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Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop

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Bike – Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop

This is a Hare Ride. We will start from the parking lot of the Platte River Grill, ride South on The Platte River Trail, loop around Chatfield Reservoir and return on the Platte River Trail. The ride is mostly on paved trails except for a small section of crushed rock by the Dam on the East side of the Reservoir.

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Dennis Baumfalk
Dennis Baumfalk
Primary Leader
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 22.0 mi
  • Pace: 12 to 14 MPH

THIS RIDE IS ONLY FOR MEMBERS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN OVER THE HILL GANG.

This is a Hare Ride. Pace will be 12 to 14 MPH. The grade is mostly gradual except for a short moderate climb to the top of Dam. We will be stopping for a snack break at a pavilion on the south side of the lake.

My contact information: email: dkbaumfalk@msn.com

If you need to contact me after the registration deadline text or call me on my moblie # 303.818.8134

All riders are required to wear a helmet. Bring a flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s). See additional recommendations under "Required Equipment"

Meet at the parking lot on the West side of The Platte River Grill at 8:30 AM. Be ready to ride at 9 AM. The address for the Platte River Grill is 995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

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Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Denver Group Biking Guidance Notes

The 10 Essentials for Cycling: 

Required Items: 

  1. Helmet

  2. Closed-Toe Shoes or other cycling-specific shoes/sandals

  3. Clothing for changes in weather

  4. Sufficient water and food for length of ride

  5. Personal First Aid kit including identification and medical card

  6. Flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s) and knowledge of their use

  7. Small tool kit to perform minor bike adjustments appropriate for the rider’s own bicycle
  8. Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Lip Balm

  9. Smartphone for finding route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes

10. Consider wearing bright clothing, using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility

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