Riding / training in Denver?

[Scott]

What is the riding scene in Denver like? I heard there is a big tri scene
in Boulder, but how is road riding in Denver? Is there a bike community,
semi-understanding motorists, or decent roads? (does this exist anywhere?)

I am curious what the scene is like.

Thanks,
Scott

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[Philip Squire]

Scott <ev...@pyp.com> skrev i
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> What is the riding scene in Denver like? I heard there is a big tri scene
> in Boulder, but how is road riding in Denver? Is there a bike community,
> semi-understanding motorists, or decent roads? (does this exist
anywhere?)
>

Sure does, but right now it's a bit cold. Even the timber truck drivers pass
wide and ordinary drivers actually slow and wait to pass instead of passing
too close. Same applies to drivers on the narrow unsurfaced roads where I
run.

Wrong continent for you though :-)

Phil (-6 and snowing hard) Squire

[John]

Tues/Thurs begining Daylight Savings:

Boulder: "Bustop Ride" from the north end of town ( starts at the bar
called the "Bustop" - 45 miles

South Denver: Meridian Office park at 6pm - 1 hour

Saturday/Sunday - year round when there is no racing:

Boulder: Start at McGuckins Hardware at 10 am for 70 miles

Chatfield Dam: start at the first road north of the entrance at 10am -
about 1 hour, then canyon rides

All rides are fast.

John Bickmore
www.BicycleCam.com