Trip
Bike – Lakewood gulch, Garrison, Sanderson gulch, Platte River trail loop
We'll ride west along Lakewood Gulch and the bike path paralleling the train tracks to Garrison Street, South to Florida, east to get on Sanderson Gulch back to the Platte River Trail, and north to return to the start for a distance of about 19.5 miles. The ride is along paved bike trail trails and city streets. The pace for the ride will average about 10 to 12 mph. There will be an optional lunch at the Original Brooklyn’s after the ride.
Contacts
- Fri, May 22, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 19.5 mi
- High Point Elevation: 470 ft
- Pace: 10-12 MPH
- 6 (14 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll ride west along Lakewood Gulch and the bike path paralleling the train tracks to Garrison Street, South to Florida Ave, east to get on Sanderson Gulch back to the Platte River Trail, and north to return to the start for a distance of about 19.5 miles. The ride is along paved bike trail trails and city streets. The pace for the ride will average about 10 to 12 mph. There will be an optional lunch at the Original Brooklyn’s after the ride.
This is a RMOTHG Hare Ride. If you are a new rider, please contact the leader prior to registering for the ride to confirm this is a good fit for you. There is also a Terrapin ride today. My cell phone number is 303-220-9821, email is gwells1010@gmail.com.
For all riders, if you haven’t done so lately, please confirm your emergency contact’s information is up to date on the CMC website when you register for this ride.
As always, if your plans change, please cancel your registration on the website before the closing date and time so the computer does the work of putting waitlist folks onto the ride. If you are forced to cancel after registration has closed, please contact the leader directly.
All riders are required to wear a helmet and bring a flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s). Please review the additional required equipment, and rules for safe riding found on the "Required Equipment" tab, so you arrive prepared and ready to ride.
We’ll meet at Parking Lot S at Empower Field, across from Original Brooklyn’s at 8:30am for a prompt 9am departure. Original Brooklyn’s address is 2644 W. Colfax Denver, CO 80204, and the GPS coordinates for the parking lot is: -105.02003126817614, 39.74012573135781
According to Original Brooklyn’s website, now that construction is finished, parking is free in lots S, T and V (not Y). If for any reason lot S is not available, look for us in lot V.
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
Smartphone for finding a route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes
Consider wearing bright clothing and using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility
Rules for Safe Riding: Practice situational awareness, common sense, and courtesy.
- Ride behind the leader and ahead of the “sweep” (rear leader).
- Inform the leader or the sweep if temporarily or permanently leaving the ride
- Ride single file and to the right to accommodate oncoming cyclists and allow faster riders to pass.
- Always obey rules of the road
- Use hand signals/arm signals to inform riders behind of your intentions
- Keep a safe distance back from the rider in front of you.
- When stopping, move off of the roadway, so others can pass safely.
- Announce warnings like “Rider Back”, “Rider Up”, “Passing on Left”, “Passing on Right”, or “Stopping”, as needed.
Ride Safely! – Have Fun! – Enjoy the Company!