California
Colorado Springs
2007
SEASON IS GOING ON NOW
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.
The
average ride time is about 2 1/2 hours. This may be scheduled
as an early morning 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. $100/person available
daily at 6:00am All
equipment, food and souvenir water bottle included.
Total activity time 6 hours.
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to BIKE DOWN PIKES PEAK meeting place
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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.
$75/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.
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Out West is An Equal Opportunity Service Provider
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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