Road Biking Colorado's Front Range : A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins
by Hurst, RobertFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-09-01
Publisher(s): FalconGuides
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Summary
Readers will find detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. Elevation profiles, recommendations for accommodations and restaurants, information on local events and attractions, and special attention to traffic conditions and road hazards make this an indispensable guide for Colorado cyclists.
Author Biography
Robert Hurst is a native Coloradan who is just happy to be in one piece after working for ten years as a bike messenger in Denver. He spends time pedaling his bike nearly seven days a week in Denver during the day and along Colorado's Front Range on the weekends. He is the founder of Trails and is the author of Mountain Biking Colorado's San Juan Mountains and The Art of Urban Cycling, both published by Falcon.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. viii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Riding in Traffic | p. 3 |
| In Defense of Dirt | p. 8 |
| Notes on Mileage Cues and Bicycle Computers | p. 10 |
| How to Use This Guide | p. 10 |
| How to Use the Maps | p. 11 |
| Map Legend | p. 12 |
| Bike Rides | |
| Colorado Springs | p. 13 |
| North Cheyenne Canyon Challenge | p. 14 |
| Broadmoor Cruise | p. 20 |
| West Colorado Springs Cruise | p. 25 |
| Palmer Park Ramble | p. 31 |
| Woodmen Cruise | p. 35 |
| Denver-Colorado Springs Classic | p. 39 |
| Denver and Golden | p. 47 |
| Big South Suburban Bike Path Cruise | p. 49 |
| Bear Creek-Morrison Half-Century Cruise | p. 57 |
| Morrison MUP Cruise | p. 64 |
| Deer Creek Canyon-Evergreen Challenge | p. 69 |
| South Deer Creek Canyon Challenge | p. 76 |
| Golden Gate-Coal Creek Classic | p. 80 |
| Denver-Golden Cruise | p. 85 |
| Lookout Mountain Cruise | p. 90 |
| Tour de Downtown Ramble | p. 95 |
| Cherry Creek Reservoir Ramble | p. 101 |
| Washington Park-Highline Canal Ramble | p. 107 |
| Boulder | p. 113 |
| NCAR Ramble | p. 114 |
| Boulder-Hygiene Cruise | p. 118 |
| Boulder Creek-Gunbarrel Ramble | p. 122 |
| Flagstaff-Coal Creek Challenge | p. 126 |
| Magnolia Road-Nederland Challenge | p. 132 |
| Four Mile Canyon-Gold Hill Challenge | p. 137 |
| Left Hand Canyon Challenge | p. 142 |
| Poorman Cruise | p. 149 |
| Morgul-Bismark Cruise | p. 153 |
| Lyons-Estes Park Challenge | p. 158 |
| Fort Collins | p. 163 |
| Boulder-Fort Collins Challenge | p. 164 |
| Fort Collins Bike Path Ramble | p. 170 |
| Rist Canyon Challenge | p. 176 |
| Horsetooth Cruise | p. 180 |
| Carter Lake-Rattlesnake Challenge | p. 184 |
| Rides at a Glance | p. 189 |
| About the Author | p. 191 |
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