| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 12 (Dinosaur to Craig) |
fbrusca |
Nov 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Dinosaur
|
142.4km |
Onroad, Steep, Difficult, High traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| Day 12 presents one of the most difficult rides in terms of logistics. Once you depart Dinosaur, there are absolutely no services until you reach Craig, some 88 miles later. No water, no food and no accommodations. There is a general store and a gas station in Maybell (58 miles) but they are not always open. On top of that, the changes in elevation can also be a challenge. You'll descend for the first 18 miles followed by a moderate 1,100 foot climb over 20 miles. Then there will be a descent followed by a 500 foot climb during the last 15 miles. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with stat |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 13 (Craig to Kremmling) |
fbrusca |
Nov 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Craig
|
151.7km |
Onroad, Difficult, High traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| This day's ride starts out deceptively easy with a gradual ascent of about 600 feet over 50 miles. Then you slam head-on into the Rocky Mountains. After passing through Steamboat Springs, you'll ascend Rabbitt and Muddy Passes, climbing about 3,500 feet in 15 mile span. Afterwards, it is all downhill to Kremmling. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 14 (Kremmling to Idaho Springs) |
fbrusca |
Nov 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Kremmling
|
131.2km |
Onroad, Difficult, High traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| This is probably the toughest day of the entire Route 40 cross-country trek. The first 60 miles cover a rather brutal ascent of more than 4,000 feet in elevation. Once you reach the summit of Berthoud Pass (the highest point on all of Route 40), you will rapidly descent about 4,000 feet in about 20 miles. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 15 (Idaho Springs to Limon) |
fbrusca |
Nov 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Idaho Springs
|
201.9km |
Onroad, Difficult, High traffic, Urban, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| This is the last day for biking through the Rocky Mountains. You'll leave Idaho Springs and then descend almost 2,000 feet in 20 miles. This will take you into Denver. From there, you'll enter the high plains and enjoy a fairly level ride for the next 90 miles. You may want to split this day's ride into two days and do some exploring in the Denver area. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 16 (Limon to Cheyenne Wells) |
fbrusca |
Nov 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Limon
|
138.7km |
Onroad, Intermediate, High traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| After traversing the Rocky Mountains, this day's journey is welcome relief. You'll be riding across the high plains with a 1,300 foot drop in elevation over 86 miles. There are almost no services along this section, so you should plan on carrying extra water and food. Services are only available in Limon, Kit Carson and Cheyenne Wells. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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Cross-Country Route 40 Bike Trip - Day 17 (Cheyenne Wells to Grainfield) |
fbrusca |
Nov 16th |
United States >
Colorado >
Cheyenne Wells
|
170.8km |
Onroad, Basic, High traffic, Rough, Rural, Scenic, Touring |
| This day's journey is an easy ride through the high plains. You will drop about 1,500 feet in elevation over the 106 mile span. The towns are few and far between, so you should plan on carrying plenty of drinking water and food. Services are available only at Sharon Springs, Wallace, Winona, Oakley, Grinnell and Grainfield. The only special consideration for this day's riding is that a significant portion of the old Route 40 alignment east of Oakley is unpaved gravel road. Please note that if you elect to follow this itinerary, you do so at your own risk. Failure to exercise good judgment can result in traffic violation citations, injury and even death. I can assume no responsibility for any errors in this information, nor can I be held responsible for anything that may occur while traveling along this route. If you are unsure about the legality of pedestrian travel along any of the roads described here, please consult with state and local law enforcement agencies. |
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Taylor Park Loop |
eph |
Nov 9th |
United States >
Colorado >
Buena Vista
|
75.9km |
MTB |
|
snoose |
saralclark |
Nov 7th |
United States >
Colorado >
Denver
|
16.3km |
Recreational, Low traffic |
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Buena Vista - Taylor Park (Tincup Pass) |
eph |
Nov 7th |
United States >
Colorado >
Buena Vista
|
65.4km |
MTB |
|
Taylor Park - Buena Vista (Cottonwood Pass) |
eph |
Nov 7th |
United States >
Colorado >
Buena Vista
|
56.5km |
MTB |
|
CU Morgal BisTits |
cphillips |
Nov 6th |
United States >
Colorado >
Boulder
|
38.6km |
Recreational, Training, Onroad, Urban, Rural |
| A version of the Morgal Bismark starting at CU (particularly, the EC). I think there's a way to skip the shitty section on 93 by taking that trail near 112 & 93, but I haven't tried it yet. |
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Dillon, CO to Nederland, CO |
debford |
Oct 30th |
United States >
Colorado >
Dillon
|
120.6km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Thru Keystone, over Loveland Pass (11,990') and primarily paralleling I-70 to Idaho Springs. Then Central City Pkwy to Central City |
|
Leadville, CO to Dillon, CO |
debford |
Oct 29th |
United States >
Colorado >
Leadville
|
56.5km |
|
| Passing through: Leadville, Dillon |
|
Glenwood Springs, CO to Aspen, CO |
debford |
Oct 29th |
United States >
Colorado >
Glenwood Springs
|
65.7km |
|
| For planning purposes only; this would follow the Rio Grande Trail the entire way |
|
Gold Hill Climb |
cphillips |
Oct 22nd |
United States >
Colorado >
Boulder
|
35.5km |
|
|
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO to Copper Mountain, CO |
debford |
Oct 22nd |
United States >
Colorado >
Hot Sulphur Springs
|
109.2km |
|
| Passing through: Hot Sulphur Springs, Copper Mountain |
|
Copper Mtn, CO to Aspen, CO |
debford |
Oct 22nd |
United States >
Colorado >
Aspen
|
132km |
|
| Passing through: Copper Mountain, Fremont Pass, Independence Pass, Aspen |
|
Aspen, CO to Glenwood Springs, CO |
debford |
Oct 22nd |
United States >
Colorado >
Aspen
|
71.8km |
|
| Passing through: Aspen, Glenwood Springs |
|
Commute from Broomfield to Brighton |
Esben |
Oct 20th |
United States >
Colorado >
Broomfield
|
32.5km |
Commute, Onroad, Rural |
| Passing through: Brighton |
|
Durango-Ignacio Commute |
george_marketos |
Oct 19th |
United States >
Colorado >
Durango
|
37km |
Commute |
|
DENVER TO GOLDEN TO BOULDER AND BACK |
TREKSTER37 |
Oct 19th |
United States >
Colorado >
Denver
|
130.8km |
Recreational, Training, Urban |
|
North Denver to Golden to Genesee |
LisaUBQ |
Oct 17th |
United States >
Colorado >
Denver
|
37.4km |
Recreational, Training, Onroad, Steep, Urban |
| Passing through: Genesee |
|
Leg 2 - Transamerica Trail p5 |
d_weasel |
Oct 4th |
United States >
Colorado >
Pueblo
|
1239.7km |
|
|
Leg 2 - Transamerica Trail p4 |
d_weasel |
Oct 4th |
United States >
Colorado >
Pueblo
|
1166km |
Touring |
|
Estes Park, CO to Hot Sulphur Springs, CO |
debford |
Oct 4th |
United States >
Colorado >
Estes Park
|
114.5km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Thru Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park. Isn't this why we ride? |
|
Central City, CO to Estes Park, CO |
debford |
Oct 4th |
United States >
Colorado >
Central City
|
97.9km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Passing through: Central City, CO, Estes Park, CO |
|
Fairplay, CO to Dillon, CO |
debford |
Oct 3rd |
United States >
Colorado >
Breckenridge
|
57.5km |
|
| Over Hoosier Pass, thru Breckenridge. Bike path from B-ridge, thru Frisco, to Dillon. |
|
Salida, CO to Fairplay, CO |
debford |
Sep 30th |
United States >
Colorado >
Salida
|
92.8km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Climb over Trout Creek Pass |
|
Gunnison, CO to Salida, CO |
debford |
Sep 30th |
United States >
Colorado >
Paonia
|
108.4km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Hwy 50; climb over Monarch Pass |
|
Glenwood Springs, CO to Paonia, CO |
debford |
Sep 30th |
United States >
Colorado >
Paonia
|
113.7km |
Scenic, Touring |
| Rio Grande Trail to Carbondale, 133 over McClure Pass (8763') to Paonia |
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