I am going to do a hill climb ride tomorrow evening. Planned route is Olde Stage to Left Hand to Lee Hill, brief and steep excursion up Deer Trail Road at the top of Lee Hill, and then back to Boulder. Pace will be moderate to as fast as anyone wants to go, with regroups at appropriate points. I will be at Amante on North Broadway at 5:10, leaving by 5:15.
Steve
Sunday A Ride
I'll lead the Sunday A Ride - 10:00 AM at Vics
A shorter ride, focused on hills. Quick regroups...
Out Route - 63rd - Neva Rd (West) - Hwy 36 - Nelson Rd (East) - 67th - St Vrain (West) - Hwy 36 - Hygeine (East)
Back Route - ? - Depends on how tired people are and time. Either 63rd or head up to Hwy 36.
Stephen
A shorter ride, focused on hills. Quick regroups...
Out Route - 63rd - Neva Rd (West) - Hwy 36 - Nelson Rd (East) - 67th - St Vrain (West) - Hwy 36 - Hygeine (East)
Back Route - ? - Depends on how tired people are and time. Either 63rd or head up to Hwy 36.
Stephen
Fwd: Sunday March 28 "B" ride
It's my turn again to lead the type "B" ride for this coming Sunday.
I remind that type "B" means slower pace. Usually we all start together and then we split in 2 groups. Who wants to keep a slower pace for this Sunday sticks with me.
Weather is supposed to be Sunny and mid 50s-low 60s. So, yes, time to get out!
I am confident that the snow we may get over Fri night into Sat morning should melt by Sun morning, but of course I will make sure that roads are clean.
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. at Vic's
Route: Rabbit Mountain through 63rd north - St Vrain East - 75th N - Back from 36. (optional: if we feel social, we can stop by for coffee in Lyons)
2 short cuts: who wants slower pace and shorter route: Go back from Hygiene when we hit 75th N or keep going on CO 66 back from 36 when we take R turn for Rabbit Mountain.
Sorry ladies, for our lap tempo ride on Saturday. I don't think it is going to happen (20% chance of snow and low 40s).. If there is enough interest, I can try to reschedule it for Tuesday March 30th after work at 5:00 pm. So, let me know, otherwise I train over lunch time usually.
Ciao
Luisa
I remind that type "B" means slower pace. Usually we all start together and then we split in 2 groups. Who wants to keep a slower pace for this Sunday sticks with me.
Weather is supposed to be Sunny and mid 50s-low 60s. So, yes, time to get out!
I am confident that the snow we may get over Fri night into Sat morning should melt by Sun morning, but of course I will make sure that roads are clean.
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. at Vic's
Route: Rabbit Mountain through 63rd north - St Vrain East - 75th N - Back from 36. (optional: if we feel social, we can stop by for coffee in Lyons)
2 short cuts: who wants slower pace and shorter route: Go back from Hygiene when we hit 75th N or keep going on CO 66 back from 36 when we take R turn for Rabbit Mountain.
Sorry ladies, for our lap tempo ride on Saturday. I don't think it is going to happen (20% chance of snow and low 40s).. If there is enough interest, I can try to reschedule it for Tuesday March 30th after work at 5:00 pm. So, let me know, otherwise I train over lunch time usually.
Ciao
Luisa
Fwd: Late Braking News: Sunday Ride!
Here's the plan: 11:00 at Vics for a 2-3 hour ride. I'll be leading the "B" ride if others want to go faster, further, or higher. Thinking of Hygiene to one of the boxes. Hope to see folks out.
John
Thursday Evening Hill Climb Ride
Thursday (3/18) - 5:30 pm - Meet at Broadway and Baseline (SW Corner).
Let's kick it off with a climb up Flagstaff to the overlook turnoff (faster riders can do the driveway up to the overlook)
We will take the back streets to the back of Chautauqua and then up Flagstaff Rd. Be very cautious on the way down...
Pace - Whatever you make it.
*It get's dark around 7:00, so bring a blinky light if you are ride home is a long way.
Ciao,
Stefano
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Build Base Ride Weekend - 3/13 & 3/14
Weather looks OK for a Weekend of Long Build Base Rides.
Come out one or both days if you can! Misery loves company.
Saturday - 13th - 10:00 am - Weld County Loop - 75 ~ 80 Miles - (for shorter ride, turn back and head in through Erie)
Sunday - 14th - 10:00 am - Start with Linda's B Ride and then head up Carter Lake area. ~ 60 to 75 miles depending on where we turn around or if we go around Carter Lake. (Daylights Saving Begins, so spring forward)
Rides will be around 17 ~ 19 MPH Average. Mostly steady, keep stops short.
Work on paceline, echelons. Start Easy-Medium pace. Medium>Hard pace in the middle/end with an hour continuous section.
Prep - Make sure bike is in good shape, get a good breakfast, eat enough food and drink lots of liquids on ride, have post-ride recovery meal planned out...
Cheers,
Stephen
Fwd: Sunday "B" ride - coffee in Lyons - 10:00 (remember DST begins Sunday)
This coming Sunday is my turn to lead the "B" ride. We'll meet as usual at 10:00 at Vic's at 30th & Iris and head up to Lyons via 75th and Hwy 66. Let's plan on stopping for a snack at the Stone Cup Cafe in Lyons before we head back along the same route. Pace will be mild to moderate, on the order of 2-1/2 hours of riding. Those who want to go longer could head up the canyon towards Raymond.
Remember to set your clocks forward this weekend - Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday. We'll ride as long as the roads are dry and temperature is expected to be above freezing at 10:00.
-Linda
Fwd: No Sunday Ride planned
Hi all...
I was to be the organizer of Sunday's ride (2/28) and had been waiting to see if the forecast would improve. Looks like it isn't, so no ride planned. Let's hope for nice weather next weekend.
John
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Saturday (2/27) Not So Swift Ride
Saturday (2/27) Not So Swift Ride - 10:00 am at Vics. Around the 3 hour range of Base Riding.
Route - TBD depending on wind, weather.
*if you want to do some hard sections, come start with us and then peal off to do the hard sections.
** 2nd or 3rd Weekend in March, I am looking to do a Build Ride Weekend. Back to Back 4+ Hour rides on the first of those weekends with nice weather.
Stephen
Route - TBD depending on wind, weather.
*if you want to do some hard sections, come start with us and then peal off to do the hard sections.
** 2nd or 3rd Weekend in March, I am looking to do a Build Ride Weekend. Back to Back 4+ Hour rides on the first of those weekends with nice weather.
Stephen
Sunday ride iffy (2/21)
Hi all - with the possibility of snow and a predicted high of 34, it'll take a weather change for the ride to happen. Time to ski!
Jeff
Jeff
Saturday Ride (2/13)
Looks like cold and snow on VD day, so I am shooting for a
Saturday Road Ride - 10:00 am at Vics - 3+ Hours of Base with some hard efforts. I need at least one base ride for the month.
Check email/blog morning of if iffy weather...
Stephen
This Saturday Pre - San Valentine Ride
Hello all,
Here we go, and it's my turn to lead, for this month, the "Type B" ride. Moved to Saturday, Feb 13 due to weather.
Weather is supposed to be partly cloudy - high low 40s.
I also remind that type B is for intensity not for length.
I just want to make very clear that I will be there ONLY if it's above freeze with clean roads.
Meet: 10:00 a.m. at Vic's
Length: 2.5- 3 hours
Route: Jay E - 75th S - Baseline E - Cherryvale S - Marshall (whoever wants to cut short can go back from here) - Eldorado Springs and back - up to Ncar and back from Baseline and 9th (if your valentine is not waiting, you can stop with me and get lunch at Bacaro or coffee at Amante on Walnut St. Yeah, let's stroll through downtown.
Let's pray for decent weather and I hope to see many of you there
Luisa
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Re: Saturday ride - Alt. ride delayed till 11:00
Burrr... still in the 20s... Es no Bueno.
10:00 ride delayed till 11:00 (if it warms up over freezing by then). We'll start out easy and then split off for some harder efforts.
Esteban
Esteban
Fwd: Saturday ride (Feb. 6)
I would like to have 3 hours ride but at comfortable pace (endurance- base building mileage - no higher than 15-16 mph average, but I can go slower)
I would also like to start when it's warmer.
So if you would like to join me:
Saturday Feb 6
meeting at Vic's at 11:00 a.m.
Route: medium box towards Carter Lake
Let me know if you are interested
Ciao
Luisa
I would also like to start when it's warmer.
So if you would like to join me:
Saturday Feb 6
meeting at Vic's at 11:00 a.m.
Route: medium box towards Carter Lake
Let me know if you are interested
Ciao
Luisa
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Saturday ride - Alt. at 10:00
A few of us are going to head out at 10:00 am on Satuday for 3 hour ride. Will do a steady paced ride with a few hard sections. Probably up Rabbit Mtn.
Sunday is not looking good for ride... Ski day?
ACA Racing Schedule is out...
Latest info at http://www.americancycling.org/
BAT/BAT Color info here - http://www.americancycling.org/sites/default/files/Site_Files/Documents/General/Calendar_Key.pdf
Eldora Nordic Ski - Saturday morning
I am going up to XC ski at Eldora tomorrow morning (Saturday). Laurel is in a ski lesson, starting at 9:45, so I will probably be at the nordic center by 10:30. I will probably ski for about 2 - 2.5 hours, at which time my lungs and arms will give up. If you are interested in meeting me up there, let me know (e-mail or phone - 303-447-3997) and I will swing by the nordic center shack at 10:30.
Steve
Steve
Club meeting and speaker 2/4
Please join us this Thursday for a combination general club meeting and presentation from Cari Higgins, national track champion. We'll meet at 7 pm at Boulder Indoor Cycling (aka "the velodrome"). The address is 3550 Frontier Avenue and it's located at the corner of Pearl Parkway (between 30th & Foothills) and Frontier.
Club Meeting - 2/4/2010
Swift Cycling Club Meeting - 2/4/2010
Location: Boulder Indoor Cycling
Agenda: TBD
Speaker: Cari Higgins - http://carihiggins.blogspot.com/
New Members are Welcome - Send email to Ride@SwiftCycling.com
Location: Boulder Indoor Cycling
Agenda: TBD
Speaker: Cari Higgins - http://carihiggins.blogspot.com/
New Members are Welcome - Send email to Ride@SwiftCycling.com
Re: Saturday Ride...(1/23)
Ride will be on Saturday the 23rd...
Forecast looks better for riding Saturday.
10:00 at Vics (30th and IRIS)
I'm looking for a 3+ hour ride again. A few hard sections, then the rest steady.
Sunday if anybody wants to cross-country ski at Eldora, I'll be heading up.
Stephen
Sunday Ride... (1/17/2010)
Weather permitting, I'll be the one "hosting" a ride at 10:00 at the Vic's on 30th near Iris. We'll head out together and then I'll stay with whomever wants a slower/shorter/"B" ride. Hope it's nice and looking forward to catching up with folks.
If it looks, as they say in the world of weather forecasting, "sucky", I'll cancel Sunday morning. Check your email!!
John
If it looks, as they say in the world of weather forecasting, "sucky", I'll cancel Sunday morning. Check your email!!
John
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Shooting for a 1:00 pm ride
Jeremy and I are going to shoot for a 1:00pm ride today (Sunday)
So come out to Vics for a 2-3 hour ride in the sun...
Stephen
Sunday ride 1/10
Hi all - join me for the first group ride of the year. 10 AM at Vic's on 30th unless the roads are snowy/wet. Happy New Year! Jeff
Sunday Ride (take 2)
Sunday Ride (12/20)
10:00 am at Vics - shooting for 2.5 to 3+ hours of base, unless it's cold and windy, then hard crosswind hell.
Stephen
10:00 am at Vics - shooting for 2.5 to 3+ hours of base, unless it's cold and windy, then hard crosswind hell.
Stephen
Saturday Ride (11/21)
Saturday Road Ride (11/21) - 10:00 am at Vics
I'm shooting for 3 hours of base...
Stephen
I'm shooting for 3 hours of base...
Stephen
Track Day...
A few of us are going to be out at the 11 & 12 sessions at the track.
BoulderIndoorCycling.com
No group ride this weekend :-( We'll make it up next summer on a big mountain ride. :-)
Tuesday Night Ride (On Track)
Tuesday Night Track Rides.
Come on out to the track, BoulderIndoorCycling.com, so see us in action. We have reserved the track from 8 to 9 pm. 6 Swifties and few guests are usually out. Great fun workout.
*If interested in track hour come January, sign up now for a class to get certified.
Come on out to the track, BoulderIndoorCycling.com, so see us in action. We have reserved the track from 8 to 9 pm. 6 Swifties and few guests are usually out. Great fun workout.
*If interested in track hour come January, sign up now for a class to get certified.
Thu(11/5) morning SoBo ride: 6:30
Hi,
Daylight and weather are favorable! Thursday morning So Bo Ride: 6:30
am at Cafe Sole. Back by 8:00 am, or earlier if you have time
constraints. (We can always tack on a NCAR climb and/or Greenbriar
loop.)
Leaf
Daylight and weather are favorable! Thursday morning So Bo Ride: 6:30
am at Cafe Sole. Back by 8:00 am, or earlier if you have time
constraints. (We can always tack on a NCAR climb and/or Greenbriar
loop.)
Leaf
Saturday(11/7) Road Ride - 9:30; Sunday Mountain Bike Ride?
Saturday(11/7) Road Ride - 9:30 at Vics
Around 3 hours medium / medium-hard pace. Maybe get coffee and muffins in Lyons?
Sunday Mountain Bike Ride ? Email if interested. Maybe Hall or Hiel Ranch.
Stephen
Fwd: Ride Sunday 9 AM
I am planning on being at Vics at 9 AM for 2-3 hour ride. Please join me if it fits your schedule. Don't forget about the time change tonight. Hope to see you there.
Peter
Peter
Saturday(10/24) - Road/Dirt Road Ride - 9:30am
Meet at 9:30 at Vics. Do a ride on some paved and dirt roads north of town. Around 2.5 hours so we can get lunch before Litter Clean up at 2:00.
Stephen
Stephen
Saturday MTB Bike, Sunday Road Ride (10-17 & 18)
Saturday - Trails still look good for some mountain biking... Email me if interested.
Cross Race at Valmont Park. Cheer on Linda, Al and George as the break-in the new course. There is a Beer Garden!
http://results.americancycling.org/files/VBPFest_ACA_Flyer_8.pdf
Sunday - Road Ride - 10:00 AM at Vics - "Fall Pace" - around 2.5 to 3 hours - Come one, Come all.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Cross Race at Valmont Park. Cheer on Linda, Al and George as the break-in the new course. There is a Beer Garden!
http://results.americancycling.org/files/VBPFest_ACA_Flyer_8.pdf
Sunday - Road Ride - 10:00 AM at Vics - "Fall Pace" - around 2.5 to 3 hours - Come one, Come all.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Saturday MTB; Sunday Road Rides
Saturday - Heading up for a few hours of Mountain Biking. Leave Boulder around 9ish. email if interested.
Sunday - Road Ride - A mellow 2 to 3 hours. 9:30 at VICS.
- Get Gelato at Amante afterwards.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Sunday - Road Ride - A mellow 2 to 3 hours. 9:30 at VICS.
- Get Gelato at Amante afterwards.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Sunday ride (9/20)
Sunday morning Vic's (30th and IRIS) at 9:00. Weather permitting, Ward or, if not, 3+ hours out east.
jz
Sunday B group ride
If anyone is up for a "B" group ride to Jamestown (with optional Super James), meet us at Amante on North Broadway, Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Donna
Salida - Monarch Crest Trail (Saturday 9/19)
Late notice but weather looks good for the weekend...
Anybody up for Monarch Creat Trail outside of Salida this weekend??I plan on heading up Friday, camping and then taking the shuttle up on Saturday morning.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
SUNDAY (9/13) 8:30 at VICS
OK, I'll bike...
SUNDAY (9/13)
8:30 at VICS - Head out East for a Swift Paced longish ride.
Stephen
SUNDAY (9/13)
8:30 at VICS - Head out East for a Swift Paced longish ride.
Stephen
3-4 hrs on Sunday sounds good to me too.
John, Al, name a time (hopefully not before 8am)
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Sept. 12 Big Ride
DELAYED - Until another day. Weather bad. Busy Schedules...
Saturday - Sept. 12 Big Ride - Carpool out from Boulder, Ride, have Beer and Food, back to Boulder.
Options...
#1 - Poudre Canyon. Start mid-way up and ride to Camron Pass and back down. It's a 60 mile long canyon from Hwy. 287 to the Top, so we will only do part of it. Probably around 30 Miles up and 30 down. http://coloradoinfo.com/fortcollins/poudrecanyon
#2 - Traild Ridge Road
#3 - If raining, drink more Beer.
RSVP and I will get a list together.
Stephen
Saturday - Sept. 12 Big Ride - Carpool out from Boulder, Ride, have Beer and Food, back to Boulder.
Options...
#1 - Poudre Canyon. Start mid-way up and ride to Camron Pass and back down. It's a 60 mile long canyon from Hwy. 287 to the Top, so we will only do part of it. Probably around 30 Miles up and 30 down. http://coloradoinfo.com/fortcollins/poudrecanyon
#2 - Traild Ridge Road
#3 - If raining, drink more Beer.
RSVP and I will get a list together.
Stephen
Fwd: Sat AM ride - update
Fruit Loops it is.
8:30 at Cafe Sole.
The SoBo contingent will swing by Vic's at 8:50. Jeff
8:30 at Cafe Sole.
The SoBo contingent will swing by Vic's at 8:50. Jeff
Sat ride 8:30 Cafe Sole (8/29)
Hi all - 8:30 at Cafe Sole. Unless I can persuade you to suffer up Magnolia this week, how about Fruit Loops and/or Rabbit Mtn? Jeff
Sat AM ride (8/22)
8:30 at Cafe Sole. I'm thinking 2-3 hours. Maybe Magnolia or Sugarloaf if we're feeling strong. Otherwise, maybe Lee Hill to Jamestown or Fruit Loops. Open to ideas...
Jeff
Jeff
Sunday MTB Ride 8/9
Sunday MTB Ride
Carpool up to Ned. leave at Boulder around 8:30 or meet in Ned. 9:00 at ParknRide. Email if interested.
West Mag,, with section up School Bus to Toilet Bowl for some last climbing before Stonewall...
"Little" Former Swiftie Wins Nats
Hi All,
Michael won the Junior Men's 13-14 National Championship road race two days ago, here in Bend Oregon. We are super happy and proud of him. It was super hot(95 degrees) and a tough and hilly 40 km (25 mile) course (7 laps of a 5 km circuit plus 2.5 km in and out to the circuit). From the 60 starters 7 boys formed a group about half way through, and Michael said that he could tell he was probably the strongest of these 7. On the 2.5 km back to the finish they shed 4 riders and then 1 more, so Michael was left with a 2 up sprint for the line. Michael won this handily, giving him lots of time to celebrate before the line.
Here are a few pics from the race. More can be found at my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21014&id=1615523308&saved#/album.php?aid=21014&id=1615523308&ref=nf
And many more of Michael and the team at the Slipstream facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=50642&id=1759480375#/album.php?aid=4109&id=1759480375
The time trial is tomorrow, and criterium Saturday.
Cheers,
Dan
Michael won the Junior Men's 13-14 National Championship road race two days ago, here in Bend Oregon. We are super happy and proud of him. It was super hot(95 degrees) and a tough and hilly 40 km (25 mile) course (7 laps of a 5 km circuit plus 2.5 km in and out to the circuit). From the 60 starters 7 boys formed a group about half way through, and Michael said that he could tell he was probably the strongest of these 7. On the 2.5 km back to the finish they shed 4 riders and then 1 more, so Michael was left with a 2 up sprint for the line. Michael won this handily, giving him lots of time to celebrate before the line.
Here are a few pics from the race. More can be found at my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21014&id=1615523308&saved#/album.php?aid=21014&id=1615523308&ref=nf
And many more of Michael and the team at the Slipstream facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=50642&id=1759480375#/album.php?aid=4109&id=1759480375
The time trial is tomorrow, and criterium Saturday.
Cheers,
Dan
Saturday - Mt. Ventoux Breakfast and Post-Coverage Ride
(Unless somebody has HD Wide Screen TV in North Boulder)
Mt. Ventoux on Versus Breakfast - Cafe', Croissant, Fruits e Oeufs. RSVP.
Coverage starts early and will probably be over around 9:00 to 9:30. Tour starts and ends that day.
Coverage starts early and will probably be over around 9:00 to 9:30. Tour starts and ends that day.
Boulder Mt. Ventoux Ride - After coverage --- North to Hygine, LeftHand Canyon, Jamestown to SUPER Jamestown.
*Buddy and Portia where pretty disappointed in the tour to the St. Bernard. Not enough coverage of the dogs rescuing kids. http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/p5/20090721/12/3934408968.jpg
Luisa - Does watching the tour count as training?
Tuesday afterwork ride...
Tuesday 7/7
6:00 PM Ebin G Fine Park
4-Mile up to ? turnoff or dirt. Back in on Poorman - Sunshine.
Pace - As hard as you want to go. I'll be bringing up the cabooooose.
Thursday evening 7/2 MTB ride
I am going to head out on the MTB this Thursday evening. If you feel like doing some fire road climbing, this is your ride. I am planning on riding up Four Mile to Logan Mill, riding up that (if I can remember how to get through the serpentine maze of roads up there), out to Sugarloaf, down to Betasso, and a lap at Betasso if I am feeling frisky. Pace will be slow to moderate.
I will pass through Eben Fine Park at 5:30 and then head on up the canyon. As always, rain or thunder - no ride.
Steve
I will pass through Eben Fine Park at 5:30 and then head on up the canyon. As always, rain or thunder - no ride.
Steve
Weekend Rides - 7/3 to 7/5
Swift (or Not so Swift Rides)
Friday - 7:45 am at Vics - Boulder Valley Road Ride to Lyons, Fruit Loops. Amante - Gilato at the end.
Saturday - 8:30 am at Vics - July 4th - Jamestown Pancake Ride. Bring Money and sandels. Ride up and eat Pancakes. Benifits the Fire Department.
Sunday - Mountain Bike ride - Head up and do West Mag and Dot Trails near Nederland. - Email me if interested.
Bring on the Tour. Yea team EPO!
Stephen
Friday ride 7/3
i'm looking to do a 3hr ride friday (saturday roads will be crazy), medium speed. maybe head out 36 and do the fruit loops followed by an Amante treat at the end. maybe do old stage on the way back?
how about Vics 30th at 745am for anyone interested.
greg
Sunday 6/28 ride
Hi all, This is my proposal for this Sunday June 28 ride: I think the weather WON"T be too hot (in the 80s) to ride Rist Canyon Long option: Start at Vic's at 7:30 a.m. Short Option: Drive to Carter Lake - Meet and Start at Carter Lake (Marina's shop) at 9:30 a.m. Please, let me know if and which option you like to join, so I can plan accordingly. Ciao Luisa
Thursday evening (6/24) MTB ride
I am going to do few laps at Betasso on Thursday evening. I'll ride up the canyon to the link trail, ride/push up that and then do some loops. Pace will be slow - my geared bike is out of commission, so I will be on a single speed. I will pass through Eben Fine Park at 5:30, so hang out at the west end of the park if you are interested.
Rain or thunderstorms - no ride.
Steve
Rain or thunderstorms - no ride.
Steve
Swift Big Ride Week - July 6 to July 10
Swift Big Ride Week - July 6 to July 10
Al got a week off of work mentioned doing a Big Ride from Monday July 6 to Friday July 10. I think I'm in. I think Sharon is in. More the Merrier.
It would be either self support or Van support with people taking turns driving. If Van support, we will do camping along the way. I vote for Van support as we can bring more food and drinks!
Pace - Whatever you want. Will have regroups and stops at stores.
Cost - Cheap! Spend money on food, drink and bike stuff.
Open to All - email Al or Me if interested.
Route? 5 Day Idea #1... Depending on Camping/Lodging locations...
1. Colorado City to Wetmore - 43 Miles - (so around 38 to Chrisplip place) - Lots of Climbing. Or Start/Finish in Wetmore with out and back route.
2. Wetmore to Salida - ~ 75 Miles - Minor Climbing - 24 Miles on US 50. I think has a small shoulder by river.
3. Salida to Saguache (46 Miles) to Campground near North Pass ~70 Miles - Medium Climbing
4. Campground near of North Pass to Gunny ~80 Miles - One Climb over North Pass, then down to Gunny.
5. Gunny to Buena Vista - 67 Miles - Climbing!!! - (Then 2.5 hour drive home)
Approx - 335 Miles - Minus car shuttle miles. Could increase depending on actual camping locations.
Al got a week off of work mentioned doing a Big Ride from Monday July 6 to Friday July 10. I think I'm in. I think Sharon is in. More the Merrier.
It would be either self support or Van support with people taking turns driving. If Van support, we will do camping along the way. I vote for Van support as we can bring more food and drinks!
Pace - Whatever you want. Will have regroups and stops at stores.
Cost - Cheap! Spend money on food, drink and bike stuff.
Open to All - email Al or Me if interested.
Route? 5 Day Idea #1... Depending on Camping/Lodging locations...
1. Colorado City to Wetmore - 43 Miles - (so around 38 to Chrisplip place) - Lots of Climbing. Or Start/Finish in Wetmore with out and back route.
2. Wetmore to Salida - ~ 75 Miles - Minor Climbing - 24 Miles on US 50. I think has a small shoulder by river.
3. Salida to Saguache (46 Miles) to Campground near North Pass ~70 Miles - Medium Climbing
4. Campground near of North Pass to Gunny ~80 Miles - One Climb over North Pass, then down to Gunny.
5. Gunny to Buena Vista - 67 Miles - Climbing!!! - (Then 2.5 hour drive home)
Approx - 335 Miles - Minus car shuttle miles. Could increase depending on actual camping locations.
Friday Happy Hour; Saturday MTB Ride
Friday - 5/19 - Happy Hour - I'm think Boulder Beer on Wilderness Place off of Valmont
5ish till whenever. RSVP so I can get a table. We will celebrate the end of Spring and Spring Weather!
Saturday - 5/20 - Mountain Bike Ride - Heading up to Nederland for West Mag and Dot Trails. Leave around 9:00. Send me an email and we can carpool up.
Good luck to all at Mike Horgan HC. Kick some butt...
Next weekend Winter Park MTB Series. http://www.epicsingletrack.com/default.asp?page=racedes/race2des.html - Hopefully they can find a course around all the logging due to Pine Beatles.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Sunday, 6/21 - "Girlfriend" ride to Ward...a truly Not so Swift Ride
Stephen is accompanying me to Ward this Sunday. Feel free to join us. Faster riders will get Cokes at Ward to bring back down for us slowpokes. Vic's at 8:30.
Jenny
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Sunshine Canyon Wednesday 6/17
anyone want to join me for a climbing ride on wednesday after work? the mike horgan race is this weekend, so a little tune up is in order. i'm thinking of doing sunshine canyon. we can meet at the mt. sanitas trail area on mapleton at 6pm.
greg
Fwd: Sunday June 14 Long Ride
| This is my proposal for this coming Sunday June 14 : Route: Ward - Peak to Peak - down from St. Vrain - Lyons - Boulder => 65 miles loop Options for Short cuts : Loop back from Lee Hill from Left Hand or coming back dwon from Ward same way. We meet at 9:30 a.m. at Vic's Weather: cloudy in the 80s. 30% chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon (hopefully we should be back by then...) Men who like a more endurance slower pace ride are very welcome! I hope to see many of you !!! Ciao Luisa FREE WEEKLY TRAINING TIPS POSTED EVERY MONDAY! http://davanticycling.blogspot.com/ Luisa Sullivan www.davanticycling.com 2020 Pearl St. Suite B Boulder, CO, 80302, USA 1-888-348-5228 |
Sat (6/6) Peak to Peak Road Ride, West Mag MTB Ride
Saturday - 6/6 - Swift Rides
Road Ride - Hi all - weather looks good enough to try the Lyons to Ward ride. I plan to leave Cafe Sole at 8:30 and swing by Vic's at 8:45. It'll be a steady endurance ride for me, but mtn goats are welcome to yo-yo me on the way up. See you Saturday! Jeff
MTB Ride - Carpool up to Nederland for some fun Mountain Biking - Email Stephen@Haydel.com - Plan to leave Boulder around 9ish
Swift Women Sunday Ride (6/7)
I'm thinking Sunday might be a good day to do Super James. Meet at Amante on N. Broadway at 9:00 a.m.. Will plan to ride up to Jamestown and then split up as needed for the "super" part. Feel free to ride all or part of the way.
Donna
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9:00 AM Sunday Swift Ride to Jamestown
9:00 AM Sunday Swift Ride to Jamestown
Koppenburg is cancelled due to mud.
Fwd: Monday - Carter Lake
Memorial Day Road Ride
Cafe Sole at 8:30. We'll head up Cherryvale - 63rd to avoid the Bolder Boulder crowds. Jeff
Cafe Sole at 8:30. We'll head up Cherryvale - 63rd to avoid the Bolder Boulder crowds. Jeff
Also meet up at Satzio Fields around 8:45ish- Stephen
CAPS - The Colorado Big Ring Classic
Hugo Road Race
The Colorado Big Ring Classic
Caps for first place prizes and all day volunteers...
The Colorado Big Ring Classic
Caps for first place prizes and all day volunteers...
thursday ride 6pm cafe sole
Koppenburg pre-ride. Highly recommended if you're thinking about
racing on Saturday, because the dirt is unpredictable. Usually when we
do this ride it is 1 slow lap to check out the course, and then one
sorta fast lap. If the weather looks ok, maybe we'll extend the ride
home.
http://www.boulderracing.com/koppenberg.asp
BTW, David and Greg tore it up on Sunshine Hillclimb last Saturday:
SM 65+ 5 1:05:28 David Chrislip
SM 35+_4 10 53:01 Greg Ellis
Nice job!
http://americancycling.org/Results/2008Results.aspx?RacePK=304
Jeremy
racing on Saturday, because the dirt is unpredictable. Usually when we
do this ride it is 1 slow lap to check out the course, and then one
sorta fast lap. If the weather looks ok, maybe we'll extend the ride
home.
http://www.boulderracing.com/
BTW, David and Greg tore it up on Sunshine Hillclimb last Saturday:
SM 65+ 5 1:05:28 David Chrislip
SM 35+_4 10 53:01 Greg Ellis
Nice job!
http://americancycling.org/
Jeremy
Weekend Swift Rides 5/16 & 17
Saturday - Mountain Bike Ride - Either West Mag or ??? Email me if interested. Stephen@Haydel.com
Saturday - Road Ride - send out email if you are headed out.
Greg - Kick some butt at Sunshie HC!!!
Sunday - 9:00 AM - Long Road Ride - Weld County Loop - around 75 Miles - Can cut back in mid ride through Erie for around 40 miles.
Tuesday Night Hill Climb 5/12
Tuesday 5/12 Hill Climb Ride - Lee Hill
Meet at 5:45 at Vics or around 6:00 at Lee Hill and Broadway.
Lee Hill to Lefthand Canyon (might have time to do section up to Firestation.) - down Lefthand to Old Stage back in.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Fwd: Proper placement of the timing chip by a Dutchman
Stephen,
This is the picture I wanted to post but I don't have a web site............too bad..........
Harry
Sunday Ride Delay
It's cold and raining... So No 8:00 am ride.
Shooting for a Noon or afternoon Start if the weather clears up. Will send out updates.
Off to walk the dogs that don't care that is Raining rain or the fact that it is Sunday morning. ughhh.
Stephen
Saturday afternoon ride, addition to Base Camp
Hi all - looks like my best/only riding time slot this weekend will be 2-5:30 on Saturday. If you can join me for a longer flattish ride (maybe Carter Lake?) , please let me know. Jeff
303-554-4452
thursday ride 6pm eben g. fine park
Eben G. Fine is the park at the west end of the Boulder creek path.
Boulder Creek Path to 4 mile canyon and then back over Poorman road
and Sunshine Canyon.
There's uphill dirt sections on the creek path and Poorman road.
Jeremy
Boulder Creek Path to 4 mile canyon and then back over Poorman road
and Sunshine Canyon.
There's uphill dirt sections on the creek path and Poorman road.
Jeremy
Base Camp Weekend - May 9 & 10
Saturday - 9:00 AM Vics - Boulder-Lyons-PeakToPeak-Ward-Boulder - Around 62 Miles.
*May adjust route depending on the weather. Maybe turn around at Raymond or earlier if it is cold on Peak to Peak.
Sunday - 8:00 AM Vics - (Ride Time moved to 8:00 AM) Hugo Prep Ride (Work on Pacelines) - Head out to Weld County for ~75 Mile Loop. East to Rd 23 - North around the back of Mead. Food/Drink Break in Mead - Back around Longmont to Boulder -
*Shorter option if you come back from I-25 through Erie. Around 40 to 45 miles.
*May adjust route depending on the weather. Maybe turn around at Raymond or earlier if it is cold on Peak to Peak.
Sunday - 8:00 AM Vics - (Ride Time moved to 8:00 AM) Hugo Prep Ride (Work on Pacelines) - Head out to Weld County for ~75 Mile Loop. East to Rd 23 - North around the back of Mead. Food/Drink Break in Mead - Back around Longmont to Boulder -
*Shorter option if you come back from I-25 through Erie. Around 40 to 45 miles.
Fwd: Sunday 4/19, at 1:00 pm, Cafe Sole
Road Ride - Sunday 4/19, at 1:00 pm, Cafe Sole
Assuming the roads are in acceptable shape, I'd like to get out for 2-3 hours.
Jeff
Thursday Afterwork Ride 6pm
It is time to start doing some after work rides, assuming the weather cooperates.
For starters:
April 16, Cafe Sole 6pm.
psuedo TTT (basically aerobars allowed paceline practice) on Cherryvale and/or eldo canyon, then finish up over Shanahan ridge and NCAR.
The forecast is currently "Chance Rain", so we'll have to see how that turns out. I'll try to send out go/no go email before 5 on thursday. Or call me at 7203520576.
I'd like to try and have weekly thursday rides, alternating the starting points around based on where we're going to ride. We can alternate weekdays too, or have more rides, depending on who is interested... and willing to set them up.
Jeremy
April 16, Cafe Sole 6pm.
psuedo TTT (basically aerobars allowed paceline practice) on Cherryvale and/or eldo canyon, then finish up over Shanahan ridge and NCAR.
The forecast is currently "Chance Rain", so we'll have to see how that turns out. I'll try to send out go/no go email before 5 on thursday. Or call me at 7203520576.
I'd like to try and have weekly thursday rides, alternating the starting points around based on where we're going to ride. We can alternate weekdays too, or have more rides, depending on who is interested... and willing to set them up.
Jeremy
Deer Trail Recon Ride - 4/11
I am heading out to Deer Trail Saturday for a Recon Ride and to put up some signs.
Will leave Vics at 9:00. I can take a few people and bikes.
Hope to ride at around 10:45 in Deer Trail and do the 42 mile course.
Weather looks like what it usually is on race day.
Weather in Deer Trail: A 10 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south wind between 15 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Email or Call if interested.
Stephen@Haydel.com
303-868-4236
Will leave Vics at 9:00. I can take a few people and bikes.
Hope to ride at around 10:45 in Deer Trail and do the 42 mile course.
Weather looks like what it usually is on race day.
Weather in Deer Trail: A 10 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south wind between 15 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Email or Call if interested.
Stephen@Haydel.com
303-868-4236
Saturday, 2 PM, Cafe Sole
for all the soccer parents and those who prefer leisurely mornings... I think my hip is up to a couple of hours, maybe Ronde de Burgs...Jeff
Sunday Ride 3/29 at 10:00 - Vics
Wet roads and sunny skies beat the hell out of wet roads and rain.
I'm glad to be home and plan to ride Sunday.
Vic's at 10.
Al
Saturday(3/21) - Ward Ride
Saturday Ride to Ward up LeftHand Canyon.
Vics @ 10:00
I'll lead/trail the Big Boned Group.
Stephen
Vics @ 10:00
I'll lead/trail the Big Boned Group.
Stephen
Fwd: road ride sunday 3/14
Wendy and I are planning on riding tomorrow for about 2 1/2 hours.
Probably we'll do something with hills, with some harder efforts and
regrouping.
10am vics.
Jeremy
Probably we'll do something with hills, with some harder efforts and
regrouping.
10am vics.
Jeremy
Sunday (3/15) Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday Mountain Bike Ride!!! (As long as it doesn't snow Saturday)
Meet up in Lyons at the Visitors Center at 10:00 and ride out to do the Picture Rock Trail?
(try to remember how to ride MTB day.)
Stephen
Saturday Ride (3/14) - 10:00 am
Saturday Ride (3/14) - 10:00am at Vics
I am looking to do a steady 3 hours or so ride.
Sunday - ? - Email if you are going out riding...
Stephen
Sunday (3/8) Road Ride 11:00 am
If the weather turns out OK ...
Sunday Road Ride 11:00 am (10:00 am Old Daylights Wasting Time) - Giving it a little time to warm up.
*Spring Forward - Daylights saving starts Saturday so maybe a weeknight ride when warm?
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Fwd: Sunday B Ride
Hello all,
I am willing to lead a "B" ride for this Sunday March 1.
Vic's at 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 4 hours (I always give options for shorter route)
Route: According to the wind and actual temperature:
Bismark Loop + Ncar (short option : Loop back when we get to Marshall)
or Carter Lake if windy (shorter route : small box)
Note: Since Meeting notes have not been sent out yet, I just briefly explain that we decided to hold
2 types of rides on Sundays. They are not divided by gender rather by Cycling Ability, mainly PACE
Type "A" for faster pace to meet needs and expectation of riders who are stronger, faster and train to compete
Type "B" for moderate pace (16-20 mph) yet long ride: it will always be provided options for shorter route.
I always hope to see many of you ....
Ciao
Luisa
I am willing to lead a "B" ride for this Sunday March 1.
Vic's at 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 4 hours (I always give options for shorter route)
Route: According to the wind and actual temperature:
Bismark Loop + Ncar (short option : Loop back when we get to Marshall)
or Carter Lake if windy (shorter route : small box)
Note: Since Meeting notes have not been sent out yet, I just briefly explain that we decided to hold
2 types of rides on Sundays. They are not divided by gender rather by Cycling Ability, mainly PACE
Type "A" for faster pace to meet needs and expectation of riders who are stronger, faster and train to compete
Type "B" for moderate pace (16-20 mph) yet long ride: it will always be provided options for shorter route.
I always hope to see many of you ....
Ciao
Luisa
2 reminders
Hi all - great to see so many of you without orange clothes and helmets! For those of you who couldn't make it, meeting minutes will be out shortly.
1. If you haven't joined or renewed your club membership for 2009, please take a moment and do so. http://swiftcycling.blogspot.com/ Great club benefits...
2. Get your clothing order done by Friday as we're sending it in. Thanks! Jeff
1. If you haven't joined or renewed your club membership for 2009, please take a moment and do so. http://swiftcycling.blogspot.com/ Great club benefits...
2. Get your clothing order done by Friday as we're sending it in. Thanks! Jeff
Moab Swift Trip Weekend
I'm starting to plan a Moab Trip weekend. We have had 3 to 12 people in the past going out for a long weekend. Usually Road Riding but can do lots of Mountain Biking, Hiking & Sight Seeing also.
- Housing - Rent Condo (or Camp?)
- Dates - Either Apirl 3-5 weekend or April 10-12 (Easter weekend so may be busy).
- Road Riding -
- La Sal Mtn Loop - 62 Miles - 4K of climbing - 6 hours
- Arches - 42 Miles or so - Long Hills - 4 hours - Can shorten.
- Potash Road - 25 Miles Flat
- Colorado River Road - Best on Friday or Monday morning. Out and back. Twisty Hilly.
- Mountain Biking - Lots!!!
- Hiking/Sight Seeing - Lots of options if sig other doesn't ride.
- Weather - Usually cool, dry and breezy. Seems like we get one wet day each year.
If interested let me know with your date preference.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Stephen@Haydel.com
Fwd: Track Class
(We have 3 Swifties certified and 2 more in classes this 6 weeks.)
Just an FYI - There are more spots open in the 6 & 8 pm Tuesday night "Intermediate" Classes. If you can do our groups ride with echelons, you can do the Intermediate Class. It's a 6 week class, you can still jump in on the second week. Free Rental Bikes with class. Just bring measurements and pedals. Also classes on Thursday and Friday at 6:00 and weekends.
see http://boulderindoorcycling.com/ - Call them for more info. They are bad with email and updating website...
It's fun and indoors. No wind, rain or snow!
Stephen
Weekend Ride Time! 2/21 & 2/22
Saturday and Sunday at 10:00am @ Vics
I'm shooting for around 3 hours each day of Steady Aerobic Riding. If you want to go harder, just let people know and we can split up after an hour.
Route TBD - Maybe add some Dirt sections on Saturday...
Hopefully the Hurricane force winds will have passed.
Stephen
Friday Lunch and Saturday Morning Rides (2/6 & 2/7)
Friday Lunch Ride (if it aint toooo windy) - Vics at Noon - Around 1.5 Hours Recover Pace
Saturday 10:00 am Ride - Vics
Around 3 hours / 50 miles - Route? Pace? TBD.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Saturady Ride - 1/31
Saturday Ride - 10:00 at Vics - 1/31
New Riders are Welcome - email Ride@SwiftCycling.com for info.
3+ Hours on Paved and a Few Dirt Roads.
18? MPH Average Speed - Mainly Steady with some Paceline Work.
Weather Dependant - As long as it is above freezing and the roads are clear by 9.
Saturday Ride (1/24)
Saturday 10:00am at Vics (30th and IRIS)
As long as the forecast holds up... Sunny with Highs in the 40s. (Sucks after today, but that is what we get.)
~3 Hour Ride - Mainly pretty steady/easy with some rotating echelon practice thrown in and possible hard effort at the end to get Parents back home on time.
Stephen
MLK Day ride
For those of us who have it off, let's enjoy the January warm spell! Cafe Sole at 1 PM to maximize warmth...I'm thinking Ronde de Bergs since the Sunday ride's going north. Jeff
yeah! RIDE SUNDAY - 1/18/2009
Weather 55-60s on Sunday, it will be a little windy but not too bad...
Let's get out and ride!!!
10:00 a.m at Vic's - 3.5-4 hours
Route: Carter Lake -
Get back at CO 66 for a shorter route...
I hope to see many of you out there
Ciao
Luisa
Let's get out and ride!!!
10:00 a.m at Vic's - 3.5-4 hours
Route: Carter Lake -
Get back at CO 66 for a shorter route...
I hope to see many of you out there
Ciao
Luisa
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