About us
The Denver Bicycle Touring Club, Inc. (DBTC) is the original bicycling club of the Denver Metro area. DBTC is a non-profit corporation run by volunteers. The Club promotes recreational and commuter cycling, bike safety, and education of the general public in cycling matters. The Club organizes and sponsors weekend and weekday rides. Rides are divided into categories of interest including LEISURE, MTB, FUN, FUN+, and INTERMEDIATE. We typically offer at least two Out of Town Tours.
Also, we publish a monthly newsletter, available to members, of its activities and ride schedule.
We invite you to enjoy your first ride as a Guest. After that, we request you join the Denver Bicycle Touring Club - annual dues are $35.00 for a single and $70.00 for a Family Membership.
Anyone interested in Colorado bicycling is eligible to join DBTC.
If you would like a sample of the current newsletter, check it out at www.dbtc.org.
Please go to www.dbtc.org to find the membership form and other information and events that our club sponsors.
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Canon City Hard Times MTB spring breakout April 15-17
Prison Trails, Temple Canon Road, Canon City, CO, USMemo to scoundrels. Time for you to start planning. Or pleading your innocence. Thank you for your attention to this crucial matter.
Last year we retreated from Pueblo the last day due to a sudden extreme cold snap. Snow came in the afternoon. Yet, two years ago, the tribe spoke, promising to return. So, be on your best behavior, we are going back to the territorial prison area again. And we will finish as usual with the Pizza Madness luncheon. Below is the preliminary itinerary. Start thinking about your plans. This has been so much fun exploring. We will enjoy the town highlights and cuisine. Can you follow the law? The tribe has spoken.
1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15 South Canon Trails. Take your pick: Will you be doing Mutton Busting or Hard Times, will you cruise down Smooth Criminal, will you look for Redemption, or will you plan for the Great Escape? Meet early at 1st Street and Riverside Avenue, the small park along the Arkansas River. Enjoy some lunch first. The South Canon trails are only a few blocks away. Eagle wings fly.
An optional hike is available along the Arkansas River. A small bighorn sheep herd exists along the tunnel trail.
10:00 AM Thursday, April 16 Oil Well Flats A caravan to the area will be arranged from the central motel. This will be decided on Wednesday, per the powwow after the South Canon Trails. The Flats are about 7 miles or so north of town and a bit higher elevation. Trails are on more rugged and steeper terrain. Possibly make way for Tectonic Shift, pedal to the Unconformity, maybe admire Island in the Sky, or skip to Path of Least Resistance. The trail challenge is amazing and can be at times difficult. Spend a few hours there, then in the afternoon perhaps check out the latest dinosaur bone discovery at the Canon City museum. Also note, instead of riding, last time some folks hiked the park near there. Powwow 2 to be determined.
10:00 AM Royal Gorge Maybe spend this last day on Dream Weaver. Again, a caravan will be coordinated from the town motel. These are relatively new trails. After Dark Side of the Moon, a person can catch glimpses into the Royal Gorge. Once again, riders can choose from some easy trails, like Twisted Cistern or go to some challenging blue trails, like Made in the Shade. Or we can all head to the boardwalk for a group picture again. After riding, join for a lunch at the delicious Pizza Madness. The typical meeting time is 1:00 here. Return home full of adventure.
Some coordination on places to stay can be made using the comments section. Possible hotel choices: Quality Inn - motel where most stayed last time. Or Hampton Inn? Comments can also be used to organize hikes as an alternative.
Trail ratings vary from green to blue to black. Trail choices are up to you. Maps are available via pictures taken at trailhead signs and at web sites. Rider attendance for this getaway is limited to the fully dues paying DBTC tribe members. That is the law.
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Assumption of Risk: Mountain bike riding, like any bike activity, comes with risks. Attending riders must understand that participation in this event is voluntary and assume their own risks when participating. Your RSVP constitutes electronically affirming the DBTC liability release waiver. (Find it here: http://dbtc.org/page-1532332 ).
Keenly note that the DBTC organizer and any other helpers for this event are volunteers and NOT professional guides. These volunteers only coordinate the gathering of riders at the designated meeting place. Your bike should be in good working order. Beyond any trail head meeting, riding participation is personal choice. All riders need to practice safe riding for themselves and take responsibility for personal choices during the event.8 attendees
Fruita MTB desert getaway May 4 to 6 or ???
Kokopelli Trail Start, Loma, CO, USYou know you will be ready for this fun. Start May 4 Monday and plan how you would like to celebrate Cinco de Fruita this year? Our powwow is coming. The tribe wants to hear you speak.
Monday, May 4, 1:15 PM Meet at the Kokopelli Trail Head to ride our spring favorite Mary's Loop area. Will you ride Wrangler's or Rustler's? Colorado River bluffs are mesmerizing. There are are variety of Green to Blue level trails. Group decision on dinner made after consulting with Kokopelli at our trail head happy hour powwow. To be held at our favorite spring place.
Tuesday, May 5 Rabbit Valley. The trailhead is at I-70 exit 2. Meet in town first, around 9:30, at the park across from Balanced Rock. Today will be a combination ride to the Western Rim view point and/or perhaps a small hike into Jouflas McDonald Canyon to view some petroglyphs. Or choose your own adventure. We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a toast tonight! There will be an in-town happy hour at a location to be provided. And maybe the group will choose to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant tonight. Caya bunga!
Wednesday, May 6 Book Cliffs Road 18 Trails To start the day, gather in town, around 9:30 AM, meeting by Over the Edge. Every person, every year, enjoys these high desert trails. Select from a variety to ascend first, such as PBR. Cruise down the swooping Kessel Run. Joe's Ridge, of the butt puckering Zippity do Da. That is quite a challenge, or not, for many. You can return home or stick around to visit the local dinosaur natural history museum in the afternoon.
Thursday, or more, if you stick around. Wander around if you want to take a hike. Devil's Kitchen is nearby. Attendance is limited to fully dues paying DBTC members.
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Assumption of Risk: Mountain bike riding, like any bike activity, comes with risks. Attending riders must understand that participation in this event is voluntary and assume their own risks when participating. Your RSVP constitutes electronically affirming the DBTC liability release waiver. (Find it here: http://dbtc.org/page-1532332 ).
Keenly note that the DBTC organizer or any other helpers for this event are volunteers and NOT professional guides. These volunteers only coordinate the gathering of riders at the designated meeting place. Your bike should be in good working order. Beyond any trail head meeting, riding participation is personal choice. All riders need to practice safe riding for themselves and take responsibility for personal choices during the event.8 attendees
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