Lookout Mtn ride near Denver

[dantama]

I went for a ride yesterday up the lookout mtn road just outside of Golden, Co. yup, the Coors place :)

Here is a Google earth view of the road.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/lookoutroad.gif




Here is a view of some of the nice curves coming down from the top.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/lookoutbikeandswitchbacks.jpg


Here is a reflection shot of some nice rock formations.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/pipesandfloorboard.jpg

Same spot

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/bikeandrocks.jpg


Here are two mirror shots, they might look the same at first glance, but they are in two different places, going separate directions.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/mirrorshot.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/mirrorbest.jpg

This is another set of switch backs near the bottom.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/switchbacks.jpg

This one shows Denver off in the distance.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/denver.jpg


And this one pays homage to the Coors brewery.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/coors.jpg


This is a shot of some "house deer". They were sitting under the eves of this house, which is in the neighborhood at the bottom of the road.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/IMG_1297.jpg


It was a fun ride, though I've done it a few times prior. It was one of the first days in the 80's this spring, it was a week day so there wasn't much traffic. It was a great ride.

[coloradontexas]

raised in colorado and never been up there. going back in july, may have to take that ride.

[audiogooroo]

Nice Dan, thanks for the pics.

[ringadingh]

Nice pics Dan, A guy I grew up with in Toronto lives in Golden, We still talk ocasionally, or email, but Ive never been out that way to see him yet. Looks like a nice place to go ride.

[ells]

Now, why haven't I turned west at that stop light on US-6, next time - thanks Dan.

Dan...Beautiful pictures!!! Just one question....the pic of the 'switch backs near the bottom'...Was your Nomad straddling the rail there to get the pic? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif I didn't see any of your signature parking jobs...just thought maybe...........

[cactusjack]

Nice pics Dan, looks like a great ride. I have paid homage to the Coors Brewery myself, in the fresh beer room. Mmmm!

[dantama]

Dan...Beautiful pictures!!! Just one question....the pic of the 'switch backs near the bottom'...Was your Nomad straddling the rail there to get the pic? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif I didn't see any of your signature parking jobs...just thought maybe...........

No Sue, I was standing on it trying to frame the shot to include all the curves.
A car full of girls drove by while I was standing up there an made cat calls at me. I had to settle for that satisfaction, not the usual got the bike in a difficult spot satisfaction. :)

[dantama]

Now, why haven't I turned west at that stop light on US-6, next time - thanks Dan.

It's certainly worth doing Ells. If you go during the week, during the work day, there are mostly bicycles not cars up there. Makes for a good ride, not a parade.

[ells]

I could maybe do it on a long lunch break, quite long but would be worth it, maybe Friday.

[dantama]

I could meet you for a lunch ride sometime, if you don't have my cell number anymore pm me.

[ells]

Dan, Got it, will do. Takes me about 20 minutes to get the US 6 and Lookout and could take a couple hours give or take. Lets talk before you try taking any short cuts once we get there!

[pirate]

Awesome pics. I'm a big Broncos fan, and I go to a game every fall. I visit the Coors brewery every year I'm there. Gotta love the free samples!!! Looks like a great place to ride bike too.

so dan, How do you like those metzlers now? It seemed like at first you weren't too thrilled with them. I just bought some and I'm getting them put on today.

[dantama]

Ells and I were discussing it at a stop yesterday on our lunch ride. I decided that I get so used to things, that the only way I can really compare them is right after a change.

Right after, they seemed very stiff/hard. By now they seem fine. See what your impressions are right after. If they do seem stiff, if your like me you'll get used to them.

[audiogooroo]

I just put an ME880 on the rear. Have a Dunlop Criusemax on the front. Seems to handle great.