The 36th annual Boulder Walk & Bike Month is a diverse celebration of more than 85 biking and walking activities organized throughout June. Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month is among the largest in the nation. Presented by GO Boulder, Walk & Bike Month is the largest free event held in Boulder. Organizers expect over 5,000 riders and pedestrians will turn out for Bike to Work Day, on June 27th. For the third year, Community Cycles.is coordinating activities.
Community Cycles, Seniors on Bikes, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, B-cycle, eGo CarShare, GO Boulder, Open Space and Mountain Parks, and many other local companies and clubs are hosting events. In addition, there will be weekly group bicycle rides for all ages and skill levels, kids’ bike rodeos, and walks and runs at various Boulder locations.
Highlights of 2012 Walk & Bike Month include:
B-360 - Fifteenth Annual Circle Boulder by Bicycle (Sunday, June 3) As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month, everyone is invited to take part in the annual B-360 Boulder By Bike Ride tour from 3-5 p.m. It’s an enjoyable ride that’s fun for all ages and showcases the city’s cycling and pedestrian paths. Participants can ride an entire loop around the city or ride a half-loop called the B180. Both rides begin and end at Scott Carpenter Park at Arapahoe Avenue and 30th Street. Stick around after the ride for refreshments, a picnic and prize drawings.
Park(ing) Spaces Day (Friday, June 22) As part of Park(ing) Spaces Day, paid parking spaces downtown and parking lots around Boulder are transformed into places where visitors can stop, visit, and benefit from many different types of activities, from chair massages to yoga to bike repair stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bike to Work Day (Wednesday, June 27) Pedestrians and bicyclists will register and walk or ride to work. More than 40 breakfast stations across town will serve free breakfast to bikers and walkers from 7 to 9 a.m. Become part of a Boulder tradition. Register at Community Cycles.
2nd Annual Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour with New Belgium Brewery (Friday, June 29) Join us June 29th for the Clips of Faith Film Tour, sponsored by New Belgium Brewery. This tour is an extravaganza of beer and film expression. The films, which are free to view, will visit more than a dozen cities, including Boulder for Walk & Bike Month. Beer sales will benefit Community Cycles. The festival will run from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at 29th Street Mall. Visit Clips of Faith.
Events By Category: You can find each category's full event listing on the menus at the side of the page.
Bicycling Events - Ride a little or ride a lot. Ride fast or ride slow. Ride far or ride near. Ride in lycra or ride in cotton. Ride on dirt or ride in the road. There is sure to be a ride for you! Check out the Biking Events listings!
Walking & Hiking Events - This year there are fun walks, social walks, walks where you can learn something and walks where you can just enjoy the world around you. Check out the Walking and Hiking listings!
Senior Events – We have special events geared to retired folks who can get out during weekdays. Some go at a slower pace, but some are also pretty darn quick. Meet Boulder’s active seniors and join in on the fun. Check out the Senior Events listings!
Learn Something New - Fix a flat, tune your bike, and learn how to commute to work or carry groceries on a bike. Learn about new trails in Open Space; check out Valmont Bike Park; learn how foam rollers can help your feel better after a hard ride. Check out the Learn Something New listings!
Social Events- Walk & Bike month is a social time. Time to meet your neighbors, time to make new friends, time to enjoy the warm weather and time to celebrate walking and biking (and maybe have a beer!)! As always, we have a long list of social events for all ages. Check out the Social Events listings!
Family events- We have special events for families where kids can play and adults can join in. There are biking events, hiking events and just plain fun events. Kids can learn how to safely ride a bike or learn about the wildflowers of Boulder County. Check out the Family Events listings!
Events By Date. Below is a full listing of the events happening every day in June. * Indicates a recurring event
June 1: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Pastries on the Path* Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street; 8 a.m. Every Friday morning, Boulder food Rescue and Community Cycles will provide a hot drink and tasty eats to bike commuters at Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street. This series of events organized by the nonprofit team-up will extend through the end of June at this location. The event, inspired by a similar event in Portland, Oregon called "Breakfast on the Bridges" is a simple gesture to thank and encourage bike commuters for riding their bikes. Pastries, Bagels and Cake (cake for breakfast!?), are rescued Thursday night from area bakeries' surpluses, and coffee is provided by Conscious Coffee roasters.
Valmont Bike Park Family Rides* 3160 Airport Road.; 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids and bikes for free, fun family rides at Valmont Bike Park. Ride over 4 miles of bike trails and dozens of features and amenities for all ages and skills. For more information: Visit Valmont Bike Park or email Valmont Bike Park.
June 2: National Trails Day 8 a.m. 6/2/12 – 5 p.m. 6/3/12 In 2012, volunteers will improve and repair the old trail system in the West Magnolia area, southwest of Nederland. In celebration of National Trails Day, will construct 575 feet of new trail, repair and improve around 300 feet of existing trail, close and re-vegetate 450 feet of the old trail alignment, and clean up an area that has significant trash and has been a dumping area for old tree stumps. Restoration of the old trail will involve seeding, transplanting, mulching and slashing. Trail work will involve some specialized skills such as heavy rock-work and causeway construction. Volunteers will camp in a beautiful location. This is a two day project and we will be camping overnight in the West Mag area, so bring your tents and your bikes and be the first to ride the new singletrack.
Venus de Miles Bike Club* Meet at Full Cycle - 1795 Pearl Street; 8a.m. The Venus de Miles Bike Club is a friendly, non-competitive beginner to intermediate road bike Club. The regular weekend rides are free and open to all women (members and non-members). We will meet and divide up into groups. For more info, email Karli.
Fleet Feet - Nordic Walking Class Fleet Feet - 2624 Broadway Av.; 8:30-9:30 a.m. Come to Fleet Feet to learn about Nordic Walking with Poles!Anyone, in any shape and at any age, can benefit from Nordic Walking! It is great for cross-training, decreasing muscular imbalances, and strengthening the whole body and cardiovascular system. By learning how to use the specially-designed poles, you will experience great health benefits and lower your risk of injury! For more info call 303-939-8000.
Going Car-Free Workshop 2805 Wilderness Place, Ste. 1000; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. In this workshop, we'll get started by discussing the reasons why it makes sense to go car-free, including saving money, improving personal health, discovering the social effects of an "out-of-car experience", enjoying being outside, and reducing our environmental impact. Register at Community Cycles.
Elevations and Community Cycles - Bicycle Recycling Drive & Celebration Event 2805 Wilderness Place, Ste. 1000; Noon – 3:00 p.m. Join Elevations Credit Union in creating a culture of cycling and support local non-profit Community Cycles. The tax-deductible donation of your bicycle or parts will be matched with a cash donation from Elevations. Celebrate the success of this campaign by joining us for a June 2nd celebration event at Community Cycles with DJs, food, and fun. Bicycles will be collected from May 1 to May 31 at five Elevations locations. Call Elevations at 303.443.4672 x1121 to coordinate your donation.
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
June 3: Community Cycles Bike Rodeo Scott Carpenter Park; 1-2 p.m. The Bike Rodeo will teach young children rules of the road and safe bike handling prior to the B360 ride.
B-360 - Fifteenth Annual Circle Boulder by Bicycle Scott Carpenter Park; 3 p.m. Rain or shine, the City of Boulder Utilities Division’s Greenways Program will host its 15th Annual Circle Boulder by Bicycle, B-360 or B-180 self-guided ride. This non-competitive ride follows the city’s bikeways beginning and ending at Scott Carpenter Park, 30th Street and Arapahoe Avenue, and is open to all ages. For more information, visit the B-360 webpage or contact Annie Noble at 303-441-3242.
National Trails Day 8 a.m. 6/2/12 – 5 p.m. 6/3/12 In 2012, volunteers will improve and repair the old trail system in the West Magnolia area, southwest of Nederland. In celebration of National Trails Day, will construct 575 feet of new trail, repair and improve around 300 feet of existing trail, close and re-vegetate 450 feet of the old trail alignment, and clean up an area that has significant trash and has been a dumping area for old tree stumps. Restoration of the old trail will involve seeding, transplanting, mulching and slashing. Trail work will involve some specialized skills such as heavy rock-work and causeway construction. Volunteers will camp in a beautiful location. This is a two day project and we will be camping overnight in the West Mag area, so bring your tents and your bikes and be the first to ride the new singletrack.
Wildflowers of Goshawk Ridge 8 am – 12 pm The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Explore this new trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15. Please call 303-441-3440 for reservation and meeting point for this 4 mile, 700 feet elevation gain walk. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
June 4: Walk and Talk with Claire Levy 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join State Representative Claire Levy for an informative stroll. Meet at the South Shanahan Ridge trailhead off of Lehigh St. Email for more info: Sue Prant.
First Monday BMA Happy Hour Location TBD; 5-7 p.m. Join BMA for some adult recovery beverage and start your week off right! Every month BMA hosts a happy hour on the first Monday of that month. The bar is TBD, but rest assured we'll gather at a local watering hole to regale each other with tales of weekend mountain bike adventures and drown our Monday sorrows in a pint of the good stuff. Print out your membership card and bring it to First Monday for a members-only drink special! For more information, see the BMA Calendar
June 5: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
W's Foam Roller Clinic with Peak Integrative Health Full Cycle – 1795 Pearl Street; 6:30-7:30p.m. For more info, visit Full Cycle
June 6: Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website,email or call, 303-494-2890.
B-cycle/ Wells Fargo Wednesdays * Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring free Boulder B-cycle 24-hour passes each Wednesday in June (except Bike to Work Day). Users may purchase 24-hour access passes for $0.00 at every Boulder B-cycle station. Usage fees for rides over 60 minutes still apply.
Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
Walking Tours of the Historic University Hill Neighborhood Meet at Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue; 5:30 p.m Join Carol Taylor of the Boulder History Museum for a leisurely one hour walk that highlights some of the fascinating structures, events and personalities in the history of ‘The Hill.’ Free, $5 donation welcome! All ages. Rain or shine. More info: 303-449-3464.
FREE Beginner Level Maintenance Clinic Full Cycle – 1795 Pearl Street;7:15-8:15 p.m. For more info, visit Full Cycle
June 7: Betasso Canyon Trail 5 - 8 p.m. This beginner friendly, no drop ride heads up the Canyon to the Betasso Canyon Loop Trail. Entry level riders will meet at the Betasso trail head, more experienced riders will depart from the Justice Center on Canyon to ride up the connector trail. If you plan to ride the connector trail, be aware the trail is steep/loose in some sections. This section of trail is considered intermediate/advanced, although the Betasso loop at the top is a beginner/intermediate trail. For permitting and planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to join the ride. Send an email if you have any questions. For more information on the ride see BMA Calendar.
Dialing a Derailleur Standard Bike Repair, 1823 Marine St; 5:30-7 p.m. Rear derailleurs and front derailleurs can be challenging to fix at first. We will go over the issues that are commonly present and how to trouble shoot the situation. By the end of the class, you will be able to adjust your own derailleur. Cost: $25. Find out more about Standard Bike Repair
June 8: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Pastries on the Path* Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street; 8 a.m. Every Friday morning, Boulder food Rescue and Community Cycles will provide a hot drink and tasty eats to bike commuters at Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street. This series of events organized by the nonprofit team-up will extend through the end of June at this location. The event, inspired by a similar event in Portland, Oregon called "Breakfast on the Bridges" is a simple gesture to thank and encourage bike commuters for riding their bikes. Pastries, Bagels and Cake (cake for breakfast!?), are rescued Thursday night from area bakeries' surpluses, and coffee is provided by Conscious Coffee roasters.
Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website,email or call, 303-494-2890.
Valmont Bike Park Family Rides* 3160 Airport Road.; 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids and bikes for free, fun family rides at Valmont Bike Park. Ride over 4 miles of bike trails and dozens of features and amenities for all ages and skills. For more information: Visit Valmont Bike Park or email Valmont Bike Park.
Wildflowers of Goshawk Ridge 4–8 pm The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Explore this new trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15. Please call 303-441-3440 for reservation and meeting point for this 4 mile, 700 feet elevation gain walk. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
Bike Art Standard Bike Repair, 1823 Marine St; 5:30-7 p.m. Build bicycle mobiles out of rims, cassettes, fishing string and odds and ends. A great way to use recycled parts for art. Cost: FREE. Find out more about Standard Bike Repair
June 9: Bicycling and the Zombie Apocalypse 2805 Wilderness Pl, Ste. 1000; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. This workshop is designed to teach you about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of bikes in the context of the zombie apocalypse. We will discuss prominent features of many different types of bikes and the parts and accessories they include. Register at Community Cycles
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
Community Cycles Membership Party 2805 Wilderness Place Suite 1000 (behind Boulder Beer off the Goose Creek Path); 6:00 p.m.- 9:00p.m. Special membership cost of $20! - Bring your Friends! Creating a Culture of Cycling - Be part of it! Enjoy food, beer and a silent auction with your Community Cycles friends. Learn more about Community Cycles!
June 10: Venus de Miles Bike Club* Meet at Full Cycle - 1795 Pearl Street; 8a.m. The Venus de Miles Bike Club is a friendly, non-competitive beginner to intermediate road bike Club. The regular weekend rides are free and open to all women (members and non-members). We will meet and divide up into groups. For more info, email Karli.
Community Cycles Rolling Bike Clinic* Goss/Grove Neighborhood; 12 - 4 p.m. Rolling Bike Clinics are bicycle powered mobile bike shops designed to fix broken bikes in low income neighborhoods in Boulder. Volunteer bike mechanics load our large capacity bike trailers with all the tools and parts needed for a mobile bike shop. We then ride to a neighborhood, set up shop and fix bikes for a day. Kids’ bike rodeos and neighborhood bike rides, both led by Community Cycles Bike Ambassadors , are also part of the day’s events. For more info: Rolling Bike Clinics
June 12: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
W's Hands-On Fix a Flat Full Cycle – 1795 Pearl Street; 6-7:30 p.m. Bring in your own bike, seat bag, tube, patch kit, inflation (if you plan to use CO2 you should bring an extra, if you plan to use a hand pump you should bring the hand pump you will be using) and tire levers. We will have a floor pump so you can use that too for saving time. You will remove and "fix" your front wheel and learn how to remove your rear wheel. Plan on at least 1 hour for this clinic. All attendees will receive 10% off flat fixing items purchased at the Clinic. FREE to Venus Bike Club members and $10.00 for non members. For more info, email Karli.
June 13: Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website,email or call, 303-494-2890.
B-cycle/ Wells Fargo Wednesdays * Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring free Boulder B-cycle 24-hour passes each Wednesday in June (except Bike to Work Day). Users may purchase 24-hour access passes for $0.00 at every Boulder B-cycle station. Usage fees for rides over 60 minutes still apply.
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 4-8 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
June 13: Bike Path Tour - Led by eGo CarShare Staff and Volunteers Meet at the Boulder Transit Center at 14th & Walnut, near the B-cycle station; 5-7p.m. Note: If you do not have a bike you can use a B-cycle. Contact: eGo CarShare or call 303-720-1185 x3
June 14: Walker Ranch BMA Ride 5-9 p.m. This week we will take advantage of the long days and ride at Walker Ranch. For this ride there will be an option to break into two groups, one intermediate level group for an out and back to the top of the rocks, finishing by about 8:15. The other more advanced group, those of you with experience riding Walker and feeling zesty, will make its way around the entire 8 mile loop. Don't let distances deceive you; this trail will take a fast moving group until almost dark to complete without any mechanicals! For permitting and planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to join the ride. Send an email if you have any questions. For more information on the ride see BMA Calendar.
Walking Tours of the Historic University Hill Neighborhood Meet at Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue; 5:30 p.m Join Carol Taylor of the Boulder History Museum for a leisurely one hour walk that highlights some of the fascinating structures, events and personalities in the history of ‘The Hill.’ Free, $5 donation welcome! All ages. Rain or shine. More info: 303-449-3464.
June 15: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Pastries on the Path* Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street; 8 a.m. Every Friday morning, Boulder food Rescue and Community Cycles will provide a hot drink and tasty eats to bike commuters at Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street. This series of events organized by the nonprofit team-up will extend through the end of June at this location. The event, inspired by a similar event in Portland, Oregon called "Breakfast on the Bridges" is a simple gesture to thank and encourage bike commuters for riding their bikes. Pastries, Bagels and Cake (cake for breakfast!?), are rescued Thursday night from area bakeries' surpluses, and coffee is provided by Conscious Coffee roasters.
Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website or email. Phone: 303.494.2890
Valmont Bike Park Family Rides* 3160 Airport Road.; 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids and bikes for free, fun family rides at Valmont Bike Park. Ride over 4 miles of bike trails and dozens of features and amenities for all ages and skills. For more information: Visit Valmont Bike Park or email Valmont Bike Park.
Fun with Fixies Wheel Building Class Standard Bike Repair, 1823 Marine St; 1-5p.m. Standard Bike Repair is hosting a class for you to build your own fixie wheel. Choose your own color of flip-flop hubs and rim. We will teach you how to lace, tension, and true your wheel, and you get to keep it when you're done! This class is limited to 2-5 students and includes instruction and materials. Experience truing wheels and adjusting hubs is preferred but not necessary. Cost: $165. Find out more about Standard Bike Repair
June 16: Venus de Miles Bike Club* Meet at Full Cycle - 1795 Pearl Street; 8a.m. The Venus de Miles Bike Club is a friendly, non-competitive beginner to intermediate road bike Club. The regular weekend rides are free and open to all women (members and non-members). We will meet and divide up into groups. For more info, email Karli.
Chicks on Bikes: Bike Commuting Basics for Ladies 2805 Wilderness Pl. Ste 1000; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Whether you're just getting started or starting to think about commuting by bike, this fun and interactive workshop will get you off on the right foot. We'll discuss the right gear for you and your bike, practice some must know bike skills then wrap it up with a short and sweet bike ride to familiarize you with our local path system. Register at Community Cycles
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
Community Cycles Big Summer Bike Sale Meadows Shopping Center (Foothills & Baseline);10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Come find your perfect summer bike (cheap!) or donate your old bikes or parts to Community Cycles. There will be a bike rodeo for kids and a helmet fit for kids and adults. Register your bike with the Boulder police for free! Prizes and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Community Cycle’s programs. Info: Community Cycles or 720-565-6019
June 17: Community Cycles Rolling Bike Clinic* San Lázaro mobile Home Park; 12 - 4 p.m. Rolling Bike Clinics are bicycle powered mobile bike shops designed to fix broken bikes in low income neighborhoods in Boulder. Volunteer bike mechanics load our large capacity bike trailers with all the tools and parts needed for a mobile bike shop. We then ride to a neighborhood, set up shop and fix bikes for a day. Kids’ bike rodeos and neighborhood bike rides, both led by Community Cycles Bike Ambassadors , are also part of the day’s events. For more info: Rolling Bike Clinics
June 18: W's Weight Loss through Cycling Clinic Full Cycle – 1795 Pearl Street; 6:30-7:30p.m. For more info, email Karli.
June 19: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
Posse Trail Work Heil Ranch South trailhead; 5:30-8:00p.m. Continuing the tradition that started with National Trail Days (NTD) BMA and Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) are partnering up to make sure our local singletrack at Heil Ranch is well maintained. We will be working on an area that has limited visibility and north facing slopes and trying to improve the trail to improve user sight paths and drainage. Shuttles will be provided to the work site or feel free to bring your bike and ride to the work site. Meet at the Heil Ranch South trailhead off LeftHand Canyon, Geer Canyon at the pavilion at 5:30 PM. For more information see the website at http://bouldermountainbike.org/calendar/2012-06.
June 20: Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website,email or call, 303-494-2890.
B-cycle/ Wells Fargo Wednesdays * Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring free Boulder B-cycle 24-hour passes each Wednesday in June (except Bike to Work Day). Users may purchase 24-hour access passes for $0.00 at every Boulder B-cycle station. Usage fees for rides over 60 minutes still apply.
Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 4-8 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
FREE Beginner Level Maintenance Clinic Full Cycle – 1795 Pearl Street;7:15-8:15 p.m. For more info, visit Full Cycle
June 21: Boulder B-cycle Summer Solstice Ride 5:32 am – 8:32 pm Celebrate the longest day of 2012 by riding to every Boulder B-cycle station! Those who ride the entire system on June 21st will be eligible to win prizes, with a special drawing for riders who reach each station in both the Denver and Boulder systems. Depending on your route this accomplishment may take 1.5-3 hours, although most of the riding is relatively flat. Please notify Boulder B-cycle by the end of June 21st if you intend to ride to each station by writing to B-cycle and stay tuned to Boulder B-cycle for updates during Walk and Bike Month!
Sourdough Trail BMA Ride 5:15-8:00p.m. This week we are headed up to the mountains to ride the Sourdough Trail off the Peak to Peak Hwy. This trail is a six mile out and back (12 miles total) between the U of C Mountain Research Ctr. and Brainard Lake. This is a challenging ride with lots of rough, rocky terrain. This will be a great opportunity to work on your technical skills, so don't be shy about coming out. For permitting and planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to join the ride. Send an email if you have any questions. For more information on the ride see BMA Calendar.
June 22: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Pastries on the Path* Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street; 8 a.m. Every Friday morning, Boulder food Rescue and Community Cycles will provide a hot drink and tasty eats to bike commuters at Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street. This series of events organized by the nonprofit team-up will extend through the end of June at this location. The event, inspired by a similar event in Portland, Oregon called "Breakfast on the Bridges" is a simple gesture to thank and encourage bike commuters for riding their bikes. Pastries, Bagels and Cake (cake for breakfast!?), are rescued Thursday night from area bakeries' surpluses, and coffee is provided by Conscious Coffee roasters.
Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website or email. Phone: 303.494.2890
Fleet Feet - Nordic Walking Class Fleet Feet - 2624 Broadway Av.; 8:30-9:30 a.m. Come to Fleet Feet to learn about Nordic Walking with Poles!Anyone, in any shape and at any age, can benefit from Nordic Walking! It is great for cross-training, decreasing muscular imbalances, and strengthening the whole body and cardiovascular system. By learning how to use the specially-designed poles, you will experience great health benefits and lower your risk of injury! For more info call 303-939-8000.
Park(ing) Spaces Day Various locations; 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. See Parking Spaces for info on locations. Visit “Park(ing) Spaces” all over town where businesses adopt a parking space and convert it into a “park” for one day by setting up grass, flowers, trees, chairs, etc in the parking spot.
Bikes and Beers Standard Bike Repair, 1823 Marine St; 7-10 p.m. Join Standard Bike Repair for a summer party celebrating bikes and beer! Check out Standard Bike Repair.
Valmont Bike Park Family Rides* 3160 Airport Road.; 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids and bikes for free, fun family rides at Valmont Bike Park. Ride over 4 miles of bike trails and dozens of features and amenities for all ages and skills. For more information: Visit Valmont Bike Park or email Valmont Bike Park.
June 23: W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
June 24: Community Cycles Rolling Bike Clinic* Broadway East; 12 - 4 p.m. Rolling Bike Clinics are bicycle powered mobile bike shops designed to fix broken bikes in low income neighborhoods in Boulder. Volunteer bike mechanics load our large capacity bike trailers with all the tools and parts needed for a mobile bike shop. We then ride to a neighborhood, set up shop and fix bikes for a day. Kids’ bike rodeos and neighborhood bike rides, both led by Community Cycles Bike Ambassadors , are also part of the day’s events. For more info: Rolling Bike Clinics
Nature For Kids and Parents Flagstaff Nature Center; 1-3 p.m. Take a journey to May's Point exploring "special places." We will go on an adventure hunt using an explorer's guide filled with fun activities! Meet Debora Martin, volunteer naturalist at the Flagstaff Nature Center on the summit of Flagstaff Mountain, for our hiking journey. Ages 6 and up, materials provided. For more info contact Dave Sutherland.
Bats Over Boulder! 7-10 p.m. Bats swirling overhead create the backdrop for an exploration of bat ecology in the foothills of Boulder. Join Ranger Naturalist Burton Stoner on a moderate night hike to Bear Pool to experience these amazing mammals. Be prepared for night hiking. Limited to 30 people, ages 8 and up – please call 303-441-3440 for reservations and meeting point. More City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks nature hikes or email Dave Sutherland.
Knobby Weekend Ride in Lyons Meet up place and start time TBD, email for details. An all day mountain bike excursion on the trails outlying Lyons.
June 25: 100 Cars for Good Contest Online; All Day Please help eGo CarShare win a Toyota Sienna Mobility van today by registering your vote for their project. For info contact: eGo CarShare or call 303-720-1185 x3.
June 26: Tuesday Hikers* 4949 Pearl East Cr (Parking lot north of Social Security Office); 8 a.m. An informal group that meets weekly to enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and socializing. For information: email, check the website or call, 303-494-2890.
June 27: Bike to Work Day 43 Breakfast Stations all over town; 7* – 9 a.m. *select stations will begin serving at 6:30 a.m. Complimentary breakfast at over 40 breakfast stations in the city of Boulder for choosing to travel by people power today! See our list of Breakfast Stations for details. Have your bike lightly tuned while you enjoy your breakfast. More than a dozen breakfast stations will offer Bicycle Service Stations on site. Find your nearest service station. You can see a complete listing and map of all the Denver Metro area stations. Go to Community Cycles to register.
Seniors on Bikes* Rides are every Wednesday and Friday morning. Starting locations and times vary.The Seniors on Bikes welcome anyone who enjoys cycling with a group. Check the Seniors on Bikes website,email or call, 303-494-2890.
B-cycle/ Wells Fargo Wednesdays * Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring free Boulder B-cycle 24-hour passes each Wednesday in June (except Bike to Work Day). Users may purchase 24-hour access passes for $0.00 at every Boulder B-cycle station. Usage fees for rides over 60 minutes still apply.
Eleventh Annual Great 55th Street Egg-less Relay 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Proving that alternative transportation can be cost efficient, convenient . . . and fun, we invite you to join us for The ELEVENTH Annual Great 55th Street Egg-less Relay hosted by Boulder East Community Transportation Options. Each participant balances an egg in a spoon, held from their mouth, while negotiating an obstacle course for the coveted Boulder East Great 55th Street Egg Relay Trophy. Awards for the fastest and most spirited teams (costumes encouraged!) including FREE lunch! For more information or to volunteer before or on event day, contact Amy Breunissen at Boulder East at 303-728-4568 or email
Walking Wednesdays* Meet at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building (1101 Arapahoe Av.); Noon GO Boulder's popular walking program for City employees, is open to the public during Walk & Bike Month. Walks combine fitness, networking, and transportation option awareness. All walks begin at the shuffleboard courts behind the New Britain Building, 1101 Arapahoe Ave. This is near the pedestrian bridge over Boulder Creek, just west of Broadway. Each walk lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You can always turn around sooner to accommodate your schedule. All walks subject to change depending upon weather conditions. Contact Ellen Orleans, Employee Transportation Coordinator at 303-441-4004 with questions.
W&BM at the Farmer’s Market* Central Park; 4-8 p.m. Come meet the Community Cycles/ GO Boulder Bike Ambassadors and learn more about Walk & Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and bike safety. Boulder city and county bike maps will be available for free and the Bike Ambassadors will answer all your biking questions.
June 28: Free e-GO CarShare memberships Online; All day Contact: eGo CarShare or 303.720.1185 x3. Join eGo CarShare for FREE today if you participated in B2WD. Apply at carshare.org and enter promo code 2012B2WD
White Ranch BMA Ride 5:15p.m.-8:00p.m. This Thursday we will head south to Golden and tackle White Ranch. Our group will make its way all the way up Belcher Hill. Make no mistake, this is a serious slog, so don't worry if you're not feeling up to it--there will be other opportunities to bust a lung. We will probably descend one of the more technical trails back to the bottom, this is comparable to riding down the Bitterbrush trail at Hall Ranch. If desired, there may be an option to break into one or two more groups which can spin up Belcher for as long as they like, then head back the same way (the ride down is fun!). For permitting and planning purposes, please sign up if you plan to join the ride. Send an email if you have any questions. For more information on the ride see BMA Calendar.
June 29: Free Massage Fridays* Juncture of Boulder Creek Path and Foothills Path; 7:30-9:30am and 3:30-5:30pm Sponsored by Gold Star Massage Therapy and Hoa Hele Massage. Contact: Matt Peddle of Gold Star Massage Therapy (email or 720-633-6420) or Robert McKenna of Hoa Hele Massage (email or 720-840-1385).
Pastries on the Path* Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street; 8 a.m. Every Friday morning, Boulder food Rescue and Community Cycles will provide a hot drink and tasty eats to bike commuters at Boulder Creek Path @ 17th Street. This series of events organized by the nonprofit team-up will extend through the end of June at this location. The event, inspired by a similar event in Portland, Oregon called "Breakfast on the Bridges" is a simple gesture to thank and encourage bike commuters for riding their bikes. Pastries, Bagels and Cake (cake for breakfast!?), are rescued Thursday night from area bakeries' surpluses, and coffee is provided by Conscious Coffee roasters.
Seniors on Bikes Bagel Ride E. Boulder Rec Center Main Entrance to Martin Park Picnic Shelter;8:30-9:30am Ride from E. Boulder Rec Center via a circuitous route, arriving at Martin Park (near Broadway & Table Mesa) around 8:30AM for a free Walk & Bike Month breakfast courtesy of Peak Form Physical Therapy, who have sponsored the breakfast. Coffee, tea, juice, bagels, cream cheese, and other treats. Option to continue a ride with some of the group after the breakfast. Check the Seniors on Bikes website or email. Phone: 303.494.2890
Valmont Bike Park Family Rides* 3160 Airport Road.; 4-6 p.m. Bring the kids and bikes for free, fun family rides at Valmont Bike Park. Ride over 4 miles of bike trails and dozens of features and amenities for all ages and skills. For more information: Visit Valmont Bike Park or email Valmont Bike Park.
Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour- New Belgium Brewery 29th Street Mall; 7:30 p.m.– 11p.m. Films are FREE. Beer sales benefit Community Cycles The Clips of Faith film tour is an extravaganza of beer and film expression. This year's tour will visit over a dozen cities highlighting fan films and beer, including Boulder for Walk & Bike Month. For more info: Clips of Faith
