- RMCC Tuesday Night Climbing and Spring CelebrationBeverly Heights Park, Golden, CO
Let's celebrate the return of spring riding with a great climbing ride and a beer after!
Join us for the RMCC tradition--Tuesday night climbing--and then head on over to New Terrain to swap stories, see what everyone looks like without a helmet on, and have a good time. We'll meet at Beverly Heights Park at the base of Lookout at 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. Roll about 5:30.
We'll follow the standard short route to get us off the road in time to hang out and then head to New Terrain Brewing, where we can grab dinner at the food truck, have a beer (or two), and celebrate the return of daylight, warmer weather, and great climbing rides.
https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177
As is the nature of rides with long climbs, 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 powermeter 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.
We hope to see you out there!
- Wellington-Red Feather Lakes Gravel (Challenge Series)Wellington Business Center, Wellington, CO
This gravel loop is part of the RMCC Challenge Series (https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-challenge-series).
This ride will very likely be a long and hard day in your gravel saddle! We'll meet on Wine Cup Street just south of Sparge Brewing and north of the Wellington Business Center (plenty of on-street parking). In order to get ahead of the heat, this ride has an early start time: meet at 6:45 am to sign RMCC waiver and hear any final instructions, with wheels out at 7:00 am sharp.
The total route is 113 miles with 8,200 feet of climbing. It is 84% gravel and 16% pavement:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45561992
There will be 3 re-supply points on the route: twice at The Forks Mercantile (approximately miles 25 and 88) and the Red Feather Trading Post (approximately mile 61). However, given the remoteness of much of the route and the potential for a hot day with much exposure, it is strongly recommended to be self-sufficient by carrying enough calories and fluids. I will be bringing 2 large bottles, a hydration pack, and lots of calories.
I've ridden the first/last 25 miles of this route, but I am unfamiliar with everything west of Hwy 287. From friends and riding buddies who've ridden in the area, there is both champagne gravel and very rocky gravel. I recommend at least 35mm tires. I will be driving to scout the route at least 2 weeks prior, so it is IMPORTANT to RSVP to this ride in case changes are made to the route. Of course, you will want to have the final ride file downloaded to your GPS cycling computer, and maybe a printed cue sheet to be safe. This should be considered a drop ride although we will (may) regroup on a periodic basis.
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