Hey Team:
Even when safety is practiced...stuff can still happen
Cycling with a group like SBG is safer than cycling alone. It keeps us alert and more visible to pedestrians, cars, and other cyclists. Even when we are riding together and exercising safe practices, significant hazards exist and stuff still happens. An unfortunate example was teammate Bonni's fall last Monday. She was wearing her helmet, paying attention to activity on the path but hit a slick spot on the bridge coming into Frisco and went down hard. Bonni suffered a trochanteric hip fracture and now faces a long recovery. The team rallied on her behalf as Frisco Station #2 first responders came to the rescue--many thanks to all of you and to them. A Meal Train site has been created for Bonni if you would like to provide a meal in the next couple of weeks. Reply to me if you'd like to participate.
Monday's Ride
This will be an up-and-back ride from the Dillon Amphitheater to Copper Mountain with an option to ride to Vail Pass. This route will comprise mostly bike paths except for a shortcut up Granite Street in Frisco. The weather forecast indicates mostly sunny and a high of 71 but always check the SBG blog for last minute information.
- Start time: 9:30 a.m.
- Meeting place: Dillon Amphitheatre parking lot in front of the pavilion
- Lunch: After the ride, bring a drink and sandwich for lunch at the pavilion; also bring a small appetizer or dessert to share.
- Ride details:
- Dillon to Copper Conoco Station - From the amphitheater parking lot, we'll cycle across the Dillon dam via the Dillon Reservoir Recpath. ***Be mindful of distracted pedestrians and other cyclists and please ride single file.*** Once across the dam, continue on the Dillon Reservoir Recpath to the Frisco Marina. We will cross Summit Blvd. at the light. Immediately upon crossing turn left one block to Granite Street, right on Granite Street and continue straight to get on the TenMile RecPath (looks like it dead ends at a cul de sac but continue and look for the bike path sign to RecPath. Right on Ten Mile RecPath and we will follow the path through Officer's Gulch to the Conoco station just before Copper Mountain. After a rest stop, we'll return the way we came. RT mileage = ~28 miles
- Dillon to Vail Option - At the Conoco, cross over Hwy 91 and ride through Copper Mountain along the gold course to the Vail Pass Rec Path. Follow that to the top. Backtrack the same way to return to Dillon Amphitheatre. RT mileage = ~40 miles. Map from Dillon to Vail Pass: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51205267
Safety Homework
- Review the "Safety" Page on the SBG website (https://www.summitbiking.org/safety).
- The downhill bike shuttles from Vail Pass are starting up. Beware of rapidly descending/weaving riders who are enjoying the scenery instead of paying attention to you.
- Use hand signals so others are aware of turns, stops and road obstacles. Ride single-file. When you pass someone let them know with the phrase "Good morning, on your Left". If you are in front of a group and a rider is approaching from the opposite direction, use the phrase "Rider Up".
Thanks and see you Monday!
Betsy (303-638-2549)
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