OAP Biking Trips
Moab Biking
Trip
This year's fall trip to Moab is a month earlier and one day
shorter than usual. We rented cabins at the Moab Valley RV resort.
Cabins are in a secured gated area with laundry facilities, bike
wash area, BBQ, cable T.V., mini-frig, playground, hot tub and a
swimming pool! You can see the cabins at www.moabvalleyrv.com.
No Fee Santa Fe Bike
Ride
19 mile ride from the Outdoor Rec. south (downhill) on the
Santa Fe trail to Circle Ave. Activity includes Guide and
transportation back to Outdoor Rec. Free event. Meet at the ORC at
5:30 p.m.
Phantom Canyon Downhill
Bike Ride
This exciting downhill bike ride through the scenic Phantom Canyon
from Victor to Canon City. Be prepared to drop more than 4,000 feet
of elevation in 28 miles. Beautiful views, tight canyon walls and
tunnels make this our most popular single day bike event. Activity
includes: Transportation, guide, support and snack lunch. Bikes can
be rented from the Outdoor Recreation Center by calling 333-4753
Cost is $35.
Phantom Canyon Downhill
at Night
Meet at
Outdoor Rec. 7 pm Return time 12-1 am est. depending on
weather, traffic and participants. Will the moonlight be sooo
bright that you will not need a light to see? "Probably not" you're
in a canyon, so bring a light!! Enjoy a downhill ride of 15-18
miles in the Phantom Canyon. A little shorter than the daytime
ride, this ride is fun. Cost is $39 (Lights not provided, bring
head and tail light that will last at least 3hours.) Bikes can be
rented from the Outdoor Recreation Center by calling 333-4753
Bike ride down Pike's
Peak
Get ready to enjoy more than 7000 of elevation drop over
about 13 miles. We will meet at the Outdoor Rec. in the morning. At
the end of the ride you can enjoy a meal at the "Wines of Colorado"
restaurant. Activity includes: Transportation, Pike's Peak entry,
guides and snacks. Cost $59! Bikes can be rented from the Outdoor
Recreation Center by calling 333-4753.
Vail Pass to
Breckenridge
Meet at Outdoor Rec. 7am. Return time 6:30 pm est.
depending on weather, traffic and participants. Start on Vail
Pass, at 10,666 feet, descend hundreds of feet through Copper
Mountain, cruise by Frisco and traverse the forested Blue River
Bikeway on your way into Breckenridge. This trip is a total of 28
mostly downhill miles and follows a two-lane, paved path for its
entirety. Activity includes: Transportation, guide, support and
snack lunch. Cost is $49 (Bikes can be rented from the Outdoor
Recreation Center by calling 333-4753)
Out There Bike Repair
Class
This is a two-part class that is held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. two
evenings a week. Ever have a problem with your bike out on the
trail and not know how to fix it? Learn chain repair, derailleur
adjustments, wheel truing, tire repair and much more. The class
will cover road, mountain and hybrid bikes. If you don't emerge
from this class with the confidence that you can fix your bike out
there, you can attend the next class free for as many times as you
need! Tuition is a $35 one time fee.
Shelf Road Bike
Ride
Meet at Outdoor Rec. 8:30 a.m. Return time 5:30 p.m. est. depending
on weather, traffic and participants. Starting in Cripple Creek and
ending in Canon City, the Shelf Road drops 3,650 feet in elevation
over its 27-mile route, but it's not all downhill. The SR 50/50
parallels one of our most popular rides, the Phantom Canyon
Downhill, but is quite different. Half paved road and half dirt
road, we'll see historical points of interest, and with any luck, a
few bighorn sheep and other wildlife. Activity includes
transportation, guide, SAG support and snack lunch. Cost $39 Bikes
can be rented from the Outdoor Recreation Center by calling
333-4753