Monthly Calendar

On September 16 and 17, the HTC Bike Club is on the road with new rides and adventures. On September 16, we will begin in beautiful Basalt (about a four hour’s drive from HTC). We’ll meet in the Willits Town Center parking lot next to the Element Hotel (499 Market Street, Basalt) at 12:30 PM. We’ll hop on our bikes and ride the Rio Grande trail from Basalt to Woody Creek and return the way we came. This is an easy 30-mile ride on paved rail trail. At 15 miles (our turnaround point), we’ll stop at the historic Woody Creek Tavern for refreshments.

 

After the ride, we’ll get together for BYOB cocktails and BYO snacks on the Element Hotel’s patio followed by a group dinner across the street at Westbound and Down Brewery. You can make overnight accommodations at the beautiful Element Hotel, or many of the other area hotels. As this is a beautiful time in the mountains, you may wish to drive up before or stay after the rides. If you’d like to join us and stay at the Element Hotel, contact Debbie TODAY as she has negotiated a competitive rate at the property and inventory is limited for this special rate.

 

On September 17th, we will drive to Aspen’s Henry Stein Park (20 miles). We’ll meet there at 9:30 AM and ride to Maroon Lake at the foot of the beautiful Maroon Bells. This is a 22-mile, scenic, out-and-back ride on paved trail and quiet road. An e-bike is highly recommended as the climb to Maroon Lake is 2,000 feet. We’ll finish around 1 PM. There is a $6.20 fee to ride the road to Maroon Lake on an e-bike. However, the fee is waived for two bikes upon presentation of a National Park Pass.

 

On the way home, we recommend taking Independence Pass, which should be spectacular with fall colors and amazing views.

Don’t forget to bring your bike charger as you’ll need 100% battery before these rides!

 

Robert Richardt (917) 558-3374
Deborah Richardt (201) 674-3279