Friday, May 1st:

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-24-NW-(Elevation Gain = 1207 feet) – Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for THE GREAT TOTEM POLE RIDE AKA THE HIDDEN GEMS OF INTERLOCKEN! This exciting ride full of twists and turns uses portions of the new Hwy. 36 Trail to take us on a loop that includes the hidden gems of Flatirons Mall, Interlocken, Standley Lake, and Rock Creek Village! We will meet at the Rock Creek Village Safeway, which is centrally located in Superior at the NW corner of Coalton and Rock Creek Parkway (Address is 1601 Coalton Rd., Superior). This ride is now 99.99% on paved trails. 

Saturday, May 2nd: Kickoff at Broken Tee

9:00 AM. FUN-H1-24.5-S/SW-+559' elev gain. 2026 DBTC SPRING PICNIC SQUIGGLY LOOP - REGISTER BY TEXT to leader 303-905-8510 by Friday, May 1.  Join Marilyn Choske at Broken Tee Golf Course parking lot near the large pavilion and ride this EASY FUN squiggly loop north, west, east, and south on trails and bike-friendly streets, then return for picnic goodies!  Comfy 9-14 mph pace.  No Meetup signups.  NO RIDE if rainy/snowy or forecast is for morning precipitation.  RWGPS link for map:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49970571?privacy_code=nTQzYFdTHt7aEr4wORHvVQxf6rb4K9T4

9:00 AM LEISURE H1 20 SW DBTC SPRING PICNIC at Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110.)  Meet Karen Kelley (303 260-9029 at the Broken Tee west end of the parking lot.  Ride the Platte trail-Little Dry Creek-SCENIC Cherry Hills Village- Highline Canal (gravel)- Big Dry Creek -Platte River trails.

10:00 AM FUN-H2-14 SW Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110).  Sleep in a bit and wait for it to warm up (though this year that might not be such a problem), then take a warmup ride at a fun pace. We’ll jump on the Platte Trail and then enjoy a shady ride up Big Dry Creek, along the Highline Canal, and back down Caley. There are a couple of climbs but only 614 feet and some of the trails are hardpack gravel. We’ll then wander back to enjoy the club picnic.

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-25-SW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Broken Tee Golf Course (west end of parking lot at 2101 W. Oxford in Englewood).   We will ride the South Platte Trail north to the Bear Creek Trail, which we will take west over the Bear Creek Dam to Morrison.  After a break, we will return via Morrison Rd to Fox Hollow Golf Course, where we will meet up with the Bear Creek Trail and ride back to the start. 

Sunday, May 3rd:

9:00 AM- FUN – H1- 27  NE  HIDDEN TRAILS.  Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at Cake Crumbs, 2216 Kearney.  The route starts with Cherry Creek Trail, then the Highline Canal to Tollgate to Sand Creek, Westerly Creek and finally Central Park trails.  There are a few miles of city street riding in bike lanes and on a designated bike lane.  Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565.  . Will have the opportunity to get a snack at Cake Crumbs after the ride.

Monday, May 4th:

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H1-26-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Twin Lakes Park (west of Broadway at 70th, 300 W. 70th) for a ride east on the Clear Creek Trail to the South Platte Trail, which we will take north to Riverdale Park.  After a break, we will return via the same route.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterward.

Tuesday, May 5th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-34-SE-1660’ Ride to Aurora Reservoir via E-470 High Plains Trail. Meet Susan Larson (720-207-7300) at Broncos Parkway Trailhead (16400 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial) for a ride out to Aurora Reservoir. We’ll ride a mix of neighborhood roads and trails entering the reservoir from the north side, biking along the reservoir and exiting on the south side. We’ll make a stop at the main beach area for a snack and to refill water bottles. Mileage and elevation may differ slightly as I finalize the route. Bring a sack lunch or snacks to enjoy after the ride. Ride is limited to 10 riders.  Please sign up on Meetup for this ride. 

9:30 AM. FUN PLUS-H3-NW-31-+1625' elev gain. "WAG' LOOP!" WAG=Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Golden.  REGISTER BY TEXT to leader 303-905-8510 by Monday, May 4, 5PM.  Join Marilyn Choske at Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 41st & Kipling, Wheat Ridge--northernmost parking lot nearest Kipling St for this counter-clockwise circuit ride.  Go north on streets and bike paths to Arvada, then west to roads south.  72nd Ave west to up and over Blunn Reservoir on Ralston Creek Trail.  Cross Hwy 93 to White Ranch east TH and ride roads to Golden.  Beverage stop in Golden, compliments of DBTC.  Return on roads and Clear Creek Trail to WR Rec Center.  Ride won't go if rainy or forecast is for morning or early afternoon rain/t-storms; call the leader if in doubt.

Wednesday, May 6th:

9:30 AM FUN-H2 (1,069 Gain)-24 miles SW NEW TRAIL, NEW ROUTE Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Nixon’s Coffee Shop at Hudson Gardens. The parking lot for trail use is at the north end of Hudson Gardens behind the car wash on Maplewood Street. There is a short trail down to the coffee shop. We’ll head up through Grant Ranch and over to Weaver Creek then C-470 and finally down the new Dutch Creek Trail for a speedy downhill back to the Nixon’s. Bring your lunch or buy it at Nixon’s. I even have Ride with GPS:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/350551309.

Thursday, May 7th:

9:30 AM FUN-H2-25-NW NEW & IMPROVED WESTMINSTER CLASSIC. Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) for an exciting ride full of unexpected twists, turns, and surprises...and now with BRAND NEW TRAILS. We will meet at the parking lot by the Armed Forces Tribute Garden, WEST of the baseball diamonds in Westminster City Park. (Directions: From US 36 and Church Ranch Blvd/104th Ave. exit, east on 104th about 1/2 mile to the first left after the Westminster Blvd light (just past the Armed Forces Tribute Garden), then go LEFT again into the parking lot. The address for the park is 10455 Sheridan Blvd but note again that we are meeting WEST of the buildings and baseball fields.) This ride takes us through the Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton area, including the Farmer’s Highline Canal, Lee Lateral, and Grange Hall Creek trails.

Saturday, May 9th

9 am FUN – H1- 20  NE  GRAVEL RIDE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at the parking lot for the Visitor Center at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, 6550 Gateway Road.  We will ride the gravel trails through the Arsenal, trails are fairly smooth, but do have loose gravel. Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565. All rides are weather permitting,  Check Meetup posting if you are not sure if a ride is a go or not. Bring a sack lunch to socialize after the ride. 

Sunday, May 10th:

Monday, May 11th:

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H3-27-NW Meet Merri Bruntz (303-517-9781) at Anderson Park (44th & Field) for a ride west along the Clear Creek Trail to Easley Rd to the Arvada Reservoir.  We will ride a loop over the reservoir and then after a break, we will return via Arvada and Wheat Ridge neighborhoods on 50th and 52nd Avenues.  Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterward.

Tuesday, May 12th: 

9:30 AM FUN PLUS -H1-SE  RED TAILED HAWK RIDE Meet Cyndy Klepinger (303.725.1565) at Village Green, 9501 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village for an out and back ride on trails to the Park.  Ride limited to 10 riders, to reserve a spot, text Cyndy at 303.725.1565.  All rides are weather permitting, Check Meetup posting if you are not sure if a ride is a go or not. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic afterwards.

9:30 AM.  INT-H4-32-SW-1930' elev gain.  "GREEN GABLES SW LOOP TO MAGILL'S ICE CREAM" REGISTER BY TEXT to leader 303-905-8510 by Monday, May 11, 5:00PM.  Join Marilyn Choske at Green Gables Park; enter from east side of Garrison, located between Wisconsin & Florida, for this ambitious leg-burner, heart-pumping LOOP ride. Pedal south and west thru Bear Creek Park & Mt. Carbon to C470 south.  Ride onto Ken Caryl to South Valley Road and on to Deer Creek Canyon Road for a short way.  Exit at Ute and access northbound Kipling Parkway bike path all the way to Girton (near US285).  Continue north & east on bike-friendly streets to Magill's on Jewell.  Bring $ and enjoy your ice cream.  Finish the ride NW to Garrison & Florida and our awaiting cars.  Here's your RWGPS link of the route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43427152

Wednesday, May 13th:

9:30 AM FUN-H2-20 SW Twin Tunnel Route Meet Patty Gaspar (303-618-5069) at Broken Tee Golf Course (2101 W. Oxford, Englewood 80110) for a ride up Big Dry Creek to the Highline Canal. The canal is hard packed along this beautiful section of the trail that will have you humming Country Roads. We will go UNDER Hampden and Colorado Blvd. using the two tunnels, have a snack in the park, then enjoy 4 miles of downhill on Dartmouth and back. Bring lunch for a picnic after.

Thursday, May 14th:

9:30 AM FUN PLUS-H2/3- 27-SE. Five Trails RIde Meet Robert Drucker 303-475-4964 at The Pinery Trailhead, 6662 N Pinery Pkwy, Parker, CO 80134 . This ride is all on trails from Parker to Castle Rock and back. We will ride the Cherry Creek Trail, McMurdo Gulch Trail, Woodlands Trail, Hangman's Gulch Trail, and Plum Creek Trail. There are a few road crossings but no road riding. The McMurdo Gulch trail to Founders Parkway is challenging (6 miles, 2% average grade which includes a couple of very short 4+% climbs) as will be the return from Castle Rock to Founders Parkway. We will have several water break/rest stops as needed. Turn around will be at the Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/366311230

Friday, May 15th:

9:00 AM FUN PLUS-H2-24-SE KRISPY KREME DONUT RIDE Meet Susan Larson (720-207-7300) at Arapahoe Road Trailhead (.2 miles east on Arapahoe Rd from the Arapahoe Rd and S. Jordan Rd intersection).  Start off the riding season with a fun easy ride and a treat in the middle!  If it’s a warm day you can purchase a cold drink and if it’s a cold day you can purchase a warm drink.  Either go well with a fresh Krispy Kreme donut!  We’ll ride south on the Cherry Creek Trail to the E470 Trail where we’ll turn and go west until we reach Krispy Kreme. Bring money for your donut and/or beverage. We’ll ride back on the same route. No picnic afterwards as we’ll be full of donuts!  Ride is limited to 10 riders.  Please sign up on Meetup for this ride. 

Saturday, May 16th:

9:30 AM  FUN - H2 - 19 SE Meet Mark Fields (302-465-4525) at the western end of the parking park in front of Cook Recreation Center in Cook Park (7100 Cherry Creek Drive South) for an out-and-back ride on the Cherry Creek Trail down to Cherry Creek State Park and around the reservoir. All paved, mostly gently rolling terrain with a few brief climbs (657’ elevation change). Bring a sack lunch or snacks to enjoy together at Cook Park afterward.

Sunday, May 17th:

9:30 AM FUN-H2-23-NW (ELEVATION GAIN = 776 feet) NEW MAJESTIC COLORADO TAPHOUSE ADVENTURE.  Meet Jeff Krinsky (720-373-9107) at the new COLORADO TAPHOUSE (14982 W 69th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007.) This loop ride will use the Ralston Creek Trail, Van Bibber Creek Trail, Blunn Trail and others. We will enjoy a drink and/or lunch at the COLORADO TAPHOUSE after the ride. (Bring $$$)