Boulder Rides: Commuting by Bike and eBike

This Bike and eBike Commuter Hub supports the movement in our community for cleaner air and sustainable transportation.

At Community Cycles, we believe biking can be a game changer — for commuting, staying active, running errands, saving money, and reducing climate impact.

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Ride to Work Wednesday

Every Wednesday from June 1 - October 14

Meeting times and places:

  • start: Broomfield Park N Ride, south side
  • stop 1: Flatirons Park N Ride, south side
  • stop 2: McCaslin Park N Ride, north side

Destinations:

  • Boulder County Hospital / CU East Campus
  • CU Main Campus / City offices / Downtown

We're working out start times and how long to stop at each Park n Ride to escort you into Boulder for your work day. We'd like to hear what would work for you.

Become a Ride Leader

Do you already do this commute by bike? Join our volunteer team to encourage more riders looking to beat the car commuter blues.

Track your Commutes with My Way To Go

Track your commute trips by bike, transit, carpool or walking on our Boulder Rides page, earn badges and win prizes.

    Ways to commute:

    Don't have the time or the fitness level to do your whole commute by bike?

    • Drive to a Park N Ride and ride the rest of the way in.
    • Ride in to work, then put your bike on the bus for the way home.

    Need to drive kids to school daycare before work? Park at school/daycare and ride to work from there.

    What you need for a comfortable commute by bike

    It's probably not as much as you think you need. Stay tuned for more.

    Lock Your Bike

    Use a good lock:

    • Use a high quality U-lock, chain lock or folding lock. Diamond or Gold rated or ceramic-infused is the highest rating and most secure, though the most expensive.
    • A lower rated lock can serve you just as well depending on where you are locking your bike.
    • Don't use a cheap lock (like a cable lock)- they are easy to cut.

    How do I securely lock my bike?

    • Make sure the bike rack is firmly secured in the ground. 
    • Use a U-lock to secure the frame and one of the wheels to a bike rack. 
    • Use a 2nd U-lock to secure the other wheel to the frame or the rack.

    What is secure bike parking?

    • Visible, populated, well-lit areas.
    • Inside work, home, garage, yard or car rack.
    • Ask your employer for the best place to park and lock your bike inside of their business. 

    Stealing is an opportunistic crime.

    • Keep your bike as secure as possible.
    • If you’re unsure how secure your bike will be, take easily removed parts with you (lights, pump, bags, seat post/saddle)
    • Replace your quick release front wheel set up with one that attaches with a bolt.

    Bike and eBike Commuting Tips

    Follow the links to commuting tips:

    And some ebike-specific commuting tips:

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    Safety Tips

    Follow the links to safety tips:

    Why Commute by Bike or eBike?

    Discover a commute option that’ll leave you refreshed, not frustrated. Cycling to work has health, financial and environmental benefits, and the increasing popularity of commuting by bike backs this up. It’s for everyone – whether you haven’t cycled in years, have never cycled at all, or usually ride as a leisure activity but want to try commuting by bike or ebike.

    • More affordable than commuting by motor vehicle - $10 to fuel an ebike for a year | $3k for a car.

    • With an ebike, easily commute over longer distances and hilly terrain.

    • Boost your mood with a clearer head and more Vitamin D.

    • It's great for your overall physical and mental health.

    • Increase fitness, improves coordination.

    • Reduce your carbon footprint, support cleaner air and less pollution.

    • Transportation is the single largest source of carbon emissions in the US.

    • Running errands can be faster and more efficient on your bike or ebike.

    • Slow down, look around and explore the world.

    • No more traffic jams.

    • Never having to wait for the bus or hunt for a parking spot.

    • Combine a bike or ebike with RTD to connect to the first or last part of your commute.