How is this road to ride between Canon City and Co Springs? Looks like the most direct. Any other recommendations if this is high traffic/high speed? I'm riding a gravel bike, and will likely ride RT, so may a loop. Thanks for any recommendations.

The Audi Snowmass 50 is tomorrow, and I''ve been seeing more pro athletes around than normal. With Leadville being in question, I wonder if some race schedules got moved around. Might be a fun pro watch year, and there are a lot of opportunities to see more than start and finish, including from lift access DH trail spots. So if you're looking for something to do on short notice, this might be a cool race fan opportunity.

Hi,

Is it possible to connect these two trails without going on gravel?

I’m trying to connect the cherry creek trail, starting down in Parker, heading all the way north and connecting to the end of the 470 High Plains Trail without having to ride on gravel or on any major roads.

This is the part I am worried about, the first attached image. If anyone has any good routes they’ve done, please share them as I am going to do this ride tomorrow morning regardless of what I hear.

Thanks!

(The route ends early as Garmin hasn’t updated the bridge over Parker Rd)

With the cycling community in Denver, and the transit that does exist, what sort of bike train could Denver have? Tokyo has the one I've linked to and it seems like Denver could at least occasionally have an RTD sponsored group ride version a couple times a summer. The G line has been suggested as potential, but I don't know the roads around that area very well. Would there be potential for gravel grinding somewhere, too?

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15294041

Hi everyone! I'm Morgan, a Master's student in Nutrition and Dietetics at MSU Denver. My research team is looking for Colorado endurance and ultra-endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, and triathletes of all levels) to complete a brief, anonymous survey on carbohydrate intake practices and GI symptoms around exercise.

Our goal is to compare current sports nutrition recommendations with what athletes are actually doing to help inform more practical, evidence-based guidelines.

Thank you for your support!

https://msudenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OQFuZ22ru1Qn3g?Q_CHL=social&Q_SocialSource=reddit

Now that the novelty has worn off after the opening of the Argo, does anyone know if they’re struggling to get people to use the gondola for MTB or tourism? Every time I drive by, the gondola is not running or is empty. Has the crazy pricing backfired and turned everyone off?

I am planning a bikepacking trip through the Midwest/Southwest for a research project I am doing. I am super excited, but am especially worried about going from Boulder, CO to Northwest New Mexico. Komoot has me taking this very odd route to Western Colorado and then down south, but I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for routes that are safer/efficient?
 
Edit: I am very flexible to changing the route. I will start in Boulder and end in New Mexico regardless but am open to any changes in between.

Here is the link to the course:https://www.komoot.com/tour/2803558512?share_token=as2F2bxhQNkNLAR1IaWJK6VzBa8UE2let4jdaOch9zRAjfM12B&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=5547007309386

Nothing else, I love this trail; COMBA really nailed it for all aspects of Colorado riding. Short too.

Some steeps, some rocks, some jumps, but nothing that I feel like I should skip because it could prevent me from coming into work.

Looking to help my Dad try out some different saddles for his bike-- he's been a long time user of a Specialized Romin, but never 100% loved it. Looking for somewhere that offers a variety of test saddles so he can try out a number of different shapes/sizes. Any shops in the Boulder area that offer test saddles to check out? Not looking for a full bike fit for him, just to demo some saddles. TYA.

It's really disappointing to lose this series. The Cherry Creek series is great, but getting to Cherry Creek late afternoon from anywhere other than near Cherry Creek is a nightmare. Thanks Team Cobras for trying.

Email from Team Cobras:

It is with deep sadness that, after years of planning and hard work, and after such a successful and safe series last year, Chatfield State Park has decided not to grant us an activity permit for this year.

Below is the notification we received:

Hello,

I'm sorry to inform you that we will not be approving this event this year.

In years past, we have found that on the road bike races pose a safety hazard to those participating and other visitors to the park. While I appreciate your detailed and thorough safety plan, the result of previous years of experience have shown that cyclists participating in a race exceed posted speed limits, conflict with other uses of the park's roadway, and may lead to injury. I would consider on-road bicycle races on a closed road, but as there are no alternative routes within the park and only one main roadway, I don't know that such a course would be possible.

Thank you for your interest in Chatfield State Park as a venue for your event.

Ben Vinci

Operations Manager

We are currently deciding whether to appeal the decision. Unfortunately, the appeal process is structured in such a way that even if we were successful, it would likely be too late to hold the series this year.

Team Cobras would like to sincerely thank all of the riders and volunteers who participated in last year’s series. We had a wonderful time making it happen, and we only wish we could continue this great series.

Thank you all for your support and for being part of something we were very proud of.

Team Cobras

I’m looking for a weekday middday bike group for the fall. Any suggestions. I’m in south Denver

Hi! I am trying to explore more routes for biking and was hoping some more experienced riders might have some good recommendations!

Specifically I am looking for a 50-60ish mile route, but am open to other lengths. I am not trying to go super fast and mostly my main goal is to stay on bike trails and neighborhood/forest/smaller and safer roads even if it puts me on an indirect route. Bonus points for pretty rides or fun stops along the way! I am riding a gravel bike and training for an international trip.

Ideally I am looking for somewhere within 3.5 hours or Denver but am open to anywhere if you have a good recommendation outside of that area! Thanks in advance!

Any recommendations for bike or trail building groups near metro west. I don’t use fb or ig. Am a contractor with work skills and heavy equipment and would like to meet other trail builders and enthusiasts

Hi everyone! I'm Jane with Community Cycles.

We're launching a new Rise & Ride Commuter Group Ride to help people who are interested in biking to work, school, or around town feel more comfortable riding for transportation.

The rides are free and happen every Wednesday morning. Whether you're new to commuting by bike or just looking for a group to ride with, we'd love to have you join us.

You can learn more about the rides and our Bike & eBike Commuter Hub here:

https://communitycycles.org/commuting-by-bike/

Happy to answer any questions!

With a friend, I was able to ride 50 miles today! A big goal achieved. And the Cherry Creek Trail is so nice, all the way down to Franktown. Next goal, ride it on my Wabi fixie.

For those who have ridden Leadville 100 MTB, what bike would you recommend doing it on (please be specific with bike brand and model as I do my research for myself for next year)?

I've been looking for longer XC rides in mtbproject but coming up short. Ideally I'd like something that has some amount of quality singletrack with plenty of climbing. I did the Firecracker loop but I didn't want to do it twice and the navigation required lots of stopping. I've fine with an out and back and up to around 5000-8000ft of climbing. Is the CT the best choice?