Trip
Bike – Platte River Grill, Bear Creek to Fox Hollow Golf and return
We’ll ride north along the Platte River Trail from behind the Platte River Grill to Bear Creek Trail, then west on Bear Creek trail to Fox Hollow golf course, and return via the same route. RT distance about 20 miles, pace about 10-12 mph. There will be an optional lunch at the Platte River Grill after the ride.
Contacts
- Fri, Jul 3, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 20.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- Pace: 10-12 MPH
- 2 (14 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a RMOTHG Hare Ride. If you have not been riding regularly this season please consider signing up for a Terrapin ride to gauge your fitness before signing up for a Hare ride.
We’ll ride north along the Platte River Trail from behind the Platte River Grill to Bear Creek Trail, then west on Bear Creek trail to Fox Hollow golf course, and return via the same route. RT distance about 20 miles, pace about 10-12 mph. This ride is on paved bike paths. There will be an optional lunch at the Platte River Grill after the ride.
As always, if your plans change, please cancel your registration on the website before the closing date and time (5pm Wednesday) 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. My cell phone number is 303-220-9821, email is gwells1010@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Meet at the Platte River Grill at 8:30am for 9am departure. Address is 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. Link in google maps is:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Platte+River+Bar+and+Grill/@39.6078723,-105.0240211,881m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876c81d2039fe33b:0xb64c232dfb5265c2!8m2!3d39.6078682!4d-105.0214462!16s%2Fg%2F11b77hlzt3?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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 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!