Children's bike

Bill Pritchett is looking for a road or cross bike for his grand son Ian.

Ian is 10 years old, has climbing Montezuma with us on a small mountain bike and Bill is trying to get him up the hills faster and easier(until he starts beating Bill, then he will wish he kept him on the mountain bike:):)

If anyone knows of a skinny wheel or cross bike for a young guy with a 26" in seam-(a 25" frame??), please send Bil a note at: billandcarolpritchett@gmail.com

Swan Mountain Update

Word has it that the contractor is on-site and mobilizing to asphalt the Sapphire segment. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Also, bids are due back June 9th for the Summit Cove segment, with a goal of starting construction the latter half of June.

June 7 ride

The first Monday ride of the bike season is also the first in Summit County, so we hope everyone here will join us. The ride will start from the Dillon Amphitheater at 9:30. The official route will be heading towards Swan Mountain and then up the path. From there you can return to the start, or continue heading up and around the lake. As there is the usual construction on Tenderfoot St at the beginning of the path, you might also want to consider riding in the other direction to Frisco. As usual there will be a BBQ so bring something to grill, drink and share with the other riders.

And if you haven't completed your membership for this year, please go to www.Summitbiking.org click on the member icon, and join your friends in Summit Biking.

June 1 Bike Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Tuesday June 1st is a go for the first bike ride of the season from Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. Directions and fee information are in the previous email. The weather should be warmer than most of us are used to but not too hot. You may want to bring a swim suit to swim in the lake after the picnic, great way to cool off.

If anyone has room for an extra rider for a round trip let me know at 970 513-0610.

See you there ready to go at 10 am.

John Bowyer

June 1 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

The first ride of the season will be held Tuesday, June 1 at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood just off route 470. The ride will begin at 10 am from the Skunk Hollow picnic area in the park. Two rides are available either along Bear Creek to the Platte River or a loop up to Lookout Mountain and back. We will have a grill for those wanting to cook. Please bring something to share and of course whatever you want to drink.

Bear Creek Lake Park is just over an hour drive from exit 205 on I 70. Go east on I 70 toward Denver. At 470 go south and take the Morrison Road exit on the right. At the stop light go left under 470. Bear Creek Lake Park is on the right in about a 1 mile. There is a cost per car to enter the park, $4 for seniors, $5 for all others. Take the first right after the entrance and Skunk Hollow is on the right. Be sure to check your email the Monday before the ride, since if there is a high chance of bad weather we will not go.

For those who have not become members of Summit Biking now is the time to go to our web site, www.summitbiking.org, and become a member. Click on the membership tab to join. Joining online is quick and secure. While at the website take a look at all the features.

The Third Annual Guthrie Ride is quickly approaching and there are things that need to be done to make it a success. This includes helping out at Wilderness Sports during pre-registration pick up, checking off participants and passing out goody bags. This takes place Friday thru Sunday July 30 to August 13. This will also give you a chance to take advantage of the 15 percent discount Summit Biking is offered through Wilderness Sports. In addition, goody bags need to be prepared. In past years we have done this as a small group of around 10 people a few days prior to pre-registration. Neither of these activities is difficult or time consuming but volunteers are needed to assist. Anyone interested in helping with one or both of these activities can respond to John Bowyer at bikebreck@yahoo.com. Ride details are on the Summit Biking web site.

Looking forward to another great season of biking in Summit County!

John Bowyer

Membership

From watching the weather, it might be tough to be thinking of biking, but in less than 4 weeks the first ride of the season will be upon us. So the next few days while the weather is less than terrific would be a good time to complete your Summit Biking membership, if you haven't already done so. Along with participating in all the fun activities your membership brings you other benefits. To name one; Wilderness Sports, a sponsor of the Circle the Summit Ride to be held on August 14, is offering a 15% discount on all cycling gear to Summit Biking members.

From here just go to: www.SummitBiking.org and click on the membership link. On that page you can see your friends who have already joined. Pick your membership option and click on pay now, which will take you to Paypal. Complete your payment, and then the membership page, and you will be a full fledged member of Summit Biking for 2010. If you prefer not to pay online, then follow the instructions regarding downloading membership and waiver pages, and mail them to the address shown.

People for Bikes, Now!

To all,

This is from a friend that coaches Jr. Olympians in Nordic Skiing.  I trust his judgement and it is pertaining to biking.

 

Bob Faucett

Hi there, I just learned about a great new website to support pro-bike policies and spread the joy of bikes! Check out peopleforbikes.org! They're collecting one million names in support of a better world for biking -- one that's safer, more convenient, and more appealing for everyone. Every day, millions of Americans  like us ride for their health, for the environment, for their communities, and for the pure joy of bicycling. But until now, only a tiny fraction of riders have stood up to help improve bicycling in America. Peopleforbikes.org is going to change all that. They're building a national movement with the clout and influence to get things done. That means promoting bike riding on an individual level, but also sending a unified message to our elected leaders, the media, and the public that bicycling should have their full support. Check out their great new website to take a pledge for biking and learn how you can help: http://www.peopleforbikes.org Thanks!

Fwd: Recpath plowed

Gang,

A note from Brad Eckert, out County Open Space and Trails "go to" guy.  Enjoy.

Bob

PS:  It's time to go on www.Summitbiking.org and sign up to be a member this year.  Official Monday rides start start in June
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "BradE" <BradE@co.summit.co.us>
To: faucettdds@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 8:49:29 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
Subject: Recpath plowed

Bob, just wanted to let you know that all sections of the recpath has been plowed except for Ten Mile Canyon from Frisco to Copper. We are in the process of sweeping, but are having trouble with our equipment. There is lots of debris still on sections, so be careful.

You can pass this on to the club, or anyone else.

Thanks.

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

Circle the Summit /Third Annual Bob Guthrie Memorial Ride

To Summit Bikers:

It looks like biking season is officially getting under way.  Some of us have had beautiful days in the Denver area getting back in "biking" shape.  You don't have to put your skis away just yet but you do need to get your bike out.

 

You all know that the Circle the Summit Ride is on Saturday, August 14th at its new venue on 3rd Avenue, between Main and Granite in Frisco.   You also know that the Website and registration is up and running at www.Circlethesummit.com.   You can also get to that Web site through our Summit Biking site at www.Summitbiking.org.  Our goal is to obtain 750 riders (our maximum number that will be allowed to register) this year.

 

You can help by signing up early, if you intend to ride, and talking up the ride with others that you ride with.  Some of us got two Denver people to sign up simply by chatting with them about the ride at a water stop last week.  It's that easy.

 

What you don't know is that starting next week, and every two weeks there-after, Active.com will be advertising our Ride to approximately 47,000 Front Range athletes.  We hope/expect that this will fill the register to the max sooner than later.  So, if you are going to do our Ride, sign up soon.

 

See you on the bike trails,

 

Bob Faucett

Cycling Directions in Google Maps

Google Maps has just introduced a beta function to get cycling directions. The big plus is that Google Maps will plot the route along known bike paths, including those in Summit County. Go to maps.google.com and click in Bicycling Directions. Then enter a start and end point such as Breckenridge Recreation Center, 80424 and Vail, CO. Google will plot the route and provide directions along the bike paths.