Thursday, September 10th:

NEW LEADER

9:00 AM FUN PLUS - H2 - 23 miles Meet Diane Short (303-271-9642 - land line) (was Simone Caruthers) at Fox Hollow Golf Course, far east end of the parking lot ( 13410 Morrison Rd.) Starting at Fox Hollow we will ride through a part of Bear Creek bike path, up to Sister’s park, through Pinehurst and Bow Mar. Will head back through Grants ranch for a break and return. Some small rolling climbs but mostly gradual elevation gains. Leader is NOT on Meet Up nor is this change on MeetUp, so please call if your have questions. I am subbing for Simone so the mileage may vary a little bit.

Friday, September 11th;

8:45 AM FUN-H2-18/23-NW PATRIOT DAY 25th Anniversary RIDE Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) to honor the 25th Anniversary of Patriot Day with a visit to the 9/11 Monument in Broomfield during THE SPACE, TIME, 9/11 RIDE or THE HIDDEN GEMS OF BROOMFIELD! It begins near the SE corner of Sheridan and 120th at the new Whole Foods in Westminster (1/2 mile east of Sheridan at Vrain and 120th. ADDRESS is 4451 Main Street.) We will take secret trails around Westminster and Broomfield where we will experience three incredible hidden displays including THE SOLAR SYSTEM, a brief history of GEOLOGIC COLORADO TIME, and most importantly, the 9/11 MONUMENT where there will be a special memorial celebration. (This ride has an escape option at the 18 mile marker for riders who run out of time and/or steam.) Enjoy a post ride patriotic lunch at Whole Foods.

Saturday, September 12th:

NEW RIDE

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H3- 23.7 -SE 1,700 ft elevation gain Daniels Park and The Bluffs Meet Bill Monroe (630-386-7935) at the Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree, CO 80124. The ride will go through Surrey Ridge, Beverly Hills, Castle Pines and Lone Tree. We will stop at Daniels Park which has one of the best views of the entire Front Range, downtown Denver and the Tech Center. There’s also a buffalo herd. We will then go back north on Monarch Blvd and over The Bluffs in Lone Tree. The Bluffs part of the ride is about 5.5 miles on gravel a little looser than the Highline Canal. Gravel tires are recommended. We will also take a quick stop at Lonehenge. There is a steep climb to get to the top of The Bluffs and a steep twisting descent when exiting The Bluffs. This ride is recommended for those with strong legs and lungs or an ebike. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/371869079

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-24-Frisco (Elevation Gain = 1171’) Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE FREE ICE CREAM TOUR OF LAKE DILLON. (Swan Mountain Rd is back open!!!!) We will meet at the Summit Middle School parking lot in Frisco and ride the multi-use trail around Lake Dillon toward Keystone. We will then climb the Swan Mountain bike path to the top and enjoy the incredible view after which we will enjoy the fabulous downhill toward Frisco, completing a circle back to Frisco where DBTC will purchase ice cream for all riders at the Foote Sweet Shoppe. Directions to Summit Middle School, 158 School Rd, Frisco: Drive westbound from Denver on I-70 to Exit 203, and take the roundabout exit that leads south onto the bridge crossing I-70. Continue south on Summit Blvd. (Hwy 9) for .8 miles to the stoplight intersection of School Rd. & CR 1040. Turn left onto School Rd. and park on the back right near Lake Dillon.

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