CK, I'm more familiar with routes between Broomfield and Boulder, so I'll suggest a few roads you could use in that area. First off, I generally avoid both...
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jeffssmith1
Nov 19, 2006 3:52 am
I agree with the opinion that Hwy 93 is best avoided, for safety reasons. Hwy 128 is terrific, but unfortunately it dead ends at Hwy 93. Standley Lake Loop ......
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carlos kosienski
liberalbiketech
Nov 21, 2006 6:37 pm
Thanks everyone for info on suitable road cycling routes. Here's some of the information concerning the wheel tension balancing & truing I perform. I'll just...
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cra0212
Jan 31, 2007 9:22 pm
Hi Once Mother Winter subsides, I am planning on commuting from Lafayette to the Stapleton area. My initial thought was 287 south through ...
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jeffssmith1
Jan 31, 2007 9:41 pm
Chris, First off, if you don't already have it, I recommend getting the "Bicycling the Greater Denver Area Route Map". It costs $5 at a bike store like...
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tram5637
Feb 1, 2007 3:42 am
Here's how I would do it. I've ridden a lot of these streets when I do my rides and when I commute to the Tech Center. Come south on 287 until you get to...
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cra0212
Feb 5, 2007 7:59 pm
Thanks for the information. I will check on this route. Chris ... do ... is ... to ... lane ... it ... traffic ... to ... sidewalk. ... stop ... of ... and ...
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cra0212
Feb 5, 2007 8:03 pm
Thanks for the advise. I picked up the route map and it opens a number of possibilities. ... comment ... just a ... light. ... right ... your ... You'll ... ...
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Al Zo
az96dude
Feb 10, 2007 4:46 pm
I've generally been agreeing with the previous advice, but had to add my two cents about US287. Yes, it is Wadsworth once you get south of 36, though...
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David Clark
ironman_irish
Feb 12, 2007 5:13 am
Hi everyone! I am new to the group, I am a triathlete and I am in need of a good way to get from 104th and Colorado (home) to Boulder. Also I am pretty new to...
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David Clark
ironman_irish
Feb 12, 2007 10:03 pm
Hey Group! Anyone doing the BVBF this year? I am planning on doing my first century there, and I would like to know if anyone else will be there. Also any...
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Al Zo
az96dude
Feb 13, 2007 2:38 pm
Hi David, I don't know too many routes as far east as you live, but I have explored routes from Broomfield to Boulder. My preferred route is N on US287 (see...
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jeffssmith1
Feb 13, 2007 7:45 pm
Unfortunately, it is the same weekend as the Santa Fe Century, and I'm doing that ride. The BVBF looks fun though. -Jeff...
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jeffssmith1
Feb 13, 2007 8:01 pm
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recommend getting the "Bicycling the Greater Denver Area Route Map" if you don't already have it. It costs $5 at a bike...
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David Clark
ironman_irish
Feb 14, 2007 6:10 am
I have heard of a couple people who have done this ride. Is it worth the drive? I haven't registered for the BVBF yet. Do we have a group going? _____ From:...
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jeffssmith1
Feb 14, 2007 4:04 pm
I can't say for sure that it is worth the drive, since it will be the first time I've ridden in it. Here's the website: http://www.santafecentury.com/ It will...
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David Clark
ironman_irish
Mar 7, 2007 5:45 am
Hey gang! I would like to ride 80-100 miles not this weekend but next, does anyone have any suggestions for routes? I live in Thornton, I work in Boulder, but...
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tram5637
Mar 8, 2007 2:33 pm
If you don't want to ride on the streets, you can ride the bike paths around Denver. I live in Westminster and I was doing 100 mile rides last year with only a...
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zenlc2000
Mar 28, 2007 2:15 am
Starting in Broomfield, it is close to 100 miles to Greeley and back. It is also about 100 miles to Carter Lake and back....
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jeffssmith1
Apr 5, 2007 7:28 pm
I just ordered this book: Road Biking Colorado's Front Range It describes lots of rides nearby, including some that use the bikepaths around the cities. Check...
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womenswilderness
womenswilder...
Jun 26, 2007 5:58 pm
This summer, Women's Wilderness Institute proves that mountain biking is not just for a hardcore select few! The organization has two fantastic bike trips...
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chain80020
Feb 24, 2008 2:40 pm
Hi all, I'm new to the group. I live in Broomfield and recently learned of an effort to put a velodrome over by the Broomfield Events Center. In some...
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acebae
Mar 12, 2008 9:29 am
hi bikers, show your profile at whoisbike.com find out your friend arround the world whoisbike.com 'connecting people in the world who love bike' regards, ace...
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Al Zo
az96dude
Jun 23, 2008 1:09 pm
Hey Group, It's been a while since there was any activity in the Broomfield Bikes group on yahoo, and I thought I'd start a thread. Bike to work day is this...
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jknodel@...
jamesknodel
Jun 23, 2008 3:41 pm
Boulder is bike friendly once you are there, but yes it is not that easy to bike there. There also is really no mountain biking in Boulder either, which is a...
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jeffssmith1
Jun 23, 2008 3:56 pm
... road? ... I ride from Westminster (near the corner of Wadsworth and 100th) to Boulder about once a week. I take this route: 100th west to Simms Rd Rt...
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Alex Zolot
az96dude
Feb 12, 2009 1:49 pm
Hi Folks, In case you hadn't heard about this, the Colorado senate (not the Federal one, in DC) is considering a bill for increasing the safe distance for a...
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dipalma.john
Mar 25, 2009 11:10 pm
Hello all, I would like to add a little to what Alex posted about Bicycle Colorado needing our help. I just got a call from Dan Grunig at Bicycle Colorado and...
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klm2a
Jun 18, 2009 4:00 pm
I live and Broomfield and I like to ride my bike to my office in Boulder. The route I like to take is up Lowell then turn on Rt.7 and take it until it becomes...
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jadigirolamo
Jun 18, 2009 4:48 pm
I agree, that one piece of road without a bike kane is dangerous, especially since it is uphill. I suggest you contact the of Broomfield....
