Thread: Colorado Lift Access Riding - Lets get together

Looks like rafting season is damn near over after this weekend, so lets ride some bikes.
Usually go on Mondays and Tuesdays, anyone want to hook up on those or any other days?
Anywhere but Crusty Butt is within range. . . .
Down to shuttle anything either

Trestle has a pretty sweet twilight deal on Fridays - 4pm-7:30pm and I don't remember the exact price, but I seem to think it was like $20.

I went up there on Saturday and it was super quiet - no lines and lots of fun.



Needless to say I was having a really good time.

I plan on riding Trestle most Sundays. I rode yesterday from 9:30-1, and traffic wasn't all that bad on the way home. That's really the only times I can ride as I have a new kiddo at home and don't want to spend the day out. This is my first time on a downhill bike, and I had an absolute blast. I've just been riding my Nomad previously.

Cool cool, i usually try to avoid weekends or end up at Sol Vista for those, but since I havent ridden colorado at all yet this season im down whenever. Starting next monday feel free to get at me here if you ever want to meet up, carpool or whatever.

Originally Posted by hitek79

I plan on riding Trestle most Sundays. I rode yesterday from 9:30-1, and traffic wasn't all that bad on the way home. That's really the only times I can ride as I have a new kiddo at home and don't want to spend the day out. This is my first time on a downhill bike, and I had an absolute blast. I've just been riding my Nomad previously.

Saturday around 2pm on the way back to Denver we saw the traffic headed west was at a legit stand-still. I-70... you cruel bastard.

That was my first day of DH and it was really fun - I was on my 2011 StumpJumper and it was actually plenty of bike for me almost all of the time. I've got to work on airs - that's clearly my weakest point of confidence, but the whole experience was great.

This is something I've not done yet but would love to. If I can work the scheduling, I'd be game.

I'm interested. Definitely not Steamboat. They've put in some nice groomers so far... Haven't ridden Trestle or Sol Vista.

Anyone here ride xc/am stuff during the week at all? Would also be down to check out lift served/shuttle but do not have dh rig. Also Monarch...

i will be starting next week, preferably not too xc'ish
i want to do 2 elk in vail and the montezuma trail at a-basin within the next 2 weeks if that interests anyone

Sure, both of those look very cool.

I could be sold on 2 elk. I'm in breck. Pretty fit, just waiting on a dislocated finger to heal up right now, so off the bike for a bit.

If anybody wants to do a little riding (maybe a section of the CT?) tomorrow - drop me a PM and we can coordinate. Family is out of town and I'm free!

I've been trying to get up to trestle at least once a week, usually sundays it seems like, but sometimes on weekdays

Originally Posted by Alpentele

Anyone here ride xc/am stuff during the week at all? Would also be down to check out lift served/shuttle but do not have dh rig. Also Monarch...

I've been getting out at least once a week for the last few; usually Tues-Thurs though I'm open everyday. I've seemed to fall into a pattern on golfing Monday and Friday and riding one of the other days.

Wouldn't mind getting out for some lift served. Next time will be my first time; I just don't have the wheels to reliably get me up there consistently so I don't want to fall in love with it. I can always pay for gas though.

Originally Posted by MotherFucker

I just don't have the wheels to reliably get me up there consistently

Neither do I. Wife and I have been sharing a car for the past few years. But, with enough notice, I can usually swing something. Next week won't work but the week after I could probably pull it together.

Originally Posted by Alpentele

Anyone here ride xc/am stuff during the week at all? Would also be down to check out lift served/shuttle but do not have dh rig. Also Monarch...

I haver time to ride during the week but I am up in Dillon.

Poop, I may be up for something like the Copper section of the CT I will let you know later this evening.

Brannen I would be in for either of those so let me know..

Edgnar, I am looking for people to ride with, just moved into the valley and all the Fraserites don't like to admit the trails are better "different" here. My only buddy up here just had a a kid and has a two year so he doesn't get out much.

Ian

Just moved back to the front range and also down to carpool for some lift served most weekends. I've been tooling around the apex/chimney/white ranch digs most afternoons/evenings lately after work if anyone wants to roll up after work sometime.

If anyone wants to ride Trestle this weekend (7/7 or 7/8) send me a pm. Looking to go but my buddy bailed on me. And I'll be coming down from Laramie, so if anyone wants to carpool I'm down with that too.

Good chance of riding some lifts on monday if anyone is game. looks like im leaning towards WP

I'll be at trestle/winter park tomorrow if anyones there. green/black transition dirtbag, green shorts

I want hit Vail maybe Wed. Do a warm up above Lionshead on Hank's the do Cougar Ridge, ride back to town on the bike path.

Keystone Keystone Keystone

Thinking of riding two elk or something Wednesday, possibly with a shuttle. I am busy tomorrow though..

id be down to shuttle 2elk. what time you thinking? evening would be better for me, then i can work a morning trip. i have a shuttle vehicle

Want to get my first lift served day in next week. This week is full of golf and more doctor appointments or I would head up in the next few days.

I can drive up but only have a two-bike trunk rack. I'm thinking next Monday or Tues @ Trestle or Key.