SustainabilityAs a nonprofit, we strive to be a part of the circular economy with the business practices at our Shop. Our work happens from the wheels up: we start with refurbishing bikes that make safe, high-quality bikes accessible. We also sell used bike parts, tools and clothing that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Through this work, thousands of … Read More
Ray’s Soapbox: Dramatic Changes in Bicycle Retail, But the Core Strategy Remains
Submitted by: Lester Binegar. Lester is the CFO/Bookkeeper for University Bicycles at 9th and Pearl. He has been there for 18 years. He served as the GM for Ubikes for 14 years. Before this role, he worked in sales for Trek Bicycle Corp and has spent his entire working career in the bike industry. Promoting bicycling, advocating for access, and employing … Read More
We’re Growing: The Lee Hill Benefit Bikes Workshop
With your kindness, together we can transform sustainable transportation in Boulder County. Community Cycles’ new Lee Hill Workshop is vital for scaling up our operations and bringing innovative services – like cutting-edge e-bike recycling – to our community. Community Cycles has long been dedicated to recycling bicycles and providing refurbished bicycles to low-income individuals and families in Boulder County. However, … Read More
Ray’s Soapbox: What a Bike Means to a Child
Submitted by: Sandee Cirian. Sandee has been a volunteer, Board Member and staff at Community Cycles. She was delighted to discover a cycling movement in Boulder that didn’t involve spandex and immediately joined in 2016. Thanks to Sandee, and feel free to submit your own cycling opinion. You could be featured next! As an adult, you forget what it meant to … Read More
Speaker Series an All Around Success
Today we wrap up our notes on the success of the 2024 Speaker Series, brought to you by Community Cycles and Mirrycle. We achieved our goal: to invite and engage the greater Boulder community to get together over common interests, goals and passions centered around bicycles. Our overall takeaway from all three events is to keep a mainstream perspective in … Read More
2024 Speaker Series: Meet National and Local Bike Icons This Summer
Join Mirrycle & Community Cycles this summer for the 2024 Leslie Bohm Speaker Series, with the spotlight on national and local cycling world dynamos. Each evening will feature a presentation and an opportunity to mingle and have a conversation with our experts over snacks and beverages. Bring your friends and family to these FREE events! Our special thanks to Mirrycle … Read More
Recycling Your Sports Bottles at Community Cycles!
We are partnering with HydraPak to keep more plastic out of the waste stream by recycling sports bottles. Look for the HydraPak re-pak box just inside the front door. This amazing box will enable you to recycle you sport and bike bottles. The box takes #4 and #5 (LDPE & PP) plastic bottles. Brands taken are: Polar Bottle, Specialized, CamelBak, … Read More
Community Cycles Secures Spots in Two State of Colorado Programs
Community Cycles is proud and pleased to announce our acceptance into two programs with the State of Colorado that reflect our commitment to sustainability and a healthier planet: NextCycle Colorado and Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program
