I rode up to Sunset and north on Switzerland Trail on Sunday. Switzerland Trail north of Sunset is wet in places, but clear of snow. Looking south, Switzerland Trail towards Sugarloaf still has some drifts on it.
Still many weeks until the trails at East Magnolia are dry, and Walker and closer trail may be okay now, but probably wet.
Epic ride report
The first epic road ride of the season had a good turnout yesterday. We started with ~12 riders, took a break in Lyons, and then attacked the South St. Vrain climb. The group kept a moderate pace up the climb, which seems to go on forever, and regrouped at the beautiful Raymond store. Most of the group turned back here, as warm weather in Lyons turned into windy and cold weather on Peak to Peak. It is still late winter on Peak to Peak highway, with snow drifts in the trees. Jay, George and I were running late, so pushed the pace a bit to Ward, where we stopped at the general store for a sufficient amount of time in the intermittent snowflakes to get completely chilled off before the long and cold descent down Left Hand Canyon, over Lee Hill Road, and back into sunny and warm Boulder.
One highlight was getting to see Sean Steeves, ex-Swift member, at the Ward general store, complaining vociferously about the climb to Ward.
One highlight was getting to see Sean Steeves, ex-Swift member, at the Ward general store, complaining vociferously about the climb to Ward.
Sunday Ride - up into the mountains
Several people will be riding the following route:
St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse.
This is a great climbing ride, never too steep, and folks can sort themselves out on the climb and re-group at the turn-off to Raymond or at the gourmet Raymond store.
Ride will meet at Vic's on 30th at 10:00.
Topo Map http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/Boulder_StVrain_Ward_Boulder.JPG
St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse.
This is a great climbing ride, never too steep, and folks can sort themselves out on the climb and re-group at the turn-off to Raymond or at the gourmet Raymond store.
Ride will meet at Vic's on 30th at 10:00.
Topo Map http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/Boulder_StVrain_Ward_Boulder.JPG
Rides of the Week - 4/17 to 4/23
- Tuesday - 5:30 @ Vics - Rolling Hill Climb Ride (Hopefully the weather will blow through by the evening. So a little Deer Trail training hills. Go out to Hwy 52 go up and down that a few times, do the hill that goes into Niwot and then come back with the hill that goes from 52 to Lookout Rd. 5 to 9 hills depending on repeats.
- Thursday - 5:30 @ Vics - Haystack Mtn TTT practice. Tim said we need more practice. 75% effort max so we aren't cooked for Saturday...
- Saturday - A lot of us are doing Haystack Mtn TT & TTT - Email if you are riding something else.
- Sunday - Deer Trail Recon - Leave Boulder at 8:30 - Do a lap of the course with extra hills thrown in. (I have to put up a few signs and flyers in town)
- Sunday - 10:00 Boulder Vics Ride - The route will be St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse. Around 60 miles with some good climbing.
Jay - Sunday Shorter Women's Ride - 10:00 at Vics - Jamestown via Old Stage and back on 36.
Great riding this past Sunday. Two Women's groups and enough men to do two TTT practice "mobs".
Weekend Rides - 4/7 & 4/8
Saturday - No group ride planned. Boulder-Roubaix is on. DBCEvents.com
Sunday - Vics at 10:00
Boys - Long Ride with TTT practice around the Haystack Mtn TT course thrown in. 4+ hour ride with shorter options. Either go North or Climb depending on weather.
Girls - Women's Ride - Route TBD
Sunday - Vics at 10:00
Boys - Long Ride with TTT practice around the Haystack Mtn TT course thrown in. 4+ hour ride with shorter options. Either go North or Climb depending on weather.
Girls - Women's Ride - Route TBD
Bike patrol training
For everyone interested in volunteering for the Boulder Mountain Bike Patrol at West Magnolia this year we will have two training sessions with the Forest Service May 15th & 17th, 5:30pm. You only need to attend one session and BMBP will provide pizza and drinks. Please RSVP with me if you would like to attend or have any questions. Thanks! Matthew
Wednesday Evening Ride - Poor Mans Motorpacing
Wednesday - 5:30 @ Vics
Head out Diagonal to Airport Road then cut back in on 75th. If enough people we will do some Poor Man's Motorpacing. Front rider goes hard in a comfortable gear for 1 or so minute pull. Rest sit in and spin in an uncomfortable small gear. :-)
Head out Diagonal to Airport Road then cut back in on 75th. If enough people we will do some Poor Man's Motorpacing. Front rider goes hard in a comfortable gear for 1 or so minute pull. Rest sit in and spin in an uncomfortable small gear. :-)
Rides of the week, 4/3 -4/8
Wednesday Evening - Roubaix Preview - Leave Vics by 5:30 to do a lap (or two) of the Boulder Roubaix Course. http://www.dbcevents.com/roubaix.html - Email if you are coming out...
Sunday Ride - Ward Hill Climb - Vics 10:00am*
Moved Back to 1:00PM if Weather is bad in morning. Check back on Sunday morning.
Route - Left Hand Canyon up to Ward (Might keep low if bad in Mountains)
Sunday Ride - Ward Hill Climb - Vics 10:00am*
Moved Back to 1:00PM if Weather is bad in morning. Check back on Sunday morning.
Route - Left Hand Canyon up to Ward (Might keep low if bad in Mountains)
MTB Ride cancelled
The temperature at the NCAR Mesa lab is 42 degrees and heading down, and it has been sprinkling on and for the last hour or so. Not great conditions for riding, so no ride today. I forget that it is still early April!
I plan to try to do some mid-week MTB rides all spring and summer, so there will be more rides planned.
Steve
I plan to try to do some mid-week MTB rides all spring and summer, so there will be more rides planned.
Steve
MTB Ride Thursday afternoon
I am going to ride up to Betasso tomorrow afternoon, do a few laps, and come back down. I will be going up the canyon link trail - pretty steep at the beginning, but mostly rideable. If you are interested, I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:15. The weather looks a bit stormy, so if there is rain or it is raining, I will not be riding.
Steve
Steve
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