Rocky Mountain Cycling Club RMCC

Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition on a NEW NIGHT: Thursday night climbing. We meet at Beverly Heights Park at the base of Lookout. We'll group up about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30.

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll be adding in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00. For you Zwifters and powermeter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.

With the arrival of fall, daylight is in short supply, so be sure to bring lights. A substantial headlight (500 lumens at a minimum) is required for safety on the final descent, and it is important to have a rear light that can be set to steady (so as to spare the eyes of riders behind you). Riders without lights will be sent down after the first climb.

As the weather cools, the climbs remain great and the traffic diminishes. It's a great time to ride, and we hope to see you out there!

Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition on a NEW NIGHT: Thursday night climbing. We meet at Beverly Heights Park at the base of Lookout. We'll group up about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30.

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll be adding in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00. For you Zwifters and powermeter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.

With the arrival of fall, daylight is in short supply, so be sure to bring lights. A substantial headlight (500 lumens at a minimum) is required for safety on the final descent, and it is important to have a rear light that can be set to steady (so as to spare the eyes of riders behind you). Riders without lights will be sent down after the first climb.

As the weather cools, the climbs remain great and the traffic diminishes. It's a great time to ride, and we hope to see you out there!