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Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Single track mountain bike riding in North Cheyenne Canon; ~15 miles; ~2000 feet of elevation gain. Meeting up in Stratton Open Space for parking and mountain bike start and end.

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Mike Cromwell
Mike Cromwell
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Mar 11, 2023
  • Pikes Peak
  • Biking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,200 ft
  • Pace: 6-8 mph

I am hopeful late winter weather will cooperate :-)...plan to ride if cold but will not ride if trails are extremely wet/muddy.

Ride recommended for experienced MTB riders interested in a more challenging ride with elevation.  You should be comfortable on single track; some prolonged elevation gain; intermediate (blue) and advanced (black) MTB trails.  

Approximately 15 Miles (group adjusted) and ride should require no longer than 2 hours with a couple breaks.  Average speed 6-7 mi/h for total trip is desired.

Primary trails for ride include: Chamberlain / Chamberlain Connector / Ladders / Gold Camp / Spring Creek / Upper Gold Camp / Columbine / Chutes (Specific trails ridden will be adjusted based on experience level of riders.)

Reference mountain bike project for details on specific trails and overview of riding area: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8014873/stratton-open-space-trails

MTB setup recommended: Full Suspension XC or Enduro; drop post also recommended.  However, if experienced a front suspension only is doable if you normally ride with this setup.  

IMBA: RULES OF THE TRAIL will be followed:

  • Ride Open Trails: open / legal / not wet
  • Leave no Trace riding principles
  • CONTROL your Bike: ride within your limits and DON'T SKID on trails
  • Yield to others; Primarily other hikers and trailrunners
  • Never Scare Animals
  • Plan ahead: familiarize yourself with area; water; 1st aid; emergency contact

Meet at Stratton Open Space East Trailhead at 7:30 am (Saturday)

1504 Ridgeway Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

The Stratton Open Space is located adjacent to North Cheyenne Canon Park. Take 21st Street South (this street turns into Cresta Road) and turn right on W CHEYENNE BLVD and right on Ridgeway Avenue to the trailhead parking area on your right.  A porta john (bathroom) is avaialable at trailhead.

Mike Cromwell; contact for additional info 

858-395-5986

mike.cromwell@rocketmail.com

Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Helmet required and please make sure your bike is in good working order before you arrive to the event.

Complete a Pre-Ride check of your mountain bike:

ABC "Quick hand check" for your mountain bike: 

  • Check "air pressure" both tires
  • Check front & rear brakes
  • Check "chain" lube if necessary
  • Check headset and quick releases before ride
  • Check your suspension setup; if adjustable
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