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2012 Schedule

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103km
Mar 18
Sun.
Sign-in:10:30 am
Depart:11:00 am
East Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Dr.
Lyons - Berthoud - Populaire - A nice warmup through north Boulder and southern Larimer counties!  2012 Route  2011 Map

 

106km
Apr 1
Sun.
Sign-in: 8:30 am
Depart: 9:00 am
I-25 Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner Conoco
Carter Lake - Campion - Populaire - A tranquil visit to pre-season Carter Lake!  2010 Route  2010 Map

 

200km
Apr 14
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
LSVL: US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Drake Doubleback - Climbs lower Big Thompson Canyon, followed by a foray to Platteville. NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville Park-and-Ride on NORTH side of US-36, near the cinema - look for RTD sign.   Map   Route  An ACP brevet.
200km
Apr 21

Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
Falcon US-24 at Safeway
Falcon-Limon-Kiowa Triangle - A rolling Plains jaunt to the eastern realm of the Palmer Divide.   Map   Route   An ACP brevet.
200km
Apr 28

Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
I-25 Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner Conoco
Horsetooth - Stove Prairie - Horsetooth - Poudre Canyon - then the 9% to 15% grades up to scenic, backcountry Stove Prairie at 7,440 ft. Map, Route.  An ACP brevet.
Flèche
May 4
Fri.*
Departure time and place set by team. Front Range Flèche - Applicants form teams and design routes of at least 360km, finishing 24 hours after they start. Très français!   An ACP event.  Lights required. Team registration required by April 1.  2008 Flèche Info,   Application (for Team Captain),   Team/Member Interest (post a note or reply)  
* By RUSA regulations, teams may start between noon on Thursday and 10am on Saturday - we recommend starting at 7-8am on Saturday, so that teams may finish at a common time.
300km
May 12
Sat.
Sign-in: 4:00 am
Depart: 5:00 am Mineral & Santa Fe P+R
Littleton - Black Forest - Elbert and back - A roller-fest, straddling the spine of the Palmer Divide!    An ACP brevet.   Lights required.   2011 Map, 2011 Route, and Tips.
300km
May 19
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am Colo. Springs: Centennial Blvd
Colorado Springs - Cripple Creek - Pine Junction - A visit to Cripple Creek, Pine Junction and more of the backcountry west of Colorado Springs!    An ACP brevet. Lights required.   Map  Route
600km
May 19
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit

Louisville - Brighton - Jamestown - Raymond - Horsetooth - Wellington - Kersey - Climbs St. Vrain Canyon (4300 ft. of climbing to 9200 ft.), descending past Estes Park through Big Thompson Canyon, over south Horsetooth Reservoir and out onto the Plains through Wellington and Windsor. 18,000 ft. of climbing.  An ACP brevet. This is a special offering for riders needing or desiring an early-season 600k.   Lights required.   Map, Route  Start at RTD north lot.  Register by May 15.

400km
May 19
Sat.

 

Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Louisville - Brighton - Jamestown - Raymond - Horsetooth - Wellington - Follows the first loop (400km ) of the 600km Brevet.  An ACP brevet.  Lights required.  Subject to cancellation - confirmed Registration REQUIRED by May 15. Map, Route Start at RTD north lot.
400km
June 2
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Louisville - Platteville - Lefthand Canyon - St. Vrain Canyon - Horsetooth - Wellington - Climbs Lefthand Canyon (4500 ft. of climbing to 9250 ft.), descends St. Vrain Canyon, then climbs Carter Lake and south Horsetooth Reservoir. 10,000 ft. climbing.   An ACP brevet.  Lights required.  Register by May 29.   Route , Map , RideWithGPS Map , Tips.
400km
June 9
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am Colo. Springs: Commerce Ctr. Drive
Colorado Springs - Fairplay - Canon City - A visit to South Park and Fairplay, and Canon City in the Arkansas Valley!    An ACP brevet. Lights required.   Route   Map
200km
June 9
Sat.
Sign-in: 6:00 am
Depart: 7:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Golden Gate Gadabout - Climbs Golden Gate Canyon, followed by a spur up to Eldora and descending St. Vrain Canyon. NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville Park-and-Ride on NORTH side of US-36, near the cinema - look for RTD sign.   Route   Map (RideWithGPS)  An ACP brevet.
600km
June 23
Sat.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit

Louisville - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon - Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon - Horsetooth - Wellington - Kersey - Climbs St. Vrain Canyon (4300 ft. of climbing to 9200 ft.), descending past Estes Park through Big Thompson Canyon, over south Horsetooth Reservoir and out onto the Plains through Wellington and Windsor. 18,000 ft. of climbing.  An ACP brevet. Lights required. Register by June 12.   2011 Map, 2012 Route,  Start at RTD north lot. Special lodging rates at Quality Inn

400km
June 23
Sat.

 

Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Louisville - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon - Devil's Gulch - Wellington - Follows the first loop (400km ) of the 600km Brevet.  An ACP brevet.  Lights required.  Subject to cancellation - confirmed Registration REQUIRED by June 12. 2011 Map, 2012 Route
1000km
June 23
Sat.

 

Sign-in: 3:30 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Louisville - Brighton - St. Vrain Canyon - Devil's Gulch - Wellington - Fort Morgan - Big Thompson Canyon - The first 500km follow the first 500km of the 600km Brevet, followed by an excursion down the South Platte to Ft. Morgan, and ending with a climb up Big Thompson Canyon.  An ACP brevet.  Lights required.  Subject to cancellation - confirmed Registration REQUIRED by June 12. 2011 Map, 2012 Route    Rider Info,  Special lodging rates at Quality Inn
1200km
July 9
Mon.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado High Country 1200km Randonnée - Poudre Canyon - Wyoming Snowy Range - Steamboat Springs - Grand Lake. Bag drops provided. "Our inaugural event!"  A Randonneurs Mondiaux event. Lights required.  Qualification required.  Cost-Recovery Fee. Registration required by June 5. Membership encouraged but not required.  More info  
1000km
July 9
Mon.
Sign-in: 3:00 am
Depart: 4:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado High Country 1000km Brevet option - Poudre Canyon - Wyoming Snowy Range - Steamboat Springs - Grand Lake - Walden. - Bag drops provided.   An ACP brevet.  Lights required.   Cost-Recovery Fee.  A point-to-point route.  Registration required by June 5.  Membership encouraged but not required.  
200km
Jul 21
Sat.
Sign-in: 6:00 am
Depart: 7:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Glen Haven Gallivant - Climbs St. Vrain Canyon and descends through Glen Haven and Big Thompson Canyon. NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville Park-and-Ride on NORTH side of US-36, near the cinema - look for RTD sign.   Route   Map  An ACP brevet.
300km
Aug 4
Sat.
Sign-in: 4:00 am
Depart: 5:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
"Peak-to-Peak" - Coal Creek Canyon - Estes Park - Big Thompson Canyon - Climbs Coal Creek Canyon for an extended jaunt on the Peak-to-Peak Highway, descending from Estes Park over Devil's Gulch through Glen Haven, with 10,600 ft. of climbing.  An ACP brevet.  Lights required.   NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville-Superior Park-and-Ride on **SOUTH** (Superior) side of US-36 2010 Map, 2010 Route, 2009 Tips, and Elevation Profile (flags denote checkpoints).
200km
Aug 18
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
Castle Rock

Castle Rock - Black Forest - Larkspur - The heart of the spring 300km route, lots of rollers.    Map, Route, and 2006 Tips  

1200km
Sept 12
Wed.
Sign-in: 2:00 am
Depart: 3:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado Last Chance 1200km Randonnée - "Venture to Kansas" - Boulder to Kansas and return, mainly on US-36. Rolling to flat terrain, featuring expansive views. Bag drops provided. "Our sixth year!"  A Randonneurs Mondiaux event. Lights required.  Qualification required.  Cost-Recovery Fee. Registration required by August 15. Membership encouraged but not required.  More info  
1000km
Sept 12
Wed.
Sign-in: 2:00 am
Depart: 3:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
Colorado Last Chance 1000km Brevet option - Boulder - Kansas - Last Chance, Colo. - Bag drops provided.   An ACP brevet.  Lights required.   Cost-Recovery Fee.  A point-to-point route.  Registration required by August 15.  Membership encouraged but not required.  
200km
Sept 22
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
I-25 Exit 243 (Co. Hwy. 66) NE Corner Conoco
Stove Prairie - Horsetooth - Clockwise up Stove Prairie, descending Poudre Canyon, and a final climb over Horsetooth .     Map, ProfileRoute, and 2007 Tips    An ACP brevet.
200km
Oct 13
Sat.
Sign-in: 7:00 am
Depart: 8:00 am
US-36 Louisville-Superior Exit
James Canyon Jaunt - Climbs Lefthand Canyon to Jamestown, followed by a spur to Loveland. NOTE: Start/finish at Louisville Park-and-Ride on NORTH side of US-36, near the cinema - look for RTD sign. Route Map Rescheduled for October 13.  An ACP brevet.
129km
Oct 14
Sun.
Sign-in: 9:30 am
Depart: 10:00 am
East Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Dr.
Boulder - Apple Valley loop - Populaire - a scenic foothills ride with autumn foliage potential!   2009 Route   2009 Map

Louisville-Superior Brevet Starts - The 400k, 600k, and 1000k brevets will start/finish at the RTD north lot (off Dillon Rd. north of US-36). Special lodging rates are available at the Quality Inn (formerly Comfort Inn)  - 303-604-0181 - West of McCaslin: 1196 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, CO 80027. Just mention RMCC!

Questions?  Contact John Lee Ellis, Colorado Regional Brevet Administrator