Colorado Peaks and Passes 2015
Colorado 1200 Peaks and Passes
July 18th-24th 2015
Adventure Bike Ride Around the Best of The Rocky Mountains
This ride is a scenic adventure bike ride. The ride is named Passes and Peaks, because it will include some of the most spectacular passes and peaks in Colorado. This is mostly a paved road ride with some graded dirt roads. There are some options for rougher dirt roads over some passes. But keep in mind this is not a tough ride; it is meant to be a scenic adventure ride.
Here is a ride invitation video that I had a little fun making
Video was for last year's ride and a lot has changed this year, but the theme is the same.
About the Ride:
This is a 7 day adventure bike ride making a big loop around the state. We will be staying in 4 different hotels during the week. The ride will focus on the great sights in Colorado. Some riders may truck their bikes to the start of the ride and then leave their vehicles at the beginning of the ride for the week. We will be eating in restaurants during the week, so no need to bring cooking equipment or food. The riding should be easy and scenic, but some days may be long. There are some route choices for those that would like some more challenging options. This is a good ride for people riding two up, but you should be skilled riders as there are dirt sections. We will spend 2 nights in 3 of the 4 hotels. That means that 3 of the days we will be doing loop rides from our hotel. Therefore if some riders need a break day, it is possible.
Come prepared for the possibility of wet and cold weather. While it is likely that the weather will be great, we will be exploring some high elevation and the weather can turn quickly during the day. Carry rain gear everyday.
Come Prepared to Have Fun and Meet Great People
Ride Detail if you like, you can read a lot about the plans below
Here is an overview map of all our route, the red are the optional hard routes, and green is easy ways
Note:
Rider limit is 10 riders
Signup info: Signup Closed
The cost to join this 7 day ride is $795. This covers your lodging for the 6 nights during the ride. This also covers your complete ride packet which includes custom Garmin GPS maps on a micro SD card and printed ride maps and descriptions. The price for couples riding together and sharing a single room is $1315
Note: Riders will receive ride packets in the mail one or two weeks before the ride.
If you have questions, feel free to email me: gpsKevin@gmail.com
Riders must make full payment by June 15th, 2015.
Slideshow from last years ride in this area
Link to last years ride and the feedback
How does the ride navigation work?
This is a self-led GPS ride; all riding is on your own. You are responsible for your own riding. You will be given a GPS map file and instructions on how to use your Garmin GPS unit. People will hook up in small groups of less than 6 riders and tend to ride together. You are not encouraged to ride alone. You are responsible for your own riding and yourself.
(see my ride Navigation Video)
Are you right for this ride?
When something goes wrong on a ride, would your riding friends say that you are more likely to need help or more likely to give help? You should be in the more likely to offer help camp. This ride is filled with riders that are more likely to give help, so most of the time the riders never need help. Additionally there is all the normal stuff, come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two.
How do I make the GPS stuff so easy?
I develop very high quality ride maps custom for our ride. They come from much of what I and others have ridden. I take the best from all my rides and make new ones.
(See my Custom Ride Maps Video)
Note from me, gpsKevin
My goal for this ride is simple, great riding, so you can count on great routes and places to ride.
But in addition: the ride is about discovering new places, meeting new friends, seeing new parts of the Southwest.
Thanks
gpsKevin
FAQ's
Q:What will the weather be like this time of year?
A: In July, the weather is most often nice, could be a little cold in the morning and in the mountains. But sometimes there can be rain. Wet and muddy routes can force us to change our routes. Come prepared with extra gear for cold and wet.
Q: Would this be a good ride for new riders?
A: No, this ride is for intermediate and experienced riders only. The riding has easy route choices and tough route options. Each evening we will study the following day's choices. You will find lots of supportive people at the ride.
Q: What are Motel room arrangements?
A: Rooms are double occupancy, meaning each rider shares a two queen bed room with another rider.
Q: What bikes are right for this ride?
A: Bikes including and in between the Suzuki Vstrom and the KTM990 all can do well by choosing the easy or hard route options.
Q; What do I do if I don't have a garmin gps?
A: Buy one, you need it, we will show you how to use it. You can get a great one for under $200 bucks. ( See gpsKevin's gps recommendations)
Q: Is the riding really on my own?
A: Yes, but almost everyone hooks up and rides with a friend, or a new friend or me.
Refund Policy
Do not sign up for this ride unless you are serious about coming. I take your signup very seriously and start planning for you the minute you sign up. If you need to cancel up to one month prior to the ride start date I will give you a full refund but I will keep $100 to cover the planning work. Sorry but I make non refundable commitments myself so it gets hard for me. "I hate this world of non refundable deals myself." If you need to cancel within one month of the ride I can not give a refund unless I can find a replacement rider. In the case of finding a replacement rider, I will gladly give you the full refund minus the $100 to cover the planning work. In the event of ride cancellation you will be given a full refund.
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