I was hoping the weather would hold off...in case you haven't looked
outside yet - it's raining pretty steady right now and is supposed to
rain on and off through the evening.

Next time...well, maybe if we ever get any summer weather!

Keith

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Canceled due to weather.

Finished riding it yesterday (the Denver ride was canceled due to
rain) just as the rain hit.  It certainly hasn't dried out since then
and won't today.

The Dakota Ridge ride is tomorrow...Wednesday the 18th!

A great loop on the west side of Denver near the intersection of C-
470 and I-70.  The loop starts with a decent climb, then follows the
ridge south on some sweet moderate technical singeltrack, crosses
over near Red Rocks and climbs back to the trailhead.

Meeting the Denver BOMB crew at 5:45 at the trailhead...leaving
Colorado Springs at about 4pm.  Will be back to Colorado Springs by
9:30 - 10:00 'ish.

See this link for a great trail description, map and elevation profile:

http://trailcentral.com/trails/denvertrails/matthews_winters.shtml

Taking my van and trailer...up to seven riders and seven bikes.  Let
me know ASAP if you're interested (719) 964-3595.

From Tony Orr:

I spoke with my sister Cindy yesterday.  Her son Nicholas who is
about 11 years old, suffered a Grand Maul Seizure last Monday night.
The seizure went on for awhile and Nick was non responsive for about
15 minutes afterwards.

After calling 911 and getting him to the hospital, they conducted an
EEG and EKG and did find some form of issue in the left frontal
lobe.  He has more specific testing that will be going on tomorrow.
Although he appears fine at the moment, we are definitely concerned.

Keep Nick and his family in your prayers!

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2004-08-10 Rampart Resevoir Trip

Rampart is a 14 mile loop with very little technical riding and some
great views.  Plan for about 2 hours ride time.

My van will seat seven and the trailer will haul up to ten bikes.

3:30pm - Meet at Protocol to head up the hill.  Protocol is at 1480
Garden of the Gods road.  About 1/2 block West of Centennial and
Garden of the Gods road (just west of Chipotle/Ruby Tuesdays).

OR meet at the trailhead at 4:30pm.

** Let me know ASAP if you'd like to jump in on the BOMB shuttle up
to Rampart!

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2004-08-14 Pikes Peak Downhill
Please be aware that there is a cost involved with this ride.  It is
$35.00 per car load plus gas...we're working out the shuttle
details.

** Please respond ASAP if you plan to do this ride so we can plan
accordingly!  Call Keith directly at (719) 964-3595.  Final tally
needed NLT Tuesday the 11th.

We'll meet at the Barr Trail trailhead at 9:30am, load up the shuttle
vehicles and head up the hill.  It takes about an hour to get to the
top.  We hope to be gravity slaves on Barr Tail by 11am at the latest.

The ride will take about 3-4 hours total.  Be sure your bike is tuned
and ready to ride (especially BRAKES).

Direction to the trailhead:
Colorado Springs riders...we'll probably meet elsewhere to bring as
few vehicles to the trailhead as possible.  Parking is VERY limited
at the Barr trailhead.

Take I-25 to Highway 24 exit. Head West on Highway 24 to the Manitou
Ave. exit (4 miles). From the off-ramp, veer right and drive into
Manitou Springs. Once in town, look for the Cog Railway sign, and
turn left onto Ruxton Ave (1.5 miles). Follow Ruxton all the way to
where it ends at the Cog Railway (.7 miles). Hikers using Barr Trail
should drive past the Railway building, and turn at the sign
labeled "Barr Trail Parking", up a short little steep road (Hydro
Street) to the gravel parking lot (.2 miles).