Collection par Café du Cycliste
5 Tours
25:15 h
296 km
4 420 m
Nestled on the eastern aspect of the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, the city of Boulder (population ~100,000) is a unique and idyllic hub for outdoor recreation—including cycling. With its proximity to a network of canyons that weave through the hills to the west, and open, rolling gravel with views of the mountains (and Boulder’s iconic Flatirons) to the east, Boulder is a town that offers riders a wide variety of terrain to travel on two wheels.Boulder was founded as an outpost for prospectors who flocked to the area in the mid 1800’s and many of the canyon roads featured in the following routes were forged to facilitate these early settlers’ quest for gold (in fact, a very popular destination for cyclists is to the town of “Gold Hill”). And while the hunt for rare minerals was relatively short-lived, Boulder’s climate and landscapes (and Colorado’s broadly) continued to attract people drawn by the allure of an invigorating mountain lifestyle—not so different from today. Fortunately, in 1967 (as Colorado’s population continued to grow), Boulder residents had the foresight to vote into law a Greenbelt surrounding the city. By approving a slight increase in sales tax, the city was able to acquire some 30,000+ acres to remain undeveloped, and thereby maintain an undeveloped perimeter around the city for recreation and wildlife habitat. This, in large part, is why there is access in most all directions to superior riding just minutes from downtown.
Obtenez des recommandations sur les meilleurs itinéraires, pics, et lieux d'exception.
Route 1 : Sentiers jusqu'à Moxie Bread Co.
Parfois, un café et une pâtisserie offrent la meilleure excuse pour sortir faire un tour. Cet itinéraire offre cela - à la boulangerie de Louisville Moxie - mais y emmène les cyclistes via des chemins de gravier panoramiques, à deux pistes et à une seule piste…
par Café du Cycliste
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