Lakewood gulch, Garrison, Sanderson gulch, Platte River trail loop

Trip

Bike – Lakewood gulch, Garrison, Sanderson gulch, Platte River trail loop

This is a RMOTHG Hare Ride - This ride will take us west from our meeting point to Garrison Street, south on Garrison to Flordia, east on Florida to the Platt River, and then north to our point of beginning.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 22.4 mi
  • Pace: 9 - 12 mph

There is some riding on streets for this ride.  E-bikes are welcome, but the pace will be set by riders on conventional bikes.  

There will be an optional lunch at The Original Brooklyn's after the ride.

There is a new place to meet for this ride at 8:30 am to leave by 9 am.  It will not be The Original Brooklyn's but at a parking lot for a small park off of W 17th Ave.  Please see the link below for directions to get there.

39°44'43.8"N 105°00'58.6"W - Google Maps

Route/Place

Lakewood gulch, Garrison, Sanderson gulch, Platte River trail loop


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Helmet - will not be allowed to ride without one.
Closed-Toe Shoes or other cycling-specific shoes/sandals
Clothing for changes in weather
Sufficient water and food for the length of the ride
Personal First Aid kit including identification and medical card
Flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s) and knowledge of their use
Small tool kit to perform minor bike adjustments

Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Lip Balm
Smartphone for finding a route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes
Consider wearing bright clothing, using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility 

Please see the following for the rules of the road for our bike ride.

Biking Guidance 2023 - Google Docs

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