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Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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Bike – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Cheyenne Canon Mountain Biking; moderate Single Track; Climbing; Gold Camp Gravel riding

Contacts

Charles "Mike" Cromwell
Charles "Mike" Cromwell
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 27, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Biking
  • Adults
  • moderately challenging
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,900 ft
  • Pace: 7.0

Meet at Stratton Open Space East Trailhead at 0800 am 

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 available at trailhead.

Leader's notes

Contact: 

Mike Cromwell; contact for additional info if you have any concerns about the ride/route before registering.

858-395-5986

mike.cromwell@rocketmail.com

This is a no-drop ride recommended for those with some single track / gravel experience and comfortable MTBing in restricted terrain; rocks and minor obstacles at a moderate pace.  Time and interest permitting we can review some basic single track MTB skills prior to the ride; neutral/ready/attack riding positions; proper braking; rider position; bike body separation, etc...  

A dual suspension MTB with drop seat is recommended; however, other setups work well if you have experience riding moderate single track (1500-2000 total) elevation gain and intermediate (blue) MTB trails.  

15+ Miles and ride should require no longer than 2 1/2 hours with a couple breaks.  Average speed 6-7 mi/h for total trip is desired.

Primary trails for ride include:  Ladders / Gold Camp Road to Helen Hunt Falls Upper Parking Lot / Buckhorn / Chutes  (Specific trails ridden will be adjusted based on weather and 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

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
Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Helmet; snacks; water bottle.

Make sure your bike is in good working order; any ride related equipment relevant for your bike; spare tube; etc...

Complete Pre-Ride: ABC "Quick hand check" for your bike:  Check "air pressure" both tires; Check front & rear brakes; Check "chain" lube if necessary; Check headset and quick releases before ride. 

The trip will be limited to 6 RIDERS including leader to minimize impact on other trail users

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