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Cherry Creek, Wash Park, Franklyn, Dartmouth, Platte River Loop

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Bike – Cherry Creek, Wash Park, Franklyn, Dartmouth, Platte River Loop

This is a RMOTHG Terrapin ride. From a small parking lot northeast of Empower Field we will ride to Confluence Park. Then we will continue on the Cherry Creek Trail to Downing St. to Washington Park to Franklin St. to Dartmouth Ave. to the Platte River Trail. We will then ride north on the Platte River Trail to complete the loop at the parking lot.

Contacts

Gail Wells
Gail Wells
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Elevation Gain: 461 ft
  • Pace: 10-12 MPH

This is a RMOTHG Terrapin Ride.  It includes 11 miles on paved bike paths and 6 miles on roads. After the ride, there will be an optional picnic at the lovely park adjacent to the parking area and the Platte River Trail. It's got lots of shade and picnic tables, but water and restrooms are next door at Gates Crescent Park, or at nearby restaurants.

Note we have a new place to meet for this ride (see Meeting Place and Time)

If you need to contact me or cancel after registration closes, please call or txt my cell phone: 303-220-9821.  Also, please check that your emergency contact's info is up to date in the CMC systems.

We will meet for this ride at a parking lot for a small park called Gates Crescent Park northeast of Empower Field. Although the parking lot is located off of W 17th Ave, please use the following address to find it in google maps: 2402 W 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80211.  If you use Apple mapping software it takes you somewhere NW of the stadium, so use google maps!  The park is right next to the Platte River trail along the west side of the river.  Please arrive by 8:30 am for a prompt departure at 9:00 am.

Route/Place

Cherry Creek, Wash Park, Franklyn, Dartmouth, Platte River Loop

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Helmet - will not be allowed to ride without one.
Closed-Toe Shoes or other cycling-specific shoes
Clothing for changes in weather
Sufficient water and food for the length of the ride
Personal First Aid kit including identification and medical card
Flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s) and knowledge of their use
Small tool kit to perform minor bike adjustments

Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Lip Balm
Smartphone for finding a route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes
Consider wearing bright clothing, using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility 

Please see the following for the rules of the road for our bike ride.

Biking Guidance 2023 - Google Docs

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