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June 3, 2007 at 09:26 #71889
Hi –
We’ll be coming from Pittsburgh in July and looking for tips for easier trails anywhere between Idaho Springs and Grand Lake (Winter Park, Eldora, etc.)
We’re late 40’s, will have two 16 year old girls, and we’re novices, though we do ride around. Interested in either mountain bike trails or paved trails.
I know this forum would have more expert riders, but thought someone might have an idea. Thanks
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June 3, 2007 at 11:18 #71890Hi –
We’ll be coming from Pittsburgh in July and looking for tips for easier trails anywhere between Idaho Springs and Grand Lake (Winter Park, Eldora, etc.)
We’re late 40’s, will have two 16 year old girls, and we’re novices, though we do ride around. Interested in either mountain bike trails or paved trails.
I know this forum would have more expert riders, but thought someone might have an idea. Thanks
Don’t fear what is rated as an advanced trail, just be prepared to do a little hike-a-biking. Most advanced trails are technical sections connected by long beginner novice sections of terrain. The best way to increase your skillset, or the quickest way, is to try (but anticipate hike-a-biking) advanced trails. Ride what you can and hike-a-bike what you can’t. I don’t drive so I don’t know that section of the state so I can’t recommend any. Good luck and have fun!
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June 4, 2007 at 14:51 #71891We’ll be coming from Pittsburgh in July and looking for tips for easier trails anywhere between Idaho Springs and Grand Lake (Winter Park, Eldora, etc.)
We’re late 40’s, will have two 16 year old girls, and we’re novices, though we do ride around. Interested in either mountain bike trails or paved trails.
I would recommend Winter Park. (see summer WP map in link) There’s the paved bike path from Fraser to WP, there’s plenty of intermediate singletrack and doubletrack between the two, and there’s always an epic trip up to the Continental Divide at Corona Pass. You can even pay to ride the lifts at WP if you don’t feel like climbing.
Unfortunately, there’s not much easy biking around Idaho Springs. Mostly loose, rocky, and well abused jeep roads. Great for a challenge, but it can be frustrating if you’re (a) not used to the altitude or (b) are in CO on vacation for a limited amount of time and want to hit the ‘best of the best’.
Have fun!
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