Hello,
I'll be in the Denver/aurora area from April 15 - 18. Is there enough snow in the mountains to where I shouldn't ride my cycle there and back from Missouri? I imagine that would be cutting it close.
Thanks
Colorado question
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Re: Colorado question
Hello jarobi,
Not currently living there (alas), but I can give you some general info. First, no mountains between Missouri and Denver, so you don't have to do any mountain riding, but if conditions are appropriate you'll have trouble staying away from them!
However, on the eastern plains there are often snowstorms in April. Usually warm, wet stuff that doesn't stick to the roads, but probably not something you'd want to ride in. Check the forecast before you leave and err on the side of caution. If the forecast looks clear, you certainly won't have to worry about snow on the roads from previous storms.
Good riding! Wish I could be there.
Cheers,
Brad
Not currently living there (alas), but I can give you some general info. First, no mountains between Missouri and Denver, so you don't have to do any mountain riding, but if conditions are appropriate you'll have trouble staying away from them!
However, on the eastern plains there are often snowstorms in April. Usually warm, wet stuff that doesn't stick to the roads, but probably not something you'd want to ride in. Check the forecast before you leave and err on the side of caution. If the forecast looks clear, you certainly won't have to worry about snow on the roads from previous storms.
Good riding! Wish I could be there.
Cheers,
Brad
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Re: Colorado question
jarobi, twinquad is correct.
mountains are west of denver and there are none between the two points. if it does happen to snow in the city, it is not likely to stick for more than a day. i ride year round in denver/aurora, with exception for a few days a year without any concerns. i'd be more concerned about the winds and frozen spots on the roads when you hit the plains. but come april, that may not really be an issue. if i were you, i'd plan on riding.
now, if you're thinking about taking your bike up through the foothills and as far as either pikes peak or rocky mountain national park, that's another story. if there isn't a recent snowfall, there will still most likely be sand/gravel on the roads left by CDOT as well as from snowmelt. also be careful of hidden frozen spots in the shadows. use extreme caution. i don't trust the mountain roads until at least late june. one last word of warning, drivers will just be getting used to sharing the roads with motorcyclists so be mindful of that.
mountains are west of denver and there are none between the two points. if it does happen to snow in the city, it is not likely to stick for more than a day. i ride year round in denver/aurora, with exception for a few days a year without any concerns. i'd be more concerned about the winds and frozen spots on the roads when you hit the plains. but come april, that may not really be an issue. if i were you, i'd plan on riding.
now, if you're thinking about taking your bike up through the foothills and as far as either pikes peak or rocky mountain national park, that's another story. if there isn't a recent snowfall, there will still most likely be sand/gravel on the roads left by CDOT as well as from snowmelt. also be careful of hidden frozen spots in the shadows. use extreme caution. i don't trust the mountain roads until at least late june. one last word of warning, drivers will just be getting used to sharing the roads with motorcyclists so be mindful of that.