Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Branches Southwest From the DEAD CO UT meet Kingpin is leaving soon

Yeah either dates will probably work I will request off that weekend.

May 6th is the date. How much time is needed kingpin to get to the lunch spot in time (lunch time) ? Once we know that, we will know when we will start the run. Hope all can make it -B.

Oh I dunno. Its not an all day trek by any means. Should be plenty of time for everyone to get here and back home without waking up and the crack and returning late. Ive never made the loop, but I drive a section of it frequently (Boulder to Nederland) when Im stressed. Nothing like leaving it all behind while cruising a canyon!

Here are the 3 legs of the trip. Its not all that long. Instead of heading back to Boulder on Hwy 36 we can double back if you like to take a more twisty route back. Or, we can cruise into Rocky Mtn. National Park (would likely have to pay entrance fees but there could be some good picture ops, so be sure the whip is clean!) if there is something that peaks your interest there. Up to you guys. If we come back Hwy. 36, we can cut out just before returning to Boulder heading up Left Hand Canyon (another stress reliever) which goes back to Nederland, then come back down Canyon Road (the 1st leg). We can play it by ear.

1st leg: Boulder to Nederland 16 miles


2nd leg: Nederland to Estes Park 40 miles


3rd leg: Estes to Boulder 35 miles (mostly highway)


Let me know what you think. Traffic can become a problem (at least from Boulder to Nederland, not sure about the rest), but its still twisty and fun. When we get to Nederland, we can either double back or ride down 36. We can start/end at my place if you like. Its pretty simple to find from the highway.

If nothing else, we can at least take a pic here (right before we get to Nederland). There is plenty of space to fit all 4+ of us. Ill make everyone look good by comparison .


Damn thats an old pic

Awesome Kingpin, looks like a great trip. Just to let you know, I have 5 guys from Focaljet coming. So, should be around 9 or 10 of us. Cant wait, say 9am, should beat a lot of the traffic, I would hope. Us southern people should meet up on C-470 and go to Boulder together. -B.

9 or 10 eh? Ill arrange another starting point. Dont really have room for that many cars here.

Guys you can count me outmy car just got totalled last night.

Bummer, Ryan.

Just to let you know, focaljet has 8 people coming now. With the three of us from CEG, that makes 11. Should be awesome ! -B.

Im thinking we can meet at one of the parking lots on campus. There is one where we should have plenty of space without bothering anyone, especially on Saturday. This will also give anyone who would like to grab a peek at the campus a chance to check it out. It is also easy to get to.

So I guess we are meeting at 9am?

The directions are easy. From the south you guys will take I25 north until you see the US 36 / Boulder exit. You will take this all the way into Boulder. Near the end, 36 will curve to the right, and the speed will drop (watch out for speed traps. They love to make quota at this speed limit drop). There will be a stoplight (the very first one). Turn left at the light onto Colorado Ave. (there are two turn lanes, get in the left one). You will see a huge parking lot on your left at this point. Turn left at the 1st light on Colorado (again, be in the left of the two lanes). At this point you should see the entrance to the parking lot. Turn into the lot. Remember to yeild to pedestrains on campus! They own the roads around here.

Im thinking we will meet on the east or far end of the lot. Ill check it out this Saturday to make sure it wont be busy, but it will be finals weekend then so who knows. I dont think CUPD will bother us, but I dont have any first hand experience with that, lol. Just dont be stupid.


If this doesnt sound OK, let me know. I can pick out another spot.

The parking lot can be seen in the middle of the screen (the SE corner of colorado and regent). The parking immediately south is a parking garage.
http://local.google.com/?t=h&om=1&ll=40.007574,-105.260621&spn=0.00604,0.011351


OK with everyone?

BTW, Im loving the idea of a meet I dont have to travel to. Once in a lifetime for me!