June 29 Bike Ride Change -- PLEASE READ

Hello Summit Bikers,

The parking lot at the amphitheater is still being used for landscaping so we need to start Monday's ride elsewhere.  Plan to meet across from the Lake Dillon Theater at 9:30 ready to ride.  To get there go South on Route 6 toward Dillon (from I 70) and turn right at the stoplight for Dillon.  The theater is on your right and there is a parking lot across.  There are no restroom facilities so if you need to stop do so at the end of your ride at the amphitheater restrooms.  We will still have a grill and picnic tables about 25 feet from the parking lot.  The route will be the same as previously posted.  This was a new route created last year so be sure to take a look at it and perhaps print it if you are not familiar.  Sorry for the last minute change. 

John Bowyer

Casual Ride Around the Lake (Friday Morning @9:30)

Care to join me on a casual ride around Lake Dillon Friday morning?  I'll be
leaving home (Silverthorne) at 9am and plan on meeting others on the dam at
Pritchard's(sp?) Rock at 9:30.  We'll head clockwise around the lake and end
up at the Dillon Market for lunch.  There are plenty of bad food choices
there – donuts, corndogs, chocolate chip cookies, waffles, crepes, etc.
 
Call or email me if you have questions.
 
Stephan.Horlak@USA.Net
(614) 264-5407 Mobile

June 29 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Next week we will meet at 9:30 ready to ride, in the amphitheater parking lot in Dillon.  The ride will be a choice of down the trail all the way through Keystone to the River Run area or ride on route 6, if you prefer.  Note the path does make a right turn over the Snake River just before Keystone Lake area. Once you reach River Run (some may want to ride toward Montezuma for a couple of miles) you can return on the road which goes through the Mountain House area and pass the stables.  Continue on to the Old Ranch House Road in Keystone.  The road to the ranch house is the one that goes straight where most of us walk our bikes through the gate (River Golf Course).  The road has some rolling hills and turns left just before you get to the Ranch Restaurant.  If you get to the restaurant you missed the turn by 100 yards.  When you get to a gate and dirt road, turn around and return to the amphitheater for a picnic.  We will have a grill available so plan to bring what you would like to grill, a dish to share and your drink.  Plan to be back at the for the picnic around noon. 

Use caution if you ride the path through Keystone as many tourist are here, however riding along the Snake River is beautiful.  Space between riders along with verbal communication and hand signals reduces the risk of accidents.  Never pass a rider to the right unless you are sure they are aware you are doing that. 

I plan to be out of the county August 24 through September 22, so if anyone wants to step up and organize the group doing that time contact me at bikebreck@yahoo.com.

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

June 22 Bike Ride

Next weeks ride is a change from the posted schedule.  We will start at the south end of the Breckenridge Recreational Center, near the ball fields at 9:30 am ready to ride.  There are two options, either riding to Frisco on to Dillon and over Swan Mountain or the same ride turning around at the amphitheater in Dillon.  There will be a grill so plan to bring what you would like to cook, as well as something to share with your friends and a drink. 

Hope to see everyone there.

Ride safe!

John Bowyer

June 15 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

 

As work continues in Dillon near the amphitheater we will once again venture outside Summit County to East Vail.  The ride will be from Big horn Park, starting at 10 am.  There will be a grill available so plan to bring something to cook, a drink and a dish to share with your friends. For those who would like to car pool meet at the west end of Frisco at the parking lot at 9 am.  Carpools are recommended.  Multiple rides are available from Big Horn, including West Vail Pass and the Gore Trail trough Vail and onto Minturn or Edwards.  The picnic will start around noon.

Directions to Big Horn Park: Go West to exit 180 in East Vail. Get off on the right and turn left going under I-70 on Bighorn Road. Go right on Streamside Circle. Stay on Streamside Circle and turn right on Meadow Drive. Bighorn Park is on the left ahead.

Remember the tourist are in town (West Vail also gets many downhill riders), slow down and do not cut corners.  Use hand signals and let others verbally know where you are.

For those that asked Brad has moved from Team Managers, which is closed, to a new location in Frisco.  He is located in the alley not far from the Cum and Go at 211 Main Street unit 5A.  Phone number is 303 588-3338.

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

June 8 Ride (First Picnic of the Year)

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 9:30 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.  Afterwords, we will have a picnic at North Pond in Silverthorne. North Pond is across from the elementary school at the corner of Hamilton Creek Road and Route 9. Please bring something to share with your friends, whatever you want to drink and something to grill as we will have a grill. 

 

This is a fun ride to bring a guest along since it is an out and back and difficult to get lost on.

Ride safe and have fun!

John Bowyer

US Pro Challenge Community Ride

Save the Date!

The US Pro Challenge is hosting a Community Ride in Breckenridge Sunday morning June 21st (Father's Day). The ride starter and leader will be Timmy Duggan, retired pro cyclist. Olympian and 2012 US National Road Racing Champion. Timmy spent his professional career racing for TIAA-CREF, Liquigas-Cannondale and Saxo-Tinkoff. 

The US Pro Challenge will spend two days in Breckenridge this year. Stage 4 from Aspen will finish in Breckenridge on Thursday, August 20 and the Individual Time Trial will be held in Breckenridge the following day. The US Pro Challenge will have two VIP passes for the Breckenridge stages to give away before the Community Ride start.

Two routes will be offered for the ride, with additional options for each; including a route up the now infamous Moonstone Rd climb that has featured prominently in the Breckenridge stage finishes the last two years and will be featured again this year in both the Stage 4 finish and the Stage 5 Individual time trial.

The ride will start at 9am from the Breck Bike Guides shop at 411 S Main St #12 in Breckenridge. 

More information is available at http://www.bikenridge.com/roadies/breckenridge-community-ride/

Come early to meet Timmy and others, and to register for the VIP Pass drawing.

June 1 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

Monday was a great day to start the season on, with no rain for a change.  Next week we are going to try a new route for us, starting at Minturn.  After this we will be back on the schedule posted at www.Summitbiking.org. To get to the start got west to exit 171.  Take the exit off to the right, turning right onto route 24 towards Minturn.   Turn right into National Forest Center and park on the left close to route 24. Figure 45 minutes drive from Frisco.  Plan to be ready to ride by 10 am.

There will be two routes, either turning right on route 24 and riding through Minturn and up Black Mountain or turning left and going under Interstate 70 and towards Edwards.  The route up Black Mountain has a lot of uphill, riding on the shoulder.  The route towards Edwards is a combination bike path and shoulder.

I am not sure about picnic facilities so it is best for those wanting to socialize afterwards to bring their own lunch and lawn chairs.  Plan to be back at the start around 12:30.

Stay to the right and use hand signals to communicate.

Ride Safe,

John Bowyer

May 25 Ride Change

Hello Summit Bikers,

After hearing from several of you concerning the flooding at Bear Creek Park, I contacted the park and found out the water is still rising.  In the park many areas are closed and the bike path has several inches of water on the south side and totally impassable on the north side.  Based on this I have decided to rethink our initial ride and change it to Idaho Springs riding to Georgetown.  Plan to meet at the parking lot behind the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar at 10 am ready to go.  We plan to have lunch at the Buffalo Restaurant following the ride for those that would like to join us.  (estimated around 12:30 pm).

To get to the start point head East on Route 70 and get off on exit 239.  Turn left and continue on Colorado Boulevard to 16th Ave and turn right.  Two blocks down are some large parking lot (close to I70).  Turn into the lot on the left.

Hopefully, the rain will hold off for us and things will get better for biking.

John Bowyer

 

May 25 Ride

Hello Summit Bikers,

I realize that looking out the window it is hard to believe but bike season is here.  It is time to take the bikes out, oil things make sure all is working as well as find those bike clothes.  This season`s first ride will be held Monday May 25 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 stay for lunch can join me at the Blue Cow in Morrison. They are located at 316 Bear Creek Avenue and according to their web site has plenty of parking.

 

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. The parking lot is on the right at the corner of S. Rooney Road and Morrison Road. 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.

There will be two routes to choose from; a loop up route 74 to Evergreen (see below for specific directions) or ride Bear Creek Trail to the Platte River. Both of these are about 2 hours.

Route 74 Ride Directions

The route goes through Morrison and up to Evergreen Lake.  Stay on route 74 until Evergreen Parkway.  Ride on shoulder of Parkway until Kerr Gulch.  Turn Right on Kerr Gulch.  Stay on Kerr Gulch until it meets Route 74.  Turn left on Route 74 and return to Morrison.

 

Lunch at Blue Cow Restaurant (around 12:30 or so)

 

They are located at 316 Bear Creek Avenue and according to their web site has plenty of parking.

 

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 should use the website and join for the 2014 bike season. This is also a great time to tell others about our rides, since most Summit Country people are very active.

 

 

John Bowyer