Hello Cyclist.
I’ll get the big new out of the way first… I am stepping down as Ride Coordinator and author of this weekly email at the end of September. As such, Colorado Springs Cycling is in need of a replacement. I will still be leading the Tuesday Gravel Rides, overseeing the Adopt-A-Trail program and occasionally joining one of other weekly rides as my schedule permits. I will send out a separate email detailing the ride coordinator role but if you are interested, please email president@bikesprings.org.
Election season is just around the corner. The positions of president and secretary are up for reelection. If you would like to nominate someone or self-nominate for these roles, please email president@bikesprings.org. Look for a separate election email in the coming weeks.
Moving on…
Our next adopt-a-trail clean up is this evening at 6PM. We are out there for no more than an hour and the distance walked is about .8 miles in total. Gloves, reachers (limited quantity) and trash bags are provided. Also, the city has put up a sign with our name on it meaning we’ve officially adopted the South Shooks Run Trail. You can view the sign at the north east corner of East Fountain Blvd and South Corona Street. We’ll get a group photo in front of the sign on this event.
Our next mixer & social is on September 16. We are trying a new venue this time around, One Haven Bakery located off Powers Blvd and Stetson Hills. A limited food and drink (non-alcoholic) menu is available.
Finally, I have included a few, non CSC rides in the tidbits sections. These rides are hosted by the Trails and Open Space Coalition. These are guided rides along the Legacy Loop trail with stops along the way to highlight features of the trail system. The Urban Water Tour is similar but with a focus on our local water ways. Registration is required for these events.
Here are our rides and events for the coming week.
Thursday, 04 September 2025, 6:00 PM
Adopt-A-Trail
Location: South Shooks Run Park
Saturday, 06 September 2025, 9:00 AM
Tour de Latte
Starting Location: East Fontanero and Weber Street
Sunday, 07 September 2025, 7:00 AM
The Lucky Hill Ride
Starting Location: The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Sunday, 07 September 2025, 1:00 PM
Sunday Social Ride
Starting Location: Legacy Loop Plaza
Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 9:00 AM
Tuesday Gravel Ride
Starting Location: Lincoln Mountain Open Space
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 9:00 AM
Wednesday Morning Ride
Starting Location: Legacy Loop Plaza
Looking ahead:
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 6:00 PM
Club Social and Mixer
Location: One Haven Bakery
And now for some tidbits:
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 2:00 PM
TOSCtoberfest Legacy Loop Adventure
Starting Location: Mash Mechanix Brewing
Friday, 26 September 2025, 9:00 AM
TOSC Urban Water Cycle Tour (Legacy Loop)
Starting Location: 702 E. Boulder Street
Saturday, 27 September 2025, 9:00 AM
TOSC Urban Water Cycle Tour (Legacy Loop)
Starting Location: 702 E. Boulder Street
Folks, we need ride leaders. Email Sara Hill at sleonahill@yahoo.com if you would like more information.
Join our private Strava club https://www.strava.com/clubs/colorado-springs-cycling-club It’s a great way to see and encourage your fellow club mates. If your Strava name is different than your actual name, the request to join may be denied. Please email me if that happens and I will get you accepted.
As a reminder, if you are going to attend one of our club rides or events, please sign up on Meet Up. This lets the ride leader or event creator know of your intent to participate and if you are running late, the ride leader may, at their discretion, wait for you and or try to contact you before the ride starts. Also, if the ride is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances at the last minute, the ride leader can reach out to the individual participants to let them know. Finally, if no one has registered for a ride by 8 PM the night before, the ride may likely become a “show and go.”
With the uncertain weather pattern of the season, a ride may become a "show and go” or canceled. The ride leader will update the Meetup event. The group that shows then agrees where to go together. Be prepared with a sign-in sheet. Instructions for where to send the sign-in sheet after the ride are at the bottom of the sign-in sheet.
Thanks for reading.
