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Bike – Twin Lakes - Clear Ck, Platte River north to 104th

We’ll ride from Twin Lakes Park to Elaine Valente Open Space and back along Clear Creek and Platte River Trails. The pace will be early-season casual.

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Robert Barday
Robert Barday
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 20.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 220 ft
  • Pace: 10-12 mph

Easy, 20.0 miles, 200 feet. 10-12 mph

We will ride northeast along the Clear Creek Trail and then north along the Platte River Trail to Elaine Valente Open Space just north of 104th.  After a snack and comfort break, we will retrace the route back to Twin Lakes Park.

After the ride there will be an optional lunch at Mickey’s Top Sirloin, 6950 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221.

THIS TRIP IS FOR RMOTHG MEMBERS ONLY. 

Please note the Required Equipment listed in the tab below.

Meet at Twin Lakes Park: 246 70th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221.  Please arrive by 9:30 am for a prompt departure at 10:00 am.

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Twin Lakes - Clear Ck, Platte River north to 104th

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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
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.

  1. Ride behind the leader and ahead of the “sweep” (rear leader).
  2. Inform the leader or the sweep if temporarily or permanently leaving the ride 
  3. Ride single file and to the right to accommodate oncoming cyclists and allow faster riders to pass.
  4. Always obey rules of the road
  5. Use hand signals/arm signals to inform riders behind of your intentions
  6. Keep a safe distance back from the rider in front of you. 
  7. When stopping, move off of the roadway, so others can pass safely. 
  8. Announce warnings like “Rider Back”, “Rider Up”, “Passing on Left”, “Passing on Right”, or “Stopping”, as needed.

Ride Safely! – Have Fun! – Enjoy the Company! 

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