Co-Chair Needed for Circle the Summit

 

Circle the Summit has been the main fund raiser to improve cycling in Summit County.  In 2013 there are a number of major efforts under way to improve cycling including paving the East side of Vail Pass and building a recpath up Fremont Pass.  In addition, planning is underway for a recpath to the Hoosier Pass summit connecting to a recpath from South Park (likely a multi phase project similar to the Swan Mtn Path).  While we are not sure where private funds will be required we anticipate they will be.  As we begin planning our 2013 Circle The Summit ride we need assistance in the food and beverage area.  A committee chair person has been identified but in order to share the work load one or two co-chairs are needed.  Since this is the sixth year most contacts have been made and methodologies developed.  It is not necessary that you have food and beverage experience, just that you are willing to put some time in to ensure the Sixth Annual Bob Guthrie Circle the Summit Ride is as successful as the past rides.  It would be helpful to be in Summit County most of the time.

 

If you are ready to assist, or have questions please email John Bowyer at bikebreck@yahoo.com.

US Pro Challenge is Back!

The 2013 edition of the USA Pro Challenge cycling race is returning to Summit County for the third year in a row; this time for both a stage finish and the next day's stage start! 

The race will start August 19 with a circuit in the Aspen/Snowmass area. Stage 2 on Tuesday, August 20 will start in Aspen and finish in Breckenridge. Wednesday's Stage 3 will run from Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs. Also, the Vail Time Trial is back for 2013. The full list of host cities and stages is here: Route | USA Pro Challenge

Having the teams overnight in Summit County will be a real plus for visitors. At the same time, hosting both a start and a finish will be a new level of opportunity, effort and commitment by and for all of Summit County. Barry & Fran have again committed to organize the volunteers and I have agreed to co-chair the Local Organizing Committee. Please mark your calendars and plan to help make this a success. 

Rick

Hoosier Pass Bike Path Feasibility

Community workshops to discuss possible routing alternatives for a bike path from Breckenridge over Hoosier Pass to Alma are scheduled the 1st week of December in both Breckenridge and Alma as follows:

Breckenridge: Monday, December 3rd 6:30p - 7:45p at Stephen C. West Ice Arena, 189 Boreas Pass Road

Alma: Tuesday, December 4th - 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Alma Town Hall, 59 E. Buckskin

Everyone is welcome to attend and provide comments.

October 8 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

This week, October 8 we will meet at the Frisco Marina for a show and go ride.  Due to the very cold mornings I suggest meeting at 11 am.  Show and go means that participants meet and select the ride they want to do and go.  A suggestion is to ride over the dam and down the rec-path through Silverthorne to the elementary school.  At that point the group can go towards Hamilton Creek and those that want can to climb can continue to ride up, while others may want to retrace their route back to Frisco.  Due to the small numbers this time of year we will not have a picnic. 

 

As I will be leaving for a fall vacation October 13 this is the last email of the season.  For those that want to ride on Mondays, if the weather is nice, meet at the Frisco Marina at 11 am and continue to do the show and go rides until things get to rough.

 

Use signals, ride safe and have fun. 

 

John Bowyer

September 30 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

As most of you realized the weather was not great last week and although a few did show up and ride. We are going to try the ride again next Monday.  We will meet at the Dillon Amplitheatre for a ride around the lake with an extension to Copper for the faster group.  Plan to meet ready to ride at 10 am. This will allow it to warm up a little. We will have picnic afterward (around 12 to 12:15) with a grill so plan to bring something to cook as well as to share with others.

 

Use hand signals, ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

September 24 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

We had a great crowd last week,including 5 new people.  This week we will meet at the Dillon Amplitheatre for a ride around the lake with an extension to Copper for the faster group.  Plan to meet ready to ride at 10 am.  This will allow it to warm up a little.  We will have picnic afterward (around 12 to 12:15) with a grill so plan to bring something to cook as well as to share with others. 

 

This is the last ride on the schedule for the year, however others may be held if the weather holds.  A survey is planned shortly to get feedback from the group on changes we made this year so please respond when requested.

 

Use hand signals, ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

September 18 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers:

 

Hope to see you on a much dryer Tuesday morning for a ride around Green Mountain Reservoir.  The start time is 10 am at the corner of Route 9 and Heeny Road. Those that want to ride from Bob Giordano's house can meet at 9 am there. The picnic will also be at Bob's.  See previous email for directions.  Park on the right side of the street only above Bob's house.

 

John Bowyer

Monday Ride Changed to Tuesday September 18

Several people have said it would be better to move this weeks ride to Tuesday, September 18, therefor that is what we are going to do.  All the details stay the same.

 

Next weeks ride 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 10:00 am. 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. This is the only Summit County ride with rolling hills as you ride on the west side of the reservoir. Bob Giordano will be riding from his house at 9 am and others are invited to park there if they want the extra distance. I plan to be riding and be at the intersection of Route 9 and Heeney Road.

There will be a picnic at Bob's house (175 Game Creek Trail) after the ride. He will have a grill available so plan to bring something for lunch, to share with your friends as well as something to drink. To get to Bob's house, coming back from Green Mountain Reservoir, turn right on Ranch Road and left on Game Trail. His number if you need it is 468-2515.

Remember to use hand signals, ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

 

Summit Biking Septemebr 17 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Next weeks ride 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 10:00 am. 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. This is the only Summit County ride with rolling hills as you ride on the west side of the reservoir.  Bob Giordano will be riding from his house at 9 am and others are invited to park there if they want the extra distance.  I plan to be riding and be at the intersection of Route 9 and Heeney Road.  

 

There will be a picnic at Bob's house (175 Game Creek Trail) after the ride.  He will have a grill available so plan to bring something for lunch, to share with your friends as well as something to drink.  To get to Bob's house, coming back from Green Mountain Reservoir, turn right on Ranch Road and left on Game Trail.  His number if you need it is 468-2515.

 

Remember to use hand signals, ride safe and have fun!

 

John Bowyer

Fw: September 10 Ride

Sorry,

 

I sent this last week but to the wrong address.

 

John Bowyer

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: John Bowyer <bikebreck@yahoo.com>
To: Summit Biking Broadcast <summitbiking.sbbpost@blogger.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 2:39 PM
Subject: September 10 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

Next weeks ride will be from Idaho Springs to Georgetown and back. Some riders may want to go on to either Silver Plume or Loveland Ski Area and return. We will meet at the Courtney Riley Cooper Park in Idaho Spring at 10 a.m. ready to ride. To get to the park take exit 240 from I 70, turn left on 13 Ave (towards town). At Colorado Boulevard go right. The park is on the left next to the creek. The drive takes about 45 minutes. We will have a grill so bring something to cook and something to share with your friends. As always bring what you would like to drink.

 

As I am still on the road to recovery Bob Giordano has agreed to lead this ride.

 

Remember to use hand signals, ride safe and have fun.

 

John Bowyer