8AM ride to Ward via Super Jamestown from Bearded Brewer/Ziggys

Ride with GPS Super Jamestown and Ward Route
This ride goes up to "super" Jamestown. If you haven't ridden this, it is a 3.5 mile stretch past Jamestown that is paved with 10%-12% grades up to about 8500'. Then there is 3 miles of dirt road with rolling terrain to Peak to Peak highway. I don't know the exact current state of the gravel, but I have done this many times on a road bike. On Peak to Peak we do the final climb to Ward elevation (about 700' of climbing). If your legs are feeling good, there is an option to do Brainard Lake (10 mile round-trip and another 1000' of climbing. The Brainard spur is not on the Ride with GPS route, so each group can decide.

WHAT: The Club rides are "NO DROP" (except for the A group), we will re-group at the top of hills, and at any turns where necessary. If you are at the front of a B1 or B2 group, it is your responsibility to call for a stop to facilitate regrouping. No one is going to complain about stopping. Use these rides as an opportunity to practice LEADERSHIP skills.

GROUP A goes first. This group will average 18+mph by the end of a ride.
DROP/NO-STOP

GROUP B1 goes second. This group will average 16 to 18 mph by the end of a ride.
STOP and REGROUP / NO-DROP

GROUP B2 goes last. This group will average 14 to 16 mph by the end of a ride.
STOP and REGROUP / NO-DROP

WHO: This is a road bike ride for people who have experience riding on the road with traffic. Please only sign up if you are confident you can complete the described ride/route (distance, pace, etc.).

RIDE NOTES: Rides roll out no more than 5 minutes after advertised start time, please arrive early & be ready to roll on time.

• We are vehicles on the road so it is imperative we follow the traffic laws. Failing to do so can lead to serious injury, possibly death.
• Come prepared for mechanical breakdowns (bring spare tube, patch kit, tire levers, multi-tool).
• Be sure to bring enough water for the length of the ride. As a general rule, one bottle of water is good for 1 hour of riding (8 oz per 20 mins of ride time).

RIDE DISCLAIMER: By participating in St. Vrain Chain Gang Cycling Club "SVCG" activities you ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE and FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) you are in good health, and proper physical condition to participate in Cycling Activities; (b) that the nature of Cycling Activities involves Risks and Dangers, and these may be caused by your own actions or the actions of others (fellow riders, other traffic, and road conditions); (c) "SVCG", ride leaders, volunteers, and Sponsors associated with the club, can not be held accountable for the negligence or actions/inactions of participants, and they are released from ALL LIABILITY.