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ROUTE DETAILS:
We will meet up at Crown Hill Park's main parking lot on the South side.
Be there at 8:45 am to meet other riders.
Wheels down at 9:00 am sharp.
This is an intermediate ride which may not be suitable to a new-to-gravel riders. (We say this mostly because of the fact that we won’t have specific pace leaders or sweeps, in addition to the mileage.)
From Crown Hill Park, we'll head out to play on the dirt paths and trails in and around Applewood, North Table Mountain, Blunn Reservoir and Standley Lake. We will be using trails, as well as roads for this route. For the dirt/gravel portions, expect some wide crushed gravel, smooth single track, rutted double track, but nothing too terribly chunky.
Afterwards, stay and grab a drink and/or food from Em's Ice Cream and/or Queen City Coffee Collective. (They are side by side near Crown HIll Park).
Distance: 54 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,861 ft
Gravel Ratio: 55% Gravel / 45% Paved
Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3265071129430950184
(How to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044071592-Following-a-Route)
Link to GPX file on Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pwdn5cydb5m16tf6cukbq/Sept-2024-GBA-Group-Ride-updated-for-Ralston-detour.gpx?rlkey=4gvkhdsbgzi560lmwwepa5136&st=z1h78v2d&dl=0
* If you are attending any of our group rides, you MUST fill out/sign our liability waiver (https://forms.gle/SM3yQomoTVdN8cwr7)
* All genders are welcome.
* The ride is NOT no-drop, rather, come prepared with the route loaded on your bike computer or phone. There won’t be specific pace groups, ride leaders or sweeps, but riders will be able to ride with similarly paced cyclists.
* While this is a group ride, you are 100% responsible for yourself. Please bring enough hydration and fuel for the ride as well as sunscreen or anything else you might require. Be prepared for varying conditions and weather like heat, cold, rain, etc. Make sure your bike is in good working order and you have the supplies to fix a mechanical issue or flat. Helmets required. 32mm width (or wider) and tubeless tires strongly recommended.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crown Hill Park, 9350 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80215-1624, United States,Lakewood, Colorado