Hi all,
I’m planning a 10 day cycle trip in Colorado in mid- May. We’re flying into Denver and thinking to make our way over to Grand Junction, where we can fly or train it back to Denver.
We’re 3 guys who cycle regularly but probably little out of shape after winter in Europe. We’re riding touring/road bikes with panniers so can’t do too much off-road/mountain biking.
We’d like to do around 30-40 miles a day but also work in rest days to see some national parks, watch a rodeo, look around small towns etc.
So, I’d love any feedback on places people would recommend we definitely go to or miss out. We’re looking for some mountain/forest scenery, cycling quieter roads, swimming and interesting small towns.
Also, we’d like to start at lower elevation and build up to bigger climbs, so tips on where to start at a lower gradient would be super useful?
Here are there routes we’ve looked at (taking bus to starting point or cycling), I’ve love any feedback on the pros and cons:
First option, https://goo.gl/maps/vuphbWhGJnk
Total ascent 5.7km, descent 5.9km
Second option, https://goo.gl/maps/aPw5eGBTmV52
Total ascent 8.5km, descent 8.6km (very similar to Duncs' route)
Third option, https://goo.gl/maps/9nd19qY2m8F2
Total ascent 8km, descent 8.5km
I’m planning a 10 day cycle trip in Colorado in mid- May. We’re flying into Denver and thinking to make our way over to Grand Junction, where we can fly or train it back to Denver.
We’re 3 guys who cycle regularly but probably little out of shape after winter in Europe. We’re riding touring/road bikes with panniers so can’t do too much off-road/mountain biking.
We’d like to do around 30-40 miles a day but also work in rest days to see some national parks, watch a rodeo, look around small towns etc.
So, I’d love any feedback on places people would recommend we definitely go to or miss out. We’re looking for some mountain/forest scenery, cycling quieter roads, swimming and interesting small towns.
Also, we’d like to start at lower elevation and build up to bigger climbs, so tips on where to start at a lower gradient would be super useful?
Here are there routes we’ve looked at (taking bus to starting point or cycling), I’ve love any feedback on the pros and cons:
First option, https://goo.gl/maps/vuphbWhGJnk
Total ascent 5.7km, descent 5.9km
Second option, https://goo.gl/maps/aPw5eGBTmV52
Total ascent 8.5km, descent 8.6km (very similar to Duncs' route)
Third option, https://goo.gl/maps/9nd19qY2m8F2
Total ascent 8km, descent 8.5km