Location
Fountain, Colorado, 80817
About this event
What to expect for the Bikes, Birds & Beers Ride
This is a causally-paced bike tour appropriate for riders of a wide ability range that will focus on using our bikes to get to the birds :)
Meetup date & time: Sunday, October 26th at 9:45am
Ride duration: Depart at 10:00am and return around 12:30pm
Meeting Spot: The parking lot of John Ceresa Memorial Park in Fountain, CO. It is tucked into a neighborhood on the west side of US Hwy 85/87 (CanAm Hwy) Map link HERE
Distance: 10 miles for the full route but we’ll adapt as needed for time and bird watching.
Trail: The Crews Gulch Trail to Widefield Community Park to the #hiddeninplainsight gem of Carp Lake, and the Fountain Creek Regional Trail through the Fountain Creek Nature Center area.
The Ride: The group will meet in the parking area for John Ceresa Memorial Park where the Crews Gulch Trail meets the Fountain Creek Regional Trail. We’ll pedal up through the neighborhoods into and through Widefield Community Park. Heading back down the same way we came, we’ll head south on the Fountain Creek Regional Trail through the Fountain Creek Nature Center area and south for a bit, returning to the start location using the same trail.
Difficulty: This is a very easy ride with no major grades or hills or technical trail terrain. It is a consistent light ascent up along the Crews Gulch Trail but the pacing will be such that the group will stay together. The trails we will be on are, for the most part, hard-packed natural surfaces, so a bike with wider tires is most appropriate. Additionally, shoes that allow for walking when we stop to visit key spots are also recommended.
What to Bring: Bring a bike in good working order; one with wider tires is preferred. Helmets must be worn for the ride. Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen along for an approximately 10 mile and 2.5 hour ride. Wear clothing appropriate to the conditions.
Post ride social: After the ride, a group of us will be going down to Peaks n Pines Fountain for a little food and locally crafted goodness. Plan on joining us! Map link HERE
Please no pets.
