Anyone here in Colorado?

[xjoex]

Originally Posted by Neil

Skiing was frustrating, I feel like I made all the newbie mistakes, repeatedly.

Still, falling over at speed builds character.

Depending on how stiff I am tomorrow the current plan is to head back and see if I can't make fewer mistakes.

If I may suggest, get lunch at Crosscut Pizzeria on the corner across from the visitors center. It is amazing pizza owned by fellow bike riders.

-Joe

[Neil]

I'm back out from the 8th to the 21st of April, possible to ride during this time, or is it running and skiing only?

[herb5998]

We just had a blizzard roll through, but it should be really nice then.


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[crossjunkee]

Originally Posted by Neil

I'm back out from the 8th to the 21st of April, possible to ride during this time, or is it running and skiing only?

By the time April 8th rolls around you'll be able to do what you want. Perfect weather for riding, skiing / boarding, or whatever. Post up when you get here and we can try organize a forum ride.

[Neil]

Great, I will do so. I'll bring my Serotta CSi with me, show it the land of its fathers.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by Climb01742

damn, that looks like heaven. how do folks make a living where you live?

Two or three low paying jobs if there is no trust fund.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by leegf

As someone who plans on spending part of this summer in Colorado, I've been following this thread with great interest. At the risk of hijacking Neil's thread, can anyone comment on riding out near Keystone Resort? (And if this is unwelcome, I'd be happy to split off my own thread.) I'm a novice roadie, so I'd prefer to stick to lightly-trafficked roads (though wouldn't we all?) and dedicated bikeways -- NYC taxis I can handle, Chevy Suburbans roaring down a winding two-lane mountain road at 10,000 ft I'm unsure. I found some existing literature online for the area but thought any real world color from the Paceline crowd would be useful and interesting to read. Thanks!

Summit is nice. I'm here right now. But, it's not the easiest place for biking. First, the time window for road riding isn't too big, maybe May to Early October. Otherwise, you'll be dealing with really messy and dirty conditions. In a good snow year, which this one is shaping up to be, you'll still have a lot of snow on the passes in May, maybe even a storm or two.
There's also the altitude thing. Flat landers may freak out a bit when they start to pedal, and realize they are at 9000 ft going up to nearly 13000. Sleeping at 9000 doesn't help, either. You have to learn to slow down and find your zone. It's tough, though, and the first few days to few weeks are a chore just climbing stairs, sometimes sleeping.
The riding is great, and, yes, there is a sweet network of trails, one going up and over the Vail pass and back, totally off road and paved. Those trails can be a bit of a bore, after a while. But, other rides will put you on those two lanes with suburbans and, yes, trucks of all sorts. It's basically up, up, up, and then down. The grades are fairly gentle, though, nothing like, say, the roads in NC leading up to the Blue Ridge.

Good luck. Pretty place. Can be crowded, most seasons, because it's Denver's playground, just an hour or so away. Summer can be more popular than winter.
Plenty of road bikes for rent, too.

[Neil]

Ok, six days until I land at Denver, what should I pack in terms of cycling clothes?

[Louis]

Originally Posted by Neil

Ok, six days until I land at Denver, what should I pack in terms of cycling clothes?

NWS forecast:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...&lon=-105.2197

(will change over time and with altitude)

[herb5998]

Neil, we have recently had highs around 17-22C, lows in the single digits. If you are riding early, bring knickers and some good base layers and otherwise you should be fine.


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[Fuzzy2964]

I live in a suburb just South of Denver. Got in a 1 hour ride today around a State Park. Spectacular weather - roads and bike paths are just fine. Highs 60s - bright sunshine. As you head out of Denver and get into the mountains - it can be very different.

[Neil]

I'll have ~two hours after work to get some miles, so that'll likely be something like this:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3510643

Which I'm guessing will be bibs and a jersey at ~5pm.

It's heading into the front range on the weekend that I'm wondering about, maybe I should grab an insulated gilet before I head over.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by mr. Pink

two or three paying jobs along with your trust fund.

fify

[xjoex]

Originally Posted by Neil

It's heading into the front range on the weekend that I'm wondering about, maybe I should grab an insulated gilet before I head over.

Wouldn't hurt for the descents. We are still in late winter up in the mountains. I have 2 feet of snow in my yard just 18 miles west of Boulder !

But it is hitting 50° around late afternoon. So when the sun is shining it is beautiful.

-Joe

[crossjunkee]

Weather is shaping up here! Keep in mind that 50-60 without humidity will feel warmer.

Perfect opportunity to get a forum member ride together!