Rocky Mountain Cycling Club RMCC

Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday--Summer Solstice Edition!

Since it's the peak week for daylight, we're going big this week, with some riders doing ALL THE CLIMBS. This means Lookout, Colorow, Mt. Vernon, Genesee Mt., Montane, and Lininger. It's the big one, totaling around 35 miles and 5,000 ft of gain (route here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/94184672), but there are plenty of opportunities to cut out climbs or turn off early, so come and test your legs.

We meet at Beverly Heights Park at the base of Lookout. We'll group up about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30.

If there is a chance of bad weather, we will adjust: changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00. For you Zwifters and powermeter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.

We hope to see you out there!

This is a must-do ride on the northern side of our normal RMCC territory!

For this one we'll meet at Lyons High School at 7:45 for an 8:00 departure. We'll start out on some flatter roads in Larimer County and loop around Carter Lake before starting the climb up Big Thompson Canyon. Although a state highway, this road is relatively newly paved and has an excellent shoulder lane.

At Drake we'll cut off to go through Glen Haven and the switchbacks up to Estes Park. From there it's the last significant climb up Wind River Pass on the Peak-to-Peak Highway, through Allenspark, and then the long descent down the freshly-paved St. Vrain Canyon back to Lyons.

The complete route is 86 miles with 6800 feet of climbing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42682571

Regroup Points:
Mile 21: Water Spigot across from the Carter Lake Marina
Mile 52: Sinclair in Estes Park (they have a patio in the back)

If needed, there is also a store in Allenspark (have to go through town).

Some people who've ridden with RMCC for a long time say this is their favorite ride. So come join us!

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do ask that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form

Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition on a NEW NIGHT: Thursday night climbing. We meet at Beverly Heights Park at the base of Lookout. We'll group up about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30.

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll be adding in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00. For you Zwifters and powermeter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.

In the springtime, please bring and use lights!

We hope to see you out there!

This road loop is part of the RMCC Challenge Series (https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-challenge-series).

Commonly known as the "Copper Triangle" or the "Leadville Loop", this ride is, for many people, the best ride on the RMCC calendar every year. Doing this route with the club is something to definitely put on your calendar!

For those who don't know, this route takes in Fremont, Vail, and Tennessee Passes and is one of the most scenic rides you can do anywhere. The full Challenge Series route also adds in the enjoyable/challenging/quiet loop around Turquoise Lake outside of Leadville.

The Copper Triangle loop is 80 miles with about 6500 feet of climbing; adding Turquoise Lake makes it a century and 8300 feet.

We will meet the trailhead just past the Conoco in Copper Mountain--exit highway 91, turn left at the light, then continue all the way to the end of the service road.

Regroup Points:

1. Shell in Leadville (mile 22)
2. Shop-n-Hop in Minturn (mile 71/52)

This should be considered a drop ride although we will regroup on a periodic basis.

Long/Challenge Series Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31742860
Copper Triangle Only: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10870781

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do require that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form