May 20 Bike Ride -- Green Mountain Reservoir

Hello Summit Bikers,

Last week's ride on Bear Creek was near perfect, with warm temps and sunny skies.

Next week's ride, May 20, will be the Green Mountain Reservoir.  The start of the ride is at the intersection of Route 9 and Heeney Road, approximately 20 miles north of Silverthorne. Plan to be ready to ride at 9:30 am.  It looks to be cool at the start, so wear layers.  Most of the parking is on route 9 at the intersection with Heeney Road. Be careful crossing route 9 as it is a busy road. Heeney Road is not very busy, but it is a road with some traffic and people are encouraged to ride single file near the shoulder. We ride around the reservoir on the West side and return the same way.  This is the only Summit County ride with rolling hills as you ride on the west side of the reservoir.  Pay attention as there are some potholes and a rough spot or two.   

No picnic this week but do one soon.

Hope to see you there.

Ride safe!

John Bowyer

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Bear Creek Ride May 13

Hello Summit Bikers,

If you have not done so already get those bikes checked out and ready to ride.  Looking out the window it is hard to believe biking season is ready to start.  Monday, May 13, looks like a beautiful day in the Denver area so we will kick of our season there, with a ride on the Bear Creek Trail.

Starting west of the 470 loop near Bear Creek Lake Park at the Morrison exit. There will be no picnic this week. Those wanting to join me for lunch can go to lunch at the Red Rocks Grill in Morrison. They are located at 415 Bear Creek Avenue. Bring a lock to secure your bikes during lunch.

Directions to Ride

 

To get to the start of the ride go east on 70 toward Denver and get off on 470 south. Take 470 to the Morrison exit and turn right (West). The parking lot is on the right at the corner of S. Rooney Road and Morrison Road (across from a Philips 66 gas station). If you are late, the bike path is across Morrison Road from the parking area, then ride east under 470. The drive from exit 205 (Silverthorne) to the start is approximately 1 hour. Plan to be ready to ride by 10 am. If it appears likely that it will rain during the ride I will send an email out the afternoon before, canceling.  Currently the prognosis is a slight chance.  

This season`s rides are on the website SummitBiking.org.  There is a lot of other useful information on the site such as safety tips and where Summit Bikers can get discounts at local bike shops. Members without a life time membership are strongly encouraged to visit the website and join for the 2024 bike season.   This will save us administrative time before our ride.  Even I have to pay up!  This is also a great time to tell others about our rides.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Ride safe.

John Bowyer