I’ll be visiting ft Collins in early August and renting a bike. What are the best trails to check out around town. I’ll be working until about 5 PM so the trails need to be reasonably close to the city and 2 to 3 hours in length so I can make it back before dark. I expect to have 3 to 4 evenings available.

I’m an intermediate rider. I will likely be renting a Ripley or Ripmo. Any suggestions on what trails to check out (or where/what bike to rent) are appreciated.

  • Galluf@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m an intermediate for the desert of Washington. Climbing 2k feet in just over an hour in 95 F weather is doable for me (will likely take me longer at 6k feet elevation). Where I expect to struggle is any rocky chunder.

    Those two areas were on my list so I’ll almost certainly be doing both of them and it’s good to have some specific trail recommendations.

    • themeltingclock@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I suspect you could handle those “blacks” - none of what I remember out around horsetooth is too crazy for a strong intermediate rider but if I’m wrong I hope someone with better memory steps in 🤣

      If you’re really worried about being on the edge, no sense in getting a Ripley over a Ripmo - they both pedal incredibly well and the extra plush of a Ripmo might give you a confidence boost.