What a hot Friday it is! And tomorrow is looking to be just as hot.
We've got two rides planned for tomorrow - a 20 mile recreational ride through Bear Creek, and a 50 mile advanced ride up to Highgrade with International Christian Cycling Club - Colorado Spoke.
Both rides leave the shop at 9:30am - be sure to arrive early to check your air pressure, fill your water bottles,and get any snacks you'll need. With the heat, you want to make sure you hydrate well and have plenty to refuel with out on the ride.
The recreational ride route is:
The advanced ride head up High Grade to Pleasant Park and over to North Turkey Creek, then back down Deer Creek. This is a great opportunity to get in some climbing and miles. The advanced ride may also split into two groups - a fast group and a not so fast group, so if don't worry about not being the fastest rider. Route below:
Friday, June 24, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Saturday, June 18th - intermediate ride
***UPDATE***
Everyone, there is a slight change in plans. We're only doing one ride tomorrow, the intermediate ride to REI. Sorry for the change. We'll see you tomorrow!
Jenn
Hello group riders! Tomorrow's weather is looking to be nice, though maybe a little humid. Be sure to put on sunscreen (even if there are clouds), bring fluids, and check over your bike.
We have two rides planned. The intermediate ride will go out to REI and back, about 33 miles round trip. This ride is relatively "flat", so you beginners looking to increase your mileage without worrying about climbs, this is the ride to do that!!
Maintenance: This is the riding season!! If you've been out taking advantage of the weather and riding a lot, it's easy to get busy. Checking over your bike and cleaning it can often take a backseat to riding. But maintenance is an important aspect to riding. Nothing ruins a ride faster than a broken chain or a flat tire, especially if it could have been avoided. Take a couple of minutes to look over your bike, wipe it down to check for any cracks, look over your tires for wear or thorns, lube your chain and check for any stretch, and make sure your brakes are in good working order. If you're constantly losing a lot of air from your tires, even if they aren't going completely flat, it might be time for new tubes - think about when you changed them last. It's better to change them in your garage when you've got everything you need, than having to do it on the trail because of a pinch flat. Is you shifting not as smooth as it used to be? It could be that change or maybe some stretch in your cables. Simple adjustments can make a huge difference and prolong the life of your equipment and parts avoiding a costly repair later. You spend a lot of time on your bike, and it gives a lot without asking for much in return. Show it some love! If you need help, we have free maintenance classes on Monday nights at 6pm. Take advantage of them - they'll help to keep you on the road riding instead of waiting for parts.
Everyone, there is a slight change in plans. We're only doing one ride tomorrow, the intermediate ride to REI. Sorry for the change. We'll see you tomorrow!
Jenn
Hello group riders! Tomorrow's weather is looking to be nice, though maybe a little humid. Be sure to put on sunscreen (even if there are clouds), bring fluids, and check over your bike.
We have two rides planned. The intermediate ride will go out to REI and back, about 33 miles round trip. This ride is relatively "flat", so you beginners looking to increase your mileage without worrying about climbs, this is the ride to do that!!
Maintenance: This is the riding season!! If you've been out taking advantage of the weather and riding a lot, it's easy to get busy. Checking over your bike and cleaning it can often take a backseat to riding. But maintenance is an important aspect to riding. Nothing ruins a ride faster than a broken chain or a flat tire, especially if it could have been avoided. Take a couple of minutes to look over your bike, wipe it down to check for any cracks, look over your tires for wear or thorns, lube your chain and check for any stretch, and make sure your brakes are in good working order. If you're constantly losing a lot of air from your tires, even if they aren't going completely flat, it might be time for new tubes - think about when you changed them last. It's better to change them in your garage when you've got everything you need, than having to do it on the trail because of a pinch flat. Is you shifting not as smooth as it used to be? It could be that change or maybe some stretch in your cables. Simple adjustments can make a huge difference and prolong the life of your equipment and parts avoiding a costly repair later. You spend a lot of time on your bike, and it gives a lot without asking for much in return. Show it some love! If you need help, we have free maintenance classes on Monday nights at 6pm. Take advantage of them - they'll help to keep you on the road riding instead of waiting for parts.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Two rides for tomorrow!
Tomorrow we'll be offering two rides - a beginner ride and an intermediate ride.
The intermediate ride will be held with the International Christian Cycling Club - Colorado Spoke group and will head out to Deer Creek and back, about 26 miles. Don’t be fooled by the mileage. There is some climbing involved which will make if feel like a little bit more.
See link below for detailed ride info.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/36705442
For the beginner ride, we'll head out to Hudson Gardens and back. This is a nice, 17+ mile ride with a pit stop at Hudson to refuel and relax.
The intermediate ride will be held with the International Christian Cycling Club - Colorado Spoke group and will head out to Deer Creek and back, about 26 miles. Don’t be fooled by the mileage. There is some climbing involved which will make if feel like a little bit more.
See link below for detailed ride info.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/36705442
For the beginner ride, we'll head out to Hudson Gardens and back. This is a nice, 17+ mile ride with a pit stop at Hudson to refuel and relax.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Saturday - June 4
Happy Friday, Group Riders! It's looking good for tomorrow - my weather says it won't be 90, and that's great! We'll be riding out to Chatfield and back, about 33 miles. Don't forget the sunscreen and lots of fluids. It's warmer than we're used to yet, and we all need to stay hydrated. We leave at 9:30am so make sure you're there early and be ready to ride out at 9:30am.
See you there!
See you there!
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