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Rocky Mountain Cycling Club RMCC

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Rocky Mountain Cycling Club is a Colorado community of cyclists who share a love for adventurous, challenging rides. We offer a year-round series of club rides and events and support each other as we pursue our cycling goals. RMCC formed in the fall of 1993.

Upcoming events

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RMCC Thursday Night Climbing
Thu, Apr 2 · 5:30 PM MDT
Beverly Heights Park, 2151 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO, US
Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition: Thursday night climbing!

We meet at Beverly Heights Park, at the base of Lookout. We'll group up at about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30; if you're going to be late, please leave a message here (we'll try to wait a few minutes, if necessary).

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll add in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00. For you Zwifters and power-meter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.
In the springtime, please bring and use lights!
We hope to see you out there!
2 attendees
Pawnee National Grasslands-Pawnee Buttes Gravel
Sat, Apr 4 · 8:00 AM MDT
Briggsdale High School, 515 Leslie St, Briggsdale, CO, US
We will meet at Briggsdale High School at 7:45 AM for everyone to sign the club ride waiver, and will roll out at 8:00 AM SHARP.

There are two course options: the 82 mile route and the 119 mile route. Both options are extremely remote and are self-supported. The "short" course will likely take 5 hours of ride time, and it may be a 6- 7 hour day with stops. The "long" course, well ...

The short route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35054577

The long route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35054578

Your bike should be in sound mechanical condition and tubeless tires with FRESH sealant is highly recommended. Also a good idea to bring at least a couple of spare tubes- prepare for the worst!

The 82 mile and 119 mile routes are identical for the first 55 miles. After Grover the 119 mile route will head northeast to the Tri-State marker where the Colorado-Wyoming-Nebraska state lines meet, then turn around and head back to Grover where you'll need to resupply for the final push back to the start.

-Bring a headlight and taillight
-Bring enough water and food to get you 55 miles- but maybe more is even better. The only store along this route is the Grover Market at mile 55 (short) and mile 95 (long). Plan accordingly and bring enough nutrition and water!
-The courses have varying degrees of gravel: there is hard-packed gravel, sandy wash-board, and in years past we've encountered golf ball-sized deep and chunky gravel. The few miles of "B" roads, i.e. double-track in the middle of the prairie, have been both dry and rutted and muddy and sloppy. IMO this is the best part of the route!
-I recommend nothing less than a 35mm tire but nothing more than a 40mm.
-Did I mention fresh sealant and some spare tubes? Plan on having a flat and be prepared.
-The "B" roads ... download the RwGPS file for navigation through these roads. It's probable that the road (double track) markers are still missing and it can be confusing as to where you need to go.

Early April weather on the plains can be nasty- always plan for inclement weather even if the forecast looks favorable. It can get very cold out on the plains late afternoon/early evening even when the daytime temps are moderate. You CAN count on wind. NOTE: if the forecast calls for inclement weather ahead of time, the ride will be canceled due to the remoteness of the area and for everyone's safety.

This IS one of the best gravel routes east of I-25 in the state! Don't let the drive time dissuade you from coming out and enjoying a ride with people who share a passion of adventure, riding bikes, and exploring some of the less traveled roads!

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do ask that you join the club:

https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form

I will likely be riding the long course, so it would be nice to have a ride leader for the short course. Text me if you'd like to help lead the ride. 303-956-0634
5 attendees
Boulder - Lyons - Ward Loop (RMCC Road Ride)
Sat, Apr 11 · 8:45 AM MDT
East Boulder Dog Park, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO, US
For this ride we'll meet at the East Boulder Community Center (south lot) at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. This is a classic loop, starting with the rolling roads through Boulder County up to Lyons, then climbing up St. Vrain Canyon to Raymond and then on up to Ward. We'll drop back down Lefthand Canyon and return to Boulder via Olde Stage. The full loop is 74 miles with 5900 feet of vertical.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13483120

Regroup points are at the Sinclair in Lyons at mile 20 (if needed) and the store in Ward at mile 45. While we may informally regroup at other points along this way, this should still be considered a drop ride.

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do require that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form
6 attendees
Deer Creek - High Drive - Brook Forest Loop (RMCC road ride)
Sat, Apr 18 · 8:45 AM MDT
Ken Caryl Park-N-Ride, 7450 S Shaffer Ln, Littleton, CO, US
For this ride, we'll meet at the Ken Caryl Park and Ride near Ken Caryl & C-740 at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure.

I commonly refer to this as my "default ride", not because it's mundane but because it has everything I'm looking for in a ride--good climbing, scenic views, and not much car traffic. What more could you want?

From the start, we'll climb Deer Creek Canyon, then take in High Drive and drop into Evergreen. From there, we'll go through the Buffalo Park area, and then complete the rest of the long climb up Brook Forest (which does gets fun at the end!). From there we'll drop down Shadow Mountain & Foxton road and get in the Broken Arrow climb before descending High Grade back to the P&R.

Route is 55 miles with 6500 feet of climbing. There literally are no flat miles on this one. If you are looking for more (!), we can look at adding in Rocky Top at the end.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42658997

Regroup Points:
Mile 21: Sinclar on the east side of Evergreen
Mile 41: Pleasant Park Grange

This is usually a great springtime ride. Hope to see you there!

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do ask that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form
3 attendees

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