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The Village Idiots is, first and foremost, a cycling club, so riding is a big part of what we do.  There is nothing quite like the pure joy of cruising along under your own power, the wind washing away your cares, soaking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the world around you!

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Weekly Ride Types


Dawn Patrol – Early morning (7:00 a.m. or earlier) road rides of approximately 15 miles, usually on Fridays.  A great way to start the day.   

 

Ladies Ride – Tuesday morning road rides of approximately 20 miles followed by a stop for coffee and conversation.

 

Pathway Pedalers – Wednesday evening rides of 15-30 miles that use our region's extensive paved bike paths.  Intended to accommodate multiple levels of riders, but we encourage participation by those who do not feel comfortable on the road. 

 

Conditioning Rides – Improve your fitness and enhance your skills with this Monday evening ride on a relatively level circuit loop through the Denver Tech Center area.  Riders may opt for their own distance, speed, and duration.  

 

Hill Rides – Weekday morning road rides with plenty of climbing.  Usually requires driving to the foothills.

 

Weekend Rides – These are the heart and soul of the club.  Rides are usually on Saturday mornings, last approximately 2 hours, and include roads and paved trails.

 

Gravel Rides – Rides on gravel trails in the area.  Typically, 10-15 miles with around 1,500 feet of climbing.

Out-of-Town Rides


Once each season, we schedule a week-long out-of-town trip that includes a hotel stay with daily rides and group meals.  Some years, it’s in-state, so members can drive to it.  Recent locations have included Grand Junction/Palisade and Aspen.  Other years we team up with a guided tour company for a fully supported out-of-state tour.  Most recently we have partnered with Carolina Tailwinds for tours in Tennessee and Virginia. (see our Play page for more information on the social activities)

 

We also schedule weekend out-of-town rides in locations such as Steamboat Springs, Frisco, and Beaver Creek.

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Ride With GPS


The Village Idiots have a club membership with Ride With GPS, where we maintain our route library of over 150 routes.  All our ride listings on the Events page include a link to a Ride with GPS route you can download to your phone or cycling computer, or just study to see what you are getting yourself into!  


As an active member of the Village Idiots, you get access to premium navigation features on all club routes and events:

  • Voice Navigation in our mobile app
  • Offline Maps in our mobile app
  • PDF Maps + Cuesheets
  • Advanced Turn Notifications with TCX files
  • Estimated time