Denver Biking and conditions?

[cosc]

I'm going along with DH on a business trip next week. Would the trails be ridable for a road bike this time of year? Is there a safer place to ride or would trails be best for a newbie not wanting to get lost? We will be close to downtown. Thanks much for any words of wisdom.

[Kathi]

Temps today are in the low 70's but snow is expected tomorrow and Wed. with temps in the low 40's to low 50's for the week.

From downtown you have access to the Cherry Creek, Platte River Trail or the Clear Creek Trail. All are safe, easy to find and ride.

I haven't ridden all winter but I'm sure the trails are clear and free of snow.

The DBTC (Denver Bicycle Touring Club) http://www.dbtc.org/ has a library of routes and maps on their website or you can pick up a DBTC map at any bike shop.

I'd offer to show you around but this is ski season and I will be in the mts next week.

Good luck and have fun.

[cosc]

Kathi, thanks for the weather update. I've been looking for a new bike so I'm hoping to test ride a few on snowless roads. If the road riding was too nice I would get spoiled and not want to return to the frigid north. Have a wonderful time sking in the mountains.

[solobiker]

For the most part the bike trails have been clear of snow. I have been riding my bike through most of Jan and Feb. There have been a couple of times when we have gotten a storm so I would take a day or two off. My neighboor is one of the guys responsible for clearing the trails and according to him they are usually cleared off by 7am. The only problem you may run into is ice as when the snow melts during the day it runs onto the bike path then at night it freezes over. So my suggestion would be to ride in the late morning to afternoon so the paths would be wet vs icey. Have a great trip

[cosc]

Solobiker thanks for the tip. I'm not one to get up too early. I'll leisurely have a cup of coffee, check the weather, put on bike clothes and finally get out to ride. Glad to hear you've been able to ride this winter.

[solobiker]

When are you coming to town? I get off work early so if you want to ride let me know.