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    Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone? 9/20 - KSU 9:00 @ MoCo

    Hi, everyone!

    I'm looking to get a group together to enjoy a nice ride up to the Gelnwood's hot springs not this Saturday, but the next (27th or 28th for that matter). Heck, as long as it's not too cold and the road is fine, any weekend day really (minus this coming 20th/21st).

    I'm thinking day trip, leave early in the morn, get a nice ride in, and eventually make it to the springs where we'll all chill out. Taking I-70W coming from Longmont is a little under 200 miles. Although I-70W can be nice at times, I vote finding a fun twistie route. If we do make it a single day trip, I definitely recommend we leave the springs before 6...like 5:30pm latest. Took a trip up there last weekend and left at 6:30. HUGE mistake. It was freezing!

    Let me know if any of you are interested!
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I'd be down for that!
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Train ride up and back with a one night stay at one of the hotels is a blast as well. Drink going up on the train, go to the bath house, party that night. the next morning get up and have some breakfast and then catch the train back to Union Station.

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Long...40.1672068!3e0

    One suggestion. Takes in old Loveland Pass, Hwy24, Independence Pass, Gore Pass, and RMNP .. might be an overnighter to give you time to enjoy the hot springs. Some good opportunities for leaf peeping along the way.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Right now it all depends which days(s) everyone can make it. Talking to people not on forum, looks like this sat (maybe sunday) will be best bet. Otherwise the 28th. That looks like a fun route! But RMNP...grr...
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    What about making it an overnight? 3 of us just did a stay in Pogosa Springs last weekend (Durango trip).

    we got to the hotel around 530, parked the bikes, changed into clothes and walked over to the hot springs for dinner, relaxing in the pools and enjoining the scenery for the rest of the evening. It was lots of fun, recommended.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I'm for sure in for this one.

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Alrighty, so it looks like most people would prefer an overnighter up at GS (FB/forum). This weekend looks best. Who is available to do this weekend?
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Let's do it!

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I'm a very strong "probably" for this weekend.

    I can help plan the route, just need to figure out a starting location. Looking at those who have expressed interest it looks like we have people coming from all along the front range. Colorado Springs, Littleton, Wheatridge, Longmont, ect.

    Glenwood is not all that far away so it might not be a bad idea to meet up and leave a little later in the morning, say around 9 or 10? Last weekend when we went to Pagosa Springs, we left my house at 7:15AM and it was cold! It was 39 degrees in Colorado Springs and by the time we hit Deckers 45 minutes later it was 36 with visible frost on the plants. It warmed up nicely by noon and eventually I transitioned from my heated gear + sweat shirt under my jacket to just my jacket with the vents all opened. By the time we hit Durango I was unziping my jacket to ride through town and get some air
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Here's my route suggestion for day 1 to get to Glenwood Springs. If you're planning on attending, please provide your feedback.

    It would be 400 miles from MoCO and feature the following highlights:

    http://goo.gl/maps/dULcJ

    Deckers
    Cripple Creek
    Hway 50 sweepers (40 miles worth, these are always fun)
    Monarch Pass
    Black Canyon
    Highway 133 between Paonia and Carbondale (my personal favorite road in all of Colorado).

    If we KSU from MOCO at 9AM we should arrive to Glenwood Springs at about 6PM. Perfect timing to get dinner, some drinks and head to the hot springs to relax!

    On a group ride we should average 50 miles per hour including all of the little stops for breaks, gas, pictures, ect. Add in another hour for lunch in Gunnison.

    If 400 miles is too long, here is a shorter option:

    http://goo.gl/maps/eDwME

    Removes Highway 50, Monarch Pass, Black Canyon and 133 but adds Indie Pass. 282 miles or about 5 1/2 hours of riding.

    Thoughts???
    Last edited by Clovis; Tue Sep 16th, 2014 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Forgot to include map URL link to first route option
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I'm game either way. It's going to be an awesome ride either way!
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    The only people I know who are 100% going are me, Elliot, and Deb. Who else is committed?
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    You guys and your crazy long rides. I was planning to do a Deckers ride on Saturday actually. Don't know if I would be able to make it to GW Springs, but I could at least tag along on the ride ot Deckers depending on the time you are leaving. Sounds like you guys might do a decent KSU since you are splitting it up to 2 days and not leaving at 6am! Once the final KSU is listed I will see about tagging along at least til Deckers.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Lisa is coming too. UHATEIT, sounds good.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I'll be on-call for work, so I'm a longshot at best. Have fun though, if this goes down this weekend. I'll be very jealous if you guys mix HW24 into the ride; one of my absolute favs.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Sorry Bob! I got mixed up! BOB IS COMING TOO!
    3 more people are maybes.
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Still a maybe. I was planning to have my parents watch our daughter for the weekend but they just got an cash offer on their house (they're moving). They're closing on their new house on Monday also here in town but weren't planning on moving from one to the other right away. Now with this offer the buyers are living in a hotel and anxious to move so they're closing next Wednesday which means they will be busy moving this weekend =/
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I may meet up in Gunnison or some were in that area. I missed the last Clovis ride. I'd like to get a few more miles on the bike before the weather turns. Not sure if I'll stay in Glenwood tho. Where is everyone staying?

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    Ugh!!! I'm booked the next two weekends otherwise I'd be all over this. Have fun!!!
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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I won't be able to make it. But, its GREAT to see some activity again on the forum, including the ride last weekend

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    A few people are making it a day trip and heading back in the evening. Anyone's welcome to do that too! As far as where everyone is staying, no definite hotel or whatnot. A lot of places are booked/filling up so it's a fend for yourself kind of thing at the moment. Will post updates as they come.

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    Re: Glenwood Hot Springs Anyone?

    I highly recommend you guys checking out www.airbnb.com for accommodations.. that's what I usually use when I travel. Sometimes u come across dirt cheap deals with a decent/nice place. Have fun guys, wish i could make this one.. got alot going on this weekend with selling the house & getting rid of our things etc.

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