Climbing Lookout Mountain is a rite of passage for Denver-area cyclists. It is easy to get to, a fairly small climb by Colorado standards, and has scenic views of Denver and Golden on the way up. I rode up it for the first time this year, after returning to road cycling and now I ride it a few times per week. Many riders just go up to Buffalo Bill’s grave and turn around, but I like to make it a little longer. The ride described here is 21 miles long with three climbs. There is an option to make it 15.5 miles long with two climbs.

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tags: climbing | colorado | road cycling