you want to help out at another bike race during the week of August 13 -19 consider helping out the Summit Fat Tire Society.  See the description below along with the web site.

John Bowyer 

 

From: Bob Noonan [mailto:rsnoonan@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 10:13 AM
To: Summit Mountain Biking; Gonzo mountain biking group; Marsh Mellows Biking Group (MarshMellowBikers@yahoogroups.com)
Cc: David Rossi (rossi@smithwooddrive.com)
Subject: Another Opportunity to Volunteer

 

Hi Everybody,

I know that some of you have volunteered to help out on the Pro Challenge road bike stage race which comes through Breck in late August.  Well, don't forget that there is also a mountain biking stage race in and around Breck in mid-August – The Breck Epic.   This year, the Summit Fat Tire Society is helping The Greenspeed Project, organizer of the race, to gather volunteers for the week of August 13-19^th.  Consider joining these folk doing everything from helping aid stations to course marshaling.  Volunteer stints are typically 2 to 4 hours long; no prior experience needed.  PLUS, volunteers are promised a big party and awesome swag from the Epic.  Details and sign-up sheet are on the Summit Fat Tire Society web wite -- http://www.summitfattire.org/?page_id=421

 

Bob Noonan

RSNoonan@comcast.net

 

August 8 Ride -- Double Swan Mountain -- and Tech Talk

Hello Summit Bikers,

Turquoise Lake was beautiful and the rain held off.

This week we have a special treat arranged for everyone.  We will meet at Team Managers near the Holiday Inn (along the Dam Road, close to Frisco).  Stewart Voutour of Team Managers will be giving a tech talk about adjusting derailers at 9 am in the paring lot.  If you are like me I seem to always make things worse when I try to make an adjustment.  The ride will start at 9:30 am, after the tech talk.  The original plan was to ride around the lake but with the Dam being shut this is not possible.  The new plan is to ride over Swan Mountain and to River Run at Keystone and to return again via Swan Mountain to Team Managers between 11:30 and noon.  Stewart has been good enough to arrange with the Holiday Inn Sports Bar to provide lunch for a 20 percent discount.  In addition, a free beer will be included.  For those who do not want to ride Swan Mountain the option is to ride to Breckenridge and return ,riding on to the Dam construction if you arrive back before 11:30 and want to have lunch.  I will try to get an idea of the people who intend to come back for lunch prior to the ride so let someone know if you plan to start the ride early.

If there are any emergencies on the ride I can be contacted at 970 333-1806.  Do not leave a message as I do not listen to them.

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

Turquoise Lake Ride August 1

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

This weeks ride takes us out of the county to Turquiose Lake near Leadville.  This is beautiful ride with great views of the lake and the mountains around it.  Please be ready to ride at 10 am.  We will meet at the Maid of Erin parking area.  To get there take route 91 at the Copper exit toward Leadville.  As you enter Leadville there will be a Safeway on your right and a stop light.  Take a right at the stop light (Mountain View Drive) and follow the signs toward the golf course.  As you near the golf course there are signs for Turquiose Lake.  Follow these until you reach road 9C, take a right here and the Maid of Erin Parking area is on the left.  (If you rech the dam you have driven past the turn.)  There is a $5 fee, reduced for those with Access Cards.  Fee envelopes are available as you enter the parking area.  Please bring a pen to complete the envelope.  If this area is full there is free parking near the dam (which is a short bike ride or walk back to the picnic area).  To reach the dam go out of the Maid of Erin parking area and take the first right, go past the road you drove in on and park on the right just before the dam.  To walk back to the picnic area after the ride follow the path along the lake, it takes about 5 minutes.

 

I checked out about half of this ride a week ago and  found only the normal problems of rough roads in sections and some traffic.  I normally ride counter clockwise, control my speed and look ahead for potential problems.  Since this is a circle those that want  a shorter ride should plan to turn around.

 

We will have a grill at the picnic area so plan to bring something to cook for lunch as well as something to share with your friends and a drink. 

 

Since this out of the County we will start slightly latter.  Those that would like to car pool are encouraged to meet at the west end of Frisco in the parking lot at 8:45.

 

Hope to see everyone there.

 

Ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

ice cream social lost and found

The only thing we had left over today (with the exception of some ice cream) was a gray with orange top Ride the Rockies water bottle.  I can bring it to the ride next week if you’d like, or you can pick it up anytime.

 

Email me directly at:  bob@aim-okc.com

 

Bob Gilson

 

UTE PASS Ride July 18

Summit Bikers Ice Cream Social to Ute Pass ride - 2011

 

Next week's ride will be to Ute Pass, with a picnic afterward at the home of Bob and Jay Gilson in Hamilton Creek, Silverthorne.  We'll have a propane grill available for those who want to cook.  As usual, bring something to eat and something to share.  As last year, I'll make some ice cream which will go as far as it goes, since we never know how many people will be there.

 

For those who want to ride from Silverthorne, I'll see you at the elementary school at 8:30 for departure about 8:40 next Monday morning so we can ride up Highway 9 to Ute Pass Road for the ride.  If you plan to ride from the school, please email me so we know who'll be there.  My email is:  bob@aim-okc.com

 

 

Below are the details:

 

I plan to make some ice cream for the Ute Pass post-ride picnic at our house next Monday, 7/18.  I expect to have plenty, but you just never know who the professional ice cream eaters are out there.  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. The deck rail is 2x8 flat, so it makes a good rest for a glass or dish.

 

Ice cream flavors we expect to have: [OK, I'll be deciding that as you read this email]

 

- Old Fashion Vanilla (not my Tour de French Vanilla, but very good, too)

some originals - new and old

- Tour de French Vanilla Mint Oreo Cookies and Cream

- Bob's Mocha

- " Banana Mocha

- Bob's Chocolate Pudding Fudge Brownie

- Raspberry sorbet

 

We do have a very friendly dog named "Kelly" (my wife, Jay, always says, "Her Mom was a German Shepherd and her Dad was a good dog, too.") who thinks anyone who comes over came just to see her. However, she does not get 'people food', so please don't offer her a tidbit or anything which might fall on the floor. The end result is that she doesn't beg for food - just ice cubes and attention. You'll see her hanging around the 'magic ice cube machine'

on the front of the refrigerator.  She's 14-1/2 now and declining slowly, but still enjoys company and is in no pain.

 

Directions to our house are very easy as follows:

 

From the Silverthorne Elementary School, which is on Hamilton Creek Road, drive/ride 1.3 miles up Hamilton Creek Road, then turn right onto Crescent Moon Trail. We're the 4th house on the left and the address is: 0137 Crescent Moon Trail.  For those of you who know Roger and Sue Paluska, they live in the first house on the left of the same road.

 

We give extra points for those who ride up to the house, but if you're 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'll have to back down to get out.  If you're concerned, just carpool up from the elementary school. Or... this is where the extra points for riding up the hill come into play.

 

 

Bob and Jay Gilson, & Kelly

 

Home phone is: 262-6123 if any questions or problems.  My cell phone is: (405) 210-6222 if you're calling when I'm on the bike.

Fw: July 15 and July 18 Ride

This was originally sent out July 13.  I am not sure what happened. 

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: John Bowyer <bikebreck@yahoo.com>
To: "summitbiking.sbbpost@blogger.com" <summitbiking.sbbpost@blogger.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:52 AM
Subject: July 15 and July 18 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

Our first annual meeting was well attended.  Thanks to everyone that made it. 

 

On Friday July 15 the Grand Opening of  the Swan Mountain Recpath takes place at 10 am at Sapphire Point.  Everyone in Summit Biking is invited.  You had a lot to do with the path being completed so we hope you can make it.  You can plan to meet the Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot at 9:15 ready to ride or plan to get up to Saphire Point by 10 am from another direction.  Since parking is limited please do not plan to drive, unless you must.  We will complete the loop around the lake after the celebration.

 

  

Next weeks ride (July 18) will be a return to Ute Pass (This is a schedule change from the calender.  Turquoise Lake has been moved to August 1.).  There are two choices for the start, either North Pond (8:30am) or at the base of Ute Pass (9:30am).  Riding from North Pond entails riding on the shoulder of route nine.  To get to North Pond take route nine through Silverthorne about 3 miles to the elementary school at the intersection of route nine and the elementary school.  If you plan to meet us at the base of  Ute Pass drive another 10 miles and turn at the intersection of Ute Pass Road and route nine.  Park at the base along the right side of Ute Pass Road.  Be careful riding this road as trucks use the road. 

 

The reward for the trip will be a picnic hosted by Bob and Jay Gilson in Hamilton Creek, Silverthorne. They'll have a propane grill available for those who want to cook. As usual, bring something to eat and something to share with your friends as well as your drink. As a special treat, Bob intends to make some ice cream which will go as far as it goes, since we never know how many people will be there.

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, 7/18. I expect to have plenty, but you just never know who the professional ice cream eaters are out there. 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. The deck rail is 2x8 flat, so it makes a good rest for a glass or dish.

Ice cream flavors we expect to have: [OK, I'll be deciding that as you read this email]

- Old Fashion Vanilla (not my Tour de French Vanilla, but very good, too)

- ???

- ??? - B

- ???- C

- ??? - Sorbet

We do have a very friendly dog named "Kelly" (my wife, Jay, always says, "Her Mom was a German Shepherd and her Dad was a good dog, too.") who thinks anyone who comes over came just to see her. However, she does not get 'people food', so please don't offer her a tidbit or anything which might fall on the floor. The end result is that she doesn't beg for food - just ice cubes and attention. You'll see her hanging around the 'magic ice cube machine' on the front of the refrigerator. She's 14-1/2 now and declining slowly, but still enjoys company and is in no pain.

Directions to our house are very easy as follows:

 

From the Silverthorne Elementary School, which is on Hamilton Creek Road, drive/ride 1.3 miles up Hamilton Creek Road, then turn right onto Crescent Moon Trail. We're the 4th house on the left and the address is: 0137 Crescent Moon Trail. For those of you who know Roger and Sue Paluska, they live in the first house on the left of the same road.

 

We give extra points for those who ride up to the house, but if you're 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'll have to back down to get out. If you're concerned, just carpool up from the elementary school. Or... this is where the extra points for riding up the hill come into play.

For those who want to ride from Silverthorne, I'll see you at the elementary school at 8:30 for departure about 8:40 next Monday morning so we can ride up Highway 9 to Ute Pass Road for the ride. If you plan to ride from the school, please email me so we know who'll be there. My email is: bob@aim-okc.com

Bob and Jay Gilson, & Kelly

Home phone is: 262-6123 if any questions or problems. My cell phone is: (405) 210-6222 if you're calling when I'm on the bike.

 

My cell phone does not work on Ute Pass so be sure to ride with a friend.

 

John Bowyer

July 15 and July 18 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

Our first annual meeting was well attended.  Thanks to everyone that made it. 

 

On Friday July 15 the Grand Opening of  the Swan Mountain Recpath takes place at 10 am at Sapphire Point.  Everyone in Summit Biking is invited.  You had a lot to do with the path being completed so we hope you can make it.  You can plan to meet the Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot at 9:15 ready to ride or plan to get up to Saphire Point by 10 am from another direction.  Since parking is limited please do not plan to drive, unless you must.  We will complete the loop around the lake afte the celebration.

 

  

Next weeks ride (July 18) will be a return to Ute Pass (This is a schedule change from the calender.  Turquoise Lake has been moved to August 1.).  There are two choices for the start, either North Pond (8:30am) or at the base of Ute Pass (9:30am).  Riding from North Pond entails riding on the shoulder of route nine.  To get to North Pond take route nine through Silverthorne about 3 miles to the elementary school at the intersection of route nine and the elementary school.  If you plan to meet us at the base of  Ute Pass drive another 10 miles and turn at the intersection of Ute Pass Road and route nine.  Park at the base along the right side of Ute Pass Road.  Be careful riding this road as trucks use the road. 

 

The reward for the trip will be a picnic hosted by Bob and Jay Gilson in Hamilton Creek, Silverthorne. They'll have a propane grill available for those who want to cook. As usual, bring something to eat and something to share with your friends as well as your drink. As a special treat, Bob intends to make some ice cream which will go as far as it goes, since we never know how many people will be there.

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, 7/18. I expect to have plenty, but you just never know who the professional ice cream eaters are out there. 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. The deck rail is 2x8 flat, so it makes a good rest for a glass or dish.

Ice cream flavors we expect to have: [OK, I'll be deciding that as you read this email]

- Old Fashion Vanilla (not my Tour de French Vanilla, but very good, too)

- ???

- ??? - B

- ???- C

- ??? - Sorbet

We do have a very friendly dog named "Kelly" (my wife, Jay, always says, "Her Mom was a German Shepherd and her Dad was a good dog, too.") who thinks anyone who comes over came just to see her. However, she does not get 'people food', so please don't offer her a tidbit or anything which might fall on the floor. The end result is that she doesn't beg for food - just ice cubes and attention. You'll see her hanging around the 'magic ice cube machine' on the front of the refrigerator. She's 14-1/2 now and declining slowly, but still enjoys company and is in no pain.

Directions to our house are very easy as follows:

 

From the Silverthorne Elementary School, which is on Hamilton Creek Road, drive/ride 1.3 miles up Hamilton Creek Road, then turn right onto Crescent Moon Trail. We're the 4th house on the left and the address is: 0137 Crescent Moon Trail. For those of you who know Roger and Sue Paluska, they live in the first house on the left of the same road.

 

We give extra points for those who ride up to the house, but if you're 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'll have to back down to get out. If you're concerned, just carpool up from the elementary school. Or... this is where the extra points for riding up the hill come into play.

For those who want to ride from Silverthorne, I'll see you at the elementary school at 8:30 for departure about 8:40 next Monday morning so we can ride up Highway 9 to Ute Pass Road for the ride. If you plan to ride from the school, please email me so we know who'll be there. My email is: bob@aim-okc.com

Bob and Jay Gilson, & Kelly

Home phone is: 262-6123 if any questions or problems. My cell phone is: (405) 210-6222 if you're calling when I'm on the bike.

 

My cell phone does not work on Ute Pass so be sure to ride with a friend.

 

John Bowyer

Summit Biking cornering clinic

Hi all,

 

At the general membership meeting yesterday, I had mentioned the great clinic that Sam Parker, co-owner of Podium Sports, had put on for the kids in our Youth Program.  Several of our members asked if we could put one on for the adults.  So:

 

I have arranged with Sam to put on another Cornering Clinic on Thursday July 21st.  It can only accommodate 20 people but if we have a large response, Sam says he will put on a 2nd clinic for us at a later date.

 

By the way, Sam was a trainer at the Carpenter/Phinney bike camps for years.

 

So, I am putting this out to the members of Summit Biking who are interested in an excellent Clinic, to learn the dynamics of cornering properly.  Only the 1st 20 people that respond to me will be admitted to this 1st Clinic.

 

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS SUMMIT BIKING POST.  All responses must be sent to:

 

Faucettdds@Comcast.net

 

I will take the first 20 that respond and keep a wait list for any others that also want to take the Clinic.  I apologize in advance for those that don't see this in time and the 1st Clinic is closed when you respond.

 

Details:

Date:   July 21st

Time:   Ready to ride at 9.30am

Location:   High School parking lot - south side

 

Again, do not reply to this Post, only to the above e-mail address.

 

Bob Faucett

 

 

Swan Mtn Rec Path Grand Opening

Come to Sapphire Point Friday, July 15 at 10am for the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of the last segment of the Swan Mountain Rec Path! Details are below.

July 11 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

This week we are having the meeting of the Summit Bikers along with our weekly Monday ride.  The ride will be held at the Senior Center starting at 9:30 am.  Please be ready to ride on time.  The official ride is around the lake, although some may want to ride to Dillon and back.  The final path on the high school side of Sapphire Point is not completed and there is a place where heavy equipment uses the path (about a half mile past where the path crosses Swan Mountain Road on the Keystone side).  I road the path in both directions last weekend and enjoyed both of them.  Going counter clock wise the climbing lane is larger, and going clock wise you have the rec path most of the way, except for the down hill portion to the high school where you are riding with traffic.  As Norm pointed out earlier in an email the new pavement is very nice.

 

Plan to be back at the Senior Center by 11:30 for the start of the meeting.  This will be an important meeting for everyone to learn what the club has been doing and new things on the agenda.  Bring your own sandwich and something to drink so you can have lunch during the meeting.  Do not bring something to share this time as we are not prepared to handle this.

 

If by chance we have bad weather on Monday the meeting will still be held.

 

An emergency number if required during the ride is 970 333-1806. Do not leave messages but I will try to answer.

 

John Bowyer