Bike Ride From Breckenridge to Frisco and Back
| Date: | 10-18-2024 |
| Location: | Breckenridge and Frisco, CO |
| Distance: | 26.78 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 957′ |
| Total Time: | 4 hr 25 min |
| Parking: | 20+ cars |
My buddy Paul and I were in Colorado for an Iron Maiden concert. We decided to arrive a few days before the show and check our Breckenridge. After a full day of traveling we had no interest in getting in a car so we decided to rent some bikes and check out the town on two wheels.
We found a bike shop near our place that rents all kind of bikes. We chose some pedal assist e-bikes that we could take around town and explore some rail trails.
Avalanche Sports was fantastic with setting us up with bikes, helmets and bike locks. They suggested a ride down to Frisco, CO. So we took that advice and were on our way. Weather was sunny but chilly. Forecast called for some rain later in the afternoon and possibly a little snow. We had hats and coats so we were all set.
The pedal assist had a few settings, Eco, Sport, Tour and Turbo. Each step up added more assistance. We started out cruising around Breckenridge, in and out of the side streets and parks.
We eventually found the bike path and started heading north to Frisco. Breckenridge is about 9,600 in elevation and Frisco is about 8,700. So we knew the whole way down would be pretty easy. So we decided to conserve the battery on the way down. We knew we would need all of it on the way back up.
The rail trail runs parallel to the road for s few miles. It offers great views of the mountain range and open land. In other areas we were riding through golden leafed Aspens. There are markers and signs along the way that celebrate the mining history.
A little further along the way we came across a teepee made from sticks. The path is paved and easy to follow. As we got further way from Breckenridge we got further way from the road. The path is kind of out there on its own.
We continued and soon came up to a large lake with mountains behind it. Again, the views along this path were awesome! After the lake we were just about in Frisco and a new set of mountains were in front of us.
We made our way down from the bike path to the town below and pedaled down main street for a way. We were both pretty hungry, so we grabbed some lunch at the Moose Jaw restaurant. Food was great, just what we were looking for.
After lunch we geared up and explored Frisco a bit. While in one of the shops, the owner said she just got a text that it was snowing up in Breckenridge. So we decided to get going.
As we went through town there was a bit of an incline getting back up to the main trail but with the pedal assist it was not to bad. There are also lots of places to pull of and take pictures.
Once we were back on the main path we had a small downhill glide before the long uphill grade back to Breckenridge. It wasn’t steep but it was consistent.
On the way back it started to rain and then sleet for a bit and the winds were picking up so I put my shell on for the rest of the ride. In the distance we could no longer see the mountains due to the snowstorm ahead.
We kept a pretty good pace on the way back. The pedal assist was definably appreciated. Even with its help my legs could still feel the burn, especially with the elevation.
Once we were back in town we explored a bit more then remembered a train museum near the bike shop so we went to check that out as our last stop. After that we dropped the bikes back off. The salesman came out and checked us back in. The whole renting was so easy and quick. There is so much more to explore. I will rent from then again the next time I’m in Breckenridge.
