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The Glenwood Springs/Aspen bike tour is a long-established tradition in the Denver Bicycle Touring Club. The bike route primarily follows scenic back roads and bicycle paths through the Roaring Fork Valley giving riders a chance to view the valley’s beautiful fall colors throughout.
This two-day ride is 90-miles roundtrip with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. On Friday night we stay at the Silver Spruce Motel in Glenwood Springs. On Saturday, we ride from Glenwood Springs to Aspen and spend the night at Hotel Aspen. On Sunday we return to Glenwood Springs by the same route. For the hearty among us, a 20-mile roundtrip ride to Maroon Bells is an option Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning.
This trip is rated moderate for its terrain. The pace will be the same. The route is paved and best suited for road or touring bikes, however mountain bikes are welcome. Trip participants should be strong, experienced riders in good physical condition who have the ability to climb hills with ease and be comfortable riding 50 miles a day.
The trip price of $190 includes motel in Glenwood Springs Friday night (double occupancy), motel in Aspen Saturday night (double occupancy), wine and cheese happy hour and lasagna dinner Saturday night, deluxe continental breakfast Sunday morning, sag wagon and sag driver, and leadership.
This trip is limited to 20 participants. The registration deadline is September 1. A $50 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. For more information, contact trip leader Sandi Bianchi at 303 425 1214 or bianchis@earthlink.net.
This trip is sponsored by DBTC’s out-of-town tour committee.