We know many of you are training for events and/or just want to meet and ride with others.
We are excited to organize and lead the Denver community in local training/social rides.
Meet up times and locations vary- see details below.
If riders are interested, we can go for coffee, beer or food afterwards.
We will meet up at Confluence Park, outside the REI Starbucks
Be there at 8:45 am to meet other riders.
Wheels down at 9:00 am sharp. (We will wait no more than 5 min. If you find yourself running late please text Laura at 303-726-4774 and meet us further long the route.)
This is a beginner/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.)
From REI, we'll head out to play on the dirt paths and trails in and around Cherry Creek State park. Nearly all of the 12 miles getting out and back to the State Park are paved bike path, but there are a few opportunities to jump on and off some unpaved trails. For the dirt/gravel portions, expect some smooth single track, some wide crushed gravel and nothing too rugged or chunky.
Distance: 41.26 miles
Elevation Gain: 1034 ft
Gravel Ratio: 30% Gravel / 70% Paved
Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3218348047486442930
(How to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium)
Link to GPX File
* If you are want to cut miles (about 24 round trip) and skip most of the pavement, meet us at the top of the golf course hill on the Cherry Creek Bike Path at the Kennedy Park Baseball Fields Parking Lot at approximately 9:45 (and please text me so we know to look for you there!)
Distance: 17.83 miles
Elevation Gain: 615 ft
Gravel Ratio: 60% Gravel / 40% Paved
Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3218354310870402386
(How to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium)
Link to GPX
Other Notes:
* If you are attending any of our group rides, you MUST fill out our liability waiver, which can be signed HERE.
* 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, snow, 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.
* If riders are interested, we can go to Denver Beer Co for beer/food afterwards.