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Sunday Sep 21, 2008 10:00 AM Title: Cherry Creek Reservoir Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 42 Start Location: SW Corner Parking Lot Cherry Creek Bed Bath Beyond Description: Easy moderate paced fall ride following Cherry Creek bike bath to the reservoir, a lap around and return to Denver via surface street through the DTC, Cherry Hills, past Porter Hospital. Option for those riders wanting to return via the bike path. HTML Link: Sunday Sep 14, 2008 11:00 AM Title: Hudson Gardens or bust (or turn around) Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 25 Start Location: Confluence Park (across the creek from REI) Description: We'll head south on the Platte River trail and turn around at Hudson Gardens. This one's for those new rider group folks, or those that just want to join us for a great day on your bike. Feeling strong and want to go farther? Continue down to Chatfield and try to catch us on the way back. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Sep 6, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Lyons Ward Loop Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 50 Start Location: Lyons Park-and-Ride 4th Ave and Broadway, Lyons Description: This is a beautiful early fall ride! Give yourself at least 75 minutes to get to Lyons from Denver. Take 1-25 north to the Lyons exit (CO66) turn west and follow into Lyons (approx 15 miles). Stay on the road until you get to the big curve on Main and turn left. We'll meet at the parking lot just west of the Vistor Center. Ward can be a bit chilly, so be prepared. HTML Link: Wednesday Sep 3, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Aug 31, 2008 10:30 AM Title: Before August is gone... Ice Cream! Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 15 Start Location: Parking lot on the East side of Wash Park Description: Gotta have some… Ice Cream; however, before the big finale we will take a tour of 3 of the Denver Parks (Wash Park, City Park and Cheesman Park). On the way back we will stop at Bonnie Brae Ice Cream for a tasty snack. This route is rated for beginners and will be lead as a no-drop ride. If you're not a beginner but love Ice Cream as much as I do, feel free to join us. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Aug 30, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Mount your Roadmasters and circle the town with us Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 45 Start Location: Confluence Park (across the creek from REI) Description: Join us for a tour of the Central, Western and South Metro towns. We will start by heading west towards Golden; climb up Dinosaur Ridge; drop into Morison; continue on to Bear Creek Park and return via Bear Creek Tail. You’ll be amazed at how much territory you can cover. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Aug 27, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Aug 20, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Aug 13, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Aug 10, 2008 8:30 AM Title: Caffeine Course Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 25 Start Location: REI Flagship Starbucks (1416 Platte River, Denver) Description: This ride is for all of the beginners that need caffeine to get motivated this early in the morning as well as the friends that will happily accompany us in our quest. We will be starting at the REI Starbucks in Denver and follow city streets to Golden to grab a cup of coffee in Golden. After a little refreshment we will return to Denver. Not a beginner; however, want to join us? Come on down, we would love the company! HTML Link: Saturday Aug 9, 2008 7:30 AM Title: Feeling Lucky? Join us for the Lucky Loop! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 55 Start Location: Golden, CO Municipal Parking lot behind Foss Drug Description: This is a challenging, beautiful, all day ride! Four climbs, so bring your climbing legs. We'll begin with a climb over Lookout Mtn.,climb the beautiful Central City Parkway and continue up the canyon to the peak to peak highway then plunge down Golden Gate Park back to Golden. There are limited services, so bring food and lots of water. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Aug 6, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Aug 3, 2008 9:30 AM Title: To the Top of Mount Evans (Challenge Yourself) Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 30 Start Location: Echo Lake parking lot / Gate to Mount Evans Description: As riders coming up from Idaho Springs rendezvous with us at Echo Lake, we will join them for the ride to the top. Bring $3 entrance fee to the park and appropriate cold weather gear for the ride down. The route is 15 miles up to 14,000 ft and 15 miles down. Be sure to leave Denver in time to start riding. We have included Intermediate riders in the rating to encourage riders that are ready to push their level; however, please keep in mind that this is a challenging ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Aug 3, 2008 7:30 AM Title: Idaho Springs to the top of the world (OK, to the top of Mt Evans) Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 60 Start Location: Hwy 103, parking lot across from Idaho Springs High School Description: For those that want a warm up and an additional challenge before the climb Mt Evans, we will start in Idaho Springs at the base of Hwy 103 and I-70 (across from the High School). After climbing to Echo Lake we will rendezvous with others climbing Mt Evans and begin the assent to the top. Total distance will be about 60 miles(includes mileage to the top of Mt Evans). Please make sure you bring cold weather gear and $3 for the entrance fee to the park. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Aug 2, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Wondur Loop Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 65 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: From downtown Golden we will head north to Hwy 46, then climb, and climb some more up to the Peak to Peak highway. Then, ride over to Nederland for some fresh water and back track a bit to Hwy 72 and descend through Coal Creek Canyon back down to Hwy 93 into Golden. This has some steep and sustained climbing. Bring plenty of water. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jul 31, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jul 24, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jul 20, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Stapleton to REI Loop Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 25 Start Location: 29th and Quebec St in parking lot behind Starbucks Description: We will be starting in the Stapleton Town Center and work our way to City Park, Cheesman Park and then to REI. After REI we will head North on the Platte Trail and take the Sand Creek Trail back to Stapleton. The ride will include a combination of bike path as well as road riding. HTML Link: Saturday Jul 19, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Bergen Park to Echo Lake via Squaw Pass Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 55 Start Location: King Sooper Parking Lot Bergen Park Description: This hill climb is an OUT Spokin' favorite. Turn around whenever you like. This ride is at altitude. Please do not forget your rain gear and cold weather accessories for the chilly descent. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jul 17, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jul 16, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. After the ride Advanced riders will meet at Woody's to plan the next month of Advanced Rides. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jul 13, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Dinosaur Ridge Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 30 Start Location: C-470 & Kipling Description: We'll head west on the C-470 bike path through Bear Creek Lake Park, this leg of the ride will be a "no-drop" ride. Riders that can make it to the cut-off point within 1 1/2 hours can ride an optional loop to Alameda, up Dinosaur Ridge and back down through Morrison. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jul 12, 2008 8:30 AM Title: It's Time To Roll To Ward! Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 36 Start Location: N. Foothills Hwy 36 & Left-Hand Canyon Dr. Description: This is a great ride to evaluate your training plus Ward is pretty cool! The route is an out and back, 18 miles up and 18 miles down with a nasty little pitch at the top. Go to Boulder take N. Foothills Hwy 36 North to Altona or Lefthand Canyon Dr. Park on the side of the road across from the Greenbrier Restaurant. Be sure to bring enough food/water and cool weather/rain gear. Hope you can make it! HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jul 10, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jul 9, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jul 6, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Wheat Ridge to Golden Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 20 Start Location: Johnson Park (49th and Wadsworth) Description: This ride will combine both bike path as well as road riding. We will follow the Clear Creek bike path into Golden and then we will return using city roads out of Golden and back to the path. This is a "no-drop" specifically for our New Riders. To get to Johnson Park, view map, you can't get there from Northbound lanes of Wadsworth. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jul 6, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Hight Elevation Training Ride: Mt. Evans, The Best Thing You'll Ever Do! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 14 Start Location: Echo Lake / Parking lot outside the Mtn. Evans Gates Description: Begin at Echo Lake Lodge/Parking Lot outside the gates. Bring $4 entry fee to the park. The road is 14 miles up,it's straight up to 14,000 ft. Expect: hail,rain,snow, and yes think sunshine! This ride is for experience/fit riders. Bring gear for all types of cold weather and plenty of liquids and food. Leave Denver in time to start at 8 a.m. Non-guided option: Start 2 hrs early across from Rangers Station in Idaho Springs. This is just one of those special rides! Call for Carpooling from Denver. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jul 5, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Deer Creek Canyon Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 38 Start Location: Wadsworth Blvd and Deer Creek Canyon Road Description: Spectacular ride up Deer Creek Canyon to High Grade Road across Turkey Creek Road and back to Deer Creek Canyon. Challenging with up to 4400 ft of climbing. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jul 5, 2008 6:00 AM Title: Deer Creek Challenge Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 100 Start Location: Confluence Park (across the creek from REI) Description: Add a little challenge to the Deer Creek ride by starting from Downtown and adding a swim if you like. We'll leave from Confluence at 6:00am and head to Chatfield. Those who wish can stop at Chatfield gravel pond and do a mile swim before continuing up Deer Creek Canyon to high grade. Then it's over to the tail end of the Lariet loop and back to Downtown through Morison, Dinasour ridge and Golden. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jul 2, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jun 29, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Intro to OUT Spokin's New Rider Group Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 20 Start Location: Confluence Park (across the creek from REI) Description: We'll head south on the Platte River trail and turn around at Hudson Gardens. This one's a special for the new folks, or those feeling uncertain of their speed or fitness, it will be lead as a no-drop ride for our New Rider Group. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jun 28, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Copper Triangle Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 80 Start Location: Copper Mtn. Resort Parking Lot (Next to CC Rainbow Village) Description: We begin at Copper Mtn. Resort(Chappel Parking Lot aka Rainbow Village for CC). The route will continue over Vail Pass, Battlement Mtn., Tennessee Pass, to Leadville and over Fremont Pass. This is an extreme cycling route for experienced riders which will take all day. Plan for extreme weather, so bring layered clothing and plenty of food and water. There is a period of the ride with no services, so this is a 3 water bottle ride. The car trip from Denver to Copper Mtn. Resort takes 2 hrs. HTML Link: Saturday Jun 28, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Copper Mountain to Breckenridge and Back Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate Miles: 35 Start Location: Copper Mtn. Resort(Chappel Parking Lot aka Rainbow Village for CC) Description: We will follow the bike path from Copper Mountain down to Frisco and across to Breckenridge and back. This is the short ride option route for day two of the Courage Classic. It is an out and back so you can turn around at any point. HTML Link: Thursday Jun 26, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed Bath & Beyond in Cherry Creek Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE. HTML Link: Wednesday Jun 25, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Jun 18, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Jun 18, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Beginner Option Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 9 Start Location: Lookout Mountain Pillars Description: For those that have never done Lookout Mountain before but would like to try; we will start at the base of Lookout Mountain instead of in Golden. Believe it or not... this will eliminate the steepest hill of the ride. Don't forget… you can do anything you set your mind to. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jun 15, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Idaho Springs to Georgetown Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 25 Start Location: Parking Lot by I-70 and Exit 240 (see map) Description: It's time to go to the hills… this is a moderate uphill roundtrip to Georgetown on a very scenic road. This is a beautiful out and back and will be lead as a "no-drop" ride specifically for our New Riders. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jun 14, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Lariat Loop Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 38 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: Ride starts with a climb out of Golden up Lookout Mt. It then follows along US 40 to I-170; a short ride along I-70 to Evergreen Parkway; along the Parkway to Bergen Park, Evergreen and a nice downhill to Red Rocks; over Dinosaur Ridge and back into Golden. Approximately 2,950 feet of climbing. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Jun 14, 2008 8:30 AM Title: Family/Kids Ride Plus Playground Time Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 10 Start Location: Wash Park playground near the boathouse Description: Whether you have a child, borrow a kid (with approval of a parent) or are just a kid at heart, bring your bike (and Burley) and join us for laps around Wash Park and then fun at the playground. HTML Link: Thursday Jun 12, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Tour de Parks beginner ride Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed Bath & Beyond Description: John's famous Park-to-Park ride is back… We'll meet in the partking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride city streets and bike path around to several Denver Parks. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday Jun 11, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jun 8, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Carter Lake for Beginners Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 30 Start Location: Hygiene Elementary School (11968 N 75th St) Description: This is an Outspokin' favorite and a good way to build up your mileage for the season. The ride is mainly rolling hills with one short climb (optional) up to the dam. In an effort to beat the heat we will start this ride a little earlier. This is a beautiful ride that will be lead as a "no-drop" ride specifically for our New Riders. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jun 8, 2008 12:30 PM Title: Ride and enjoy a Concert for Charity Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 20 Start Location: Ft Collins - Mountain Vista Greens Golf Course Description: Join us for a small fundraising event to help several breast cancer survivors. The event includes a short bike ride(20 miles) with Dinner and a Concert in the evening. For more information, or to sign up go to http://funfund.org Please RSVP for this one, we will need to know how many people may need a place to shower between the ride and the concert. HTML Link: Saturday Jun 7, 2008 8:00 AM Title: Hells Loop (with an E-ride option from Confluence Park)!! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 70 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: We’ll start at 8:00 at the parking lot in downtown Golden, ride up Lookout Mtn. and continue to the top of Squaw Pass (11,000+ft.). Ride down to Idaho Springs, take the bike bath along Clear Creek and up Floyd Hill. We’ll return to Golden via Lookout. This is a beautiful challenging ride and a great training ride for MS 150, Triple Bypass, and Courage Classic. If choosing the E-ride option plan on leaving Confluence Park early enough to be in Golden by start time. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday Jun 5, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 20 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday Jun 4, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Jun 1, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Dinosaur Ridge Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 30 Start Location: C-470 & Kipling Description: We'll head west on the C-470 bike path through Bear Creek Lake park to Alameda, then west up Dinosaur Ridge, back down through Morrison and back onto the C-470 path. There are some hills on this route. This is a beautiful route and will be lead as a "no-drop" ride specifically for our New Riders. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday May 31, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Idaho Springs to the top of Loveland Pass Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 60 Start Location: Parking Lot by I-25 and Exit 240 (see map) Description: This is uphill the entire way, except for the return back to the car of course. Be prepared for a lung busting, picturesque ride. This ride is an advanced ride and will be self paced; however, since it is an out and back, feel free to join us and turn around at any time. Bring lots of water and appropriate cold weather gear, it can be cold on top and you there is always the possibility of afternoon showers in the mountains. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday May 31, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Carter Lake Ride Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 40 Start Location: Park & Ride on Niwot Rd & Diagonal Highway near Boulder Description: This is an Outspokin' favorite and a good way to build up your mileage for the season. This is a beautiful ride with mainly rolling hills and one short climb up to the dam. There is an optional 10 mile extension where you will be on your own. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday May 29, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 15 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Our goal will be to add a little bit each week so by June 12th we will make it around the reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Wednesday May 28, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. Please remember to bring a jacket, the decent may be chilly in Ap HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday May 25, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Wheat Ridge to Golden Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 20 Start Location: Johnson Park (49th and Wadsworth) Description: This ride will combine both bike path as well as road riding. We will follow the Clear Creek bike path into Golden and then we will return using city roads out of Golden and back to the path. This is a "no-drop" specifically for our New Riders. To get to Johnson Park, view map, you can't get there from Northbound lanes of Wadsworth. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday May 24, 2008 8:00 AM Title: DA PLAINS, DA PLAINS Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 68 Start Location: Super Wal-Mart I-70 and Tower Road Description: Meet at Wal-Mart Supercenter at 3301 North Tower Road in Aurora, just north of Interstate 70. -northwest corner of the parking lot. We will ride Smith Road/Colfax out to Watkins, on to Bennett, then make a big loop to the North via 88th Ave, South to Strasburg and back home via Smith Rd/Colfax. Some rolling hills but nothing too big. Chance of wind. Be sure to bring plenty of water and supply stops are far apart and it may be pretty warm. HTML Link: Thursday May 22, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 15 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday May 21, 2008 6:30 PM Title: Ride of Silence Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 10 Start Location: Spot Bar and Grill 111Rubey Rd Golden Co 80403 Description: Skip Lookout for one week or ride it first but PLEASE join us for the 5th consecutive Ride of Silence. Please wear a black arm band on your left arm to honor lost cyclists and a red armband if you were injured in a bicycle accident on the roadway.We will have a brief ceremony to honor the fallen and then ride slowly in silence for an hour. www.rideofsilence.org Meet at north end of Golden at Hwy 93& Washington ave. HTML Link: Tuesday May 20, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Green Mountain/Mountain Bike Ride, Wee! Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 5 Start Location: Natural Grocers (Vitamin Cottage) 12612 W. Alameda Parkway/at Xenon, 1/2 mile west of Union Description: We'd love you to fall in love w/mtn. biking, so join us for The Green Mountain(GMR)Ride on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The friendly folks of Natural Grocers(Vitamin Cottage) have invited Outspokin to use their parking lot to gather before and after the ride(Please park on the NE corner of the lot). We will warm up with a 1 mile ride to the trailhead. You can go out and back or continue for a wonderful hill top view and loop around. HTML Link: Sunday May 18, 2008 9:00 AM Title: New Rider Group weekend ride Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 15 Start Location: 29th and Quebec St in parking lot behind Starbucks Description: We will be starting in the Stapleton Town Center and work our way to Curtis Park and then back. The ride will include a combination of bike path as well as road riding. We will also discuss ride nutrition and hydration. Note that this is an earlier start time than last week. HTML Link: Saturday May 17, 2008 9:00 AM Title: C-470 Trail to Parker Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate Miles: 40 Start Location: Mineral Station Park & Ride (SW Corner) Description: We will meet at the Park & Ride at Mineral and Santa Fe and take the C-470 path out to Parker. You can turn around at any time for a shorter ride or the full ride is about 40 miles. HTML Link: Thursday May 15, 2008 7:00 AM Title: Skip Work & Ride! Idaho Springs to Echo Lake Training Ride! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 26 Start Location: Idaho Springs (Parking lot across from High School) South of I-25, exit 240 Description: This is fantastic hill climb, ideal training for all the upcoming summer rides! This route is part of the Mtn. Evans hill climb; you're going to love it! Use the climb to increase power & bike handling skills. It's a 13 miles steady climb up and 13 miles down. The start is chilly & the decent is cold cold, so bring the appropriate winter clothing. It takes about 2hrs to climb to Echo Lake, so you could be back in Denver by 12 noon. Car pooling is a possible, for more information call me. HTML Link: Thursday May 15, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 15 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday May 14, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. Please remember to bring a jacket, the decent may be chilly in Ap HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday May 11, 2008 10:00 AM Title: Bed Bath & Beyond to Lakewood Gulch Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 15 Start Location: Bed Bath & Beyond in Cherry Creek (behind store) Description: Bring your Mother along, or plan a morning ride before taking Mom out for Mother's Day. This ride will follow the Cherry Creek bike path to the Platte bike path then south to Lakewood Gulch Park. Althought we don't plan on getting a flat tire, we will discuss how to fix flat tires and what you tools you will want to own. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday May 10, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Lucky Loop! (Golden, Central City, Golden Gate Canyon) Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 55 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This is a challenging, beautiful, all day ride! Lookout Mtn. to Idaho Springs, over the Central City Parkway. We'll stop for a short lunch in Central City and then continue on the Peak-to-Peak Highway to Golden Gate Canyon and then back to Golden. HTML Link: Friday May 9, 2008 5:00 PM Title: Roadless Ride outdoor spin class in downtown Denver to benefit the Brent Eley Foundation Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: Forza Fitness and Performance Club ( 1849 Curtis St, Denver ) Description: We’re trying to pack the house with OUT Spokin’ riders in all of the late afternoon classes, but particularly the final segment of the day (4-5 or 5-6 pm). There’s free beer and snacks, a silent auction, a t-shirt, and rockin’ music. The Roadless Ride is great for all abilities (hey, it’s a stationary bike!) and a great time for a good cause. You can register by phone by calling Katie at 303-831-4545 x14. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Thursday May 8, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Cherry Creek Bike Path Difficulty: Beginners Miles: 15 Start Location: Bed, Bath and Beyond Description: We'll meet in the parking lot at Bed, Bath and Beyond and ride the bike path out towards the Cherry Creek Reservoir. As part of the New Rider Group, this is a NO DROP RIDE and will have coaches to assist you. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Wednesday May 7, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. Please remember to bring a jacket, the decent may be chilly in Ap HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Tuesday May 6, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Green Mountain/Mountain Bike Ride, Wee! Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 5 Start Location: Natural Grocers (Vitamin Cottage) 12612 W. Alameda Parkway/at Xenon, 1/2 mile west of Union Description: We love mtn. bike riding, so join us for The Green Mountain(GMR)Ride on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.The friendly folks of Natural Grocers(Vitamin Cottage)have invited Outspokin to use their parking lot to gather before and after the ride(Please park on the NE corner of the lot).We will warm up with a 1 mile ride to the trailhead. You can go out and back or continue for a wonderful hill top view and loop around. So dust off those mtn. bikes and join us for a wonderful evening ride! HTML Link: Sunday May 4, 2008 7:00 AM Title: Rose Hill Rally Road Bike Ride Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 62 Start Location: Canyon View Park, Grand Junction, CO Description: This event, sponsored by St. Mary's Hospital, has options of 31 or 62 miles along rolling hills west of Grand Junction. Entry fee is $30 (+$5 after 4-26). Entry forms can be downloaded at www.stmarygj.org. Camping option and Saturday rides will be explored (contact ride organizer.) This is a beautiful (and easy) ride! HTML Link: Sunday May 4, 2008 10:00 AM Title: Into to OUT Spokin' Difficulty: Beginner Miles: 10 Start Location: Commons Park, just North of 15th St & Little Raven Street Description: We have organized a small group of OUT Spokin' riders to help you get started or back in the saddle. We will be offering rides that are geared specifically to help you reach your goals. Join us for a short ride with refreshments to follow. The park is located at 15th St and Little Raven Street. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday May 3, 2008 10:00 AM Title: Lyons-Ward-Raymond Loop, Wee! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 47 Start Location: Lyons Park and Ride, 4th Ave. & Broaday Street, Lyons Description: Now this loop has it all, rollers, hill climbing, fantastic descent, and it’s pretty too! We'll start in Downtown Lyons and go South on Hwy 36 to Left Hand Canyon Drive. From there, we'll head West to Ward. After a break, we'll continue through Ward to Hwy 72 to Raymond and then connect with Highway 7 that will bring us back to Lyons. If you're unsure of the start location, go to mapquest.com. Be sure to give yourself ample time to get to Lyons and set up. HTML Link: Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. Please remember to bring a jacket, the decent may be chilly in Ap HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Apr 27, 2008 9:30 AM Title: Bear Valley to Red Rocks Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 25 Start Location: Old Albertson's - Hampden and Sheridan Description: We will start in the old Albertson's parking lot on the NW corner of Sheridan and Hampden. From there, we will head out on the bike path to Morrison, to the top of Red Rocks, then loop back through Bear Creek Lake Park and back to Sheridan and Hampden. HTML Link: Saturday Apr 26, 2008 9:30 AM Title: Roll into the Air Force Academy! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 38 Start Location: Lewis-Palmer High School Parking Lot Description: MEET: Lewis Palmer School (Monument) lot: Exit 161 off I-25, cross to East of I-25 on Hwy 105, right on frontage rd. 1.5 mi. to Higby Rd., left 1/4 mile to lot on left. There are challenging climbs on this ride! Higby east to Roller Coaster Road and turn right. At North Gate Road go west to the Air Force Academy. BRING A PHOTO ID TO ENTER THE AFA. Be extra polite at the AFA. We'll do a large loop around and then a smaller loop. Return the same way we came. HTML Link: Saturday Apr 26, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Lariat Loop Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 38 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: Ride starts with a climb out of Golden up Lookout Mt. It then follows along US 40 to I-170; a short ride along I-70 to Evergreen Parkway; along the Parkway to Bergen Park, Evergreen and a nice downhill into Morrision; over Dinosaur Ridge and back into Golden. Those who want to climb a bit more can go through Red Rocks on the way to Dinasour Ridge. Approximately 2,950 feet of climbing. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Apr 25, 2008 6:30 PM Title: Spring Tour de Parks and Friday night Dinner Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 20 Start Location: Benedict Fountain Park 20th and Logan Description: We will start at Benedict Fountain park across the street from Wahoo Fish taco at 20th and Logan, Downtown. Take a nice tour through 9 of Denver's great parks with historical info about the city along the way. We will end up back at Wahoo Fish Taco for Dinner. A great way to start the weekend and the season. HTML Link: Wednesday Apr 23, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 12 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington Description: This has been a favorite of OUT Spokin' riders for 9 years. We love this ride so much that we offer it every Wednesday evening. We will depart every Wednesday at 6:00 PM from the middle of the parking lot on Arapahoe between 13th and 12th, one block west of Washington. This hill climb is great training and has some of the best scenic views in the metro area. If you can't get up in the mountains to ride, this is the next best ride. Please remember to bring a jacket, the decent may be chilly in Ap HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Sunday Apr 20, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Sedalia to Perry Park and return (w/optional climb of Wolfensberger Road) Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 30 Start Location: Highway 67 and Highway 105 (Perry Park Road) ½ mile west of Sedalia Description: We'll ride down Hwy 105 to Perry Park. This ride has rolling hills with a climb just before you turn around for the out and back. Anyone wanting even more climbing can take a short detour and ride up Wolfenburger Road. Since this is an out and back ride you can turn around anytime. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Apr 19, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Intro to OUT Spokin' Ride Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate Miles: 18 Start Location: Confluence Park (on the bike path across the creek from REI) Description: Worried about fitness? Wondering about OUT Spokin'? Never ridden with a group before? No one gets dropped on this informational cruise on the Platte Bike Path, followed by coffee on the patio at REI Starbucks (weather permitting). Advanced riders will join us at the beginning and then head towards Lookout Mountain. Please join us. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Apr 19, 2008 9:00 AM Title: Confluence to Lookout and Beyond! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 35 Start Location: Confluence Park Description: After meeting up with the beginners group - we'll break off and head west through town to Golden and up Lookout Mountain. For those who want, go further!!! Be green and pedal to the ride start. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Tuesday Apr 15, 2008 6:00 PM Title: Green Mountain/Mountain Bike Ride, Wee! Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 5 Start Location: Natural Grocers (Vitamin Cottage) 12612 W. Alameda Parkway/at Xenon, 1/2 mile west of Union Description: We love mtn. bike riding, so join us for The Green Mountain(GMR)Ride on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The friendly folks of Natural Grocers(Vitamin Cottage) have invited Outspokin to use their parking lot to gather before and after the ride(Please park on the NE corner of the lot). We will warm up with a 1 mile ride to the trailhead. You can go out and back or continue for a wonderful hill top view and loop around. So dust off those mtn. bikes and join us for a wonderful evening ride! HTML Link: Saturday Apr 5, 2008 10:30 AM Title: Triathlon Training Swim / Bike Combo Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 15 Start Location: Hiawatha Davis Rec Center, 33rd and Holly Description: This is the first in a series of combination trainings intended for OutSpokin riders who would like to try a triathlon this Summer. We will swim with SQUID swim team from 10:30am to noon and then do a 15 to 20 mile bike ride through the Parks of Denver. Email John with questions. New Swimmers can come at 11am and just do the end of practice. SQUID does have lanes for slow swimmers, but you should be able to swim freestyle for 1000 meters. HTML Link: Saturday Mar 1, 2008 9:30 AM Title: Bear Valley to Red Rocks Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate Miles: 25 Start Location: Old Albertson's Parking Lot - Hampden and Sheridan Description: We will start at the old Albertson's parking lot at Sheridan and Hampden, head out to Morrison, up Red Rocks, then loop around back through Bear Creek Lake Park and back to Sheridan and Hampden. I don't know the exact mileage, but it is about 20 miles to Morrison and back so add 3-5 miles for the Red Rocks loop. HTML Link: Friday Dec 28, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Dec 21, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Dec 14, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Dec 7, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Nov 30, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Nov 16, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Nov 9, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Nov 2, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Oct 26, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Oct 19, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Oct 12, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Friday Oct 12, 2007 5:45 PM Title: Friday Evening Fall Colors and Movie Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 17 Start Location: 960 Sherman Street Description: We'll start at 960 Sherman Street (a couple blocks South of the Capitol) and take a nice leasurely bike ride along Cherry Creek, through Wash Park and up through Cheeseman and City Park to see the colors in the evening light. We will then head Downtown to catch the 7:10pm showing of Elizabeth at the Pavillions. (See www.denverpost.com Entertainment section for info on the movie). Dinner Downtown after the Movie. Make sure you have a light on your bike HTML Link: Saturday Oct 6, 2007 8:00 AM Title: Moab Century: w/ 45, 65, 100 mile opitions! Difficulty: Advanced Miles: 100 Start Location: Moab Description: Plan now to spend a great fall day riding along the Colorado River La Sal Mountains of Utah. Just 7 hours from Denver, This fully supported tour is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. $65 entry fee and no fund raising! Visit: http://skinnytireevents.com/content/section/12/30/ Sign up today, this ride fills up by mid Aug. Riders must find accommodations for the weekend. HTML Link: Friday Oct 5, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Sep 29, 2007 9:00 AM Title: Jamestown Difficulty: Intermediate, Advanced Miles: 32 Start Location: Parking lot on SE corner of 28th and Iris, Boulder Description: A premier ride up Lefthand canyon to Jamestown. Starts out rolling and then we climb all the way into Jamestown. Breakfast in Jamestown at the Merc or turn around and head back. Out and back. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Sep 29, 2007 10:00 AM Title: Lariat Loop Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 38 Start Location: Golden Municipal Parking Lot behind Foss Drug at 1224 Washington Description: Ride starts with a climb out of Golden up Lookout Mt. It then follows along US 40 to I-170; a short ride along I-70 to Evergreen Parkway; along the Parkway to Bergen Park, Evergreen and a nice downhill into Morrision; over Dinosaur Ridge or and back into Golden. Those who want to climb a bit more can go through Red Rocks on the way to Dinasour Ridge. Approximately 2,950 feet of climbing. Come join us! Fall is here and the colors should be nice in the Foothills. HTML Link: Friday Sep 28, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga Difficulty: All Levels Miles: 0 Start Location: 2700 Arapahoe St Description: Spin-Yoga is a great way to get cardiovascular exercise and then stretch out those tight muscles. Not only will you be building your endurance, you will also strengthen your core body and learn some great stretching exercises to prevent injury. This class is perfect for the new cyclist or the seasoned veteran. No experience needed. HTML Link: Training_Rides.html_link Saturday Sep 22, 2007 9:00 AM Title: Lyons Ward Loop Difficulty: Intermediate Miles: 47 Start Location: Lyons Park-and-Ride 4th Ave and Broadway, Lyons Description: Celebrate Fall in the High Country! We'll start in Lyons and take Hwy 36 to Left Hand Canyon and head up to Ward. Be prepared for a good climb on the way up to Ward. It can be pretty chilly up there, so dress warmly! After a rest in Ward we'll head up to Highway 72, turning right on Highway 7 back to Lyons. The ride will take about 5 hours. HTML Link: Friday Sep 21, 2007 6:00 PM Title: Spin-Yoga |