Squaw Pass, Saturday Sept 6th

[JimDog]

I know a lot of people are riding Sept 14th (http://goo.gl/A6eaB8) which I'd love to make but can't. Then there is the Durango trip that sounds awesome this weekend (http://goo.gl/LnFYcm) which I also can't make.

But I'd still like to get a ride in this weekend if anyone is up for it. Either day works. Don't care where (P2P, Deckers, etc).

Any takers?

[Update]
Looks like Squaw Pass, this Saturday Sept 6th. Meet at MOCO. KSU 9:00 a.m.

[Pics]
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[Nguyen]

Hey Jim, I'm down to go. Have you tried the Squaw pass route before? if not we should do that. I'll get the map up later this afternoon so you know where it's at.

[justinyzfr6]

If you guys head out Saturday, I'll be down for that ride.

[JimDog]

I have not done Squaw pass. And either day works for me!

So Squaw pass this Saturday? Just want to nail something down so I can update the thread title :)

Thanks!

[UHATEIT]

I have not done Squaw pass. And either day works for me!

So Squaw pass this Saturday? Just want to nail something down so I can update the thread title :)

Thanks!

I personally have never found out how to change the thread title, good luck if you are able to do it!

Anyways I am completely down for riding this Saturday. Whatever route is fine by me. Deckers is good, Squaw Pass is good, anything really. If the KSU ia 9am or later I am all over it!

[JimDog]

Ok, so Squaw Pass, Saturday Sept 6th, KSU @ 9:00am.

Now we just need a meeting location. Morrison Conoco? Not sure which way we ride to Squaw Pass since I've never been. So if there is a better meeting location speak up! :)

[DriverDave]

That's the best spot to meet for Squaw. I just did that ride last weekend. I might be able to lead if you need someone who knows the way.

[JimDog]

That's the best spot to meet for Squaw. I just did that ride last weekend. I might be able to lead if you need someone who knows the way.

Well I know I'm not leading LOL...I'm assuming that Nguyen would be. But the more leaders the better :)

[Drama2]

I am a strong yes...

[JimDog]

I personally have never found out how to change the thread title, good luck if you are able to do it!

Title updated.

(you have to edit your first post and then click on "Advanced" to edit the Title :up: )

[Generic]

How long does this normally take? I might be down

[FZ1Guy]

Can do the whole trip in around 2 hours depending. If you start out by catching 70 to Idaho Springs, thats how I prefer to start.... lots of nice sweepers and the road surface is in great condition. Be careful on the back side into Evergreen... many sharp turns with pot holes and gravel... it can be dicey for sure. Enjoy!!!

[DriverDave]

Can do the whole trip in around 2 hours depending. If you start out by catching 70 to Idaho Springs, thats how I prefer to start.... lots of nice sweepers and the road surface is in great condition. Be careful on the back side into Evergreen... many sharp turns with pot holes and gravel... it can be dicey for sure. Enjoy!!!

Actually, now you have that backwards. From Evergreen Pkwy to Mt Evans turn off has been repaved. That section is now one of the best motorcycle roads in the country. The other side from Echo lake to Idaho Springs kind of sucks in comparison. I would recommend taking Bear Creek from Moco up to Evergreen, then taking my own little secret route on Upper Bear Creek to Witter Gulch to Stagecoach Blvd back to Evergreen Pkwy, and on up to Squaw Pass Rd (103). I don't even do the other side anymore, I just go up to Juniper pass overlook and turn around....the new asphalt is that good.

[Nguyen]

Looks good! I nominate Dave to lead as he has the newest bike on here :) Is Mt. Evans still open anyone know? Maybe we can hit that up before it closes for the summer.

[Generic]

Sounds awesome DriverDave.

Nguyen - Evans (upper road) closed on Labor day :(

[Sully]

:up:

[DriverDave]

Sully can vouch for the fun factor of that route :w00t:

[Nguyen]

Aww man, always wanted to see the top of mt. evans, o well maybe next year.

That route looks great, Dave. Can't wait.

[JimDog]

I second the nomination for Dave to lead :up:

[Drama2]

Heh dave I can sweep....ok bad inside joke.

[DriverDave]

Lol...no worries.

[rush4theyeho]

I think i'm in on this one.

[Matty]

Maybe

[broncsrule21]

Actually, now you have that backwards. From Evergreen Pkwy to Mt Evans turn off has been repaved. That section is now one of the best motorcycle roads in the country. The other side from Echo lake to Idaho Springs kind of sucks in comparison. I would recommend taking Bear Creek from Moco up to Evergreen, then taking my own little secret route on Upper Bear Creek to Witter Gulch to Stagecoach Blvd back to Evergreen Pkwy, and on up to Squaw Pass Rd (103). I don't even do the other side anymore, I just go up to Juniper pass overlook and turn around....the new asphalt is that good.

This guy has it right. I just rode it today. The Evergreen side is in awesome shape now. The Echo lake side in bumpy in comparison. I did Deer creek canyon to Conifer to Evergreen to Squaw Pass to Idaho Springs.

[broncsrule21]

Sounds awesome DriverDave.

Nguyen - Evans (upper road) closed on Labor day :(
This is also correct . The sign said road closed at Summit lake.

[milehizx6r]

Sully can vouch for the fun factor of that route :w00t:
Yes Dave is right, the Evergreen side is perfect, road surface is 100%. Just have to watch out for angry bicycles. Watch the weather though, Saturday is supposed to be rainy.

[UHATEIT]

Actually, now you have that backwards. From Evergreen Pkwy to Mt Evans turn off has been repaved. That section is now one of the best motorcycle roads in the country. The other side from Echo lake to Idaho Springs kind of sucks in comparison. I would recommend taking Bear Creek from Moco up to Evergreen, then taking my own little secret route on Upper Bear Creek to Witter Gulch to Stagecoach Blvd back to Evergreen Pkwy, and on up to Squaw Pass Rd (103). I don't even do the other side anymore, I just go up to Juniper pass overlook and turn around....the new asphalt is that good.

I saw this route when I did some googling, Is that fully paved by chance? I wouldnt mind going up the Evergreen side to Mt Evans and then back that route if its all paved. Either way I dont care the route we go I am in on this ride for sure.

[DriverDave]

Yes, it is all paved. The section through upper Bear Creek, Witter Gulch, and Stagecoach adds a little extra fun, instead of just taking Evergreen Pkwy straight to Squaw Pass Rd. It's just a big loop that starts and ends on Evergreen Pkwy. Much like taking the Brook Forest/Shadow Mtn loop around Hwy 73.

Here's the route...https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Circle+K/39.6335149,-105.3288858/39.6365958,-105.397467/39.6510917,-105.4161498/39.653059,-105.3461002/39.6853103,-105.3664131/39.6700588,-105.5732438/@39.6607448,-105.3664988,12z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0x9c062cfbae2c535a!2 m2!1d-105.184121!2d39.65314!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0

[asp_125]

Road this a couple of times since last fall this week. The Idaho Springs side has definitely become more frost heaved. :(

[Redline]

I am down to ride with you guys Saturday morning. We will need to be careful on Squaw pass, I have been with 3 riders that have gone down on that road this season due to gravel.... but a fun one to rail up and down;) 9:00am is kinda late though you guys interested in starting earlier? I will need to be back in town around lunch time or so...

[JimDog]

I am down to ride with you guys Saturday morning. We will need to be careful on Squaw pass, I have been with 3 riders that have gone down on that road this season due to gravel.... but a fun one to rail up and down;) 9:00am is kinda late though you guys interested in starting earlier? I will need to be back in town around lunch time or so...

I'm up for whatever time, but majority wins. Do we need a poll or maybe people can just reply?

[BlueDog]

I'm up for whatever time, but majority wins. Do we need a poll or maybe people can just reply?

I am definitely interested in earlier, say, 8:00am KSU. Too many cyclists and jagoffs on the road after that. Rode it on Monday and the road was in great condition. Dave's route sounds fun, just been doing Kerr Gulch lately off bear creek but new routes are fun.

And Nguyen, here's the top. It's beautiful up there but cold and windy, at least on Monday it was, and the road up to it is beat up with some real bad drivers going really slow. Still a fun experience.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/bluedog66/b7e3b8a7-2a66-4151-a898-a1a5e527fa63_zps0f796b54.jpg

[JimDog]

So.....I think everyone needs to chime in on their preferred KSU time right?

Choices are: 8 or 9

As far as the rain on Sat, as of right now it's predicted to be in the afternoon (4pm and after).

[DriverDave]

Keep in mind too that it will be a bit chilly, even with a 9am start. How about we just split the difference and call it 8:30 KSU?

[JimDog]

8:30 works for me. Driving in to work this morning though, I'm really starting to wonder what tomorrow is going to be like LOL.

Everyone still in? 8:30? I'm assuming we cancel if it's raining?

[justinyzfr6]

I'm in for 8:30.

[Nguyen]

8:30 works for me. I'll just sleep in my riding gears :)

[big_sur]

You guys enjoy and watch out for cold\ice. Snow came down below 12,000' last night.

[UHATEIT]

Im in for 9am, the rain says 20% chance but is probably more in the afternoon

[Generic]

I should be in, 8:30 works for me.

Anyone up north want to meetup and ride down to MoCo together? In golden around 8?

[Clovis]

Have a safe ride guys! The Evergreen side of Squaw Pass was repaved last year and it's been in a pristine condition all season this year. I was rode it 2 weeks ago.

[Redline]

The cold is gonna suck! Be safe guys I will try and make it, but wife now moved our lunch with her family to 11:30 in highlands ranch.... lame!

[Drama2]

So you asked everyone to make it earlier and everyone has accommodated you and then you back out. Wow

[UHATEIT]

So you asked everyone to make it earlier and everyone has accommodated you and then you back out. Wow

exactly! I was down with the 9am KSU but now that could be changed with the posts. I cant really get up and out and way over there any sooner than a 9am KSU. With the talk of all the possible cold, it would be better to get some warm up anyways.

[JimDog]

Alright...executive decision. Since I started the dang thread. I'm leaving it as is. As the title and original post suggests. If you can't make it, no hard feelings, hopefully we can all ride together on a different ride.

Looks like Squaw Pass, this Saturday Sept 6th. Meet at MOCO. KSU 9:00 a.m.

[BlueDog]

Alright...executive decision. Since I started the dang thread. I'm leaving it as is. As the title and original post suggests. If you can't make it, no hard feelings, hopefully we can all ride together on a different ride.

Looks like Squaw Pass, this Saturday Sept 6th. Meet at MOCO. KSU 9:00 a.m.



Fine fine, 9:00am... I guess when you're used to being up before 6:00am. every day you forget that not everyone is...

[justinyzfr6]

I'm new to the area, what is MOCO, or more specifically where is that?

[BlueDog]

I'm new to the area, what is MOCO, or more specifically where is that?

Morrison Conoco. Just west of C-470 and Morrison exit.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Conoco/@39.6527144,-105.1831748,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x62d9e777730ece9e

[Generic]

OK, meeting at Golden Starbucks (Washington and 93) at 8:15 if anyone wants to meet me there.

[Generic]

I'm new to the area, what is MOCO, or more specifically where is that?

Here's the list of other common locations - http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?38272-Ride-Meet-Locations

[Redline]

So you asked everyone to make it earlier and everyone has accommodated you and then you back out. Wow

Yeah I did. I haven't backed out, wife changed plans on me after the fact, bud

[Sully]

I think an early start is great an all but with the rain we've been having, 9:00am start time is better for this road, IMO :) :cold:

[JimDog]

I just got some brand new waterproof/insulated gloves!!! :)

[DriverDave]

I think an early start is great an all but with the rain we've been having, 9:00am start time is better for this road, IMO :) :cold:

Yeah, I'm really hoping yesterday's rain didn't wash a bunch of sand onto the road...It was so clean and perfect last weekend...oh, except for that one spot mid-corner coming back!

[DriverDave]

So, assuming all the weather forecasts are right, it should be partly cloudy overnight and into the afternoon before the rain starts. Plan on temps in the 50's at Moco, but in the mid 40's to mid 50's from Evergreen on up. Evergreen's forecast for tomorrow is Hi-63, lo-44 partly cloudy with 80% chance of rain in the afternoon. We should be just fine with a 9am start to get up and back before the rain.

[guambra2001]

I'll be going, if anyone is interested in leaving from the springs I'll be leaving at 7am from the shell gas station in Cimarron (us 24) and I25.

[milehizx6r]

I think an early start is great an all but with the rain we've been having, 9:00am start time is better for this road, IMO :) :cold:
Exactly Sully, the washout and the moisture on the roads will be bad around shady corners. Be careful and most of all have a fun ride.

[milehizx6r]

Yeah, I'm really hoping yesterday's rain didn't wash a bunch of sand onto the road...It was so clean and perfect last weekend...oh, except for that one spot mid-corner coming back!
Yeah, the ride last weekend was absolutely perfect. Cooler up Squaw near the top and clean roads. Dave, Sully and Alex, we will have to do another Hwy. 77 before the season is over.

[rush4theyeho]

Sorry, out now. Have fun and stay safe!

[DriverDave]

The sun is shining and the skies are blue. Looks like a perfect morning for a motorcycle ride! See you peeps at Moco :bananna:

[JimDog]

:up:

[troydba]

OK, meeting at Golden Starbucks (Washington and 93) at 8:15 if anyone wants to meet me there.

I'm In. See you at 8:15

[teamextreme]

Sky's are blue? Really? I'm in Lakewood and it's socked in with fog. Probably less than 1/4 mile visibility. I was planning on going but this is making me reconsider. 9news radar shows totally clear in the whole area. Am I in some weird localized fog thing?

[JimDog]

They were blue LOL... The news this morning said fog in the morning... But clearing and rain still isn't until the afternoon (fingers crossed).

[milehizx6r]

Pea Soup up here in Thornton.

[asp_125]

Just low clouds/fog down here. Suck it up and ride, my sweetie drove up to Genesee 20min ago and says it's sunny and gorgeous above the fog.

[JimDog]

Great turn out!!! 13 bikes here...I'll post a pic afterwards :)

[Drama2]

Great ride....16 showed up. Sun was completely out for our blessed ride....golden gate sucked though...gravel everywhere.

[troydba]

It was nice meeting you all and a very enjoyable ride. Thanks

[BlueDog]

Great ride....16 showed up. Sun was completely out for our blessed ride....golden gate sucked though...gravel everywhere.

Hmm I agree the first section sucked with the new asphalt and some loose aggregate, but the rest was about as clean as I've seen it all season. If you can't see all the way through the turn, be cautious and you'll be fine.

[DriverDave]

Great ride everyone...Squaw Pass was spectacular...minimal bicycles, minimal traffic, and flawless pavement! A few of us ended up blasting down Foxton and back up 126. That's probably the fastest I've ever gone down Foxton :rock: Great day!

[justinyzfr6]

DriveDave, that was for sure an awesome ride back down, those roads were amazing. Thanks again for leading and showing me a good mountain ride.

[Drama2]

Bluedog You live in Lakewood, we should do a ride tomorrow. Wanna do Deckers..

[BlueDog]

Bluedog You live in Lakewood, we should do a ride tomorrow. Wanna do Deckers..

Going up to the mountains tonight but I'll see ya on the trail ridge ride next weekend. Fingers crossed we don't get snow and have the road closed...

[Sully]

Good times today! Just got in. 230 miles today :yay:

[07D675CO]

That was my first ride out here and it was good fun. Thanks.

[Nguyen]

Great ride! weather and traffic couldn't be better.

[JimDog]

I posted a couple of pics on the first post. I have a few of the view from Juniper overlook if anyone wants me to post those too just let me know :up:

[Sully]

Thanks for planning the ride, Jim. Seeeeeee... you ARE popular ;) lol :D

[Nguyen]

That Juniper spot Dave led us to resembled a scene out of Tolkien books. It's the best of overlooks I've seen so far. Thanks, Dave.
Going down Golden Gate was a blast without traffic. I went to a beer festival in Louisville afterward and got pretty trashed lol. Overall it was a great day!

[Jason ON]

Had fun guys. Good ride. I didn't clock as many miles as Sully did, but overall I got in something like 150 which isn't too bad on an empty stomach, I think. ;)

[teamextreme]

That was a great first CSC ride experience for me. Thanks everyone for a fun time. Squaw was a blast and I had fun (unsuccessfully) trying to keep up with Sully on the way back down.