Trip
Bike – River Point - Platte River Trail to REI
We'll ride along the Platte River Trail from the parking lot by Chili’s to REI, and return via the same route for a RT distance of about 18 miles. The ride is along a paved bike trail. The pace for the ride will average about 10 to 12 mph. There will be an optional lunch at Chilis after the ride.
Contacts
- Fri, May 15, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 18.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 245 ft
- Pace: 10-12 MPH
- 9 (19 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll ride along the Platte River Trail from the parking lot by Chili’s to REI, and return via the same route for a RT distance of about 18 miles. The ride is along a paved bike trail. The pace for the ride will average about 10 to 12 mph. There will be an optional lunch at Chilis 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. 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.
Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Chilis in the River Point Shopping Center at 8:30 AM. Be ready to ride by 9:00 AM. The address of Chilis is 3860 River Point Pkwy, Sheridan, CO 80110 and the link in google maps is https://maps.app.goo.gl/pdBzBT5i8S4nFprXA
GPS Coordinates are: -105.0065284092254, 39.64754447306109
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Helmet – You 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!