I'll be in colorado springs from june 16th-22nd and hopefully riding keystone on the 18th. I'm going with my girlfriend so i'm not bringing my bike but I'm gonna rent and ride at least one day. Any suggestions for where to rent or someone to ride with would be cool. The rental is a big thing since i ride a demo 9 and don't want to be on some POS.
Riding at keystone 6/18/05
- Thread starter Lexx D
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Not sure that you will be able to find a DH bike for rent.
But the places to check would be:
Moutain Bike HQ (they are the bottom of the lift in Keystone): http://keystone.snow.com/info/bikerentals.asp
Moutain Sports Outlet(in Dillon): http://www.mountainsportsoutlet.com/
Gravitee (in Copper Mountain): http://gravitee.com/
A Racer's Edge (Breckenridge): http://www.aracersedge.com
Recycle Ski and Sport (in Frisco)
I will be back up in Dillon in a couple of weeks for the summer and will most likely be riding on the 18th if you want to meet up. Let me know.
But the places to check would be:
Moutain Bike HQ (they are the bottom of the lift in Keystone): http://keystone.snow.com/info/bikerentals.asp
Moutain Sports Outlet(in Dillon): http://www.mountainsportsoutlet.com/
Gravitee (in Copper Mountain): http://gravitee.com/
A Racer's Edge (Breckenridge): http://www.aracersedge.com
Recycle Ski and Sport (in Frisco)
I will be back up in Dillon in a couple of weeks for the summer and will most likely be riding on the 18th if you want to meet up. Let me know.
You're going to be 2 hours away from Keystone, FYI. Other places to hop on a lift is Vail. There may be some better rental shops around. From what I understand, there were a 'few' DH oriented bikes at the shops (like 2), but for the most part they were set up for 5 and 5. Breckinridge has a good rental fleet and seems to be more 'rental' savy (not sure about the selection), but their DH trails suck (IMHO).
That's 'cause you broke your Proflex there.Ascentrek said:
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Yeah I looked into how far away it was. I'm gonna be at keystone for the weekend and figured while my girl and her sister wonder around i can ride. I'll make some calls and see what's around, i just don't want to lug my bike out for 1 possible day of riding.Ascentrek said:
How are the trails at vail? I just need a place that i can ride for the afternoon and meet up with my girl and her sister later.
So I heard from a Colorado local that Keystone is about the same price as Whistler, and has only two tables. Is it true that Keystone really sucks? He spent a good part of the lift ride going off...
If you really like technical DH, go Vail. IF you don't have your rig and all the DH gear, you can make a fun day of Keystone on a rental. 4 lift rides and you've done most of the mountain. At an average speed on a 5&5 bike, you can spend about 5 hours playing around.Lexx D said:
dude... everything sucks compared to Whistler. Keystone is pretty good. I personally like it and the high speed ski run sections are fun. your right there are only 2 tables on them and they're small, but they have one big cheese wedge wooden jump on the open ski sections.
Vail is good too but the only technical trail is "Old 9", everything else flows like Keystone. my 2 cents...
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Vail is good too but the only technical trail is "Old 9", everything else flows like Keystone. my 2 cents...
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i don't know what the deal is with all the keystone bashing, but if you going to be in keystone anyway, it's definatly worth riding. true it is no whistler. but i wouldn't want sit at the bottom of the mountain woundering how good or bad the riding is.
as for colorado springs. there are a couple of different shuttle runs worth checking out. pipeline, pikes peak, and the tuesday night shuttle that hits up lower captain jacks. there is also a 4x track and dirt jumps o'plenty at the dragon man complex that should be ready for public consumption by the time you get here. my main man Jason Pettit has a finger in all of these things and runs a guide/shuttle service, give him a call (719) 330-0293 for info on the costs, times and bike rentals.
if you're looking for some one to ride with check out http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=70 they seem to be a little more group ride oriented over there.
or by a map and rent an xc bike and head out on your own. there is an endless supply of trails that are rideable from downtown c-springs.
as for colorado springs. there are a couple of different shuttle runs worth checking out. pipeline, pikes peak, and the tuesday night shuttle that hits up lower captain jacks. there is also a 4x track and dirt jumps o'plenty at the dragon man complex that should be ready for public consumption by the time you get here. my main man Jason Pettit has a finger in all of these things and runs a guide/shuttle service, give him a call (719) 330-0293 for info on the costs, times and bike rentals.
if you're looking for some one to ride with check out http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=70 they seem to be a little more group ride oriented over there.
or by a map and rent an xc bike and head out on your own. there is an endless supply of trails that are rideable from downtown c-springs.
LexxD give mojo wheels a call. They may know where to get a good DH Bike for Rent. They are the best Frontrange DH Shop in Town IMO.
www.mojowheels.com - (303) 986-8216
www.mojowheels.com - (303) 986-8216
Dude, no other dh resort destination can be compared to whistler. You're comparing cantalope to cherries. Heck, compared to the current state of california destination dh, keystone looks pretty good. Take your friends ranting with a hefty pinch of salt.erikkellison said:
I think cherries are better than cantaloupe.Renegade said:
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SkaredShtles said:That's 'cause you broke your Proflex there.
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OMG, I totally forgot about that. That was my re-entry into mountain biking. man that bike sucked.
Wheelbase, in Vail, used to rent Gaint comp DH bikes, not sure what they are renting these days but it is worth a call.
There is another front range DH shop. We have a couple used dh bikes in stock. Depending on how you ride, we might be able to help, www.rhythmcycles.com. usually closed Mondays but we'll be there.....
Went by Keystone yesterday..they have some new stuff at the base this year. Two sets of dirt jumps, each line with three doubles plus a seperate jump to platform then drop at end of platform. Also have the regular stuff from last year, the North Shore bridges over the big spools and the wooden table top jump. They were working yesterday and I assume they will continue up until opening day as the jumps still needed to be shaped, bridges completed, etc. We got about 2-3 inches of snow up here last night but most has melted now, sun is out, so should be nice by this weekend.
No other resort near the middle of Co. is doing what Keystone is trying to do. In addition tho the other features mentioned in this thread, Keystone is putting in some good dirt jump lines at the bottom of the mountain. If you think its lame, save your money, put on some spandex, and ride xc.erikkellison said:
'Presheiate the update jeff, good to hear!! We we're all wondering what was going on up there. I'll be headed to Utah, bummed to miss the opener. So now I guess we'll need both bikes to ride.....sweet...I just heard Keystone will be open till 7pm opening weekend!!!
Isnt that an oxymoron?Lexx D said:
Should be a good weekend, they are having events all weekend long:
Event Schedule:
Thursday, June 16
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
10am FREE prizes awarded to first 100 people on lift!
Friday, June 17
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
7pm Nirve Cruiser Cross fun-race (Win a Cruiser!)
after race Après bike party & Cruiser Cross awards
Saturday, June 18
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
10-4pm Yeti Bike Demos - FREE!
1-9pm World Music Festival
9:15pm Fireworks over River Run
Sunday, June 19
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
1-3pm Junkyard Jump Competition
3:30pm Après bike party- Tricycle Crit, & Awards at Parrot Eyes.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, June 16
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
10am FREE prizes awarded to first 100 people on lift!
Friday, June 17
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
7pm Nirve Cruiser Cross fun-race (Win a Cruiser!)
after race Après bike party & Cruiser Cross awards
Saturday, June 18
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
10-4pm Yeti Bike Demos - FREE!
1-9pm World Music Festival
9:15pm Fireworks over River Run
Sunday, June 19
10am-7pm Bike haul access open to public.
1-3pm Junkyard Jump Competition
3:30pm Après bike party- Tricycle Crit, & Awards at Parrot Eyes.
Keystone Ride Reoprt:
Still a lot of drifts on top of Keystone. The only trails open today were Mesquito Coast, Lower Paid in Full, Loggers Way and Wild Thing(I think some of the green trails were open also). You have to ride a good ways down the service roads befoore you can hit any trail. Trails were in good shape, a few muddy spots but still riding nice.
Overall a great day to be out riding, just wish more of the mountain was dry.
Still a lot of drifts on top of Keystone. The only trails open today were Mesquito Coast, Lower Paid in Full, Loggers Way and Wild Thing(I think some of the green trails were open also). You have to ride a good ways down the service roads befoore you can hit any trail. Trails were in good shape, a few muddy spots but still riding nice.
Overall a great day to be out riding, just wish more of the mountain was dry.
Update? How are the trails looking for this weekend???
I was there last sat/sun and the snow is melting in a hurry. There is supposed to be a trial crew working on the upper half 2morrow from what I overheard last weekend. Kinda hard to say if top to bottom will be opened this weekend.