June 2008

Pace of Ride	Difficulty of Terrain	Mileage	Quadrant of City	Departure Time
ROSES - Leisurely	H1 - Flat	This is an estimate options may be offered	NW	Arrive early enough to unload your bike and be ready to leave at the time shown.
FUN Comfortable	H2 Small Hills		NE
INT Brisk	H3 Some Climbs		SE
ROAD Fast	H4 Serious Climbs		SW
ATB- Unpaved Roads	T1 Beginner to T4 Highly skilled riders P1 to P4 physical conditioning required		W
MTB Mountain Bikes			W

Rides are cancelled if the temperature is below 40 degrees or if it is raining or snowing or thunderstorms are present.

Ride Locater: There is a guide to the most frequent start locations here. It provides the information you need to use Map Quest to make a map to the starting location.

Maps for Planning a Route: Here is a library of maps for your use in planning a route. Take a look under the ROUTE MAP LIBRARY tab. You can browse thru the maps then download the map with the route you like.

Be Ready To Ride: DBTC Ride Leaders and members are NOT bike mechanics. Before showing up for a ride, check you tubes and tires. Fix flats in advance of start time. Check your brakes and shifters, and, if any part of your bike needs maintenance, take it to an authorized mechanic. A complete tune up once a year is recommended. Your ride is only as safe and enjoyable as the condition of your bike.

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JUNE SCHEDULE

June 1, Sunday

FUN-H2-28-SE 9:30 AM SOUTH HIGH or 10:00 AM JAVA CREEK Meet Bob Shedd (303-733-2815) at South High (Louisiana and S. Franklin) parking lot promptly at 9:30 and proceed to Java Creek Coffee Shop (287 Columbine in Cherry Creek North) to collect a few more riders at 9:50. Proceed on easy streets through East Denver to Stapleton, ride the Westerly Creek Trail and check out the New Central Park . Return route by way of City Park and Capitol Hill. Optional lunch afterwards.

FUN/INT-H2/H3-25-SW 9:30AM Meet Bill Lew (303-985-5957) at the Lakewood Heritage Center at Belmar Park (Ohio and Wadsworth). We will go to Rooney Rd (new route) over Dinosaur Ridge to Red Rocks Trading Post, Morrison and Bear Creek Park, Bear Creek Trail and north on Garrison back to Belmar. This ride is somewhat hilly, so prepare mentally and physically. We will try to keep the group together. Lunch afterwards is at a nearby restaurant.

INT/ROAD–H2-(65/96)-NW 6:00AM Century & Metric Century Meet Brad West at the Target store at Kipling and 51st Ave for the cool, early start at 6am for a Century or Metric Century ride through Boulder and other towns on the metro area’s north side. We will follow roads, streets, and trails that comprise the Century loop. Rest and Refueling stops will be at the various Target Stores along the route. In addition to Boulder, the route travels through Lafayette, Thornton, Brighton, and Arvada. This is a ride-at-your-own-pace tour. Get a group of like-minded riders together and make a day of it!! Maps will be available at the start of the ride or by contacting Brad at bradford.west@gmail.com See details in the May newsletter.

The below ride start location has changed due to construction. The new meeting place will be west of Kipling on 26th Ave at Los Margaritas Restaurant, 10151 W 26th Ave.
ROAD–H3/H4–50–NW 8:00AM Meet Donald Schmertz (303-233-0840 roadrider80226@yahoo.com) at Crown Hill Park in Lakewood for this Road Ride of 45 to 55 miles to Morrison, Evergreen, Bergen Park and Golden. Crown Hill Park is located on west 26th Ave and Kipling St. See parking lot with bathrooms at Garland Street and 26th Ave. Pace of these rides will be 15 to 20 MPH. Paceline riding is encouraged but not required. Along with regrouping, there will visits in Evergreen, Bergen Park and Golden for refreshments. Those who wish to ride the route at their own pace are also welcome. This ride is listed in the club route map library as "Crown Hill-Bergen Park-Golden Loop" on dbtc.org website. Cue sheets will be available at the start. Wet roads and/or temps below 30 degrees at start time will cancel ride.

MTB-P3, T2-4 9:30 AM White Ranch from the lower east lot. Take the infamous Belcher Hill! Take Hwy 93 about 3 miles north of Golden, then go 1 mile west at the (56th Av) and follow the park direction sign. Jeff 303-969-9241

Tuesday, June 3rd

INT/ROAD H3/H4-28 9:30 AM Meet Darrell Deering (303-697-6126) at Deer Creek Park parking lot. Go west from Wadsworth Blvd. on Deer Creek Road for about 4 miles to Grizzly Road turn left to Deer Creek Park. We'll ride up Deer Creek Road to the High Grade on to Oehlman Park Rd. through Hill Dale Pines, on to South Turkey Creek Rd. back to Deer Creek. Rd. and return. We will climb about 2000 ft. in the first 12 miles. Average pace will be about 10 MPH for the ride. Lunch is in the Ken Caryl Ave and C470 area after the ride.

Wednesday, June 4th

"Roses" H1-20-SE 9:00 AM Note new time! Meet Judy Deist, 303/841-4792, at East Bank Park, south of Main Street, south of Hilltop, where Pine/Indian Pipe crosses Parker Rd. in Parker for a ride along the Cherry Creek Trail, out and back. Most is paved, with a short section of pea gravel on a road. Bring a snack and money for a restaurant lunch after the ride.

FUN-H2/H3-25-SW-9:00 AM Join Ray Berlin (303-789-3119) at Redstone Park. {From C-470 and Santa Fe Dr., go south on Santa Fe one mile to Town Center Dr. Go left on Town Center Dr. ½ mile to park}. Use parking lot by playgrounds for a ride through Highlands Ranch on trails, quiet streets, and streets with wide shoulders.

FUN- H1-20-SW 6:00 PM Meet Nancy Blizzard or Lisa Duckett (720-283-8374), nancyblizzard@aol.com At Goodson Rec. Center Parking lot 6315 S University Blvd, Littleton Routes will vary, going through Littleton area, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

MTB-P2, T2 6:00 PM, Green Mountain from the main (Hayden) Trailhead off West Alameda Ave. Questions: Jeff 303-969-9241.

Thursday June 5

FUN–H1–20–NW 6:00PM Meet Ludwig Goppenhammer (303-880-0181) ludwig@damnhot.com. Golden
Rec. Center. Parking lot 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO. west end of parking lot. Routes will vary, going through Golden,
Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

Saturday, June 7th

FUN/LEISURE & Boating H-1 5-20 Boaters at 9:15 AM and Bikers at 10:15 AM. 3rd ANNUAL BIKE Ride and RIVER Trip! Boaters to set up the shuttle for the kayak/canoe/raft trip, meet at 9:15 AM at the C-470 put in along the South Platte River. Bikers meet Lin Hark at the ballpark on Union Avenue at 10:15 AM just west of Santa Fe. Call Lin for directions and to RSVP if you will be boating. Watch the "ColoradoBicyclist at yahoogroups.com" e-mail list for more details or call Lin 303-507-3502. See the article in May’s newsletter for suggestions on renting equipment and more information.

FUN-2-22-NW-9:00AM Meet Bill Orchard (303-422-9468) at the Majestic View Park Trailhead Parking Lot for the 7th Annual “Arvada Celebrates Its Trails” bike ride for National Trails Day. (Directions: Take I-70 to Wadsworth, north to 72nd Ave, west to just past Carr St, parking lot is on the south side.) The group will head west along Ralston Creek Trail and then up to Spring Mesa for a snack break and spectacular view of the front range. The group follows the new Moon Gulch Trail to 80th Ave for an educational stop at Two Ponds before returning to Majestic View for the free lunch (including vegan dogs). Ride travels on macadam and gravel with one short portage. See http://arvada.org/arts-and-recreation/trails-day/ for more information on the event. See the map.

FUN-H1-15-10:30 AM High Line Canal Trail Ride---- Meet Tom Tobiassen (303-915-2351) at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 East Alameda Parkway (east parking lot) for a casual ride along the Highline Canal Trail.

INT-H2-35 SW 9:00 AM - Meet Joyce Terlaje (303-986-2011) at the parking lot across from Conoco at the Morrison exit off of C-470. Ride a counter-clockwise loop along the C-470 bike path to Chatfield State Park, North on the Platte River bike path and west on Bear Creek bike path through Bear Creek Lake Park to the start. Lunch is optional after the ride.

MTB-P2-3, T2-3 9:00 AM Alderfer/Three Sisters. Hook up at the upper parking lot. Explore trails through Alderfer, finishing up for a small lunch break on Evergreen Mountain. Jeff 303-969-9241

Sunday, June 8th

FUN/LEISURE H2-19-SW 8:15AM Leave promptly at 8:30 AM. Meet Darlene Dietzler (303-366-2215) at the new Bear Valley McDonald's (Hampden & Sheridan). West of Sheridan on Dartmouth. We will follow the Bear reek Bike path west to Bear Creek Park, through the park using roads, to Soda Lakes where we will stop for conversation and snacks. An early morning ride to beat the heat with some elevation gain followed by great down hills. Brunch following is at IHOP. Bring money, water, and snacks.

FUN-H2-22-NW 10:30 Meet Gary Goins (303-433-4398) at Berkley Park Rec. Center (46th & Sheridan) for an out and back ride to Golden on the Clear Creek Bike Path. The trail is paved and suitable for all bikes. Bring money for lunch in Golden. This is an excellent ride for both Intermediate and Fun Riders.

INT-H2-40-SW 9:30 AM DBTC SINGLES RIDE - Meet Ellen Chilikas (303.750.5099 home, 720.670.0296 cell) in Sedalia for an out and back ride to Larkspur - go south on Santa Fe to Sedalia, turn west and park at the second set of railroad tracks. There will a snack stop midway in Larkspur. We were almost blown away in April when we tried this ride so I thought we'd try again. This will be a SINGLES ride - a ride to promote singles from the DBTC to meet and get to know one another. Partnered people can join us, but you will be asked to identify yourself as such.

ROAD-H4-30-W-9:30 AM Meet Gaar Potter (303-691-0938) at Bergen Park Park-n-Ride (See DBTC.ORG for directions). You guessed it. Squaw Pass. Perfect for fast climbers. No waiting, up and back (wave at me on your way back down!).

Tuesday June 10th

Leisure/FUN/INT-H1-10 to 30-C 4:00 PM "Feeling good ON the bike" before presentation on "Feeling good OFF the bike". Join Dale Trone 303-981-9161 at REI flagship for a 2 hour warm up ride prior to DBTC fitness seminar at REI flagship. One person's warm up is another person's cardio workout so everyone will be asked to ride at your own pace. Since goal is to be back in time for seminar this ride will be time driven not distance driven. Ride will travel up the Cherry Creek. At 5 PM ride leader will turn around and return via same route. As participants see leader they will turnaround. Note since this ride is time driven please arrive early as ride needs to depart on time.

Wednesday, June 11th

Fun/Int-H2/H3-30-NW 8:30 Join Steve Stevens (720-497-1100) at Golden Oldy Cyclery - Bicycle Museum in a House - 17224 West 17th Place - Golden to Bergen Park park-N-ride and back. We will go up US 40 and down Lookout Mountain. We will start at 8:30 so please be sure to come 15 minutes early to pump tires and use facilities.

"Roses" H2-15-NW 9:00AM Meet Susan Gregory (303.477.9233) at the northwest corner of Sloan's Lake Park (25th &Sheridan) for a tour of northwest Denver with a stop at a Panederia (Mexican bakery) for a whole new world of pastries. We will visit the best outdoor sculpture (rusted metal) studio in the metro area. Lunch at the Edgewater Inn. Don't let the "H2" discourage you--walking up a hill is called "cross-training."

MTB-P2, T2 6:00 PM, Green Mountain from the main (Hayden) Trailhead off west Alameda Ave. Jeff 303-969-9241

Saturday, June 14th

LEISURE H2-18-SE-9:00AM FLAG DAY ICE CREAM RIDE ! ! ! Wear red, white and blue and join Nadean Kruse (303-988-8186) in the area that used to be "Cinderella City" (Englewood). From Hampden, turn north at Galapago St. and then take first right into shopping area. Look for the bikes and park between PetCo and Ross stores. We will take a leisurely route that uses bike paths and the graveled Highline Canal, which is so pleasant with big trees. Frequent stops so plan on 3 hours. After the ride, we will treat ourselves to a super-duper helping of ice cream! ! or lunch if you insist on food.

FUN-H2-26-SE-9:00AM Join John Mues (303-795-6167) at the Goodson Recreation Center (off of University Blvd. between Arapahoe Rd. and Orchard Rd. - meet in the lower parking lot near the bike/ped bridge) for a ride to the Meridian loop via the C-470 trail. We'll return on side streets back to the start. Lunch is optional.

FUN-H2-20-NW 9:00 AM Meet Dave Noble (303-694-2008) at Prospect Park (44th and Robb) for a loop around South Table Mountain with a watermelon stop at Howard Bagdad's house in Golden. Lunch afterwards.

INT-H2-65-NW-8:30 AM Meet Gaar Potter (303-691-0938) at E. Boulder Rec. Center (Take Foothills Parkway exit from Boulder Turnpike, hard right and East on South Boulder Road to 55th. Turn left and wind around the Rec. Center to the NW parking lot). We will go North through Hygiene to Carter Lake. Lots of country roads and a brief but exhilarating climb to the Lake.

ROAD-H4-50-W-8:00AM Meet Diane Short (303-763-9874) at the Santa Fe / Mineral RTD Park-N-Ride (South Santa Fe Drive at Mineral) for a ride called the Turkey Creek Run. We’ll take the Platte trail through Chatfield to Deer Creek, up Deer Creek Canyon to Turkey Creek and North Turkey Creek, then High Drive (be ready to climb) to Evergreen (snack stop), on to Kittredge, down to Morrison (optional lunch at the TNT), then Willow Springs, Bellevue, and the Platte bike path back to the Mineral Park-N-Ride.

Sunday, June 15th

FUN-H1-25-SE 8:30AM JUNETEENTH at 5 Points Ride Meet Gaar Potter (303-691-0938) at Congress Park Pool (enter off of Josephine, l block north of 8th Ave.) We will meander north to the 5 Points area and dodge the parade (is there still a parade?) Quiet, shady street and beautiful old houses will please you.

FUN-2-25-NW 9:00AM Meet Bill Orchard (303-422-9468) at the Olde Town Arvada Park-N-Ride at 55th and Wadsworth (56th Pl & Vance) for his 9th Annual Father’s Day Ride. Bill will take the group out the Ralston Creek Trail and up and over the Arvada Reservoir. Eventually he will connect with the Van Bibber Creek Trail near Long Lake Park and the noteworthy Churches Ranch Historic District. Look for a snack and a photo! He will follow the Van Bibber Creek Trail and Ridge Road back to Olde Town where the group will enjoy lunch at Little Anita’s. Don't forget, fathers ride free! See the map.

MTB-P2-3, T2 9:00 AM Buffalo Creek, meet first to carpool from the Fort PNR off Colo Hwy 8, 2.5 miles south of Morrison, or 0.25 mile north of Hwy 285. Enjoy a great day on the Colorado Trail! Fred Berry 720-840-8596

Wednesday, June 18th

Fun/INT-H1/H2-6-SW-9:00 AM Join Kathi Baird (303-981-9158) for a ride and after ride celebration of a Big milestone. Ride start and after ride celebrations will be at 8803 W Warren Dr. Lakewood 80227 (near Garrison & Jewell). Kathi will tell you she's celebrating the 20th anniversary of her 1st metric century (That she rode on her 40th birthday). The route will go west on Jewell, north on the C-470 trail and Rooney Rd to Golden. The ride will continue via the Clear Creek Trail, the Platte, and Bear Creek Trails. Pack lunch and/or a lot of snacks, as there are limited places to purchase food until we reach REI at mile 40. Anyone not wanting to ride 60 miles can shorten ride to 28 miles by returning to start from Clear Creek Trail via Garrison.

"Roses" H2-20- SE 9:00 AM Meet Anne Layshock 303/771-6353 at Village Green Park, NE corner of Union and Dayton, (north end parking lot) near the west entrance of Cherry Creek Reservoir, for a ride east through Cherry Creek State Park, Tollgate Trail, etc.. Bring a snack and money for lunch after the ride.

MTB-P2, T2 6:00 PM, Rain or Shine, Fat Tire BBQ Eve Party, last spring Green Mtn evening ride in Lakewood, BBQ across from the lot at “Everest Challenge” Russ Peterson’s house, 13462 W. Florida Dr, 80228, ph 720-299-8269.

Thursday, June 19

FUN–H1–20–NW 6:00PM Meet Ludwig Goppenhammer (303-880-0181) ludwig@damnhot.com. Golden Rec. Center.
Parking lot 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO. west end of parking lot. Routes will vary, going through Golden, Wheat Ridge,
Arvada, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

Friday, June 20 Campout

MTB-P3 T3 2:00 PM, Special Friday Campout at the Indian Creek Campground, Pike National Forest, about 12 miles west of Sedalia on Hwy 67. We’ll do a short ride or hike with Jean Deering, Friday afternoon before the campout and then, after the summer evening bonfire, await the Saturday ride. Call Darrell Deering 303-697-6126 Cell 303-903-0239

Saturday, June 21st

FUN/ATB-H2-20-SW-10:30 AM Meet Gary Goins at Writer's Vista Park (1 mile east of Santa Fe Blvd. on Mineral) for a loop ride on the Highline Canal Trail and Lee's Gulch Trail. The trails are unpaved and wide tires are necessary. This is an excellent ride for both Fun and Intermediate riders. Bring money for a lunch after the ride. Gary Goins (303-433-4398)

MTB-P3,T3, 9:30 Meet Darrell Deering or Jean Deering for hiking or biking (303-697-6126 Cell 303-903-0239) at the Indian Creek Campgrounp Parking lot about 12 miles west of Sedalia on Hwy 67. Mountain bikers will ride the Indian Creek system to Lenny’s Bench. Bring snacks and refreshments for the after ride party.

Sunday, June 22nd

FUN-H3-25-W-9:00 AM Meet Susan Gregory (303-477-9233) in the Idaho Springs public parking lot behind Beau Jo's for a good training ride to Georgetown, almost 1,000' elevation gain. We’ll ride back to Idaho Springs before the wind starts blowing up the canyon and have lunch at Tommy Knocker's Brewery

FUN–H2–21–NW 9:30AM Meet Dave Grimes (303-986-7666) at the Berkeley Park parking lot, Sheridan Blvd and 46the Ave NE corner, for a ride on quiet streets and bike paths. The group will head downtown; take the Platte River Trail north, and return to Berkeley Park via the Clear Creek Trail. Lunch afterwards if the groups so desires.

INT-H2-59M and FUN/INT H2-59K - 8? AM Meet Dale Trone (303-981-9161) for a surprise birthday ride. The surprise is at newsletter publication deadlines; the target distance is known, but start locations and routes haven't been determined. Watch for updates in Coloradobicyclist yahoo group or call Dale a few days before the ride for details. Current best GUESS is the 59 milers will start around 8 AM and the 59k'ers around 9:45 AM

Wednesday June 25th

"Roses" H2-20-NW 9:00 AM Meet Dave Grimes, 303/986-7666 at Berkeley Park, 46th east of Sheridan for a ride along Clear Creek, the Platte River, and through neighborhoods. The ride is flat except for a steep 4 blocks near the end. Bring a snack, and money for lunch at a favorite eatery after the ride.

FUN/INT-H2-30-SE-9:00 AM Join John Mues (303-795-6167) at the Goodson Recreation Center (off of University Blvd between Arapahoe Rd and Orchard Rd – meet in the lower parking lot near the bike/ped bridge) for a loop down to REI via Washington Park and the Cherry Creek Trail. We’ll return via the Platte River Trail. This will be a paved route except for a very short stretch near the rec center. Bring something to snack on and we’ll have an optional lunch afterwards.

MTB-P2-3, T2-3 6:00 PM, Evening ride, now at Lair o’the Bear to Pence Park, about 5 miles west of Morrison off Hwy 74, south side of road. Red Rocks grill dinner. Jeff 303-969-9241

Saturday, June 28th

FUN- H1-20-SW 9:00 AM Meet Nancy Blizzard or Lisa Duckett (720-283-8374), nancyblizzard@aol.com At Goodson Rec. Center Parking lot 6315 S University Blvd, Littleton Routes will vary, going through Littleton area, and will be primarily on paved bike trails with occasional on-road.

FUN-H1-22-NW 8:00 AM Meet Darlene Dietzler (303-366-2215) at Westwoods Golf Course. From 64th and Ward Road, go west 2.4 miles on 64th to Quaker. Turn right and the entrance is on your left. We will ride the Ralston Creek Trail to the bridge and follow the Clear Creek to Prospect Park for a rest stop. From there, follow roads west and back to the start. The ride is 15 miles on paths and 7 miles on roads. Breakfast/brunch following is at Home Cookin’ Cafe, corner of 64th and Quaker. Bring snacks, water, and money for brunch

INT/ROAD-H2-27/45-NE-8:00AM Join John Mues (303-795-6167) at the Prairie Center Super Target in Brighton (I-76 NE to Exit 21/144th Ave, West to Prairie Center Pkwy, park behind the Chick-fil-a) for the Hudson – Keenesburg loop. We’ll go along the I-76 frontage road and other rural roads with mostly light traffic to the towns of Hudson and Keenesburg. Shorter distance option is available. Lunch afterwards is at one of the nearby restaurants.

MTB-P2-3, T2 8:30 AM, Centennial Cone, carpool from the 4th and Union (Cold Spring) PNR. Approx 17 mile loop, 1800’ gain/loss. Cathy Perkins 303-980-6738

Sunday, June 29th

FUN-H2-22-SE-9:00 AM WELL KNOWN TREASURE HUNT RIDE! Meet Lois Kahn (303-758-0092) at Benihana's Restaurant parking lot at Tamarac Square (NW corner of Hampden and Tamarac). Bring your fun & detective skills for a non-competitive (everyone's a winner & we all ride together) treasure hunt ride through Highline Canal, Tech Center and some lovely cycling streets. Solve clues together and come upon the treasure! Lunch to follow

FUN-H2-21–NW 9:00AM Meet Rick Clauder at the Golden Rec Center. This is a coordinated ride with the Rec Center athletic program. The ride will start with a short loop through north Golden across two pedestrian bridges. There will be a option to return to the rec center if anyone is done in by the hills. The remaining riders will exit the bike path at Easley Rd and do the traditional Leyden Loop ridethrough northeast Golden and Arvada.

INT-H3-30ish SW 9:00 AM DBTC SINGLES RIDE – Meet Ellen Chilikas (303.750.5099 home, 720.670.0296 cell) at the the intersection of Deer Creek and Wadsworth. We'll ride through Chatfield, out the south end of the park and up to the Arrowhead Golf course. We'll return on Wadsworth and then go up Deer Creek and end up at the Manor House. We'll then return to our cars. Lunch afterwards is at Panera in Aspen Grove. This will be a SINGLES ride a ride to promote singles from the DBTC to meet and get to know one another. Partnered people can join us, but you will be asked to identify yourself as such.

ROAD–H4-22–SW 8:30AM Meet Fred Larke at Parfet Park in Golden (10th St at Washington) for a loop ride up Lookout Mountain, down Mountain Vernon Canyon (US40), over Dinosaur Ridge, Rooney Road, and back to Golden. This is one of the all-time favorite climbing routes.