If "Tour De Soda" was in the dictionary, its first definition would be "a convoluted but delightful route" and its second would be "a Cyclo-Parade of Homes through the Keystone and Dillon area". This is our route on Monday, June 24. Unless you are v-e-r-y familiar with it, I recommend that we stay together as much as possible. Cue sheets will be available for anyone who wants them.
Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: North Pond Park (108 Hamilton Creek Blvd, Silverthorne, CO)
Lunch: North Pond Park pavilion – there are bathrooms and covered picnic tables; bring a drink and sandwich for yourself; bring something to share (nice but not required)
Segment I: North Pond to River Run Village in Keystone
1. Take Blue River Trail bike path from North Pond Park to the top of Dillon Dam.
2. At ~4 miles, turn LEFT onto Summit County Recpath (becomes Dillon Reservoir Trail and then Snake River Trail as you approach Keystone).
3. At ~12 miles, stop at the "Purple Route" bus sign in River Run Village for restroom stop.
Segment II: River Run Village to Keystone Ranch
1. Backtrack from River Run to the Mountain House area. Follow West Keystone Rd. until the road forks. Veer LEFT onto Soda Ridge Rd. toward the golf course. ((IF there is construction on Soda Ridge, we'll alter the course)).
2. At ~14.5 miles, turn LEFT onto Keystone Ranch Rd (at the "Ranch Golf Course and Restaurant" sign). Ride past the golf course shortcut.
3. Follow Keystone Ranch Rd. for 3.2 miles over some rolling hills and turns. You'll pass under a big Keystone Ranch sign and guardhouse.
4. Ride 0.3 miles past the guardhouse before turning LEFT to pick up Keystone Ranch Rd. again.
5. At ~18 miles, road ends (see a "White River Nat'l Forest" sign).
Segment III: Return to North Pond Park
1. Backtrack on Keystone Ranch Rd for about 3 miles (note: if you reach Soda Ridge Rd, you've gone too far).
2. Turn LEFT and weave through the fence into River Run Golf Course area—merges into Elk Spur Lane.
3. Continue straight on Elk Spur Lane. It will become Elk Circle.
a) Turn LEFT on River Course Drive (stay to far right on what appears to be a sidewalk (It is the community path).
b) The community path cuts LEFT at the Nordic Center (see "The River Course Clubhouse" sign). It looks like a golf cart path but is not. Ride downhill and veer RIGHT when the path forks. Warning: the path is steep in places and contains some gravel. Continue on the path as it intersects Carter Ct. and Stag Trail.
c) After crossing Buck Ridge Rd., veer right onto the red paved bike path.
d) At end of red pavement, turn LEFT on Cove Blvd.
e) LEFT onto Summit Drive à LEFT onto Vail Circle à LEFT onto Summit Drive / Cove Blvd.
f) LEFT on Whispering Pines Ranch Road (go 0.3) à LEFT on Forest Glen Road (go 0.2) à RIGHT on Royal Coachman Blvd (go 0.2).
g) Turn LEFT onto the bike path at Swan Mountain and ride toward Dillon Dam.
h) Go down the "corkscrew" path that takes you down to the Silverthorne Outlet Mall and baseball field.
i) At the stop light under the I-70 overpass, turn LEFT on Wildernest Road à RIGHT on Adams (next stop light) à LEFT onto Brian Ave (past the Summit Ford dealership).
j) RIGHT on Annie Rd.(behind the Target store) à LEFT on Adams à RIGHT on Ruby Ranch Road à Cross Route 9 / Blue River Parkway à LEFT on Blue River Circle and return to North Pond.
k) Time for lunch!
Don't let these instructions scare you. This is a challenging, but interesting 30+ mile ride with varying terrain, epic scenery, and lots of homes. If you have questions or would like ideas on a more abbreviated ride, text me at 303-638-2549. Check out the Summit Biking blog for updates before the ride.
Thanks,
Betsy
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