Riding from Coors to Coors

by jmaslak
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April 16, 2009

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A commuter scooter or motorcycle ride from the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO to Downtown Denver (with Coors Field) which avoids highway travel (and most of the traffic problems that go along with that)

Ride Character

As you leave downtown Golden and head past the Coors Brewery, immediately you feel that you are in the country – not between Denver and one of the suburbs. Ride down a windy secondary road, with some tree cover, and head into western Denver. Speeds are moderate with generally free-flowing traffic, even during rush hour.

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Start

Start in Golden, on 13th Street at Ford Street – right on the corner where Coors Brewery Tours depart. Drive east on 13th Street, which shortly becomes 32nd Avenue (and remains that way the rest of the trip).

One of the first points of interest on the road is the brewery itself – you can easily smell the alcohol as you approach a short tunnel under part of the brewery.

Be careful, however – there’s a ton of truck traffic on this stretch, as Coors uses a large truck fleet to move things around their complex.

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Rural 32nd Avenue

As you pass the Coors Brewery, 32nd Avenue begins getting more interesting, with some great twisties. You’ll see trees along it, which can almost feel like a tunnel during the right part of the year. Speed limits are generally considered “suggestions” along this part of the route, although Jefferson County law enforcement loves to patrol this area.

Be alert for bicyclists and gravel on this stretch of road, especially around the blind corners – don’t go quite so fast as to leave yourself no options, and you will want to be particularly respectful of the yellow line on this part of the route. But fear not – it’s a popular ride, and you’ll see plenty of other riders on this route.

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Through West Denver and into Downtown

32nd Avenue is one of the most pleasant routes through West Denver. You’ll pass several parks, golf courses, cemetaries, and other “open spaces”. You’ll also travel through an older urban corridor, in the West Highland neighborhood, which has seen a period of recent renewal with lots of new shops and renovated buildings. Because of the height of 32nd Street compared to surrounding terrain, you’ll also see more than your expected share of manhole covers – but that’s easy enough to deal with on two wheels!

Keep on 32nd Avenue through this stretch, until you reach Speer Blvd. At Speer Blvd, turn right, head over the iron bridges, and enter Downtown Denver (and Coors Field) on your left.

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Coors Brewery

12th St & Ford St, Golden, CO 80401

Coors Brewery, proud makers of Coors Light, Killian's Irish Red and ZIMA amongst others, is the largest single site brewery in the world. Visitors will learn the company's history through artifacts on display in the lobby and will then experience the brewery first hand from the malting process to product packaging. The tour ends at the bar where visitors can sample a variety of beverages or purchase items from the well stocked gift shop. The brewery is located on the eastern edge of Golden, near Vanover Park.

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Coors Field

2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205

With spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, Coors Field opened in 1995 and is home to the MLB's Colorado Rockies. The open-air stadium seats over 50,000 spectators with a row of purple seats indicating the one mile mark above sea level. Located in downtown's LoDo district a few blocks from Union S... more »

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West Highland

Denver, CO

An area of older Denver with charming brick buildings and a higher elevation than the surrounding area. Parts of this neighbourhood have experienced tremendous urban renewal in the last few years.

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