I would like to start a thread solely devoted to posting your favorite rides. I always love learning new rides because riding the same stuff over and over again gets pretty boring. To contribute, please go to www.maps.google.com. Click the "Get Directions" button and type in two random locations near the ride (they don't have to be terribly close to the ride). Then move the "A" and "B" points around on the map to where you want (these will be the start and end points of the ride, respectively). You can then click and drag on the blue line to move the route along as you please. When you're done, click the "Link" button in the upper right, next to "Print" and "Send". Copy the link that appears in the drop down box (the top link, not the bottom one) and paste it in this thread. Please try to keep the thread clean by:
1. Only posting new routes
2. Only commenting on routes posted by others, no off topic stuff please (take it to pm)
Golden Gate Canyon - This is a fun ride that starts and ends in Golden; the ride ends only a quarter mile (or so) from where it begins. If the traffic isn't bad, enjoy the beautiful drive up to Black Hawk, but the real fun begins on the way back on Golden Gate Canyon Rd. (be sure to watch out for gravel on this road. It isn't heavily traveled. Also, there are a few areas with homes and we should be mindful of the local residents, less they start complaining to the 5-0!)
Look Out Mountain - This is a short little ride, but it packs a punch. Enjoy the twisties as you carve up Look Out Mountain (and pass the beautiful "M" - Go CSM!). Be sure to stop and check out the awesome view right where I've placed "B". Oh, and check out the Coors Brewery for some free beer when you're done (must be 21 years or older to enjoy free alchi )!
South Deer Creek Rd. Deer Creek Rd is one of my favorite rides - it's very close to the city and has some great twisties and beautiful views, but be mindful of two things: 1) This route is heavily patrolled by the 5-0 during the summer months. 2) At night, this route is populated by deer (hence the name). I've had a few close calls with deer that apparently wanted to be made into minced meat.
P.S. If this becomes popular enough, may I request that we make this a "sticky"?