Hello Summit Bikers:
The following rules will be in effect to future notice.
-- Everyone must have a buff or face mask. Anyone not having a buff or face mask will not be permitted to ride with the group. This need to worn at the start and until there is a separation of at least 6 feet.
-- We will verify that we have a waiver signed from all participants and if not require one to be completed prior to riding. Most members did this when they paid their dues. We will have waivers available for those who did not or prospective riders who have not joined.
-- Riders need be at least 6 feet apart, maintaining social distancing.
-- Groups should be 10 or fewer.
Last week things worked well so let's keep it up.
June 15 we will ride to either Montezuma, A-Basin or Loveland Pass. We will meet at the Dillon Amphitheater Parking lot between 9:30 and 10 am. I suggest avoiding the rec path through Keystone as more tourist may make it busy. The suggested way is to turn right on Elk Drive going through the fence to Keystone Ranch Road and going left through the River Run Area of Keystone (groups often gather back up in River Run, since this is convenient for bathroom and water) to Montezuma Road and to Montezuma. Anyone not familiar with this route should let the me know so we can match you up with another rider. Please do not gather on the road at the end of Montezuma Road. When you turn around in Montezuma to return stay off to the right side of the road. For those who want to do a little more ride out to Keystone Ranch on return. Those wanting to bring a sandwich and picnic after the ride are free to. Please be sure to social distance.
We want groups to start with 10 or fewer. While on the recpath you will likely encounter more people without face masks or buffs. Numbers have been increasing as more tourist arrive in our area. The good thing is we are moving past one another and often in a wind, reducing our potential exposure. Anyone not comfortable with this should not ride.
For those on last weeks ride that received a ticket I apologize. We have used Courtney Park a couple of times since they reopened two years ago, without a problem. Fighting a $20 parking ticket is only worth so much effort. I suggest writing that the sign stating use of the park is for picnics is not visible when entering from the West. Those with a good picture of the sign showing how difficult it is to read should include it. Needless to say we will be using a different parking lot in the future.
Ride safe!
John Bowyer
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