Cheri,

Welcome to Denver! Sounds like a great location.

You can also visit Outdoor Divas at Cherry Creek mall, ride the Platte River trail south to the Bear Creek trail, my neck of the woods, or continue on to Chatfield SP. Or ride the Platte River trail north, then connect with the Clear Creek and ride to Golden.

I'm just guessing but don't count on Mt Evans at this time of year, save it for summer. The lower part may still be open but the upper part is most likely closed. Besides, it's a lot colder up there than it is here in Denver.

If you're here Thanksgiving, the DBTC is doing a ride from the Performance at Lakewood to Red Rocks. It was my first ride here and absolutely gorgeous.
www.dbtc.org click on nov/dec rides for more info

Kathi