Dude...since we rode together last time, I've put on about 15lbs and I've ridden maybe 5 times (in three months).
It's going to suck a bit...but it'll be a blast, we can call 911 for each other as our lungs explode. It's a cool trail, sucky long climb, a few technical features to work and a really fun descent.
Take I-25 to the Cimmaron/Highway 24 exit and head West.
Keep going past Manitou Springs.
About 2 miles past the Cliff Dwellings/Cave of the Winds exit you'll find the trailhead on the right.
Shouldn't take more than 2 hours tops, so you'll have time to get back to Denver (unless you're in the ICU).