Franktown Road Run

This is a Generic Run down to Franktown road. We will meet at 10:45 at RC Wiley's parking lot and the ride will start at 11 am sharp.

On this ride we take the traditional route down old 395 to Franktown Road and do the franktown road section of 4.3 miles and then return back up only 395 and take a diversion into horse country on Andrews Lane. Continuing up 395 we take an extra little diversion up a half mile of Geiger Grade to Equestrian and Western Skies, finishing by coming in Steamboat Parkway.

Although Franktown road is rolling the only sustained clinb here is the Washoe Hill climb of about 1.4 miles and 315 feet.

An optional stop at the Bowers Mansion is possible if riders want it.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41503743
Rating: C+,B, 40.7 miles, 1536 feet of elevation gain

NOTE: Check posting 2 hours before ride time for weather-related and other changes. Helmets are required and bikes should be in good working order. Please no ear buds or headphones. Be prepared with a spare tube and pump. Class 2 E-Bikes are not permitted.

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