Colorado
Springs
2012
SEASON IS COMING SOON!
Mountain
Biking is a popular activity that lets you experience
beautiful mountain scenery and terrain with minimum effort
and maximum exposure to the outdoors. We drive you to
the top and you feel like a kid again as you coast down
the mountain roads.
Mountain
bike adventures are available from May through November.
We are committed to your enjoyment with excellent equipment
and entertaining tour guides. Transportation included
for groups from major hotels.
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BIKE
DOWN PIKES PEAK
Zebulon
Pike said Pikes Peak would never be climbed. If he was
on the mountain today he would surely be surprised to
see you coast by on your way down. We drive you to the
top to take in the view from the most famous mountain
in America. Then it's 17 miles of downhill biking as you
coast from the summit at 14,110 feet to the bottom of
the Pikes Peak Highway. This is a dramatic way to experience
the five different Life Zones from Alpine above 11,000
feet to Foothills below 7,000 feet. We stop several times
on the way down for photo opportunities and a rest break.
A light breakfast and lunch are included. This exciting
downhill adventure is easy and safe. We provide front
suspension mountain bikes, cold weather gear, entertaining
guides, and a support van. You may keep your souvenir
water bottle.
Departures:
Weather depending!!!
This tour runs seven days a week beginning May 1 and
runs through October 31.
Morning
ride begins at 6:45 AM, returning at approximately
12:00 pm.
May/September/October trips only run once a day
Summer trips depart twice a day at 8:00 am,
returning by 1:30 PM, or departing at 12:30 pm, returning
at 5:30 PM. (Please call to confirm these off-season
times.) **We highly recommend the morning ride because
of weather and traffic. The average ride time is about
2 1/2 hours.
$115.00 per guest
All equipment, food and souvenir water bottle included.
Total activity time 6 hours.
BOOK
NOW
Map
to BIKE DOWN PIKES PEAK meeting place
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COG
UP BIKE DOWN
Cog up/Bike down This adventure of taking
the cog railway to the summit of Pikes Peak on the south
site of the mountain., meeting us on the summit and riding
bikes down the north side on the Pikes Peak Highway is
truly a trip of a life time when visiting the Pikes Peak
area. Participants meet at our office at 7:00AM for registration
and breakfast. We will drive you to the cog railway and
get you on the train headed for the summit. We'll drive
to the summit and meet you as you come off the train.
We'll head down the mountain on our mountain bikes, taking
time for photos and learning about the history and flora
and fauna of the five different life zones we will be
biking down. We will get off the bikes at the Wines of
Colorado and have lunch. We should have you back at the
office around 2:00. Cost: $135.00 per person, 5 or more
$125.00 per person. This includes: All transportation,
cog railway ticket, breakfast and lunch, mountain bikes,
helmets, souvenir water bottles, experienced mountain
bike guides, van support, all weather gear, snacks, and
permit and toll fees. The schedule does change during
the season so please contact us to book your trip!
$145/person
All equipment included. Total activity time 4 hours.
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BIKE
GOLD CAMP ROAD
At the turn of the century railroad
builders carved a railroad grade through the
beautiful mountains between Colorado Springs and Cripple
Creek. Money was no object as they dug tunnels and blasted
away rock to reach the rich mines. Where the steam
locomotives used to pull cars loaded with gold
ore, you will coast down the gentle grade from high in
the mountains back to Colorado Springs. Along the way
you will take in the beautiful scenery and pass through
several railroad tunnels. As you round each corner you
will be treated to a new view of the mountains and Colorado
Springs spread out below. The tour offers a wonderful
way to experience the beauty of the Colorado Rockies.
The average ride time of this tour is about three hours.
$85/person
Available daily at 1:00pm.
All equipment included. Total activity time 4 hours.
Map
to BIKE GOLD CAMP ROAD meeting place
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Clothing
We provide all-weather gear for
Pikes Peak, but please dress for current weather conditions.
Take into account temperature variations with elevation.
We recommend that you bring a light day pack to carry
snacks and clothing layers. Light gloves, coat and emergency
rain gear are provided as needed.
Your Physical
Condition
Our rides are suitable for novice
riders, as they are primarily downhill, and do not involve
strenuous exercise. Several thousand people will enjoy
these rides each year. However the rides do involve exercise
at an altitude of 6000 to 14,000 feet. Potential riders
should consult their physician if they have any doubt
about their health or ability to participate at this altitude.
Equipment
We have sixty, 21 speed mountain
bikes (with front suspension). We need your height and
weight with your reservation so that we will have an appropriate
bike reserved for you. We also provide bike helmets, water
bottles, and all weather gear for Pikes Peak.
Limitations
Children under eight are generally
too small to care for themselves during the bike rides.
We have no specific upper age limit as physical condition
and strength vary greatly from person to person. We enjoy
taking senior citizens and frequently have riders in their
70's. We can accommodate riders up to 250 pounds.
Depending
on the time of the year, the time of day or other unforeseen
circumstances, we are not always able to offer all tours
every day. All tours require a minimum number of passengers.
We will make every effort to accomodate all guests, but
may ask for some flexibility on your part by having alternate
days/times available.
Adventures
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and Employer
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Out West is a Permittee of The Pike National Forest
Thank
you for your business and we look forward to providing
your best...
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OUT WEST!
