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    Bus, Walk and Bike Month - June 2008
    suggestion posted 05/30/08 by Dale Aychman , tagged Biking, Transportation
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    June is Bus, Walk & Bike Month in Boulder. To kick of the event there's lots of free activities almost every day.

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    Walk and Bike Month
    Issue: 1 Friday, May 30, 2008
    QUICK LINKS
     
     
    Walk & Bike Month Weekly Update
     
    Dear Walkers and Bikers,
    As many of you know, Walk & Bike Month will be hosting many fun and informative activities throughout June.

    This weekly update will highlight the activities we will be hosting this coming week. Please pass this to friends, co-workers and family and ask them to sign up for the newsletter by registering for Bike to Work Day (click here to register).
     
    Don't forget to tell them that by registering for Bike to Work Day they get a free bike leg band and bike bell and get entered to win great prizes including a Campus Cruiser bike, a Yeti Cycles Cyclocross bike, Boulder Theater concert tickets, Rockies tickets, Timbuk2 messenger bags and prize packs.
     
    For the entire month's list of activities, go to www.communitycycles.org.
     
    I hope to see you out there,
    Sue Prant
    Director, Walk & Bike Month
    Sunday, June 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
    Community Cycles Hosts Kids' Bike Rodeo  
    Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization and this year's coordinator of Walk & Bike Month, will host a Kids' Bike Rodeo on Sunday, June 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Scott Carpenter Park on 30th and Arapahoe. Kids can Join Community Cycles to ride through a mini-course designed to promote bike safety and teach bike skills. There will be a helmet fitting for adults and kids of all ages. For more information, please contact Rich Points, Community Cycles' director, at 720-565-6019.
    Sunday, June 1, 3 p.m.
    Circle Boulder by Bike Ride
    Come explore Boulder on a free, non-competitive bike ride for all ages on Sunday, June 1, starting at 3 p.m. at Scott Carpenter Park, 30th and Arapahoe. The full "B360" ride begins at 3 p.m., and the half "B180" ride begins at 3:30 p.m. The ride will follow a rolling route along a network of bike paths, neighborhood streets and unpaved trails. Refreshments will be provided as well as a post-ride picnic and prize drawings. For more information about these rides, contact Annie Noble at 303-441-3242 or NobleA@bouldercolorado.gov. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com.
    Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m.
    Boulder Mountainbike Alliance hosts free bike ride
    As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance will host free bike rides. On Tuesday, June 3, join them for a Betasso Preserve ride. Meet in front of the library annex on the Boulder Creek Path at 5:30 p.m. Contact ride leader Jason Vogel for more information: www.boa-mtb.org.
    Wednesday, June 4, 8:30 a.m.
    Seniors on Bikes Ride to Lyons
    The Seniors on Bikes group proves that you're never too old to enjoy a nice bike ride. As part of Boulder's Walk & Bike Month in June, join the group for a ride on Wednesday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. at Tom Watson Park, 63rd north of Diagonal. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will complete the Lyons/Fruit Loop, 25 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will take off for Lyons via Rabbit Mtn., optional Apple Valley, 40 plus miles. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
    Wednesday, June 4, 4 to 8 p.m.
    Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer's Market
    As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, GO Boulder will host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer's Market, 13th and Arapahoe, on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free leg band, bike bell, and burrito coupons when you register for Bike to Work Day, which takes place on Wednesday, June 25. For more information about the Farmer's Market booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138.
    Wednesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.
    Full Cycle offers free maintenance classes
    As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, Full Cycle will offer free maintenance classes at their location at 18th and Pearl on Wednesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. Learn basics to intermediate bike maintenance from the pros at Full Cycle. This is a fun and informative class that fills up quickly; please sign up by calling Full Cycle at 303-440-1002 or by stopping in the shop.

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    • posted 06/05/08 by Dale Aychman

      On June 25th, during Bike, Walk, Bus to Work day Boulder will have nearly 50 breakfast stations. Check out:

      http://www.drcog.org/btwd2008/index.cfm?page=BreakfastStations

    • posted 06/06/08 by Dale Aychman

      Walk and Bike Month
      Issue: 2 Friday, June 6, 2008
      QUICK LINKS
       
      IN THE NEWS
       
       
       
      Walk & Bike Month Weekly Update
       
      Walkers and bikers,  
      Walk & Bike Month is in full swing! Last week's Circle Boulder by Bicycle ride had record attendance, as more than 500 people enjoyed a casual ride along the city's glorious bike paths. This coming week we have even more fun events in store.
       
      Be sure to play the Park(ing) Spaces game. On June 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., businesses all over Boulder will be taking over parking spaces and re-claiming them as dog parks, outdoor work stations, garden parties, beaches, yoga studios and more. Pick up a playing card at our Farmer's Market Booth on Wednesdays and Saturdays or download one at www.communitycycles.org. Visit all the Park(ing) Spaces and be eligible for great prizes!
       
      Also coming up this week is the first of our two biodiesel bus rides to Heil Ranch. Join Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Avid4 Adventure as we get to Heil Ranch carbon-free. Details are below.
       
      And don't forget to play Walk & Bike Month BINGO! You can pick up your playing card at the Walk & Bike Month Booth at the Farmer's Market or download a playing card at www.communitycycles.org. It's easy to play. Just walk or bike to the destinations on the card (most are offering discounts or giveaways for BINGO!), get your card stamped and turn it in to win fabulous prizes!
       
      Don't forget to encourage your friends and family to register for Bike to Work Day at www.DRCOG.org. Every registrant is like a vote for better biking, proving that Boulder bicyclists are strong in numbers!
       
      Happy travels,
      Sue Prant
      Director, Walk & Bike Month
      Friday, June 6, 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride to Loveland
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Friday, June 6, at 8:30 a.m. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at Pella Crossing, 75th south of Hygiene, and bike to Loveland, 45 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at Tom Watson Park, 63rd north of Diagonal, and bike to Loveland, 59 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Friday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.
      Boulder Mountainbike Alliance hosts free bike rides
      The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance will host free bike rides. On June 6, at 5:30 p.m. they will meet at Wonderland Lake Trailhead for the Boulder Valley Ranch ride. Contact ride leader Aaryn Kay for more information: www.boa-mtb.org.
      Saturday, June 7, 8 to 11 a.m.
      The Nature of Music Hike
      Many connections exist between human music and the natural world. Animal songs inspire our compositions and the rhythms of the seasons are reflected in our melodies. Join naturalists Craig Cogswell and Debbie Matlock on this moderate hike as we explore the musical landscape of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks and its possible relationship to human song. Space is limited and reservations are required, 720-564-2083.
      Saturday, June 7, 9:15 a.m.
      Boulder Cycling Club to host weekend rides in June
      The Boulder Cycling Club will host road bike rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. On Saturdays, riders will meet at Bicycle Village on 28th and Pearl at 9:15 a.m.; rides will be 25 miles or more. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241.
      Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.
      Full Cycle to host Saturday rides in June
      Experienced bikers from Full Cycle will host road bike rides on Saturdays throughout the month. Interested bikers should meet at Full Cycle, 18th and Pearl, at 9:30 a.m. Full Cycle is a one-stop shop for every bicycle need. These rides are open to the public. For more information, call Full Cycle at 303-440-1002.
      Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
      Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer's Market
      GO Boulder will continue to host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free Walk & Bike Month goodies for registering for Bike to Work Day, which takes place on Wednesday, June 25. Please register first Online at www.drcog.org. You can also pick up your playing cards for BINGO! and the Park(ing) Spaces game at the Farmer's Market booth. For more information about the booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138.
      Sunday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.
      Boulder Cycling Club to host weekend rides in June
      The Boulder Cycling Club will host road bike rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. On Sundays, meet at Mista Italian Restaurant on 28th and Iris at 9:30 a.m.; be ready to ride 25 to 50 miles. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241.
      Sunday, June 8, noon to 2 p.m.
      Full Cycle hosts 'Dirt Demo Day' 
      Full Cycle will host a "Dirt Demo Day" on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at the CU Research Park at Foothills and Arapahoe. Stop by to see and ride the latest in mountain bikes. Full Cycle is a one-stop shop for every bicycle need. For more information, call Full Cycle at 303-440-1002.
      Sunday, June 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
      Community Cycles hosts Kids' Bike Rodeo
      Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization and this year's coordinator of Walk & Bike Month, will host a Kids' Bike Rodeo on Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Scott Carpenter Park on 30th and Arapahoe. Kids can Join Community Cycles to ride through a mini-course designed to promote bike safety and teach bike skills. There will be a helmet fitting for adults and kids of all ages. As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, these events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Rich Points, Community Cycles' director, at 720-565-6019.
      Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
      Spot Women's Team holds mountain bike skills clinic
      If you're interested in learning some new mountain bike skills or just want to improve on what you know, come join the Spot Professional women's mountain bike team on Tuesday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at CU Research Park. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join. In addition, demo bikes with the new Carbon Drive Belt system will be available to use. As part of Boulder's Walk & Bike Month in June, this event is free and open to the public; however, a reservation is requested by emailing monroem@bouldercolorado.com.
      Wednesday, June 11, 8 and 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride to Mead
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Wednesday, June 11. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at Tom Watson Park, 63rd north of Diagonal, at 8:30 a.m., and bike to Highland Lake, 45 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at Pearl Park 'n' Ride, Pearl Parkway east of Foothills, at 8 a.m., and bike to Highland Lake, 57 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Wednesday, June 11, 4 p.m.
      Biodiesel bus to take bikers to Heil Valley Ranch
      Feel good about getting a ride to the Heil Valley Ranch trailhead as a biodiesel bus transports you to your destination for an afternoon bike ride. On Wednesday, June 11, Crispin Porter + Bogusky has donated the company's biodiesel bus to drive any interested bikers to Heil Valley Ranch. The bus will pick up and drop off bikers at Unity Church, Folsom and Valmont, at 4 p.m. Please do not arrive before 3:30 p.m. Parking may be limited; interested riders are encouraged to ride their bikes to the church. If necessary, please park cars on the west side of the church. Spaces are limited; the bus will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com.
      Wednesday, June 11, 4 to 8 p.m.
      Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer's Market
      GO Boulder will continue to host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer's Market on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free Walk & Bike Month goodies for registering for Bike to Work Day, which takes place on Wednesday, June 25. Please register first Online at www.drcog.org. You can also pick up your playing cards for BINGO! and the Park(ing) Spaces game at the Farmer's Market booth. For more information about the booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138.
      Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
      Newcomer's Hike: Open Space 101
      Get a crash course in OSMP 101 with naturalist Jennelle Freeston. Enjoy an introduction to the area's biology, geology and history while hiking the McClintock Trail. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for this moderately strenuous hike. 2.5 miles, 700 feet elevation gain.
      Friday, June 13, 8 and 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride 
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Friday, June 13. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at the Lafayette Recreation Center on Baseline Road at 8:30 a.m., and bike to Brighton, 45 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at the Greenbriar Inn at 8 a.m., and take off on the Lyons/Raymond, Ward Loop, 50 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Friday, June 13
      Walk & Bike Month debuts 'Park(ing)' Spaces Day
      Boulderites to claim parking spaces as 'no parking zones'
      On Park(ing) Spaces Day, businesses and individuals will occupy and transform downtown paid parking spaces into places where visitors can stop, visit and benefit from many different types of activities. Visitors to the Park(ing) Space locations can participate in mini-exercise classes, be a guest at a beach party, play games, kick back and read a book, lounge on some rolled out grass or patio furniture, practice yoga or just hang out and chat with other visitors in overstuffed chairs for a little while to take a break. Pedestrians and bike commuters can play a game associated with this event, in which they will have a card stamped at each designated Park(ing) Space. Completed cards will be collected in a raffle drawing for prizes. For more information, call Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com.
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    • posted 06/13/08 by Dale Aychman

      Walk and Bike Month
      Issue: 3 Friday, June 13, 2008
      QUICK LINKS
       
      IN THE NEWS
       
      Walk & Bike Month Weekly Update
        
      Dale -
      Wow! I can't believe how exciting Walk & Bike Month is already this year and how many people are out biking! We have 4,446 people and 209 companies signed up so far for Bike-to-Work Day. At this rate, we are on track to blow by last year's record numbers as more and more people in Boulder realize that biking and walking are the smartest, and cheapest, ways to get around town.
       
      We have another exciting list of events this week. On Saturday, we have the YMCA's Community Ride. Starting at the Mapleton Y at 8 a.m. with some bagels and juice, this beginners' ride will loop around town and end at the Farmer's Market. On Sunday, the Intercambio Ride, a bi-lingual beginner's ride, will start at Boulder High at 3 p.m.
       
      Next Tuesday (the 17th), we have a carbon-free ride to Heil Ranch. Board the biodiesel bus at 3:45 p.m. at Unity Church (Folsom and Valmont) with your mountain bike and return by 8 p.m. On Friday night pull out the single speed and coaster brakes and be sure to join Boulder Pride for a Cruiser Ride starting at 7 p.m. at Scott Carpenter Park, located at Arapahoe and 30th streets.

      Petal to Properties cruiser

      Don't have a cruiser bike? Bike-to-Work Day title sponsor Pedal to Properties can help. Pedal to Properties is giving away two sweet cruiser bikes on Bike-to-Work Day. To sign up, go to their web site.
       
      Don't forget to buy tickets for the Bike Shorts Film Fest on June 25th at the Boulder Theater. The last Boulder Theater bike film fest sold out; this event promises to be the bike-social event of the season. Buy your tickets here.
       
      Finally, tell your friends to register for Bike-to-Work Day. Every rider and walker counts and all get great free prizes and are entered to win tons of fantastic prizes including a fully stocked commuter bike, a Yeti cross bike, bags, tickets and more.
       
      Happy travels,
      Sue Prant
      Director, Walk & Bike Month
      Friday, June 13, all day 
      Walk & Bike Month debuts 'Park(ing)' Spaces Day
      Boulderites to claim parking spaces as 'no parking zones'
      On Park(ing) Spaces Day, businesses and individuals will occupy and transform downtown paid parking spaces into places where visitors can stop, visit and benefit from many different types of activities. Visitors to the Park(ing) Space locations can participate in mini-exercise classes, be a guest at a beach party, play games, kick back and read a book, lounge on some rolled out grass or patio furniture, practice yoga or just hang out and chat with other visitors in overstuffed chairs for a little while to take a break. Pedestrians and bike commuters can play a game associated with this event, in which they will have a card stamped at each designated Park(ing) Space. Completed cards will be collected in a raffle drawing for prizes. For more information, click here.
      Friday, June 13, 8 and 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Friday, June 13. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at the Lafayette Recreation Center on Baseline Road at 8:30 a.m., and bike to Brighton, 45 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at the Greenbriar Inn at 8 a.m., and take off on the Lyons/Raymond, Ward Loop, 50 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.
      Community road bike ride
      Join local road ride regulars for an easy, informal morning spin on Saturday, June 14, at 8 a.m. Riders will meet at 8 a.m. for breakfast at the YMCA on 28th and Mapleton; ride will begin at 8:30 a.m. The group will take a casual 20-mile ride around Boulder at an average speed of about 15 mph and will end at the Farmer's Market at 10 a.m. Please contact Rod Judd at 303-444-5545, x. 108, or rod@catacom.com for more information.
      Saturday, June 14, 9:15 a.m.
      Boulder Cycling Club to host weekend rides in June
      The Boulder Cycling Club will host road bike rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. On Saturdays, riders will meet at Bicycle Village on 28th and Pearl at 9:15 a.m.; rides will be 25 miles or more. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241.
      Saturday, June 14, 9:30 a.m.
      Full Cycle to host Saturday rides in June
      Experienced bikers from Full Cycle will host road bike rides on Saturdays throughout the month. Interested bikers should meet at Full Cycle, 18th and Pearl, at 9:30 a.m. Full Cycle is a one-stop shop for every bicycle need. These rides are open to the public. For more information, call Full Cycle at 303-440-1002.
      Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
      Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer's Market
      GO Boulder will host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer's Market, 13th and Arapahoe, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free leg band, bike bell, and burrito coupons when you register for Bike to Work Day, which takes place on Wednesday, June 25. Please register first Online at www.drcog.org. For more information about the Farmer's Market booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138.
      Sunday, June 15, 7 to 11 a.m.
      Father's Day 5K Run/Walk fundraiser, wellness fair
      Join Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence for their Spring for SPAN 5K Run/Walk, fundraiser and wellness fair on Sunday, June 15, from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Duane Physics lawn on the CU campus, located on Colorado Avenue between 18th and Folsom Street behind the physics lab building. Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against women, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing. For more information, or to register for Spring for SPAN, call 303-449-8623, or check out http://www.firstgiving.com/safehousealliance.
      Sunday, June 15, 8 to 10 a.m.
      Streamside hike for people with disabilities
       If you use a cane, walker, wheelchair or other assistive device, this gentle riparian (streamside) hike on Sunday, June 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. is a perfect way to take part in June's Walk & Bike Month activities. Join trail guide Vijay Viswanathan to enjoy the gorgeous distant view of the mountains and learn about the animal and plant life along South Boulder Creek. While this hike is meant for individuals with disabilities, anyone is welcome to join. Wheelchairs will be provided to participants who want the experience, but may need to be shared. Meet at the Bobolink Trailhead. Reservations are requested by calling 303-441-3440.
      Sunday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.
      Boulder Cycling Club to host weekend rides in June
      The Boulder Cycling Club will host road bike rides on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. On Sundays, meet at Mista Italian Restaurant on 28th and Iris at 9:30 a.m.; be ready to ride 25 to 50 miles. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241.
      Sunday, June 15, 3 p.m.
      Intercambio to host bike ride
      Join Intercambio for a free community bike ride beginning at Boulder High School on Sunday, June 15, at 3 p.m. Intercambio's mission is to build bridges of understanding across cultures, increase opportunities and independence for all immigrants, and create a stronger, more integrated Boulder County. Cyclists of all skills and ages are welcome. Please contact Vicky Holdridge at 303-996-0275 or www.intercambioweb.org to reserve a spot.
      Tuesday, June 17, 3:45 p.m.
      Biodiesel bus to take bikers to Heil Valley Ranch
      Feel good about getting a ride to the Heil Valley Ranch trailhead as a biodiesel bus transports you to your destination for an afternoon bike ride. On Tuesday, June 17, during Boulder's Walk & Bike Month, Crispin Porter + Bogusky has donated the company's biodiesel bus to drive any interested bikers to Heil Valley Ranch. The bus will pick up and drop off bikers at Unity Church, Folsom and Valmont, at 3:45 p.m. Please do not arrive before 3:30 p.m. Parking may be limited; interested riders are encouraged to ride their bikes to the church. If necessary, please park cars on the west side of the church. Spaces are limited; the bus will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com.
      Wednesday, June 18, 8 and 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Wednesday, June 18. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at Stazio Ballfields, Valmont and Butte Mille Road, at 8:30 a.m., and bike to Pepper Jack Cafe, 35 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at US34 and County Road 29, base of Big Thompson, at 8 a.m., and take off on the Devil's Gulch Road Loop, 47 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      Free bike service day at Full Cycle
      Full Cycle will offer a day of free bike service on Wednesday, June 18, during normal business hours. Bring in any bike, no matter where you bought it, to either of Boulder's Full Cycle locations, on The Hill or at 18th and Pearl. Depending on demand, most repairs need to be finished in 30 minutes or less.
      Wednesday, June 18, 4 to 8 p.m.
      Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer's Market
      GO Boulder will continue to host an informational booth at the Boulder Farmer's Market on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by to pick up your free Walk & Bike Month goodies for registering for Bike to Work Day, which takes place on Wednesday, June 25. Please register first Online at www.drcog.org. You can also pick up your playing cards for BINGO! and the Park(ing) Spaces game at the Farmer's Market booth. For more information about the booth, please call Marni Ratzel at 303-441-4138.
      Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
      Full Cycle offers free maintenance classes
      Full Cycle will offer free maintenance classes at their location at 18th and Pearl on Wednesdays, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. Learn basics to intermediate bike maintenance from the pros at Full Cycle. This is a fun and informative class that fills up quickly; please sign up by calling Full Cycle at 303-440-1002 or by stopping in the shop.
      Friday, June 20, 8 and 8:30 a.m.
      Seniors on Bikes Ride to Jamestown
      Join Seniors on Bikes for a ride on Friday, June 20. The "Pacers," below 15 mph average, will meet at Sol Azteca, 28th and Diagonal, at 8:30 a.m., and bike to Jamestown, 30 miles. The "Tigers," 15 mph or above, will meet at the Pearl Park 'n' Ride at 8 a.m., and bike to Jamestown, 39 miles. These rides are open to the public. Please check in one day in advance to verify ride times and locations. For Pacer rides, contact Bob at bobtulmansmith@comcast.net. For Tiger rides, contact Bill at alpenhikerbill@msn.com or 303-499-1483.
      Friday, June 20, 7 p.m.
      Learn how to go 'carless'
      If the cost of owning and maintaining your car is becoming too much to handle, stop by REI Boulder, 1789 28th St., on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. to learn a wide variety of tips and resources available to allow you to live a fuller, more active life without your car. Longmont resident and REI Boulder employee, Joshua Brock, will share techniques on how to commute, shop, recycle and recreate without a car. Based partly on the book How to Live Well Without Owning a Car, by Chris Balish, this presentation will cover how to get started with tips on clothing, equipment and planning your cycling routes. For more information, call 303-583-9970.
      Friday, June 20, 7 p.m.
      Boulder Pride to host bike ride
       Boulder Pride will lead a bike ride on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., starting at Scott Carpenter Park. Kick off PrideFest 2008 with a cruise on two wheels. This ride will celebrate Boulder's GLBT community and its allies. For more information, visit www.boulderpride.org.
      Enter to Win a Cruiser
      Register to win a Cruiser Bike from Pedal To Properties. Two lucky winners will be chosen in the month of June to celebrate Bike to Work Month. Winner will be notified by email. Register here.
       
      Pedal to Properties
      Pedal To Properties of Boulder is a new, innovative, full-service real estate company focused on assisting clients with buying and selling homes. It is unique in the sense that it provides an optional service for home buyers to experience property viewing on cruiser bikes.

      Two winners will be chosen in June 2008.
    • posted 06/19/08 by Dale Aychman
      Eighth Annual Great 55th Street Egg-less Relay
        Wednesday, June 25, 2008 
      11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m 
      5775 Flatiron's Parkway (just east of 55th Street, where Pearl/Valmont join)

      Egg less relay picture

      This sounds like a lot of fun!  Who wants to join me? RSVP by Friday, June 20 @ noon.

      Each corporate team has three bikers and one pedestrian that negotiate an obstacle course while balancing an egg, in a spoon, held from their mouth . . . all for a chance to win the coveted Great 55th Street Egg Relay Trophy (currently held by Unitime Systems). There are awards for fastest and most spirited teams (costumes are encouraged) along with a free lunch for all participants (thanks to Roche Colorado).

    • posted 06/20/08 by Dale Aychman

      Ok, we have 4 people for the first team: Dale, Brendan, Jeff and Jenny.

      We can send multiple teams - anyone else up for some wacky fun?

    • posted 06/23/08 by Dale Aychman

      Egg Team "Agilistas"...

      Jenny is working from home Wednesday, so she will meet us there.  Let's meet by the back door @ 11am and ride the bike path east to 55th Street.

      Details about the race below:

      Please be ready to get crackin’ promptly at 11:30 a.m. at 5775 Flatirons Parkway (just east of 55th Street) for the first teams to begin competition. The team line-up will be available at the event. 

      Please encourage your co-workers and friends to come for lunch and of course, to cheer your team on for this egg-citing event.  Lunch is first come first serve so participants should grab your lunch early including a free ice cream cone.

      Get some practice and ride your bike to the event!

      See you Tomorrow! Good Luck!

      P.S. You do still have time to get your costume ready, no yolk!

      -Tracy Foster
      Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
      Boulder East Community Transportation Options

    • posted 06/24/08 by Dale Aychman

      Wednesday, June 25 is Walk & Bike To Work Day - filled with fun events all day!

      Helpful links for the week:

      • Over 30 Breakfast Stations all over Boulder will be serving a complimentary breakfast for those choosing to travel by people power and some stations will be offering free bike service.
      • Walk and Bike Rally: "Pedalin' to the Groove" 4:30 - 6 p.m. 29th Street Mall
        Pedal to the groove of live music hosted by Boulder Community Hospital. Join other walkers & bikers at the 29th Street Mall for a lively concert with plenty of prizes for attendees! Boulder's annual "Golden Shoe" awards will be handed out at 5:30. 
      • Walk with the Mayor in the Celebrate Boulder Walking Parade, 5 to 6 p.m., Eben G. Fine Park creek bridge.
        Join fellow citizens in a parade to celebrate Boulder as the super walkable community it is. Meet neighbors and friends at the bridge at Eben G. Fine Park and walk to the Band shell at Broadway and Canyon for the Walk and Bike Month Annual Concert.
      • Bike Shorts Film Festival 7 p.m. Boulder Theater.
        Community Cycles will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bike Shorts Film Festival this year. This years Film festival will be held at the Boulder Theater In June. There will be a fun selection of short Bicycle films, celebrating the potential, fun, and uses of the bicycle. Films will be two to twenty minutes in length. Join community Cycles and your cycling community in boulder to Celebrate the bicycle this year during walk and bike month.
    • posted 06/27/08 by Dale Aychman

      Walk and Bike Month
      Issue: 5 Friday, June 27, 2008
      QUICK LINKS
      IN THE NEWS
      (Daily Camera)
       
      (Colorado Daily)
       
      (Colorado Daily)
       
      (Daily Camrea)
       
      Bike to Work Day participation increases
      (Boulder County Business Report)
       
       
        
      Walk & Bike Month Weekly Update
        
      What an incredible Walk & Bike Month! Many thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and the over 7,500 people and 264 companies who registered for Bike to Work Day! (This compares with 5,100 people and 156 companies in 2007.)
       
      All this would not be possible without the support of the City of Boulder and the generous sponsors of Walk & Bike Month. A special thanks also goes to all the businesses and community groups that participated in BINGO!, Park(ing) Spaces, hosted a breakfast station or hosted a Walk & Bike Month event. (Please see our Camera ad on June 30th for the complete list.)
       
      We heard a lot of stories this month from people who chose to find other ways to get to work, play or shop. We also heard from those who chose to give up a car and become a one-car family. If you have a special Bike to Work Day or Walk & Bike Month story to tell us, please e-mail me at bikesue@gmail.com. 
       
      Remember to keep walking and riding your bike. If you need on-line turn-by-turn bike routing directions go to www.GOBikeBoulder.net.  
       
      Again, thanks to all who registered and participated and thanks to our many awesome sponsors!
       
      Ride safe! 
      Sue
       
      P.S. For those who participated in Walk & Bike Month BINGO!, check the GO Boulder web site, www.GOBoulder.net, AFTER July 15th to see if you won a prize. Prizes can be picked up at the GO Boulder offices (1739 Broadway, 2nd floor) until September 12, 2008.