Photos: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway Epic Ride
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- Published Jun 24, 2011
- Updated Jun 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM UTC
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The bike lane on Folsom Street is a great route for cyclists heading North out of Boulder. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
US 36 heads West and then North from Boulder past Lefthand Canyon to the town of Lyons. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
US 36 gently rolls along the base of the Rocky Mountains before arriving in Lyons, where our climb will begin in earnest. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Take a left turn at Ute Highway just before the town of Lyons. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The town of Lyons is where the climbing really begins: 5374 feet of elevation seems like a good starting point. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Downtown Lyons has many options for coffee and food, and is the last option available before the small town of Raymond after a couple thousand feet of gradual climbing. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Make the left turn in Lyons toward Allens Park. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
South Saint Vrain Canyon is where the fun really begins, as the road holds a steady 3-5% grade as it rises toward the small town of Raymond, Colo. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
South Saint Vrain Canyon has a nice shoulder and is well paved. This type of scene will be a familiar sight to you as you climb toward Raymond. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Make the left turn on to Riverside Drive from South Saint Vrain Canyon and you’re only a few miles from Raymond. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The road rises through the community of Riverside. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Calling the small hamlet of Raymond a ‘town’ is slightly generous, however you very well might want to stop here to fuel up. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The Raymond Store is generally a very welcome sight for cyclists in need of food and drink! Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Everybody loves Raymond! (especially cyclists!!) Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The Peak to Peak Highway continues to climb South toward the town of Ward, Colorado. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
You can just make out the cut in the trees high above Peaceful Valley, a clue as to where the road is heading: UP!! Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Just past Peaceful Valley you will get a hint of how far you have to go to get to the crux of the ride: the end of the climb at Ward, Colorado. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
This is a welcome sight for cyclists: the climb ends here! Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
This is the town of Ward, Colorado. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Just East of the town of Ward is a well where cyclists and locals, such as this one, can fill up on water. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Ward has a cool vibe to it! Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Just East of the town of Ward is a well where cyclists and locals can fill up on water. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
The descent down Lefthand Canyon is fast and fun. A good road surface and wide, sweeping turns allows for speeds of over 40mph. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
If you choose to go over the short climb of Olde Stage on the way back to Boulder, you will be rewarded with some beautiful scenery like this. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
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Epic Ride: Colorado’s Peak-To-Peak Highway
Amante Coffee in North Boulder is a popular spot to catch up with fellow cyclists and grab refreshments post-ride. Click here to read the article about this Epic Ride.
