Our next ride, May 23 will be between Idaho Springs and Georgetown and back. Be prepared to ride at 10 am. This ride is an out and back but there are some turns so new people should ride with someone. Identify yourself to me the day of the ride and we will take care of you. To get to the parking take exit 240 to the South (right) and turn into the former visitor center (almost an immediate right). There are two lots, with the further one saying employee only -- do not park there. There are no bathrooms at this location, so you may want to stop in Georgetown at the visitor center. The bike path starts between the parking lot and I 70 so we no longer need to ride through town. Parking is tight, so riders are encouraged to carpool.
We will not have a picnic as there are no facilities. A number of the participants plan to stop at Cabin Creek Brewery in Georgetown. This is the new brewery you will pass on the left just before you reach Georgetown. The fastest way to get there is to take I 70 to the Georgetown exit, go past the visitor center and take the second exit off the roundabout (headed toward Idaho Springs). The brewery is on your right next to the first lake you come to.
Riders are encouraged to use hand signals, so others are aware of turns, stops and road obstacles. Riders are encouraged to wear name tags since there are many new people. Any name tag will do as long as it shows your name.
The weather in Idaho Springs and Georgetown Monday looks great with temperatures in the mid 50s. However, there is a chance of snow both Friday and Saturday and we may have to postpone the ride to another week. An email will be sent out Sunday if this is necessary.
Ride safe and have fun!
John Bowyer
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