See the note below on a pre-ride of the new Picture Rock Trail where Michael Bauer from the County will be educating the Bike patrol. We will hit Oscars afterwards for some social spirits and food. I plan to ride more after some food, possible Elk Meadows so please come join! JP
Bike Patrollers,
in preparation for the grand opening of the Picture Rock Trail at Heil Valley Ranch, we will conduct a training ride Boulder County Parks and Open Space.
When: Saturday September 20th, 9:30 A.M.
What: Training Ride for Picture Rock
Where: Northern Trail terminus off of Red Gulch Road
Carpool info: Since there is limited parking, we will arrange carpools from the Bus Stop in Boulder and also from Airport and Nelson in Longmont. Those will meet up at 8:50am and be on the way to Lyons skatepark by 9am. We will then meet at the Skate park and ride to the Red Gulch TH. Meet at the skatepark at
9:20am!! Please leave comments on the blog if you want to arrange carpools or use the Google group. Skate park is on the NW corner of 4th and Railroad Ave--see this
link.
This is a specially offered training ride with Boulder County, offered only at this time and day. Barring that, as with any closed trail, please do not ride Picture Rock until the opening.
We will see you at the trail head, ready to ride, at 9:30am on Saturday, September 20th.
Michael Bauer
Boulder County Parks and Open Space
http://www.bouldercountyopenspace.org
5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(office) 303-678-6219
(cell) 303-818-0615
(fax) 303-678-6178
Folks showing up and enjoying the bagels and coffee Dean brought for the gathering.
Herschel rode his bike to the TH from Boulder
Dean giving everyone the plan of attack and introducing the other City reps.
Jon heading up Dowdy road towards the Flat Irons Vista Trails
Dean heading out
Another shot of Dean on the Dowdy Road
John Daily with a nice view of Mickey Mouse wall
John and Jon riding along--look at Jon's sweet Walt Works fixed gear.
A short meeting at the Spring Brook spur to divide the group and ride both directions
Mike getting read to head out. First group is in the distance riding across the wash. Steve and Dean tape up a sign to let other users know that we are doing a training. 
Meadow section and a great view into Eldorado Canyon
Mike and Andria with a view to the North
Andria enjoying the fast meadow just before entering the trees.
Mike giving the thumbs up--he must be enjoying him self!
Final group shot but wait, who is that off on his cell phone? At least he made it for Rich's camera.
Can't wait to ride!
And they're off!
Nice evening for a ride!
Hercsh climbing!
John and Dave ready for more.
Another happy trail user!
Thanks for all the hard work Mike!
Sure is nice up here.
John having a great time!
Good night Picture Rock, be back soon!
