People are serious about bikes in Colorado, and Longmont is no exception. This year, the League of American Bicyclists rated the city at the silver level in terms of bike-friendliness. After a few years of living here, we're finally getting into the cycling scene -- and loving every minute of it. Our current favorite ride follows the LoBo Trail about seven miles to nearby Niwot. Hook up with the trail on Sunset Ave. (just south of Pike Rd.) and follow it out to where it runs parallel with the Diagonal Highway. About a mile in, the trail turns from concrete to crushed gravel, and the ride gets slightly less smooth. But don't worry, you'll have plenty of excuses for breaks -- the magnificent views of the mighty Flatirons pretty much command you to stop and soak in the sights.
You can ride the LoBo Trail all the way to Boulder -- a 12-mile adventure we've yet to undertake. Hey, we're just getting into this biking thing, remember? So far, our final destination of choice has been the Winot Coffee Co. (7960 Niwot Road), located in the Cottonwood Plaza. Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and a sunny patio. What more could sweaty cyclists wish for?
Tip: For maps and other two-wheel resources, look no further than www.BicycleLongmont.org.
Thanks for the photos! I'm moving back to Colorado in December, and looking forward to getting back into biking. I'm planning on commuting along LOBO as often as possible, from Longmont into Gunbarrel, and absolutely can't wait.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patrick! We just went on a nice bike ride yesterday. It was 70 degrees in late November... Not bad! Good luck with your move.
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