QUICK Before the Weather Turns - Riverdale Park to REI and Back 35 mi INT

Summary: 11:00 AM Sunday Jan 4 INTERMEDIATE H2 NW 36 miles 15+- pace. Meet Peter Rudy (720-588-3666) for another spirited ride. This time, from Riverdale Regional Park / Riverdale Park Playground, down the South Platte to REI/Confluence Park, Campground Road, Brighton and Return. No climbing. Slight uphill to REI, and downhill on the return.

LINK in Google Maps to the Riverdale Park Playground Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXk7hUDFFR2AWsb27

PRIOR SIGN UP FOR THIS INTERMEDIATE ROAD RIDE IS REQUIRED ON MEETUP*.*

RIDE IS LIMITED TO 15.

WHO IS THIS RIDE FOR: This is a spirited intermediate ride. Focus on consistent pace for Road and Gravel analog and e-bikes. It is not a race. But it is not a laid back, leisure ride. Limited stops. This section of the S Platte River trail going north is beautiful and quiet, but its DAMN HOT in the summer. Should be perfect with the predicted 66 degrees. We see eagles in their nests, in the Summer on this route.

BUT: This ride is not for commuter, upright, cruiser, cargo or mountain e-bikes. You should be comfortable (your butt and legs) with doing a 25-30 mile ride. The first half is a slight uphill and the going back is mostly downhill.

TURNAROUND: REI Confluence Park. Bathrooms. I am told there is a Coffee Truck to replace the closed Starbucks.

Bring water for the ride - not sure of any water enroute. Almost all, if not all, trail water is turned off - remember, its the freaking middle of winter! Bring nibbles for our stop.

Last Note: this is an out and back. If someone wants to stop midway, we can catch you on the turnaround.

AFTER THE RIDE: Join me as I will be going to the Riverdale Dunes GC restaurant (next door) after the ride -- as my lovely wife is playing golf there and not riding with her husband. Told great views and great food.

RIDE WITH GPS FILE

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53635184?privacy_code=8eluENY7YiQY31JTyWvdqYR2qGmhiCRZ