road routes?

[Kathi]

At the intersection of 6 and Johnson Rd, just go down Johnson Rd to the circle then the bike lane into Golden starts again. We did it 2 weeks ago when they had the Golden Arts Fair and there was very little traffic.

Another ride I love, but you do use the Bear Creek Bike path, is to ride up to Fox Hollow Golf course and then ride up and over Mt Carbon (the road not the bike path) down into Bear Creek park. I follow the road around to the horse stables, then turn around ride the road backwards up and over Mt Carbon and back down the trail to the Stone House and back up Garrison.

Tomorrow, Idaho Springs would be a good ride. I'd not do it on Monday as you may have too much traffic detouring to avoid backups on. I would also avoid Vail Pass this weekend, it's pretty crowded up here in Summit but Montezuma Rd out of Keystone would be a good option or Ute Pass, both good climbs. Also, Heeney Road is a wonderful road ride but I'm afraid there might be too much boat traffic.

A ride we haven't done yet is from Georgetown to Loveland ski area. There is a new bike path so you no longer have to ride on 70. I seriously doubt it will be crowded.

I find the Clear Creek to be a lot less crowded but a couple of months ago there was a detour due to bridge construction. The detour took us past Rocky's Auto, not sure where we were but it wasn't much fun. I would think the bridge is finished by now but check to see if the construction is complete and the trail is open.