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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 7, 2015 - 06:38pm PT
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Got a house in Louisville. Know about the climbing in the area, but does anyone know about the mountain biking around boulder?
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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does anyone know about the mountain biking around boulder?
Man ,Mike you are in for a treat.Cheers
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 7, 2015 - 08:21pm PT
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The mountain biking around spearfish would be hard to beat, but I can't wait to check it out.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jack's gonna be like a kid in a candy store!
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10b4me
Social climber
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Like Crimpergirl said, the best mountain biking around Boulder is in Crested Butte, and Durango.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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I'm slightly bummed...Who's our SoDak hookup now? WyoRock,ya got some shoes to fill. ;-) In all sincerity-Good luck Mike!
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Welcome! I've lived in Boulder since '78, and work as a teacher in BVSD. Yes, housing is expensive here, and yes, the further away you live, the more "house" you get for your money. BUT (and I think this is a big but), due to the explosion of growth here, the traffic is rather horrendous. Driving the Diagonal (Longmont) is terrible....would hate to do it each day. Driving to Golden is also (often) wretched, and can get really dicey in bad weather....one of the worst roads around. The beauty of working in Boulder is LIVING in Boulder.....ride your bike to work, take the Skip (bus) if you want. From nearly anywhere in town, you are 10-20 minutes by bike to anywhere you would want to go in town. Smile as you ride past the frustrated people on Broadway, or trying to find parking downtown. Trails, parks, good restaurants, Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon.....it's all at your fingertips! And as someone mentioned, BVSD is a great school district....and with Open Enrollment options, there is something for every kid if you don't want your neighborhood school. Longmont and Golden are NOT part of BVSD. My recommendations......I live in Martin Acres, probably the most affordable part of town, and super convenient. Places for rent from time to time, just make sure you take a bit of time, because each street is different. Some streets mostly student rentals, therefore kind of noisy and/or trashy, and others (like mine) mostly owner occupied, with a few cared for rentals. So I would for sure consider Martin Acres...great location, BUT houses are a bit small for a big family. Someone else mentioned Louisville......I would totally recommend Louisville or Lafayette...still close enough to bike (if you are motivated), also have a bus route, The Jump, and the drive on South Boulder Road at this point is mellow. You would definitely get more "bang for your buck" on a house in Louisville/Lafayette. Very family oriented, but both each with nice, "happening" downtowns........so you could avoid Boulder's downtown traffic at night. Anyway, that is my two cents!!!
Pam
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Oh, and the mountain biking isn't bad with the new trails. While it's not Crested Butte or Durango, I can leave my house on my bike, and after 10-15 minutes of road, I can do up to a 3-hour loop without doing laps on pretty fun single-track to dirt path type trails.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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I can leave my house on my bike
Damn! Either you have a really small house or a really badass bike!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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Super stoked for you, Mike....bummed that we didn't get to climb together more, but that's my fault.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Like Crimpergirl said, the best mountain biking around Boulder is in Crested Butte, and Durango. That might be true, but it still doesn't suck. It's just not as good as some of the best biking on earth.
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Hey Mike-
It doesn't come close to the BlackHills mtb shitaqua but there is some good stuff outside of Nederland(more BCish) that is pretty good. Hall/Heil ranch is pretty fun but somewhat limited. Be prepared for crowds. It has the fun-after-work-keep-you-fit kinda riding for the more fun SW part of the state. Also, Salida is pretty damn fun and the town will feel more like the BlackHills. I am sure there is more and have fun exploring!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mike you're moving to Boulder....sell the mountain bike and buy some yoga pants and ear hair trimmers.
But
Don't show up without a road bike.
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10b4me
Social climber
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Oops, wanted to clarify my post. Crimpergirl mentioned Crested Butte, which I agree with, and I added the mountain biking in Durango.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 9, 2015 - 10:48am PT
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Thanks for all the advice. Definitely getting some new licra and a road bike with a rearview camera so I can see person that is just about to hit me.
Pam we ended up in Louisville, but also looked at a house in Martin Acres but could not stomach only one bathroom for the four of us, but we really did want to be there for precisely the reasons you stated.
donini hair on your ears? Who knew.
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Maybe cross bike? Then you can do dirt roads to avoid the txt'rs and whatnot behind the wheel!
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 2, 2015 - 05:35pm PT
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Anybody in Boulder want to climb on Monday after work? Got a job got housing and spent the last month or two packing, moving, and all that goes along with it. Probably a tad out of shape but hauling boxes into a uhaul in 90+ degree temps makes you tough. First day at work is Monday so would love to end that day with a route or two. Think I'm off at around 4 or 4:30. Also will be without the family for at least the next couple of weeks so would love to get out some in the evenings and weekends until they get here.
One last thing is my wife is still looking for work out here so if you know of anything in the high 6 figures (haha) she has done property management and HUD housing for the last 5 years and marketing and hospitality work in hotels and chamber of commerce work for 15 years before that.
Send me a message if you are interested in climbing in the next couple of weeks.
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Hey Mike, welcome to Colorado. I'm leaving for a 3 week trip to Squamish but when I get back in late -ish July, I can get out with you. I know this doesn't work out with your need for a partner now, but keep me in mind.
Brad
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2015 - 08:18am PT
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Thanks Brad I would love to.
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