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Biking Colorado in september
Hi,
I'am flying out to CO on monday for 3 weeks vacation, and was wondering if any one had any suggestions from past experience as what route would be best to take in all that CO has to offer for biking and sightseeing. I've already booked up a place to stay in boulder for the first 5 nights - and already have sourghdough trail down as a must do ride and have room for one other ride in that area - any suggestions ? Then i was thinking of going on over to winter park and then to Vail - But their official summer season is now over - is it still worth going to winter park and Vail - when dare I say it the lifts are shut?? -Bear in mind we live at sea level so our lungs aren't going to be up to climbing all day long 8-), what trails are the best to do here when you have to rely on pedal power alone ? Why do these palce shut down in september does the weather get very bad - or is just that not many people are around in september ? Next I was thinking of heading down the Gunnison and doing Hartman rocks and then heading up to cretsted butte - any suggestions as to the best rides here already have 401 down as a must do.. Then I though we could go down to Durango where it will be a bit warmer ? , going to mesa verda as a trip- any suggestions as to the best rides here ? Then back to Denver via sand dunes, and Colorado springs So have I missed anything or is there a better route I could be doing - also any recommendations as to motels/hotels/condos to stay at would be great Thanks in advance Gordo |
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Biking Colorado in september
"Gordo" wrote in message
... snip stuff I don't know a lot about Next I was thinking of heading down the Gunnison and doing Hartman rocks and then heading up to cretsted butte - any suggestions as to the best rides here already have 401 down as a must do.. If you like I'll show you around Hartman's (assuming I'm available). There's maps, but nothing beats a tour for finding ways to make differents routes flow into one another. I've been riding there for about 14 Years and know it fairly well these days. I know of a few other rides I'd consider "pretty nice" as well. If you got a little altitude acclimation under your belt by then I could probably show you a thing or two you may not find in the guidebooks. That's a great time of year to be riding around these parts. 401 is probably a must-do for the area. It's a great trail but also pretty popular. There's lots of places to stay around here ranging from camping or a hostel to fancy hotels. Sounds like you want a condo - in Gunnison or CB? If you find a place that fits your price range, I could give you the lowdown. I haven't stayed many places here except my house. Then I though we could go down to Durango where it will be a bit warmer ? , going to mesa verda as a trip- any suggestions as to the best rides here ? Craig B? Then back to Denver via sand dunes, and Colorado springs So have I missed anything or is there a better route I could be doing - also any recommendations as to motels/hotels/condos to stay at would be great Thanks in advance Gordo |
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if you do ANY trail near Crested Butte....do the Monarch Crest trail.
EPIC!!!! (read the numerous reviews at www.mtbreview.com ) Go to Poncha Springs early to catch a shuttle(15 bucks or so). Get a map and bring a patch kit, tube(s), lots of food and even more water. all in all (with the rainbow) it is 32 miles of some of the best on the planet. edwards -- I want to know God's thoughts... all the rest are details. --Albert Einstein "Gordo" wrote in message ... Hi, I'am flying out to CO on monday for 3 weeks vacation, and was wondering if any one had any suggestions from past experience as what route would be best to take in all that CO has to offer for biking and sightseeing. I've already booked up a place to stay in boulder for the first 5 nights - and already have sourghdough trail down as a must do ride and have room for one other ride in that area - any suggestions ? Then i was thinking of going on over to winter park and then to Vail - But their official summer season is now over - is it still worth going to winter park and Vail - when dare I say it the lifts are shut?? -Bear in mind we live at sea level so our lungs aren't going to be up to climbing all day long 8-), what trails are the best to do here when you have to rely on pedal power alone ? Why do these palce shut down in september does the weather get very bad - or is just that not many people are around in september ? Next I was thinking of heading down the Gunnison and doing Hartman rocks and then heading up to cretsted butte - any suggestions as to the best rides here already have 401 down as a must do.. Then I though we could go down to Durango where it will be a bit warmer ? , going to mesa verda as a trip- any suggestions as to the best rides here ? Then back to Denver via sand dunes, and Colorado springs So have I missed anything or is there a better route I could be doing - also any recommendations as to motels/hotels/condos to stay at would be great Thanks in advance Gordo |
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Gordo wrote:
Hi, I'am flying out to CO on monday for 3 weeks vacation, and was wondering if any one had any suggestions from past experience as what route would be best to take in all that CO has to offer for biking and sightseeing. I've already booked up a place to stay in boulder for the first 5 nights - and already have sourghdough trail down as a must do ride and have room for one other ride in that area - any suggestions ? Sourdough is a good trail, I would also suggest Walker Ranch. It is the closest to Boulder and a very good trail. Do it during the day during a weekday and avoid the crowds. The get a brew at the Mountain Sun brewery, a bit granola, but unlike the all the other yuppie establishments Boulder has gotten, IMHO. Why do these palce shut down in september does the weather get very bad - or is just that not many people are around in september ? No people, many locals don't use the lifts, too many other places to ride ... Next I was thinking of heading down the Gunnison and doing Hartman rocks and then heading up to cretsted butte - any suggestions as to the best rides here already have 401 down as a must do.. MattB has filled you in here. 401 is a beautiful trail, the Monarch Creast suggestion is not a poor one either. Then I though we could go down to Durango where it will be a bit warmer ? , going to mesa verda as a trip- any suggestions as to the best rides here ? Not necessarily, Durango will be warmer than Gunnison, but Gunnison is ofter the coldest place in the state, along with Frasier (Winter Park area). Mesa Verde may be quite warm, but the crowds will be gone, and it is a neat place to see. Some of the oldest establishments in the US. Like MattB, I would also ride with you if you are interested in a local guide, and I am around. I don't know very much, but I'll bet I can find a trail or two that would be fun. Hermosa Creek is probably our most famous trail, it is beautiful, great single track, and NOT just all down hill. We have many other right out of town, out and back on Jones Creek is fun, Colorado Trail from Molas to Coal bank is the toughest 17 miles I've ever ridden, all sorts of stuff. Email me if interested. Then back to Denver via sand dunes, and Colorado springs If I were you, I would do 401 in Gunnison, then on the way back up to Denver (from Durango) skip the dunes and stay overnight in Salida, a great stop off for more biking. Easy access to Monarch Creast or S. Fooses (sp?) Trail. Salida is a nice little town, stay in the Woodlands Motel, visit the newly remodeled indoor hot springs, eat dinner at Laughing Ladies! So have I missed anything or is there a better route I could be doing - also any recommendations as to motels/hotels/condos to stay at would be great Look online for motels in Durango and probably other areas. You get what you pay for, so if you want to go cheap, than don't fuss about drippy shower head. Thanks in advance Gordo -- Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado (remove ".nospam" to reply) |
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We just came back from Colorado. Think the most spectacular ride was Monarch
Crest, Winter Park has some excellent trails that are great fun and they are close to the town without long approach ride on road, another great place is Frisco (or Breckenridge). The Colorado Trail east of Frisco (via Tiger Rd) is a good one, as is the Peaks Trail. The 401 in Crested Butte is great. Though the approach to some trails is long and too many are shared trails (MCs). Best place over all was Durango. Lots of variation. Short trails just out of town (Horse Gulch), long epic (Colorado Trail, Hermosa) etc. Per http://user.tninet.se/~ipg289h/fu99/MTB.html "Craig Brossman" skrev i meddelandet et... Gordo wrote: Hi, I'am flying out to CO on monday for 3 weeks vacation, and was wondering if any one had any suggestions from past experience as what route would be best to take in all that CO has to offer for biking and sightseeing. I've already booked up a place to stay in boulder for the first 5 nights - and already have sourghdough trail down as a must do ride and have room for one other ride in that area - any suggestions ? Sourdough is a good trail, I would also suggest Walker Ranch. It is the closest to Boulder and a very good trail. Do it during the day during a weekday and avoid the crowds. The get a brew at the Mountain Sun brewery, a bit granola, but unlike the all the other yuppie establishments Boulder has gotten, IMHO. Why do these palce shut down in september does the weather get very bad - or is just that not many people are around in september ? No people, many locals don't use the lifts, too many other places to ride ... Next I was thinking of heading down the Gunnison and doing Hartman rocks and then heading up to cretsted butte - any suggestions as to the best rides here already have 401 down as a must do.. MattB has filled you in here. 401 is a beautiful trail, the Monarch Creast suggestion is not a poor one either. Then I though we could go down to Durango where it will be a bit warmer ? , going to mesa verda as a trip- any suggestions as to the best rides here ? Not necessarily, Durango will be warmer than Gunnison, but Gunnison is ofter the coldest place in the state, along with Frasier (Winter Park area). Mesa Verde may be quite warm, but the crowds will be gone, and it is a neat place to see. Some of the oldest establishments in the US. Like MattB, I would also ride with you if you are interested in a local guide, and I am around. I don't know very much, but I'll bet I can find a trail or two that would be fun. Hermosa Creek is probably our most famous trail, it is beautiful, great single track, and NOT just all down hill. We have many other right out of town, out and back on Jones Creek is fun, Colorado Trail from Molas to Coal bank is the toughest 17 miles I've ever ridden, all sorts of stuff. Email me if interested. Then back to Denver via sand dunes, and Colorado springs If I were you, I would do 401 in Gunnison, then on the way back up to Denver (from Durango) skip the dunes and stay overnight in Salida, a great stop off for more biking. Easy access to Monarch Creast or S. Fooses (sp?) Trail. Salida is a nice little town, stay in the Woodlands Motel, visit the newly remodeled indoor hot springs, eat dinner at Laughing Ladies! So have I missed anything or is there a better route I could be doing - also any recommendations as to motels/hotels/condos to stay at would be great Look online for motels in Durango and probably other areas. You get what you pay for, so if you want to go cheap, than don't fuss about drippy shower head. Thanks in advance Gordo -- Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado (remove ".nospam" to reply) |
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Per Löwdin wrote:
Best place over all was Durango. Lots of variation. Short trails just out of town (Horse Gulch), long epic (Colorado Trail, Hermosa) etc. Per http://user.tninet.se/~ipg289h/fu99/MTB.html Hope you found the local hospitality exceptional, good coffee at the Steaming Bean and quality mexican at Tequila's. Durango appreciates your support and are glad you liked our trails. -- Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado (remove ".nospam" to reply) |
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Originally posted by Craig Brossman Per Löwdin wrote:
Best place over all was Durango. Lots of variation. Short trails just out of town (Horse Gulch), long epic (Colorado Trail, Hermosa) etc. Per Hope you found the local hospitality exceptional, good coffee at the Steaming Bean and quality mexican at Tequila's. Durango appreciates your support and are glad you liked our trails. Yes, it was all excellent, just did a write up mounted here http://www.lowdin.nu/MTB/Colorado/Singletrack.htm However, can´t find a comprehensive website with Durango Trails, not that I blame you, bet that you like to keep some secrets to your self to avoid invasion. Chers Per http://www.lowdin.nu -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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