I had the immense privilege of personally wishing the best of luck to @maximiliantm and @userbeau in the predawn morning at the Boulder City Limits as they start off on their own Tour of the Colorado 14ers. They’re optimizing the trip for adventure and fun.
RTD and Bustang (operated by CDOT) will be your best bets for cheap public transportation in/around Denver. All buses in these two networks are equipped with front bike racks, and large, regional buses will have luggage storage below that will carry a boxed up bicycle.
The State of Colorado features a land mass that’s one third Public Land! This makes access to this land for hiking, camping, and riding extremely plentiful.
There are some finer points to consider when designing your own trip:
National Forest/BLM Land
Unless otherwise posted, access for dispersed camping is available on most National Forest and BLM land.
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