Boulder (Colorado) Big Ride with Timmy Duggan & Craig Lewis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2017
- Time to shift gears a little, and there's no way we were going to pass up the chance to check out Boulder's classic roads and dirt tracks, especially when accompanied by two local heroes! Today I was very fortunate to be joined by 2012 US National Champion Timmy Duggan and former Team HTC-Highroad strongman Craig Lewis. What a treat!
Starting downtown from Vecchio's (which is quite possibly the coolest bike shop there is) a 60 mile loop lay ahead, taking in Super Flagstaff Road, Gross Dam, Gap Road and not to mention a few "Timmy Treats" along the way. Although there wasn't one climb to really focus on don't think that means it's any easier, oh no. It seemed like the road spent a disproportionate amount of time pointing towards the sky and spending the day at an altitude that rivals the highest peaks in Europe was always going to be a ride to remember. Oh......not to mention the gravel. Long live the dirt road!
Start: Vecchio's, Boulder
Length: 61 miles (98km)
Highest point: 9,161ft (2,792m)
Elevation gain: 8,005ft (2,440m)
Ridden in September
Special thanks to Timmy and Craig for taking time out to show me around. I can honestly say that you live in one of the best places I've been fortunate to explore so far.
One day I'll be back! Until then, I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I did :-)
Mike
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Thanks for bringing back memories. I lived near Boulder in the late 1980's to late 90's It was the Coors Classic that brought me to ride again. I was in my 30's I rode Boulder Canyon but no gravel on 19 mm tires. I still have the Trek 1420 triple with a 28/28 granny gear. It has been modernized with bifters and new handlebars, crank set and mechanics. I hit a rock rolling down Left Hand Canyon at 35 mph. Tire went flat and almost ended up in the creek. I did a loop from Lafayette to Estes Park (Peak to Peak) to Boulder via Left Hand and 36 back to Lafayette. As close as I can figure 83 miles. No cycling kit just regular shorts. Yeah! I weighed 190 lbs and I smoked a pack a day then.
The best episode yet, and I enjoy them all. Thanks!
Spent last Summer in Boulder for work. Bringing my bike was one of the best decisions I made. Thanks for highlighting some of the incredible riding around the area! Lots of nostalgia in this video :)
Love it when you come to America.
That's like a perfect day right there. Sunshine, mates and mixed terrain.
so sick! I'm visiting Boulder for the first time this June. Stoked for the riding
This is an excellent channel. Really enjoying it.
Descending a steep dirt track on 25mm slicks with rim brakes...Chapeau Mike!
Pure rock and roll. Great!
My favorite episode yet! Awesome!
Wow that's challenging route for sure, thanks for such a great view of the ride. Cheers!!
I love Peak to Peak Hwy... out of Ward to Nederland I could hit 62mph (100kph) in the big bend... long before Strava! Great video, Mike.
As always a great video. Thanks mate
Superb!!!
Nice loop! I think I'll add this to my routes for this spring/summer here in Boulder.
Just over the hill from my home in Salt Lake City! Great ride! I agree on the 28's!
Nice ride. Did a lot of fishing and swimming up at Gross as a kid. Beautiful up there
epic. beautiful scenery and great to share it with a small group of friendly like minded cycling addicts.
Great video/ride. Mike I can tell you weren't to stoked about the gravel especially, the descent and I can't blame you. I'd probably feel the same, but you handled it! Inspiring indeed!
Even for someone who has never been to the US, it is so distinguishable.