Events

Advanced Road Rides From: June 16, 2010 To: September 08, 2010 Time: Check each ride


Signature Clubs Advanced Road Rides The Wednesday Advanced Road Rides are a great way to get out there and meet fellow roadies from other Clubs in the area. These rides are generally 2-3 hours in length and are an excellent opportunity to hone your skills and cover some local miles. There is no charge for the Advanced Road Rides. Please sign up 24 hours in advance. Wednesday, June 16 Ride: Avon to Eagle roundabout and back Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: This is a great ride to start getting those base miles in for the season. 40 miles and 1000 feet of elevation loss going to Eagle and 1000 feet gained coming back. Wednesday, June 23 Ride: Avon to East Vail gate and back. Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: Another base mileage ride with a bit more climbing. 35 miles and 1600 feet of elevation gain and then loss. Wednesday, June 30 Ride: Avon to the top of Bellyache Ridge past Red Sky Golf Course Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: 34 miles with a nice warm-up spin on the way to Wolcott followed by one of the best climbs in the Valley and then a good spin back to Avon. Wednesday, July 7 Ride: Avon to Vail Pass Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: A local's favorite?at least for bragging rights! Cruise to Vail and start climbing to the top of Vail Pass. About 50 miles. Wednesday, July 14 Ride: East Vail to Breckenridge followed by lunch in Breckenridge Ride start time: 10:00 a.m. Meeting location: Park & Ride lot, Southeast side of the East Vail / I-70 exit Ride description: This is one of the only rides of the season that is entirely on a bike path, so it is a great one for people who are leery of riding with cars. The lunch location will be determined closer to the ride date. This ride is 35 miles long and gains about 3300 feet, 90% of that gain being on Vail Pass. Wednesday, July 21 Ride: Avon to the Wolcott Divide and back Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: This is a 40 mile ride with a couple of chances to climb some hills before and after 4-Eagle Ranch. Wednesday, July 28 Ride: East Vail to Frisco and back. Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Park & Ride lot, Southeast side of the East Vail / I-70 exit Ride description: 40 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain with some great resting opportunities on the downhills. Wednesday, August 4 Ride: Gypsum up the Colorado River Road and back Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Park & Ride in Gypsum located on the Southeast corner of the I-70 exit at 9:00 a.m. Ride description: We will ride down Hwy 6 to the Colorado River Road and ride to between Sweetwater and Burns. When we are 20 miles from Gypsum we will head back to the cars for a 40 mile spin. Wednesday, August 11 Ride: Avon to the top of Bellyache Ridge past Red Sky Golf Course Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: 34 miles with a nice warm-up spin on the way to Wolcott followed by one of the best climbs in the Valley and then a good spin back to Avon. Wednesday, August 18 Ride: Hill Climb Classic of Avon Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: This one is short but sweet - it's the hill climb classic of Avon. From Avon we head up to the cul-de-sac past the Beaver Creek Chapel. After a quick coast down the hill, we will pound up Mountain Star to the Wildridge cutoff. We will cruise down the cutoff and then continue up to the top of Wildridge. After letting those legs recover on the downhill, we will hammer up the last leg and climb to the top of Bachelor's Gulch. The total distance is not a lot but the total elevation gain is. By using Avon as our starting point, you can conveniently bail to the comfort of your car at any point. No ride scheduled August 25 - instead get some rest for our Aspen Trip Thursday, August 26 - Friday, August 27 Bike Trip to Aspen - See event on calendar for more information Wednesday, September 1 Ride: East Vail to Frisco and back Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Park & Ride lot, Southeast side of the East Vail / I-70 exit Ride description: 40 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain with some great resting opportunities on the downhills. Wednesday, September 8 Ride: Avon to Eagle roundabout and back Ride start time: 9:00 a.m. Meeting location: Loaded Joe's in Avon Ride description: 40 miles and 1000 feet of elevation loss going to Eagle and 1000 feet gained coming back.

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