Riders Get Free Pass to Peaks Music Festival!
Riders wristband provides free entry to the Peaks Music Festival from Noon to 8PM Saturday, Sept. 10th.
Family ride participants may enjoy the concert while Century and Metric riders finish ride. Music and refreshments available during festival at the Westcliffe Ampitheater. Performers include Harry Tuft, Reckless Abandon, Dakota Blonde, All Band Jam, and others. Bring the whole family and make plans to stay over Saturday night to hear all the musicians. |
posted Dec 1, 2011 11:39 AM by Bike with Pike
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Ride Westcliffe! is pleased to announce that the fourth annual
Century Ride will take place Saturday, September 8th 2012.
The area’s premier charity bicycle ride will offer several routes include a
100-mile fully supported century ride that travels from the gorgeous Wet
Mountain Valley in Westcliffe through the rugged Wet Mountains to Colorado City
and back. Other rides planned include a metric century (69-miles); a
24-mile out-and-back ride that follow along the same route as the Century; and,
a fun-filled guided family ride that will encircle the old mining district
north of the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff and includes stops for
lemonade and mining interpretation. Check back soon for more details and
registration information for the most exciting cycling event in southeastern
Colorado.
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posted May 15, 2011 10:59 AM by kevin league
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posted Nov 2, 2010 7:49 PM by kevin league
Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure is pleased to announce that the third annual Bike with Pike Century Ride will take place Saturday, September 10th 2011. The area’s premier charity bicycle ride will offer several routes include a 100-mile fully supported century ride that travels from the gorgeous Wet Mountain Valley in Westcliffe through the rugged Wet Mountains to Colorado City and back. Other rides planned include a metric century (69 miles) and 24 mile out-and-back rides that follow along the same route as the Century and a fun filled guided family ride that will encircles the old mining district north of the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff and includes stops for lemonade and mining interpretation. Check back soon for more details and registration information for the most exciting cycling event in southeastern Colorado.
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posted Dec 13, 2009 2:15 PM by kevin league
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December 13th, 2009, Westcliffe, CO.
Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure is pleased to announce that the second annual Bike with Pike Century Ride will take place Saturday, September 4th 2010. Three fully supported routes include a grueling century (100 miles) and metric century (69 miles) and a guided family ride (7 miles). All three routes will follow the widely successful courses that were featured in 2009. Check back soon for more details and registration information for the most exciting cycling event in southeastern Colorado. |
posted Nov 30, 2009 8:21 PM by kevin league
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September 24, 2009 - Wet Mountain Tribune, Westclffe, CO
On Saturday September 12, The Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway, All Aboard Westcliffe and Club America WMV, hosted a successful 1st Annual Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure. A group of 123 cyclists endured cool, breezy and wet conditions Saturday, departing during the early morning hours in Westcliffe.
Westcliffe resident and event Chairman Bob Tobin noted “the ride was a huge success for the participants, the local communities, and the host organizations,” noting the event raised close to $5,000.
Riders chose from a challenging 100-mile century that traveled along the scenic and historic byway from Westcliffe to Colorado City and back, a robust metric century that took riders from Westcliffe to Lake San Isabel and back and an eight-mile guided family ride encircling the old mining district north of Silver Cliff that featured presentations on local mining lore by locals Mel Porth, Jim Cole and Custer County Commissioner Jim Austin.
The event was made possible with the generous help of volunteers from American Legion Post 170, Custer County Search and Rescue, Great Old Broads, Club America WMV, Custer County Volunteer Fire Department, Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway, and Custer County and Greenhorn Valley Chambers of Commerce.
Oversight of traffic and safety was provided by Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation and Custer and Pueblo County Sheriffs and Sheriff’s Posse. All Aboard Westcliffe hosted a huge spaghetti feed that greeted riders as they returned from the big day in the saddle.
Kevin League, Co-chair of the event and participant in the century, said the route was “as tough as he had envisioned, and more rewarding than he could have ever imagined.” Lloyd Athearn, a cyclist from Golden, said the route had it all: great climbs and descents, amazing scenery, all with a great hometown atmosphere and hospitably the other events don’t have.
If you missed out on the fun and adventure this year, do not fear. Planning for the 2nd Annual Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure is already underway. “We look towards 2010 with excitement and anticipation. We are planning a number of enhancements and improvements so stay tuned, and ‘Join the Adventure,’” notes Tobin.
Volunteers who helped out with Bike with Pike are invited to attend a post-event debrief this Friday, September 26 at 5 p.m. at Cliff Lanes. Volunteers will be asked to share ideas and comments concerning this year’s event and discuss ideas and plans for next year. For more information contact Bob Tobin at 783-3229. |
posted Oct 15, 2009 8:02 AM by Sample User
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September 15, 2009, Greenhorn Valley View, Colorado City, CO
The Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway, part of the National Scenic Byways program, hosted the 1st Annual Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure on Saturday, September 12th. This charity event, which benefits and improves the byways and communities they serve, featured a 100-mile century, a 69-mile metric century, and an 8-mile family ride.
Approximately 120 cyclists braved the chilly mountain weather Saturday to participate in this event that began in Westcliffe. Riders in the 100-mile century traveled along the scenic and historic byway from Westcliffe to Colorado City and back, accumulating 9,000 feet in total elevation according to ride officials, but riders reported 10,500 feet in elevation gain. Riders in the metric century rode from Westcliffe to San Isabel and back accumulating 5,900 feet. And the 8 mile family ride encircled the old mining district north of Silver Cliff.
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 50 mile turn-around for the 100-mile century event at Greenhorn Meadows Park. Sara Blackhurst, Executive Director for the Chamber, along with Chamber board member Dr. Kin Snyder and several volunteers set up the turn-around station and greeted cyclists as they arrived at Greenhorn Meadows Park.
The first riders, Bill Grey and Paul Murphy of Pueblo, arrived at the turn-around station at 10:13 a.m., two hours and thirty seven minutes after they began. Steve Martin of Parker, Trever Ghee of Colorado Springs, and Jeff Wheelock also of Colorado Springs arrived two minutes later. In all, thirty three riders made the trip to the Colorado City half way point; which served as a refueling and rest station for cyclists before they began their trip back up the mountain. A variety of snacks and drinks were available to provide riders the much needed energy to complete the ride.
Participants in the 8-mile family ride were treated to a presentation on the history of mining in the Silver Cliff area by Mel Porth. The same riders also got a tour and presentation of the Silver Cliff processing facility by Jim Cole.
Bill Zwick, Frontier Pathways board member, said this was a “good first ride” as they came very close to their goal with regards to the number of riders, and “no accidents or injuries were reported.” It was a “very challenging ride” for our riders added Zwick. Cyclists also enjoyed the ride from Westcliffe to Colorado City. Bill Gosch of Ft. Collins, a seasoned century rider, noted this is “the most beautiful ride I have ever been on.”
Bob Tobin, Chairman of Frontier Pathways, said riders were “very pleased with the volunteers, the tone of the ride, and the overall adventure.” One rider described the ride as “extremely challenging with screaming downhill rides.” Tobin also reported that riders clocked speeds ranging from 40 mph to 55 mph down hill. Tobin wanted to thank all the volunteers and support staff; such as, local fire departments, EMS crews, the sheriff’s department, state police, and sag wagons, and those who contributed financially for all their effort and support.
If you missed out on the fun and adventure this year do not fear, the Bike with Pike Westcliffe adventure will take place again next year with even more ride options for participants. There is even talk of adding a mountain bike ride, the Fat Tire, across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
To learn more about the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byways visit them online at frontierpathways.org. |
posted Oct 15, 2009 7:59 AM by Sample User
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September 10, 2009, Wet Mountain Tribune, Westcliffe, CO
This Saturday, Sept. 12 the 2009 Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure will sponsor a charity bike ride in three sections. A 102 mile “century” ride will go from Westcliffe to Colorado City. The 70 mile “metric century,” travels from Westcliffe to San Isabel and back. An eight mile “family” ride will tour north Silver Cliff. All proceeds support the Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway, All Aboard Westcliffe and Club America WMV.
Get your bicycle wheels turning at sun-up or around 6 a.m. at the west end of Main Street. Rest areas will be set up at the ride start, MacKenzie Junction, San Isabel and Greenhorn Meadows Park in Colorado City.
Register online at www.bikewithpike.org until 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Register in person at All Aboard Westcliffe, 110 Rosita Ave., from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday or 6 to 9 a.m. on Saturday. Registration fees for the century or metric century rides are $65. The fee for the family ride is $35. The family ride fee includes the whole family. All registration fees include SAG, or support and gear stations, mechanical assistance, a post-ride meal, a free pass to Club America and a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts are $15. Extra Club America day passes are $10. Support for the local Scenic Byways program is $5. All riders sign in and pick up participant packets before the event at All Aboard Westcliffe.
The 2009 Bike with Pike Westcliffe Adventure will end with a pasta dinner at All Aboard Westcliffe and is included with participants’ registration fees. Family members are invited to join riders for an additional $10. The dinner will include spaghetti with sauce, salad, bread, drink and cookies.
The ride is supported by Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation, local Emergency Medical Services, local sheriff’s department, the National Guard, volunteers from American Legion Post 170, Custer County Search and Rescue, the Great Old Broads for Wilderness Broadband, All Aboard Westcliffe, Club America WMV, Wet Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, Frontier Pathways National Scenic Byway and the Custer County and Greenhorn Valley Chambers of Commerce. Organizers ask drivers to “share the road” on the day of the event. |
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