[N8 v2.0]

Ok, so I get to Denver and the weather sucks for a couple days but now it is freekin' BEAUTIFUL! It's nice outside and I have no bike and no gear. Out of desperation I even spent 2 hours at what has to be the world's largest REI store.... They even have a little MTB trail in front of it to 'test' ride MTB's...

Damn, damn, damn....

 

[Andy_B]

Awww.. Ha Ha

Its REI. Buy it today, return it tomorrow.

 

[splat]

SO how many Models did you test ?

 

[N8 v2.0]

SO how many Models did you test ?

None... once you go 29er, you never go back...

 

[N8 v2.0]

Denver today...
Cam: http://www.dickgilbert.com/downtowndenvercam.htm

 

[N8 v2.0]

We did eat some fantastic food at a Moroccan restaurant accross from Denver University last nite named Casablanca.

It was a first for me to eat an entire meal sans silverware. I loved the B'stella Pastry and the LambTagine with Apricots!!!



For lunch today we ate at some Mongolian resturant in downtown. It is was good for a chain type place.

 

[dfinn]

Awww.. Ha Ha

Its REI. Buy it today, return it tomorrow.

if it was me I would seriously consider this. I try not to abuse the wonderful REI refund policy but I think I would make an exception if I was in your shoes.

 

[Westy]

It was a first for me to eat an entire meal sans silverware. I loved the B'stella Pastry and the lamb.

You've never had a sandwich?

 

[SkaredShtles]

We did eat some fantastic food at a Moroccan restaurant accross from Denver University last nite named Casablanca.

It was a first for me to eat an entire meal sans silverware. I loved the B'stella Pastry and the lamb.

There's another ME place called Mataam Fez - dinner served on the floor, all food eaten with the manos, and then belly dancers!

 

[SkaredShtles]

if it was me I would seriously consider this. I try not to abuse the wonderful REI refund policy but I think I would make an exception if I was in your shoes.

Naw - just head out to Wheatridge Cyclery and take a bike for a test trail ride. No abuse required.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Naw - just head out to Wheatridge Cyclery and take a bike for a test trail ride. No abuse required.

Where is that?

 

[narlus]

You've never had a sandwich?

maybe he also eats a candy w/ knife and fork like george costanza

 

[narlus]

Where is that?

don't bother. i heard they don't rent 29" bikes.

 

[stevew]

Where is that?

Around 38th & Wadsworth. A couple of blocks east of Wadsworth on 38th. There is a Burger King/Safeway/Blockbuster on the corner 38th/Wadsworth.

The Denver REI is an armpit in the summer.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Around 38th & Wadsworth. A couple of blocks east of Wadsworth on 38th. There is a Burger King/Safeway/Blockbuster on the corner 38th/Wadsworth.

The Denver REI is an armpit in the summer.

Is that north of downtown Denver?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Is that north of downtown Denver?

NW. Head north until you hit 38th and then go west.

 

[N8 v2.0]

NW. Head north until you hit 38th and then go west.

Schweet!

 

[Kopiklokoli]

Ok, so I get to Denver and the weather sucks for a couple days but now it is freekin' BEAUTIFUL! It's nice outside and I have no bike and no gear. Out of desperation I even spent 2 hours at what has to be the world's largest REI store.... They even have a little MTB trail in front of it to 'test' ride MTB's...

Damn, damn, damn....

I know I dont post a lot, but i have been reading threads for a while, and i didnt think you actually rode a bike?

 

[N8 v2.0]

I know I dont post a lot, but i have been reading threads for a while, and i didnt think you actually rode a bike?

:boot to the head:

:angry:

 

[kidwoo]

I know I dont post a lot, but i have been reading threads for a while, and i didnt think you actually rode a bike?

Based on his inference that he would rather post bitching on an internet forum than ride a 26" wheeled bicycle, you may be right.

N8: Get off your bum and go rent a bike. There's a boatload of riding along the front range. Some of it really good. If you have a day to spend, and the divide isn't covered in snow, drive into salida and ride the monarch crest. It would be the best part of your trip, I promise.

Otherwise find white's ranch a little north of denver.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Based on his inference that he would rather post bitching on an internet forum than ride a 26" wheeled bicycle, you may be right.

N8: Get off your bum and go rent a bike. There's a boatload of riding along the front range. Some of it really good. If you have a day to spend, and the divide isn't covered in snow, drive into salida and ride the monarch crest. It would be the best part of your trip, I promise.

Otherwise find white's ranch a little north of denver.

My mom has had tests everyday since Monday, but tomorrow is her off day so I am outta here! Nothing worse than sitting around in a hospital waiting room for hours and hours looking at a bunch of ex-smokers in wheel chairs and/or O2 bottles struggling to breathe.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>
N8: Get off your bum and go rent a bike. There's a boatload of riding along the front range. Some of it really good.

I can't think of any that *isn't* really good.

If you have a day to spend, and the divide isn't covered in snow, drive into salida and ride the monarch crest. It would be the best part of your trip, I promise.

Too late - couple feet of snow up there.

Otherwise find white's ranch a little north of denver.

White Ranch. White Ranch is good......

 

[narlus]

my vote is for Apex, and then hit winters/red rocks/hog back as well.

 

[stevew]

hours and hours looking at a bunch of ex-smokers in wheel chairs and/or O2 bottles struggling to breathe.

Sometimes where I worked in Castle Rock I would see them dragging their O2 bottles with them into the gym.

 

[COmtbiker12]

You could come down here and ride Palmer Park with me.

 

[SkaredShtles]

my vote is for Apex, and then hit winters/red rocks/hog back as well.

Mmmm....... all good recommendations.

Or Mount Falcon.

Or Deer Creek.

Or the Colorado Trail out of Waterton Canyon.

Or Chimney Gulch

Or.... or........ or...............

 

[N8 v2.0]

Mmmm....... all good recommendations.

Or Mount Falcon.

Or Deer Creek.

Or the Colorado Trail out of Waterton Canyon.

Or Chimney Gulch

Or.... or........ or...............

Shush! There are east coasters reading this.... keep it on the low down.... neaky:

 

[SkaredShtles]

Shush! There are east coasters reading this.... keep it on the low down.... neaky:

Oh - don't worry. I'm keeping all of the real secret spots secret.

 

[bluebug32]

maybe he also eats a candy w/ knife and fork like george costanza

What about a hotdog?

 

[Ciaran]

I know I dont post a lot, but i have been reading threads for a while, and i didnt think you actually rode a bike?

Stepped up and hit that one outta the park.

 

[hooples3]

Ok, so I get to Denver and the weather sucks for a couple days but now it is freekin' BEAUTIFUL! It's nice outside and I have no bike and no gear. Out of desperation I even spent 2 hours at what has to be the world's largest REI store.... They even have a little MTB trail in front of it to 'test' ride MTB's...

Damn, damn, damn....

you should talk to stosh.. try running around trails in the biking position like he does.. he finds it quite fulfilling

 

[MizN8]

Do it do it do it do it!

For God' Sake ride a bike!

I am stuck in f***ing LA boring flatlands with no place fun to ride..........the least you can do is sneak in a good time while you are there.

 

[COmtbiker12]

Hey N8, Friday morning a few of us C-Springs folks from mtbr are going to be doing some trail riding at Palmer Park down here in C-Springs (a bit of a drive but excellent trails especially if you've never ridden it before). Let me know if you're interested, probably meet at about 9ish.

 

[MikeD]

Dude, I've spent 3 weeks in Korea and have another weeklong trip to do...I know how you feel. Haven't even had a ride since moving cross-country in July and stopping in Utah to ride with Darryl.

This place would be cool IF I had a bike along. I finally found a 'bike shop' of sorts here, but they don't rent anything. I was crushed.

MD

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>
the least you can do is sneak in a good time while you are there.

Hey N8 - the Miz has apparently given you permission to go visit East Colfax while you're in town.

 

[stevew]

Hey N8 - the Miz has apparently given you permission to go visit East Colfax while you're in town.

Yes.

Bring back a gift that keeps on giving.

 

[BigMike]

I know I dont post a lot, but i have been reading threads for a while, and i didnt think you actually rode a bike?

I'm with the lurker

 

[pixelninja]

So, you rented a bike yet?

 

[N8 v2.0]

When to Wheatridge Cycles this morning... while that shop kicks ass and the staff is totally pro 29erz, they do not rent bikes and no test ride without a CO drivers license.

Not too sude how I'd get a MTB on my mum's Avalon anyway.

igh:

It is such a tease to be this close and no bikey.... :crying:

Gonna be back here in the summer on vacation... yep, yep!

 

[N8 v2.0]

Hey N8 - the Miz has apparently given you permission to go visit East Colfax while you're in town.

!!!!