My girlfriend and I just bought a tandem and I'm trying to plan a long ride to go on once we get the hang of it and are in proper practice.

I'm thinking Longmont because there's a bakery there that she wants to go to so I think it'd be a great excuse to go, but I'm not familiar with the roads north of Denver and don't know what'll get us killed.

It's a pretty straight shot if I go down Clear Creak and then work my way north from there via N 95th st, but that'd be on an unprotected shoulder on a road that I fear speeding is an issue for given how straight it is.

Alternatively I could route through Boulder from clear creek, probably adding another ~15 miles, but would be able to stick to Boulder Creek Trail and have less time on what would be smaller roads.

Any input? I'm thinking we should go through Boulder but would appreciate any insight. Thanks.

Looking for people with more knowledge than myself and Google.

Apologies in advance if this is not the proper place to put this. I’m not a biker in the slightest. I really wanted to get my parents entry into a bike race for Christmas. Something they wouldn’t really do for themselves, but I know they’d enjoy. They both have gravel bikes.I like the idea of Iron Horse Classic, it looks like it’s a bucket list for some bikers?My only worry is the registration for the race is December 7th. Do these type of things typically sell out quickly? Should I be worried at not getting spots and looking for a backup options? It looks like I should be prepared to pay $100 a person? And they have multiple races, I’m assuming I should get them the citizen race entry?

Thanks so so much in advance for any advice!

Today ventured out to see where a newly installed trail on the east side of castle rock (Founders Village side) amongst the new construction ended up going. Turned out to be a new section of the Front Range Trail. Was able to get from my house in the north meadows side all the way to cherry creek trail with zero riding on a road! Many may already know this, but figured I’d share in case some folks are as ignorant as I was to Its existence 😜

Thinking about a gravel ride tmrw, but not sure the trail conditions given all the snow 2 weeks ago

Trying to gauge my readiness to come out to Colorado this summer and do the Triple Bypass Ride.

I (36M) live in South Carolina and have been cycling now for 2.5 years. I live in the mountain areas and can pretty easily do 50-80 mile rides with 3000-6000 feet of elevation gain. I cycle about 150-200 miles per month on average year round, all outdoors (don't own an indoor trainer). I do triathlon mostly and did my first half ironman this year. I have summited a few 14ers in the area and skied at Loveland and A-Basin many times so I am very fond of the area and this ride would be a dream.

I am somewhat nervous because I don't ride at any serious altitude (1000 feet above sea level where I live) and my climbs here aren't nearly as long as may be required for the Triple Bypass. The longest duration ride I have done so far is just over 6 hours.

Can anybody give me a sense if I need to be doing more and what could be helpful to prepare for this ride?

Hello all! New to this sub and newly returned to Boulder after being away for 15 years. I forgot how amazing and accessible the riding is here. I recently got a gravel rig and have mostly been riding the paths in town. Looking to spend more time on gravel than pavement (I have a road bike for that). We live in South Boulder off Table Mesa, looking for gravel rides, 15 miles and up. Suggestions? I took my Kona Unit X over to Marshall and it was pretty bumpy with a rigid fork. I don’t think it will be more comfortable on my carbon Niner. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also looking for riding partners if anybody is interested. Thanks so much in advance for any advice or recommendations and hope everybody has a great week.

Considering a half-gravel ride from Boulder next weekend.

Chapman, superflag, 68J, magnolia, Nederland, peak to peak, ward, left hand, olde stage.

Is this silly in late Nov? Wondering about road conditions up high, particularly 68J and peak to peak. It'll have been two weeks since last snow, but unsure if it's been warm enough in mts for things to melt off... any insight?

Thanks!

If you found an unconscious cyclist yesterday (11/16/2024) around 2:45pm on a bike trail near Arapahoe and Jordan yesterday, PLEASE reach out to me! That was my husband and I would love to thank you and ask you a few questions!!

Please share this to anyone that you know that was out in that area yesterday!

Update: Thank you all so much for boosting this post. I was able to locate the wonderful people who helped him. ♥️

I was thinking about going over there today, but our yard still has snow, so was unsure.

It's still too sloppy on the southern side of Denver so thinking of heading up to Fort Collins for a gravel ride. It appears that they missed most of the snow. Anyone have any suggestions on a gravel route that is dry? Maybe 40ish miles.

hi all! 24f looking for someone I can regularly ride with in the Denver-Golden area. I’m a grad student and I have a fairly flexible schedule, so daylight riding even in the winter is possible.

I’m getting back into road cycling and hope to still do so in the winter. I have the hardest time motivating myself to go on rides (adhd at its finest) and all the group rides I was a part of have ended for the season.

I also feel like often I’m not at the physical shape needed for longer rides right now, and I’d like to do more chill 10-20mile ish ones with a slower pace to build back my endurance. Basically, I don’t want to feel like I’m slowing you down if I’m going 13mph!

If there’s a more specific group I should post this in, please let me know!

Any suggestions for some non muddy front range biking?

Started gravel biking this spring and just moved to Boulder this month.. mainly did Chapman drive more than a handful of times from Boulder canyon. No experience with winter riding and have no idea what that looks like... Would love tips on doable winter routes and any adjustments I need to make to my bike? Thanks !

Was still hoping to find a riding friend. I’m 39/m ride a few days a week. Mostly prefer bike paths to stay off main roads. I do a lot of stuff around cherry creek. I average 18-19 mph with sprints up to 23. Still working on my fitness. Typical sprint ride for me is 12-15 miles typical endurance ride is 25-30 miles

Would love to find some friends to ride with.

Aside for the few Hill Climb races (Pikes Peak, Sunshine HC…) Is there any road race that remains in 20204? Preferably USAC sanctioned.

Only Boulder-Roubaix seems to still be a USAC competitive event. Every other ride I see: 719, Tour of the Moon, Buff Classic, triple bypass… Are non competitive events.

Am I missing any?

Has anyone seen a huge increase in the amount of homeless on the platte in between 13th and Alameda. I commute daily on it for a while and there not encampments because it's really quite every morning, but on the way home there is so much crack

Has Idaho Springs received much snow this year? Are these trails still rideable? Thanks!

Hello, please be on the lookout for a silver Townie Electra. It was stolen on 10/29 from my garage in the Greenwood Village / DTC area. A police report has already been filed. The basket was not stolen so it is no longer attached to the bike. This bike has been through many adventures with me so there are multiple dents on the exterior and there are also some colorful stickers on the back wheel.

This bicycle is my primary means of transportation and I would greatly appreciate it being returned. If you happen to see it please PM me

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I’m new-ish to the area and am trying to find a primary care physician. I’d love to find someone who has strengths in treating relatively healthy patients. I’m don’t race and am not looking for a specialist - just want someone who will help me be as healthy and fit as possible rather than just getting a high five for not being in the danger zone for chronic health conditions.

Any recommendations, especially near Golden?

Bicycle Colorado purchased the rights to the show and is bringing it back next Saturday!

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Would it be best to take an XC bike or a road bike to grand junction? for the xc bike, i like access roads, moderate single track, and gravel roads.