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Bike – PPG Night MTB Ride in Cheyenne Canon

PPG Night MTB Ride in Cheyenne Canon

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Mike Cromwell
Mike Cromwell
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Aug 31, 2022
  • Pikes Peak
  • Biking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 950 ft

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

Mid-week NIGHT MTB ride to warm up for a weekend hike or climb with the club. We'll start in daylight but require lights for the last 30-40 minutes.

This is a no-drop ride recommended for both beginner and experienced MTB riders.  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...  

Helpful if you are comfortable on single track with some moderate elevation gain and intermediate (blue) MTB trails.  

10 Miles and ride should require no longer than 1 1/2 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 / 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 is also very helpful.  However, if experienced a front suspension only is very 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 5:30 pm

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.

Route/Place

Route-Place TBD

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring a BIKE LIGHT if you already have one; we'll plan to be done around 8:15-8:30pm, so light will be required for the last ~30 minutes of the ride.

Bring a helmet and make sure your bike is in good working order before you arrive to the event!

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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