December 16th, 2017 marks the 13th annual Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway by Community Cycles, a Boulder non-profit organization committed to making access to bicycles equitable throughout the Boulder community. This is our longest running event – since 2006! It is our most ambitious year yet, with a goal of 500 bikes given away to low income … Read More
Riding Bikes in Lafayette with Nature Kids!
What a great day to go outdoors and ride a bike! We joined Nature Kids recently as they connected Lafayette families with bikes. Families from the community received fitted helmets, bicycles, and took a ride around the neighborhood park all while learning how to use the correct hand turning signals.
Kids Summer Bike Camp A Success!
Summer Camp 2018 Our fourth year of offering cycling summer camps for kids in the Boulder area has been our most successful year yet with 25 participants! This year we were able to offer a third week of camp in Lafayette in partnership with Nature Kids . Every year we come up with new bike games and … Read More
Elevations Bicycle Drive a Success!
We wanted to extend a hearty thanks to Elevations Credit Union for their month long bicycle drive earlier this summer which gave us over 500 bikes and a generous matching donation! Such amazing support in our community and especially Elevations staff for going above and beyond with their hard work on this wildly successful campaign. … Read More
Winter Walk and Bike Week Has Arrived!
Winter Walk and Bike Week has arrived! Please check the city’s website for the most up to date information. Events might change due to weather forecast. Check out all the events this week and how to prepare for winter walking and biking! Events run through Sunday, Feb. 11, with Bike to Work Day celebrations on Friday, Feb. 9. The week starts … Read More
Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway Success!
The 12th annual Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway was yesterday, December 17th, 2017. We gave away 400 bicycles to kids in the Boulder area, the most we’ve ever given away! This included 50 bicycles to low-income kids and families in Lafayette, through our partners in Nature Kids/Jovenes de la Naturaleza . We raised $10,557, including a generous donation from the Kirk Rocky … Read More
Volunteer for Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway!
Volunteer for the 12th annual Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway It’s time to sign up to volunteer at the Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway! We welcome volunteers of all ages. When: Sunday, December 17th Where: at the old Wendy’s near Baseline and 27th What: Shifts are 1 to 3 hours long, from 8am-3pm Types of tasks available: Set up Registration Bike … Read More
Tour de Fat Rocks for Bikes
We’re proud to be a long-time partner of New Belgium, helping put on their community events like the Tour de Fat! Bands Wilderado and Capital Cities rocked the Boulder Theater this year, and those in costumes added much fun, from tie-dye to lots of 80’s neon!
Community Cycles Mechanics Support Venus de Miles Riders
Community Cycles loves to support Boulder cyclists who are doing good works for others! On a recent weekend, Community Cycles staff and volunteers manned a rest stop aiding the riders of Venus de Miles with mechanic services and good cheer. They fixed bicycle issues from low tire pressure to shifting problems, heartily inspired by the … Read More
50 Bikes Given to Low Income Families
On Aug 12th, Community Cycles was at Alicia Sanchez International School in Lafayette doing one of our favorite things – getting kids on bikes!
