Walk and Bike Month - Boulder, CO

Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance
2024-06-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-01 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Pedego Electric Bikes – Boulder, 2512 Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance
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Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance is a FREE hands-on class offered through a partnership between Pedego Electric Bikes and Community Cycles.
Class location: Pedego Electric Bikes, 2512 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
In this class, experienced (and fun!) eBike mechanics will introduce new and prospective eBike owners to:

eBike systems (how eBikes work)
eBike regulations
Battery safety
Best practices for eBike and battery maintenance
Riding practices specific to eBikes

We encourage students to bring their own eBikes to the class, but do not feel that you must already own an eBike to attend.
This class is not about eBike purchasing. For more information about eBike purchasing and eBike commuting please check out these resources.
Space in this class is limited. If you sign up for a session and cannot make it, PLEASE email workshops@communitycycles.org at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer the class to another student.

Bike Theft Awareness Expo
2024-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Bike Theft is a million dollar problem in Boulder. Learn what you can do to minimize the risk.
We, along with our friends will be on hand to help walk us through tips and tricks for safekeeping our bicycles.

How to use different styles of locks.
Air tags! What are they, and clever ways to hide them on your bike.
How and where to register your bicycle – if it’s recovered after being stolen, it’ll be that much easier to find its way back to you.
Main Event: Lock cutting Demo at 1:30pm, including locks from Litelok, Abus, Bell & RockyMounts

Questions? Want to be a part of the expo in some capacity? Email Alexey

Speaker Series: E-Bike Gains and Growing Pains
2024-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Join Mirrycle and Community Cycles this summer for the Leslie Bohm Speaker Series, with the spotlight on 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!
Tonight’s event is a panel of area e-bike experts who will talk about issues like safety, infrastructure, access, etiquette and education.
Panelists include: Ash Lovell with People for Bikes, Nat Campbell with Yeti Cycles, and Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett
Let us know you’re coming!

For Women By Women - Workshop Pt 2, Jun 2024
2024-06-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
A Workshop, for Women by Women.
This 2-part Women’s-specific workshop is a collaboration between Community Cycles and the Women of REI Boulder!
Learn how to change a tube, adjust brakes and shifting, or make any other adjustment that helps avoid a ruined ride.
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What: Women’s Only Workshop – Dirt, Gravel, or road…it’s for you.
(includes 2, 90-minute sessions)
Where: Community Cycles Workshop
Donation/Cost: $100
Dates:
Sat Jun 1: 8A arrival, 8:15 workshop begins
Sun Jun 2, 8A arrival, 8:15 workshop begins
What you’ll need: your bike! Tools and work stands provided by Community Cycles
Included in the 2, 90-minute classes are:
-The below instruction
-Pink tire levers
-REI Trail Tips
-Swag Bag / Beverages
First Day: Class will include instruction on basic bicycle knowledge, diagnosis, and fundamental mechanical skills, including brake adjustment, flat tire repair, and chain replacement.
Instruction on basic bicycle knowledge, diagnosis, and fundamental mechanical skills, including brake adjustment, flat tire repair, and chain replacement
Second Day: Class includes discussion and workshop for intermediate and advanced bicycle repair, including on-trail emergency fixes, derailleur adjustment, and diagnosing suspension issues.
Discussion and workshop for intermediate and advanced bicycle repair, including on-trail emergency fixes, derailleur adjustment, and diagnosing suspension issues.
If you’re unable to afford this, please email us at workshops@communitycylces.org to apply for a scholarship.

For Women By Women - Workshop Pt 1, Jun 2024
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
A Workshop, for Women by Women.
This 2-part Women’s-specific workshop is a collaboration between Community Cycles and the Women of REI Boulder!
Learn how to change a tube, adjust brakes and shifting, or make any other adjustment that helps avoid a ruined ride.
Sign Up Here!
What: Women’s Only Workshop – Dirt, Gravel, or road…it’s for you.
(includes 2, 90-minute sessions)
Where: Community Cycles Workshop
Donation/Cost: $100
Dates:
Sat Jun 1: 8A arrival, 8:15 workshop begins
Sun Jun 2, 8A arrival, 8:15 workshop begins
What you’ll need: your bike! Tools and work stands provided by Community Cycles
Included in the 2, 90-minute classes are:
-The below instruction
-Pink tire levers
-REI Trail Tips
-Swag Bag / Beverages
First Day: Class will include instruction on basic bicycle knowledge, diagnosis, and fundamental mechanical skills, including brake adjustment, flat tire repair, and chain replacement.
Instruction on basic bicycle knowledge, diagnosis, and fundamental mechanical skills, including brake adjustment, flat tire repair, and chain replacement
Second Day: Class includes discussion and workshop for intermediate and advanced bicycle repair, including on-trail emergency fixes, derailleur adjustment, and diagnosing suspension issues.
Discussion and workshop for intermediate and advanced bicycle repair, including on-trail emergency fixes, derailleur adjustment, and diagnosing suspension issues.
If you’re unable to afford this, please email us at workshops@communitycylces.org to apply for a scholarship.
Thanks to REI’s women bike mechanics for teaching this workshop at Community Cycles!

Kids - Short Track
2023-06-28 16:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-21 16:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Valmont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO, 80301
Every Wednesday in May & June
Everyone is invited! These are fun low-key grassroots races open to the public. The course changes every week, but is typically a 1-mile lap and most races are 4-5 laps, or about 25 minutes. The races are broken into several categories to choose from. Register at the venue on race day.
Schedule:
4:30 pm – Pre-J age 6-9 (10 min, non-competitive event, must be age 6 or older)
4:50 – Juniors age 10-14 (15 min)
5:15 – Men’s C (20 min)
5:45 – Men’s B (25 min)
6:20 – Women’s A, Women’s B, Women’s C (25 min)
6:55 – Men’s A (25 min)
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Walk and Bike to Work Happy Hour
2023-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Zeal, 3101 Pearl Pkwy, Boulder, 80301
Join us for the Bike Home Happy Hour (Zeal at Boulder Junction) to cool off on your journey home on Bike to Work Day. BTC along with City of Boulder Community Vitality and Community Cycles are pleased to host this event celebrating you who keep cycling through the year. We’ll have food and information on transportation opportunities in Boulder Junction. Not to mention giveaways and Food! We hope to see you there.
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Walk and Bike to Work Day
2023-06-28 | CO
Bike to Work Day is June 28, 2023!Breakfast stations in and around Boulder serving free food and drink to an estimated 7,000 participants riding or walking to work from 6:30-9am.Join the fun with your fellow bicyclists and please encourage others to join in!Pledge to Ride – It helps with planning and keeps you in the loop.

Want to host a Breakfast station? Go here!
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PROGRESSION SESSION: CORNERING
2023-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Valmont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO, 80301
WHO THIS CLINIC IS FOR
You’ve been mountain biking long enough to be comfortable on singletrack trails. You know how to shift and brake and are comfortable at a trail area like Betasso. You want to learn the skills you need to corner confidently.
DESCRIPTION
You’ve mastered a lot of skills, but now you’re looking to ride that twisty trail more smoothly or faster. In this clinic designed for adept riders, you’ll discover how to corner with confidence in tight switchbacks and rail corners at trail speeds. We will spend the beginning of the class reviewing Foundation skills.
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Rollerpalooza
2023-06-25 13:00 - 17:00 | 13th & Canyon, 1300 Canyon, Boulder, 80302, United States
Grab your family and friends along with your bicycle, tricycle, scooter, skateboard, or roller skates and come join us on 13th Street for an exhilarating celebration of all things that roll.
It’s the perfect opportunity to ‘hang ten’ on wheels! Immerse yourself in a delightful ambiance as you enjoy a nostalgic roller rink experience accompanied by a DJ, or embark on a scenic bike tour up and down vibrant 13th Street.
Read about all the Boulder Social Streets events this summer.

Community Cycles Member Party
2023-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
The Community Cycles Member Party is free for members (Not a member? Join at the party). Invite a friend and they get a free membership!
Why come? It’s our way of saying thank you to our members for supporting Community Cycles all year long.
Chill Eclectic Music from DJ The Vibrarian ~ Door Prizes ~ 7th Annual Bike Games ~ Drinks provided by Upslope & Bota Box ~ Food from Barchetta Pizza & Sweet Sisters Bakeshop.
Also returning is our Silent Auction Fundraiser – proceeds keep our programs going!

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Intro to eBike Safety and Maintenance
2023-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance is a free, hands-on, and interactive course offered through a partnership between Small Planet Ebikes and Community Cycles. In this class, experienced (and fun!) eBike mechanics will introduce new and prospective eBike owners to eBike systems (how eBikes work), eBike regulations, battery safety, best practices for eBike and battery maintenance, and riding practices specific to eBikes. Students should leave this class feeling confident about using and maintaining their new eBikes, and ready to take advantage of all the ways eBikes improve the wellbeing of not only individual owners but also the community.
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Bike Maintenance 101 - FREE
2023-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Learn the basics of bicycle repair in this workshop. You’ll learn: bicycle anatomy, lubricants, tool use and maintenance fundamentals like brake and shifting adjustments.
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Bike Show!
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Upslope Brewing, 1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder
Love bikes?! Got a cool bike or just like looking at unique bikes?
The Bike Show is back! Join us at Upslope Brewing in Flatiron Park for the return of the coveted, Bike Show competition.
There will be many creative bike categories, each with prizes awarded as judged by the audience. $2 off Upslope beer & Door prizes!
REI Boulder will lead a no drop gravel ride at 4pm “kickstands up” departure ride for an approximately 1.5 hour ride from REI Boulder and will end at the bike show! And REI is hosting a bike wash at Upslope too!
Special thanks to Upslope Brewing Company for sponsoring, REI, and Bikerpelli & Shared Paths for loaning bike racks.
Bike Show Timeline: It’s FREE to enter your bike for a host of prizes.
5-6P Enter your bike if ya got one and enjoy a beverage and the bikes.
6-7P Spectator Judging
7:00P Winners of all categories announced & Door Prizes!
Bike show categories include:

Best in Show
Hottest Single Speed
Best Frankenbike
Most Classic (Vintage)
Best Decorated
Best SUB (sport utility bicycle)
Most Equipped Commuter
Best Adaptive Bike
Best Commuter eBike
Best Cargo eBike
Best Child carring eBike

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All routes point to Upslope, location “B” on the map!

Intro to eBike Safety and Maintenance
2023-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance is a free, hands-on, and interactive course offered through a partnership between Small Planet Ebikes and Community Cycles. In this class, experienced (and fun!) eBike mechanics will introduce new and prospective eBike owners to eBike systems (how eBikes work), eBike regulations, battery safety, best practices for eBike and battery maintenance, and riding practices specific to eBikes. Students should leave this class feeling confident about using and maintaining their new eBikes, and ready to take advantage of all the ways eBikes improve the wellbeing of not only individual owners but also the community.
There are no knowledge prerequisites for this course. Having a basic understanding of bicycle terminology is great, but not necessary: everyone is welcome in this class. We want to spread the joy of e-cycling!
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Erie Kid's Bike Rodeo
2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Erie, Erie, CO, United States
Is your kiddo ready to ride? Mark your calendars for the Bike Rodeo hosted by the Erie Police Department. Police Officers will conduct bike checks and helmet fittings, while your kids (ages 3-10) will love taking runs on the safety (obstacle) course!

CC Speaker Series – Andy Pruitt
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Join Mirrycle and Community Cycles this summer for the inaugural Leslie Bohm Speaker Series, with the spotlight on 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 first event is an evening with Andy Pruitt.
Andy Pruitt EdD has done more to forward the cause of cyclist’s comfort and efficiency than anyone in the past 30 years. His Specialized Body Geometry shoe and saddle designs, based on unique research, set the global benchmark for innovation and quality.
Locally, Andy founded the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. He’s a multiple medal winner as a cycling competitor, and is currently working with SpokeSafety on bike-seeing technology to make cycling safer. Come see what else he’s innovating these days!
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Fix a Flat Workshop - Free
2023-06-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Fix-a-Flat
A clinic that teaches the best, easiest technique for fixing a flat? Come to this workshop to learn to fix a flat like a pro. During the clinic you will receive a new patch kit and a new set of tire levers.
This is a Free Workshop – Sign up here

RIDE: KNOBBY WEDNESDAY
2023-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
Join the fun on mountain bikes! These entry-level rides for beginner riders will give you a chance to practice your skills, have fun, and be safe riding trails. Before each ride we will review fundamental tips about riding, then we will head out on an entry-level trail ride. This is a family-friendly ride with two Ride Guides so nobody will get left behind.
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RIDE: GURLZ RIDE
2023-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Ladies, come on out for our fun rides and post-ride get-togethers! We love to ride and enjoy meeting other women who do too. We also support each other as we progress in our bike skills. Our ride has a sweep so you won’t get dropped. Join us!

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Intro to eBike Safety and Maintenance
2023-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance is a free, hands-on, and interactive course offered through a partnership between Small Planet Ebikes and Community Cycles. In this class, experienced (and fun!) eBike mechanics will introduce new and prospective eBike owners to eBike systems (how eBikes work), eBike regulations, battery safety, best practices for eBike and battery maintenance, and riding practices specific to eBikes. Students should leave this class feeling confident about using and maintaining their new eBikes, and ready to take advantage of all the ways eBikes improve the wellbeing of not only individual owners but also the community.
There are no knowledge prerequisites for this course. Having a basic understanding of bicycle terminology is great, but not necessary: everyone is welcome in this class. We want to spread the joy of e-cycling!
We encourage students to bring their own eBikes to the class, but do not feel that you must already own an eBike to attend. However, do remember that this class is not about eBike purchasing. For more information about eBike purchasing, see the linked resources below
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Walk 360 Slow Marathon
2023-06-11 07:00 - 18:00 | Four Mile Creek Trailhead, 593 Lee Hill Drive, Boulder, CO
Details

TYPE: Long Distance | PACE: Fitness/Conversational | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, dirt trails, paved multi-use paths | DISTANCE: Approx. 26 miles
Celebrate Walk and Bike Month by walking ALL the way around Boulder on the 26-mile Walk 360 Slow Marathon!
On Sunday, June 11, we’ll go on a grand all-day adventure, walking counter-clockwise around the city on the Walk 360 route (see the full route map here, with section timings). We’ll traverse every kind of walking surface in the city, explore diverse neighborhoods and enjoy cool parks and open spaces along Boulder’s urban edges.
The Walk 360 gives Boulder walkers a whole new perspective on the city, demonstrating walkable connections among destinations and safe ways to get around Boulder’s busiest streets by foot. We’ll have plenty of places to stop for breaks and water along the way, and we’ll take a lunch break in South Boulder.
Registration is required and is free. Everyone who completes the route will receive a Walk 360 sticker. Challenge yourself to this one-of-a-kind adventure! Psych yourself up by watching this wonderful video of the Walk 360, made by John Simmerman of Active Towns in 2021.
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Schedule and Planning: We’ll meet at Four Mile Canyon Creek Trailhead at 7:00 a.m. and finish the full loop by 6:00 p.m. We’ll walk counter-clockwise, going from Lee Hill Drive to North Boulder Park, on to Chautauqua, South Boulder Recreation Center, East Boulder Recreation Center, Valmont Bike Park, and back to the starting place. Be sure to drink plenty of water on the days leading up to the event, and use the restroom before showing up at Four Mile Canyon Creek, as there are no facilities on site.
Walking Movement Leader: This event will be led by Darcy Kitching and other experienced Ramblers. Darcy is an avid long-distance walker who created the Walk 360 in 2017. She is the author of “The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder.” You can reach Darcy at (720) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.
Trip Notes:
~ Our route takes us around the city, in the city. There are plenty of “bail points” if you don’t feel like you can finish the route. That said, please do prepare to walk the entire 26 miles. Please ONLY sign up for this urban hike if you are ready to walk ALL DAY!
~ Before the event, you must DOWNLOAD the turn-by-turn directions from the Boulder Walks website. Please be sure you have the PDF, and the link to the route map either in Google Maps (in the description above) or Caltopo (on the Boulder Walks website) handy for the duration of the event. Darcy won’t be able to direct every participant on every turn!
~ Prepare for rocky, steep, uneven paths on some of the trails.
~ We will be taking plenty of breaks and there will be a few restroom opportunities along the way.
~ Dogs are NOT allowed on this event (some trail sections do not allow them).

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RIDE: TRAILS & ALE
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
This intermediate/advanced level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. This is a no-drop ride. We finish every ride with tailgating and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
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Trailside Repairs - Free Workshop
2023-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St, Unit B, Boulder, CO, 80304, United States
Ever find yourself with a busted bike on the side of the trail or road unsure how, or if, you can continue the ride? Join us for a trial-run of our new Trail Side Repair class! We’ll review what to take on a ride to get out of tight spots, how to assess your bike after a crash, and how to do common trailside repairs so you get back to your ride (or at least get home). Knowledge of how to fix-a-flat and basic bike anatomy assumed for this class.
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