Fran's purchase of a road bike has opened some new recreational doors for us (like we needed more??) Fran being a consummate librarian quickly researched nearby long paved bike trails preferably part of a rails to trails network. Her results:
Carbondale to Crystal River Ranch 6 miles
Glenwood Springs to Aspen 42 miles
Glenwood Canyon 16 miles
Leadville loop 12.5 miles
Our usual method of exploration is to park in the middle and do an out and back ride. This means that we do every ride twice, uphill and downhill. This was no exception. One day we rode the Carbondale path AND the path from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs. (36 miles) The next day we rode from Carbondale to almost Aspen (51 miles). We then headed to Leadville but were rained out. On the way home we rode the Glenwood Canyon path (32 miles). Total 3 days of riding: 119 miles
At the park and ride Carbondale
One of the sign posts keeping us on the right track
More information about Glenwood canyon
Longest ride of the year
What do you do after a long ride? Hit the riverside hotsprings of course!
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