Community News & Events

Community Cycles, a local non-profit bike shop, is selling a variety of tuned up and/or upgraded bicycles.

RTD is free for the Month of August…tell your friends, family and those without bus passes.

Log your trips on the Flatiron Flyer for a chance to win $150! Commuting Solutions, DRCOG, and Way to Go are offering prizes for riding the FF1 to promote using transit to lower your carbon footprint. Register to join the challenge and track your trips by clicking the article title.

Beginning June 27, the commuter transit service between Lyons and Boulder along US 36 is back. The Lyons Flyer will replace the Y route formerly operated by RTD. See schedules for the bus by clicking on the article title.

The city invites input on a staff evaluation of e-bikes on city open space and a preliminary staff proposal to allow them on 34 miles of trails. Current city policy prohibits e-biking on any city open space trails. Click on the article title to share input before August 8.

Denver residents can apply for a $400 instant rebate before purchasing a qualifying electric bike (e-bike) from a participating bike shop. Income-qualified residents may qualify for a $1,200 instant rebate and E-cargo bikes are eligible for an additional $500 instant rebate. Once an application is approved, applicants will receive a voucher via email. E-bike vouchers may be redeemed only at time of purchase at participating bike shops.

Mark your calendars for a bunch of exciting walk and bike events, kicking off at the beginning of June! B360/B180 Circle Boulder (June 5) Free, family-friendly bike ride around town with ice cream social and e-bike test rides Bike Rodeo for Kids (June 11/July 9) More details to follow. Walk...

If your transportation and commuting resources have been affected by the Marshall Fire, let Boulder county and partners know how they can best assist you by the taking their survey (linked to the article title).

In spite of the winter conditions, 97 riders stopped by the campus breakfast station on Friday, Feb. 11, which was hosted by the Environmental Center. Participants received free breakfast burritos, coffee and swag before heading off to work or class. Let’s continue building upon this success and promote a healthy, environmentally-friendly alternative to driving all year long. We hope to see you on June 22 this year, when Colorado celebrates Bike to Work Day!

Since its inception in 2011, BCycle riders have traveled over 2.5 million miles. Now, Boulder BCycle is nearing 1 million total trips and is ready to celebrate! The person taking the millionth ride in the next couple weeks will win a great prize package of bike related swag (e.g., Pit Viper shades, Mountain Smith cooler, apparel, snacks). So get out and ride!