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Full Registrants & Results Grid

Reschedule Date                                                                                      
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Distance         200km 200km 112km 200km 122km 200km 200km 360km 300km 400km 300km 200km 300km 400km 600km 600km 400km 600km 200km 400km 600km 1000km 1000km 1200km 600km 200km 600km 400km 300km 1000km 200km 300km 400km 600km 200km 200km 200km 200km 200km
Number of Riders Home City RUSA No. Total Rides Total Km 13 15 6 15 0 11 27 0 22 11 3 1 2 7 11 6 6 4 9 3 2 0 7 20 1 9 4 2 7 0 3 3 0 2 8 0 5 4 2
Achilli, Andrea Tucson, AZ 5941 1 1200                                               81:55                              
Allen, Colin Longmont, CO 15866 6 1900 7:57 6:59         6:41   10:21         13:27   22:38                                              
Andre, Mark S Fort Collins, CO 14437 5 1800             8:08   15:20         19:04             36:56               19:23                    
Auriemma, Philip J Newark, CA 5844 1 1200                                               82:18                              
Bell, Matthew Boise, ID 11547 2 700                   23:40 19:13                                                        
Born, Erik Denver, CO 14095 1 200             6:29                                                                
Bratkowski, Michael Studio City, CA 5324 1 600                             39:37                                                
Bush, Debbie B Fort Collins, CO 13567 8 3012   9:44 5:16     11:10     16:44           38:03   21:20           67:20     10:33                          
Charton, Robert B Rohnert Park, CA 15921 1 200           8:26                                                                  
Chin-Hong, Patrick Amherst, MA 6365 2 1600                             36:15               66:04                                
Cooper, Trent Denver, CO 14496 4 400   9:17       8:21                                                               x x
Corson-Rikert, Tyler Denver, CO 16210 1 200             9:12                                                                
Davies, Mark C Boulder, CO 8274 1 200   7:34                                                                          
DeMarco, Mimo Arlington, VA 12711 1 1200                                               82:35                              
DuPont, Aimee Castle Pines, CO 16184 2 400           9:08 8:47                                                                
Ehlman II, Thomas N Broomfield, CO 8770 8 3300       10:00   11:10     18:19         21:25       38:28 11:10         88:06   11:03                          
Ellis, John Lee Lafayette, CO 153 6 1900       9:20     9:36   15:14         25:44       35:49                                 10:09        
Fey, Jonathan M Denver, CO 12073 5 1700       6:45         12:31             23:45 14:38                                   7:02        
Foley, Paul A Golden, CO 1471 6 1900   9:17         9:41   14:22 17:46         36:15       11:10                                        
Franz, Ryan Boulder, CO 6287 1 600                               36:08                                              
Fulmer, Madeline I Denver, CO 16220 1 200             8:47                                                                
Gardes, Yonnel Bellevue, WA 12559 1 1200                                               81:51                              
Geiger, Steve Glenn Thornton, CO 16097 2 400           9:08 8:47                                                                
Gravesen, Jens Virum, 16357 1 1200                                               84:15                              
Harding, Dustin B Loveland, CO 12631 13 4800 9:17 9:17       11:10 9:12   14:22           36:15   21:20   11:10         85:36   11:03 38:45         12:34     8:23        
Hartokolis, N Denver, CO 11377 2 500 7:57               11:48                                                            
Hartwick, Thomas Tucson, AZ 13425 1 1200                                               81:55                              
Haynes, Stephen Andrew Christchurch, 16273 1 300                     17:55                                                        
Henry, Derek A Highlands Ranch, CO 16225 2 600             9:12     20:25                                                          
Hofeditz, Joe Broomfield, CO 13476 1 200 8:35                                                                            
Hoff, Peter E Longmont, CO 3230 6 1900                                     11:10             10:40   21:52 15:32   9:41     33:39          
Howell, Jim Niwot, CO 11847 4 900           8:16     13:50                                 9:59                 7:31        
Huber, Kerin Pasadena, CA 2060 1 200                                     11:10                                        
Hurst, Christie Denver, CO 16452 1 0                                                                         x    
Karotkin, Jeff H Highlands Ranch, CO 7381 1 0                                                                         x    
Khan, Rashid Boulder, CO 11754 10 2900 9:17 9:17   8:13     9:12   14:22           36:15               65:11                       8:23   x x  
Kovalenko, Oksana I Broomfield, CO 11133 8 3300       10:00   11:10     18:19         21:25       38:28 11:10         88:06   11:03                          
Ledru, Pascal Denver, CO 9094 5 2500 9:17 9:17             14:22           36:15                 84:15                              
Libasci, Donald Westminster, CO 16140 3 0                                                                         x x x
Long, Beth Denver, CO 2145 4 1000       10:00     10:51     22:00                 11:10                                        
Lowe, Mark Arvada, CO 6026 4 1100           7:12 6:37   10:57         15:00                                                  
Mangin, L John Loveland, CO 1679 9 3812 9:17 9:17 5:16       9:41   14:22           36:15   21:20             85:36     38:45                        
Martin, Charlie A Sunnyvale, CA 12815 2 1800                                               85:36 33:07                            
McGuire, Brian R Phoenix, AZ 7406 1 1200                                               83:09                              
Moore, Jennifer Boulder, CO 11755 8 2900 9:17 9:17   8:13     9:12   14:22           36:15               65:11                       8:23        
Morrissey, Patrick J Boulder, CO 15534 1 200       7:17                                                                      
Myers, Brent D Denver, CO 2129 4 1000       10:00     10:51     22:00                 11:10                                        
Nejezchleb, Henrik Boulder, CO 13090 1 200                       8:26                                                      
Nelson, David Lawrence Greenwood Village, CO 10610 4 1100                                                       21:52 15:32   9:42       8:23        
Nguyen, Thai Bothell, WA 3097 1 1200                                               82:35                              
Ramos, Mateo P Longmont, CO 11863 12 3212   6:54 3:39 6:41     6:19   10:08         12:58       21:42                 33:35   10:42     9:47         x x  
Roy, Matt Arlington, MA 4947 1 1000                                             60:24                                
Schauland, Ben Seattle, WA 15330 1 1200                                               81:51                              
Sigmond, Bennett M Broomfield, CO 11228 3 600   9:17   8:13                                           10:35                          
Smith, Vernon M Monument, CO 1842 9 4000 9:17 9:17   7:17         14:22 17:46         36:15                 82:35     38:45   13:07                    
St Germain, David Littleton, CO 16216 2 600             8:09     20:25                                                          
Stockman, Andy Denver, CO 6738 3 700       7:12         12:03                                                   7:02        
Stroethoff, Karel Missoula, MT 4476 1 1200                                               83:32                              
Sunset, Timothy Oluf Denver, CO 16221 1 200             8:47                                                                
Thomas, Mark Kirkland, WA 64 1 1200                                               84:15                              
Truesdell, Doug Boulder, CO 574 5 1700       9:03     11:13     26:26     15:17                                         37:19          
Truesdell, Nicole A Seattle, WA 13516 1 400                   26:26                                                          
Turek, Michael Gerald Longmont, CO 10173 10 3512 9:17   5:16       9:12   14:22           36:15   21:20   11:10       67:20     10:06     15:32                    
Turner, Jason Loveland, CO 11024 9 2900 8:51 9:17         7:50   13:23             34:33 18:59     19:00                 13:07     11:24              
Vacek, Veronika Golden, CO 15768 2 400           9:08 8:47                                                                
van den Boogaart, Monique Boulder, CO 16205 2 1000                   16:00                     25:25                                    
Walker, Kirsten H Tres Pinos, CA 8154 1 1200                                               78:23                              
Walsh, Bryce Longmont, CO 2307 1 200             10:09                                                                
Warren, Corinne Downs Monument, CO 7898 9 3512 8:13   5:16       7:50   12:55 17:46     12:42     32:54       20:55     66:10                                
Weigel, David Wheat Ridge, CO 14088 11 3812 8:25 9:17 5:16 8:13     7:50       14:51         36:49       20:55       85:36   9:08         8:17                


2023 Randonnée Summaries
Brevets · Populaires · Team Events

JANUARY - MARCH
APRIL - JUNE
JULY - SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER - DECEMBER

Results Certification
For events sanctioned by Audax Club Parisien (all brevets except as noted below) our results postings are technically preliminary until certified by the ACP.
Consult the RUSA Result Processing Status for ACP certification and other processing status.
You can find your certification numbers at RUSA Results Search.

200k -- 16 September 2023 -- Stove Prairie
RUSA# Time   Rider
15310:09Ellis, John Lee ®
120737:02Fey, Jonathan
126318:23Harding, Dustin
118477:31Howell, Jim
117548:23Khan, Rashid
117558:23Moore, Jennifer
106108:23Nelson, David
67387:02Stockman, Andy
 
® - pre-ride
Stove Prairie

8 starters and 7 finishers rode the Stove Prairie 200k, under brilliant sun with ideal temps in the 70's. This was Jim Howell's first attempt at this course, and the punishing Stove Prairie climbed in his velomobile. He reported bottoming out at a speed of 2.7 mph on that climb, and sweltering on this sunny day ... but clocked a very zippy 7:31 for the 200k!

Thanks to Dustin Harding for leading!

-jle




300k/400k/600k -- 9 September 2023 -- Poudre Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 300k —
1263112:34Harding, Dustin
118639:47Ramos, Mateo
1102411:24Turner, Jason
 
— 600k —
323033:39Hoff, Peter
57437:19Truesdell, Doug
 
Nicest September Poudre Canyon Ever?

6 starters and 5 finishers rode the Poudre Canyon 300k and 600k brevets. (No starters for the 400k.)

Thanks to Peter Hoff for leading! And congratulations on earning his ACP Super Randonneur on his return to riding with us after a decade-long hiatus!

-jle






200k -- 19 August 2023 -- Glen Haven Gallivant
RUSA# Time   Rider
32309:41Hoff, Peter
106109:42Nelson, David
140888:17Weigel, David
Glen Haven Gallivant

3 starters and 3 finishers rode the Glen Haven Gallivant 200k. Many of those who might have signed up for this popular brevet were at Paris-Brest-Paris instead.

Dave Nelson reports: "The roads were clean and traffic light on the outbound. It was hot going up the canyon but beautiful on P2P with blue sky and scattered clouds on the mid-70’s, which felt close to heaven for me. I passed Peter who stopped in Glen Haven to find amazing regeneration and a new pair of legs in the form of a $3 scoop remote/high-altitude ice cream that brought him back to life.

The rest of the ride featured a threatening thunderstorm, and toasty temps back on the plains.

Dave adds, "Everyone has likely ridden this 200K. I think it is by far the most challenging 200K in our catalogue. For those who haven’t ridden, please do so - it is concentrated hard work and fun."

Thanks to Dave Nelson for leading!

-jle


Ride start
Dave Nelson photo

Meeker Park Lodge
Dave Nelson photo
St. Vrain Canyon
David Weigel photo
 

St. Vrain Canyon
David Weigel photo
Glen Haven Store
Peter Hoff photo
Meeker Park Lodge
Peter Hoff photo
 
1000k -- 12 August 2023 -- Lefthand Canyon - Pawnee Grasslands - Devil's Gulch
 
RUSA# Time   Rider
No riders
Lefthand Canyon - Pawnee Grasslands - Devil's Gulch

This event was added in the middle of the 2021 season as a back-up 1000k in case someone needed. That first year, there were two riders, one local and one from Seattle, with a 100% finishing rate.

-jle

300k -- 5 August 2023 -- Peak-to-Peak
RUSA# Time   Rider
1443719:23Andre, Mark
323015:32Hoff, Peter
1061015:32Nelson, David
1186310:42Ramos, Mateo
184213:07Smith, Vernon
1017315:32Turek, Michael
1102413:07Turner, Jason
Jolliest Peak-to-Peak Ever?

7 starters and 7 finishers rode the Peak-to-Peak 300k. Mike reports: "Pleasant temperatures greeted riders at the start to this epic 300k, where we sang Happy 70th Birthday to Dave Nelson and looked forward to the perfect weather day.

"Coal Creek was considerably cooler which made the climbing quicker. A couple of us could not resist the wonderful cafe smells at Canyon Coffee…no worries we’ll catch ‘em after. We caught Pete…but never saw anyone else again :-)

"The weather was cool and sunny along P2P until Meeker Lodge where some sprinkles came in… It was short lasting so we had dry roads all the way down to Glen Haven. Ah, the Cinnamon Buns today…wow!

"We saw two RMCC folks - first John Lee at the Dam Store and then Dustin riding his “Dustin’s Dally” 100k (aka Reservoir Cruise). The rest of ride we noted wet roads from earlier thunderstorms, but we were dry and warm. No burritos left in Platteville, so we sat down for a proper dinner of sandwiches, for a wonderful ride in.

"Pete and Dave wished us all Bonne Route in Paris. Especially L. John (for some reason, Pete seems to have pleasant memories of him)." Pete seems to have pleasant memories of him)."

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek

P2P glory

Longs Peak…never gets old

Meeker Peak Lodge Store

Chatting with a our RBA legendary JLE at the
Dam Store. Note matching RMCC Jersey’s, from 2008

After some wonderful sandwiches in Platteville

Rain storms around but never on us :-)
400k -- 22 July 2023 -- St. Vrain Canyon - Glen Haven (ACP Centenary 400k)
RUSA# Time   Rider
323021:52Hoff, Peter
1061021:52Nelson, David
First ACP Centenary 400k Ever!

2 starters and 2 finishers rode the ACP Centenary 400k. Excerpts from David's colorful report: "I ask myself, 'How did I get here and how will I get home?' This was the hottest point of the ride, which overall had cooler temps, better breeze, and partly clouds over the mountains than forecast. Peak-to-Peak had little traffic and provided a wonderful experience…. without all you other yahoos along to clutter our precision pace line [of two riders]!

"The Subway in Wellington was closed, yes CLOSED! Out of options I tried McDonalds (Paul loves it), and a bag of large fries and 6-packets of “suck and save” ketchup packets fueled me home."

Recovering from shoulder surgery, David adds, "A difficult 400 being out of shape at any distance above 60-80 miles."

"At the end 1:52 AM. Da, how did we get here?"

Thanks to David Nelson for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Peter Hoff







 
600k -- 15 July 2023 -- Colorado Climby 600k #2
RUSA# Time   Rider
1263138:45Harding, Dustin
167938:45Mangin, John
1186333:35Ramos, Mateo
184238:45Smith, Vernon
Perfect Weather for Colorado Climby 600k #2

8 starters and 4 finishers rode Colorado Climby 600k #2. Mike Turek reports: "Riders braved >26,000 ft of climbing over P2P, Trail Ridge, Willow Creek pass and Cameron…with a kicker over horsetooth just for good measure! 'This was the hardest ride I’ve ever done.' - Dustin and John (others said variations) Perfect weather, spectacular scenery, plenty of green and many burritos gave the best odds of success."

Mike provided tireless en route support, from the 4:00 am start to midnight of the first day, at the overnight in Walden.

A huge thanks to Mike!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek










200k -- 8 July 2023 -- Vail Pass Volley
RUSA# Time   Rider
1356710:33Bush, Debbie
877011:03Ehlman, Thomas 
1263111:03Harding, Dustin  
323010:40Hoff, Peter
118479:59Howell, Jim
1113311:03Kovalenko, Oksana 
1122810:35Sigmond, Bennett 
1017310:06Turek, Michael 
140889:08Weigel, David 
Super Scenic but Tougher Than Ever!

9 starters and 9 finishers rode the Vail Pass Volley 200k. Brilliant weather for riding! And an enjoyable time had by all. But the I-70 West Vail Pass Widening Project, while progressing, and relocating the bike path away from I-70, has revealed that the new bike path segment is, in one rider's estimation "brutal." There is a small gravel segment to traverse, but that's not the issue. It's the sudden stiff climbs, perfect for tired legs who've climbed over Vail Pass, descended to Gypsum, and are now returning for a triumphal return summit of the pass.

We congratulate all the riders on exploiting this splendid day to maximum effect!

Thanks to Debbie Bush for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Debbie Bush





Photos courtesy of Mike Turek








1000k/1200k -- 24 June 2023 -- Colorado Front Range 1200
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 1200k —
594181:55Achilli, AndreaTucson, AZ
584482:18Auriemma, PhilipNewark, CA
1271182:35DeMarco, MimoArlington, VA
877088:06Ehlman, Tom ®Broomfield, CO
153DNFEllis, John Lee ®Lafayette, CO
1471DNFFoley, Paul ®Golden, CO
1255981:51Gardes, YonnelBellevue, WA
1635784:15Gravesen, JensVirum, Denmark
1263185:36Harding, Dustin ®Loveland, CO
1342581:55Hartwick, ThomasTucson, AZ
16371DNFKatzir, TalTel Aviv, Israel
1113388:06Kovalenko, Oksana ®Broomfield, CO
909484:15Ledru, PascalBoulder, CO
167985:36Mangin, John ®Loveland, CO
1281585:36Martin, Charlie ®Sunnyvale, CO
740683:09McGuire, BrianPhoenix, AZ
309782:35Nguyen, ThaiBothell, WA
3726DNFPeskett, RogerTucson, AZ
1533081:51Schauland, BenSeattle WA
184282:35Smith, VernonMonument, CO
447683:32Stroethoff, KarelMissoula, MT
1847DNFSturgill, MikePhoenix, AZ
6484:15Thomas, MarkKirkland, WA
815478:23Walker, KirstenTres Pinos, CA
1408885:36Weigel, David ®Wheat Ridge, CO
 
— 1000k —
696DNFAstrue, ElaineTrinidad, CA
3359DNFAtkins, StephenTempe, AZ
7183DNFBoykins, TerriLos Angeles, CA
1356767:20Bush, DebbieFort Collins, CO
636566:04Chin-Hong, PatrickAmherst, MA
1175465:11Khan, Rashid ®Boulder, CO
1175565:11Moore, Jennifer ®Boulder, CO
494760:24Roy, MattArlington, MA
1017367:20Turek, MichaelLongmont, CO
789864:10Warren, CorinneMonument, CO
 
® - pre-ride (June 17)
 
First Ever Colorado Front Range 1200/1000!

35 starters and 27 finishers rode the inaugural Colorado Front Range 1200 Grand Randonnée and 1000k brevet. The 1200k route consisted of four loops of 400k, 300k, 300k, and 200k from Louisville. The 1000k route took the first three loops. This made it easier to support and easier for the riders. It also showcased local canyons and roads that the High Country and Last Chance does not, including Lefthand Canyon, James Canyon, Big Thompson Canyon, Carter Lake, and, if not for a last-minute rockslide, St. Vrain Canyon.

Weather was dry and sunny, into the low 90's later in the ride. The pre-ride was a bit cooler, with some showers on the first day, but overall fine weather!

43%local riders (quite high - usually 10%-15%)
26%pre-riders (high, but helpful for the event)
28%1000k riders (quite high - usually only 2 or fewer)
77%finishing rate (good)

A huge thanks to our volunteers: Paul Foley, Brent Myers, Beth Long, John Mangin, Dustin Harding, Jenn Moore, and Rashid Khan.

-jle

Photos courtesy of Charlie Martin, Rashid Khan, John Mangin, Patrick Chin-Hong, JLE

Foggy to Platteville
on pre-ride
Climbing Poudre Canyon

 
Vernon in Glen Haven

Pascal, Mark, Mike, Patrick
at Sawmill Rd. in Lefthand
David, Dustin, John M., Charlie
at finish!
 
Pascal, John M., Patrick
600k -- 24 June 2023 -- Colorado Climby 600k #1
RUSA# Time   Rider
1281533:07Martin, Charlie ®
 
® - pre-ride
First Colorado Climby 600!

3 starters and 1 finisher rode the Colorado Climby 600 #1. This 600k was specifically designed to have over 8000m (26246 ft.) of climbing, and thus satisfies a requirement of the ACP Randonneur 10000 Award. This epic route includes the Peak-to-Peak Highway, Trail Ridge Road, and Cameron Pass / Poudre Canyon. Thanks to Jim Howell for designing! Charlie had finished the Colorado Front Range 1200 pre-ride the day before. He rode straight through, but occasionally had to pause for rough weather at altitude.

Congrats to Charlie, who says he enjoyed the route. Have a look at Charlie's photo gallery and write-up.

-jle

Photos courtesy of Charlie

North & South Table Mountain
from Lariat Loop
Buffalo Bill's Grave
Lookout Mountain
 
Near Rock Cut
Trail Ridge Road

Near High Point
Trail Ridge Road
Centennial Road
Horsetooth Reservoir
 
Charlie
400k/600k/1000k -- 17 June 2023 -- Lefthand Canyon St. Vrain Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 400k —
1102419:00Turner, Jason
789820:55Warren, Corinne ®
1408820:55Weigel, David ®
 
— 600k —
1443736:56Andre, Mark
1620525:25van den Boogaart, Monique
 
® - pre-ride
 

Rockslide in St. Vrain Canyon
 
Once Again, Non-St.-Vrain-Canyon Solstice Brevets!

5 starters and 5 finishers rode the St. Vrain Canyon 400k and 600k. For at least one rider, this was the final event to qualify for PBP.

Once again, the brevets headed up (and descended) Lefthand Canyon rather than climbing St. Vrain Canyon on the way to Estes Park and Glen Haven. Three days before the brevets, a giant rockslide closed Hwy. 7. The rockslide also changed the route similarly for the Colorado Front Range 1200. This after years of various post-flood closures and reconstructions. So riders will have to enjoy the wonderful, pristine pavement through St. Vrain Canyon another time.

Conditions were good early and then later, but riders got doused in Lefthand Canyon by rain, with temps in the 30's as they descended.

This also coincided with the Colorado Front Range pre-ride, so Jason and company got to ride with others at least for parts of the first day. This was Monique's first 600k brevet, so congrats to her!

Thanks to Jason Turner for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Jason except for rockslide

With Colorado Front Range 1200
pre-riders

 
Monique v/d Boogaart
200k -- 10 June 2023 -- Kersey Kick Audax
RUSA# Time   Rider
877011:30Ehlman, Thomas (v)
147111:30Foley, Paul
1263111:30Harding, Justin (v)
323011:30Hoff, Peter
206011:30Huber, Kerin
1113311:30Kovalenko, Oksana (v)
214511:30Long, Beth (v)
212911:30Myers, Brent (v)
1017311:30Turek, Michael ©
 
© - captain
(v) - veteran of 2022 Audax 200k
Kersey Kick Audax Another Success!

9 starters and 9 finishers rode the Kersey Kick Audax 200k. Folks had the pleasure of riding with our friend Kerin Huber, Los Angeles RBA and veteran Audax captain, who is on a road trip snagging states for the RUSA American Explorer award. We also welcome Peter Hoff back to rando-riding with us. Peter rode with us for many years, up through 2013, so welcome back, Peter!

Captain Mike Turek reports: "Well I really like Audax. The formula drives us to ride like as a group, with a good lunch stop - but without excessive stops and very long (for the distance) finish times…could still make it home for dinner. The rules drive a camaraderie that other rides don’t, even the team rides. Butter My Biscuit in Kersey was a great lunch, highly recommended if you have time for more than a burrito. Of course, the captain decided to have a secret control in Erie :-). I do hope we run more Audax rides!"

Thanks to Mike Turek for captaining!

-jle




 

 


Riding expeditiously past feed lot
 

 
400k/600k -- 3 June 2023 -- Lefthand Canyon
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 400k —
1356721:20Bush, Debbie ®
1207314:38Fey, Jonathan
1263121:20Harding, Dustin
167921:20Mangin, John ®
1017321:20Turek, Michael ®
1102418:59Turner, Jason
 
— 600k —
877038:28Ehlman, Thomas ®
15335:49Ellis, John Lee ®
1113338:28Kovalenko, Oksana ®
1186321:42Ramos, Mateo
 
® - pre-ride
Back in St. Vrain Canyon!

11 starters and 10 finishers rode the Lefthand Canyon 400k and 600k. There was some moisture to dodge, especially on the second day for 600k riders, but at least temps are slowly warming. It was our return to St. Vrain Canyon, after more than a year when bikes were prohibitive because of post-flood road work.

Thanks to Jason Turner for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of JLE

Indian Peaks above Peaceful Valley
Heading to Raymond
 
Plenty of water in St. Vrain Creek!
 

St. Vrain Canyon
Plenty of greenery!
 
Quarry being rehabilitated
by Boulder County Open Space
600k -- 20 May 2023 -- North Park - Laramie - Cheyenne
RUSA# Time   Rider
1586622:38Allen, Colin
1207323:45Fey, Jonathan
628736:08Franz, Ryan
1102434:33Turner, Jason
789832:54Warren, Corinne
1408836:49Weigel, David
Smokiest Wyoming 600k Start!

6 starters and 6 finishers rode the North Park - Laramie - Cheyenne 600k. Corinne reports:

"After a last-minute call to postpone the Laramie-Cheyenne 600k due to poor air quality with AQI readings from the 160's, six people decided to technically pre-ride and one person made the call to safeguard their health. Rolling out Saturday morning, there was a mixture of fog and smoke settled into the valleys of the Front Range. One wise rider wore an N-95 mask for the first 80 miles. As we climbed Poudre Canyon though, the air improved and so did our spirits, as we even got a bit of sunshine as we climbed. There were a few raindrops in North Park and a charateristic headwind, but the surprise of the day was manageable and at times even favorable cross winds heading into Laramie. By the time the slower riders were pulling into Laramie, the fast riders were departing Cheyenne. Those of us at the back climbed 80 in the dark, and discovered the scenic descent on Happy Jack is downright frigid at night. The back split up with the guys grabbing a hotel room and me riding through. Colin and Jonathan soon after finished their rides, both coming in under 24 hours."

Thanks to Corinne Warren for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Corinne Warren

David Weigel

Cameron Pass
 

Never Summer Mountains
Medicine Bow Range
 
300k/400k/600k -- 13 May 2023 -- Poudre Canyon (300k/400k/600k)
RUSA# Time   Rider
 
— 300k —
57415:17Truesdell, Doug
789812:42Warren, Corinne
 
— 400k —
1586613:27Allen, Colin
1443719:04Andre, Mark
877021:25Ehlman, Thomas ®
15325:44Ellis, John Lee
1113321:25Kovalenko, Oksana ®
602615:00Lowe, Mark
1186312:58Ramos, Mateo
 
— 600k —
532439:37Bratkowski, Michael (v)
1356738:03Bush, Debbie
636536:15Chin-Hong, Patrick (v)
147136:15Foley, Paul
1263136:15Harding, Dustin
1175436:15Khan, Rashid
909436:15Ledru, Pascal
167936:15Mangin, John
1175536:15Moore, Jennifer
184236:15Smith, Vernon
1017336:15Turek, Michael
 
(v) visitor - welcome!
® - pre-ride
Quite Tolerable Early-Bird Brevets!

23 starters and 20 finishers rode the Poudre Canyon 300k/400k/600k. Mild weather graced the first day of riding, with a stiff northeast wind keeping clouds at bay, banked up against the foothills. A few riders got wet that first evening. For the 600k riders, it was a soggier start on Sunday, but there was no dampening the rando spirit!

The 600k was also the final brevet of this year's Brevet Week.

Thanks to Paul Foley for leading!

-jle

▶ Patrick Chin-Hong's Photo Gallery

Photos courtesy of JLE

Heading towards Horsetooth on Glade Road
At the base of Poudre Canyon
 
Visitor Patrick Chin-Hong w/ friends
 

Brooding clouds seen from Severance
 
600k riders start the second loop
200k -- 11 May 2023 -- James Canyon Jaunt - Brevet Week 200k
RUSA# Time   Rider
130908:26Nejezchleb, Henrik
Smallest JJ 200k Turnout Ever!

1 starter and 1 finisher rode the James Canyon Jaunt 200k. Henrik had rain essentially the entire solitary ride, varying only in intensity. Kudos!

Thanks to Paul Foley for leading!

-jle

300k -- 10 May 2023 -- Glen Haven - Brevet Week 300k
RUSA# Time   Rider
1154719:13Bell, Matthew (v)
1627317:55Haynes, Stephen (v)
1408814:51Weigel, David
 
(v) visitor - welcome!
Wettest Glen Haven 300k Ever!

4 starters and 3 finishers rode the Glen Haven 300k. David Weigel reports:

"We got fully soaked in the morning, mostly dried off, and then fully soaked again in the evening. Throw in a couple of flats for a few of the riders, and it was a challenging ride to say the least. There were still plenty of stretches of comfortable temperatures, great views, and critter sightings to keep a healthy ratio of type 1 and type 2 fun. Luckily we weren't hit with any of the lightning, hail, and tornadoes that were either further south or the night before.

"Huge thanks to Paul for providing support in Glen Haven since the general store is closed on weekdays. He provided a much needed boost in morale, calories, electrolytes, and caffeine."

Thanks to David Weigel for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of David Weigel

Start
First views of the mtns
James Canyon
 

Steve heading to Glen Haven
Matt heading to Drake
Jineesh in Big Thompson Canyon
 

Heading south to the finish
 
400k -- 8 May 2023 -- Lefthand Canyon - Brevet Week 400k
RUSA# Time   Rider
1154723:40Bell, Matthew (v)
147117:46Foley, Paul
1622520:25Henry, Derek
214522:00Long, Beth
212922:00Myers, Brent
184217:46Smith, Vernon
1621620:25St Germain, David
57426:26Truesdell, Doug
1351626:26Truesdell, Nicole (v)
1620516:00van den Boogaart, Monique (1)
789817:46Warren, Corinne
 
(v) visitor - welcome!
(1) first brevet - welcome!
 
Good Turnout to Start Brevet Week!

14 starters and 14 finishers rode the Lefthand Canyon 400k. Mainly dry weather, but a stiff, onerous headwind on the way back from Wellington!

Our first foray into St. Vrain Canyon since post-flood reconstruction put if off limits all of last year.

A big thanks to Beth Long and Brent Myers for providing grilled item, snacks and hospitality to welcome both visitors and local riders alike!

Thanks to Paul Foley for leading!

-jle

300k -- 6 May 2023 -- Glen Haven
RUSA# Time   Rider
1586610:21Allen, Colin
1443715:20Andre, Mark
1356716:44Bush, Debbie ®
877018:19Ehlman, Thomas ®
15315:14Ellis, John Lee ®
1207312:31Fey, Jonathan
147114:22Foley, Paul
1263114:22Harding, Dustin
1137711:48Hartokolis, Nyssa
1184713:50Howell, Jim
1175414:22Khan, Rashid
1113318:19Kovalenko, Oksana ®
909414:22Ledru, Pascal
602610:57Lowe, Mark
167914:22Mangin, L John
1175514:22Moore, Jennifer
1186310:08Ramos, Mateo
184214:22Smith, Vernon
673812:03Stockman, Andy
1017314:22Turek, Michael
1102413:23Turner, Jason
789812:55Warren, Corinne
 
® pre-ride
Coolest Glen Haven Ever!

23 starters and 22 finishers rode the Glen Haven 300k. Riders enjoyed dry, spring-like conditions for their climbs up to Jamestown and Glen Haven. This route was created for the ACP's 300k Centenary on June 11, 2022. This year we used it for our main spring 300k in place of Black Forest.

Special kudos to Debbie Bush, Tom Ehlman, and Oksana Kovalenko: on their pre-ride, the weather was not so cooperative, with temps dipping down to 23° before ever so slowly warming in the course of the day.

Thanks to Pascal Ledru for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Pascal except as noted

Climb to Glen Haven
Sandy's
 

Glen Haven Store - jle photo
Fritz Family Brewers in Niwot
Finish!
 
Flèche -- 29 Apr 2023 -- Colorado Front Range Flèche
RUSA# Rider
 
Dirty Francing (365 km)
11754Khan, Rashid (captain)
11755Moore, Jennifer
7898Warren, Corinne
 
Quartier Lanternes Rouges (368 km)
10173Turek, Mike (captain)
13567Bush, Debbie
1471Foley, Paul
9094Ledru, Pascal
1679Mangin, John
 
Wild Cats - Ptarmigans (370 km)
1842Smith, Vernon (captain)
8770Ehlman, Tom
12631Harding, Dustin
11133Kovalenko, Oksana
14088Weigel, David
Nicest Flèche Weather in a While!

13 starters and 13 finishers spread across three teams completed another successful and fun Colorado Front Range Flèche. Weather was dry and mild. The routes were challenging, but at least not beset by goathead thorns and other hazards as in 2022. We returned to the Coal Creek Golf Course Grill for a delicious post-flèche brunch, a venue we also used in 2019.

▶ Team Quartier Lanternes Rouges story and photos
▶ Team Dirty Francing story and photos

-jle

All Three Teams at Finish
Team Dirty Francing


Team Quartier Lanternes Rouges




 
Team Wild Cat Ptarmigans




 
200k -- 16 15 April 2023 -- Stove Prairie
RUSA# Time   Rider
158666:41Allen, Colin
144378:08Andre, Mark
140956:29Born, Erik
162109:12Corson‑Rikert, Tyler (1)
161848:47DuPont, Aimee
1539:36Ellis, John Lee ®
14719:41Foley, Paul A
162208:47Fulmer, Madeline
160978:47Geiger, Steve (1)
126319:12Harding, Dustin
162259:12Henry, Derek (1)
117549:12Khan, Rashid
214510:51Long, Beth
60266:37Lowe, Mark
16799:41Mangin, John
117559:12Moore, Jennifer
212910:51Myers, Brent
118636:19Ramos, Mateo
162168:09St Germain, David (1)
162218:47Sunset, Timothy (1)
57411:13Truesdell, Doug
101739:12Turek, Michael
110247:50Turner, Jason
157688:47Vacek, Veronika
230710:09Walsh, Bryce
78987:50Warren, Corinne
140887:50Weigel, David
 
(1) first brevet - welcome!
® pre-ride
Biggest Stove Prairie in Years!

27 starters and 27 finishers rode the Stove Prairie 200k. Mike Turek reports:

"The youngsters (+Mark Lowe still riding strong!) headed out at warp 3 … Corinne quickly realized subwarp with party team was more fun! We had a very large group in the middle heading thru berthoud … we broke up a bit heading up to Laporte, but regrouped at Ted’s.

"Horsetooth Centennial Road was in fact closed for the marathon. Good call to detour at the first dam … and save our legs for Poudre / Stove Prairie.

"Due to tailwind on Poudre, I believe almost everyone set a PR on the route today.

After a celebratory beer in Berthoud the party group headed in. We celebrated Mike's seventh RUSA R-12 (7) with a 7 Up!

All the new kids (8) we talked to will be back! A couple want to flèche and PBP too!"

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek except as noted



Stove Prairie on pre-ride
JLE photo
 
200k -- 8 April 2023 -- On-A-Lark
RUSA# Time   Rider
1356711:10Bush, Debbie
159218:26Charton, Robert (1)
144968:21Cooper, Trent
161849:08DuPont, Aimee (1)
877011:10Ehlman, Thomas
160979:08Geiger, Steve (1)
1263111:10Harding, Dustin
118478:16Howell, Jim
1113311:10Kovalenko, Oksana
60267:12Lowe, Mark
157689:08Vacek, Veronika
 
(1) First brevet!
 
Most New Riders Ever!

14 starters and 11 finishers rode the On-A-Lark 200k. A chilly but nice enough day made for good riding. We especially welcome five new first-time riders on this brevet!

Thanks to Brent Myers for stepping up and leading!

-jle


JLE & Vernon pointing at a windmill, a street sign, or Pikes Peak (on an earlier On-a-Lark)
 
125k -- 2 April 2023 -- Horsetooth Hop - Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
135675:51Bush, Debbie ®
87706:36Ehlman, Thomas ®
126315:45Harding, Dustin ®
117545:45Khan, Rashid ®
111336:36Kovalenko, Oksana
16794:57Mangin, L John
117555:45Moore, Jennifer ®
118634:07Ramos, Mateo
112285:52Sigmond, Bennett
5746:12Truesdell, Doug
101735:45Turek, Michael ®
110245:42Turner, Jason ®
23076:40Walsh, Bryce
140884:57Weigel, David
 
® pre-ride
Most Pre-Ridden Horsetooth Hop!

14 starters and 14 finishers rode the Horsetooth Hop Populaire. It was a nice weekend for our second Populaire of the season.

A big thanks to Ben Sigmond for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek


 
 
200k -- 18 March 2023 -- Kersey Kick
RUSA# Time   Rider
877010:00Ehlman II, Thomas
1539:20Ellis, John Lee ®
120736:45Fey, Jonathan
117548:13Khan, Rashid
1113310:00Kovalenko, Oksana
214510:00Long, Beth
117558:13Moore, Jennifer
155347:17Morrissey, Patrick
212910:00Myers, Brent
118636:41Ramos, Mateo
112288:13Sigmond, Bennett
18427:17Smith, Vernon
67387:12Stockman, Andy
5749:03Truesdell, Doug
140888:13Weigel, David
 
® pre-ride
Coldest Kersey Kick Ever!

15 starters and 15 finishers rode the Kersey Kick 200k. Winter just keeps on giving. Riders were treated to a temperature range of 16° to low 40's. At least under sunny skies. Great turnout, and kudos to our hardy randos!

-jle



Brent + Beth
Tom + Oksana
Kersey Burrito
Lost Keeshond Ranch
No longer on the brevet route.
112k -- 12 March 2023 -- Carter Lake - Campion - Populaire
RUSA# Time   Rider
135675:16Bush, Debbie
16795:16Mangin, John
118633:39Ramos, Mateo
101735:16Turek, Michael
78985:16Warren, Corinne
140885:16Weigel, David
Coldest Carter Lake Populaire Yet!

6 starters and 6 finishers rode the Carter Lake - Campion - Populaire. Mike Turek reports: "Small showing made for smooth riding and good fun. While Mateo started his Charly Miller training, the rest of us were nursing colds, hip injuries and lack of riding during winter. With a luxurious 7h 20m time limit, we stopped at Sandy’s and Johnstown warming up on hot chocolate, burritos and a good voodoo ranger paired with 7/11 hot dog."

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek


 


 
 
200k -- 4 February 2023 -- Rawhide Ramble
RUSA# Time   Rider
158666:59Allen, Colin
135679:44Bush, Debbie
144969:17Cooper, Trent
82747:34Davies, Mark -1-
14719:17Foley, Paul
126319:17Harding, Dustin
117549:17Khan, Rashid
90949:17Ledru, Pascal
16799:17Mangin, L John
117559:17Moore, Jennifer
118636:54Ramos, Mateo
112289:17Sigmond, Bennett
18429:17Smith, Vernon
110249:17Turner, Jason
140889:17Weigel, David
-1-  First ride with us!
Breeziest Rawhide Ramble Ever?

15 starters and 15 finishers rode the Rawhide Ramble 200k. Showing remarkable cohesiveness in the brisk winds, especially heading across the open plains to Rawhide, 11 riders finished together.

Thanks to Pascal Ledru for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Pascal Ledru

Start - notice flag being blown by stiff westerly breeze
 

Finish!
 
200k -- 7 January 2023 -- Windsor Wanderer
RUSA# Time   Rider
158667:57Allen, Colin
126319:17Harding, Dustin
113777:57Hartokolis, Nyssa
134768:35Hofeditz, Joe
117549:17Khan, Rashid
90949:17Ledru, Pascal
16799:17Mangin, L John
117559:17Moore, Jennifer
18429:17Smith, Vernon
101739:17Turek, Michael
110248:51Turner, Jason
78988:13Warren, Corinne
140888:25Weigel, David
Wintriest Windsor Wanderer Yet?

14 starters and 13 finishers rode the Windsor Wanderer 200k. Mike Turek reports:

"While mostly ice-free, our group was extremely vigilant, the peloton leader calling "Ice right" anywhere snow infringed on the route. Most of the ride provided magnificent views of snow covered fields and Front Range glory.

"Late in the ride, one solo rider suffered a glancing blow from a car, with fortunately only very minor injuries. This incident is a good reminder: even with good lighting and reflective gear we need to stay vigilant."

"Why do I ride these winter rides, braving cold, ice and early darkness? For me, the benefits of camaraderie, mental well-being and fitness far outweigh by orders of magnitude my risk calculation. The miles literally melted away too quickly away for me. One exception: Vern's and John's "Foley jokes" frequently interrupted my zen ;-)."

Thanks to Mike Turek for leading!

-jle

Photos courtesy of Mike Turek





 
 


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