9 a.m. Start time - Fruit Loops reverse Lollipop from BB - 41 miles
Details
FALL WEATHER AND COLORS RIDE!
Weather at start is Sunny and 53 degrees with winds increasing as the day proceeds and some clouds around 11ish. The temperature will only make it to 61 degrees while were out there. Dress appropriately.
Ride with GPS route:
Fruit Loop reverse lollipop from BB
This ride takes us south from Bearded Brewer to Niwot/Neva rd., then north along HWY 36 thru Lyons to the Apple Valley and Blue Mountain. We reverse the route back to Lyons, then after a stop in the park, we head east on HWY 66 to 75th St. Heading south on 75th, we turn east on St Vrain Rd., then south on Airport back to Bearded Brewer.
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.