June 2008 Walk & Bike Month EventsDownload a print friendly version of the Walk and Bike Month calendar FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON WALK & BIKE TO WORK DAY JUNE 25TH Walk & Bike Month information booth at Boulder Farmer’s Market BOULDER—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 Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 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. 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. For information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Walk ‘til you drop at the Extra Mile Endurathon (May 30)BOULDER—As a precursor to Walk & Bike Month in June, Extra Mile Endurathon, an offspring of the Global Games Group, will hold an “Extra Mile Endurathon” on Friday, May 30, starting at 5 p.m. Participants can walk for as long as they can or for as long as they want on a 3.6-mile loop around the Boulder Creek Trail and the Pearl Street Mall until only one walker is left. Meet friends, enjoy your surroundings and feel good doing it. The winner will be awarded $1,000. There will be mandatory stops at “food to go” places and a mandatory 10-minute stop after every loop. There is no entry fee for this event. For every participant and for every hour walked, Extra Mile Endurathon will donate $1 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Extra Mile Endurathon was founded by Alexander Skora and has been hosted in Berlin, Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Las Vegas. Entries are still being accepted. Visit www.ultrawalk.com for sign up and additional information. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Boulder Cycling Club to host weekend rides in JuneBOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month 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. On Sundays, meet at Mista Italian Restaurant on 28th and Iris at 9:30 a.m.; be ready to ride 25 to 50 miles. The Boulder Cycling Clubwas created to connect bike riders of all levels with organized rides and to create a network for cyclists. These rides are open to the public. For more information, call Boulder Cycling Club at 303-875-2241. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Full Cycle to host Saturday rides in JuneBOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Full Cycle offers free maintenance classes (June 4, 18)BOULDER— As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, Full Cycle will offer free maintenance classes at their location at 18th and Pearl on Wednesdays, June 4 and 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Circle Boulder by Bike Ride (June 1)BOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, 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. Community Cycles hosts Kids’ Bike Rodeos (June 1, 8)BOULDER—Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization and this year’s coordinator of Walk & Bike Month, will host two Kids’ Bike Rodeos on Sunday, June 1, and Sunday, June 8, both 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. For information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Boulder Mountainbike Alliance hosts free bike rides (June 3, 6, 27)BOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance will host free bike rides. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 3: Betasso Preserve Friday, June 6: Boulder Valley Ranch Friday, June 27: Marshall Mesa / Doudy Draw The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking by making the trails in Boulder County a better place for all users. Seniors on Bikes Events for Boulder Walk & Bike MonthNote: "Pacer" (below 15mph average) and "Tiger" (15+ mph average) rides each Wednesday and Friday Morning (Most of riders are 60+ years old, although we don't discriminate on any basis other than you should have the ability to keep up with the group and practice good road safety, etiquette and riding skills.) Wed June 4, 8::30 AM at Tom Watson Park (63rd N. of Diagonal)
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Explore new bike trails in Boulder (June 7)BOULDER—During Walk & Bike Month in June, join Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks’ Ranger Joe Reale on Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. to explore the more than 10 miles of new biking opportunities in Boulder, including six miles of brand new trails and the first trails west of Broadway available to bikes in more than 10 years. Participants will meet at the Marshall Mesa trailhead with plenty of water and a mountain bike in good order; be prepared for a fun two- to three-hour ride covering 10-15 miles. This informational event is free and open to the public. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. OSMP naturalists lead ‘Nature of Music’ hike (June 7)BOULDER—During Walk & Bike Month in June, join Open Space and Mountain Parks’ naturalists Craig Cogswell and Debbie Matlock on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. for a moderate hike to explore the musical landscape of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks and its possible relationship to human song. Call 720-645-2083 for meeting location and to make a reservation; space is limited. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Full Cycle hosts ‘Dirt Demo Day’ (June 8)BOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Spot Women’s Team holds mountain bike skills clinic (June 10)BOULDER—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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Biodiesel bus to take bikers to Heil Valley Ranch (June 11, 17)BOULDER—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, and Tuesday, June 17, 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 west side Unity Church- Valmont and Folsom, if you must drive, please park on the west side. Bus will leave at 4 and return by 8.. For further details about stop locations and times, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Hike through Chautauqua for ‘Open Space 101’ (June 11)BOULDER—As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, join naturalist Jennelle Freeston of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks for a crash course in OSMP on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 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 of 2.5 miles with a 700-foot elevation gain.For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Park(ing) Spaces Day (June 13)BOULDER- Play the Park(ing) Spaces game on Park(ing) Spaces day from 11 am - 2pm. Parking spaces all over town will be transformed into parks, outdoor work stations, dog playgrounds and other unique uses. Community road bike ride (June 14)BOULDER—Join local road ride regulars for an easy, informal morning spin on Saturday, June 14, at 8 a.m. As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, this ride is free and open to the public. Riders will meet at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the YMCA on 28th and Mapleton; ride will begin at 8 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Intermediate photography class with Chris Brown (June 14)BOULDER—Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June is a month-long wealth of opportunities to snap some photos of community members utilizing foot power. On Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, spend a morning with Boulder’s own Christopher Brown, renowned landscape photographer, to explore philosophy, aesthetics, technique and your personal relationship with the land in pursuit of the perfect photograph. Any skill level may participate, but the instruction will be geared toward intermediate level photographers.This class is free and open to the public; however, a reservation is required by calling 720-564-2083. Please call for meeting location as well. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Streamside hike for people with disabilities (June 15)BOULDER—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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (June 15)Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence and groovsista entertainment is pleased to present Spring for SPAN 5K Run/Walk which will take place on father’s day, Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 7am to 11am at the Duane Physics Lawn at the CU Campus in Boulder. The Duane Physics Lawn is located on Colorado Avenue between 18th and Folsom Street behind the Physics Lab Building . Intercambio to host bike ride (June 15)BOULDER—During Walk & Bike Month in June, 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Free bike service day at Full Cycle (June 18)BOULDER—As part of Walk & Bike Month in June, 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Full moon night hike for women (June 18)BOULDER—Naturalists Ciana, Margot, Anita and Lynne of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks will lead an experiential exploration of the dark on Wednesday, June 18, from 8 to 10 p.m., starting at the South Mesa Trailhead, 1.7 miles west of Highway 93 on the north side of Eldorado Springs Drive. As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, this event is free and open to all women who want to join. Please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com for more information. Boulder Pride to host bike ride (June 20)BOULDER—As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, 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. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Vintage Bike Swap at the Boulder Farmer’s Market (June 21)BOULDER—Bring your unwanted bike items to the Boulder Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and sell or trade them for someone else’s old gear. As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, anyone can participate in this bike swap; however, a spot must be reserved by Saturday, June 14, by emailing Keith Murdock at keith.murdock@lmco.com. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. OSMP naturalists to lead easy hike (June 21)BOULDER—Join Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks’ naturalists Jane Larson and Debbie Matlock for an easy hike and workshop on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon to explore the beautiful sights, colors, shapes and textures of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks. Larson and Matlock will show how to walk the land for inspiration and explore the art of collage making. As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, this hike is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and a reservation is required. Please call 720-564-2083 to reserve a spot and for meeting location. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Host your own Neighborhood Block Party Day (June 22)BOULDER—As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, neighborhood and community groups are encouraged to put on small, community events on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate walking and biking. Sample events include a breakfast for cyclists and walkers, a bike repair clinic, a neighborhood walk or bike ride or a day-long neighborhood street closure to car traffic, creating a play street where police set up safety town and teach kids to bike. Barricades can be rented for $6 per day from 5401 Pearl Pkwy. in Boulder; 303-449-2050. Contact WBM coordinator Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com for information on how to obtain a street closure permit. GO Boulder Celebrity Commuter Race (June 23)BOULDER—Which is quicker, cheaper, more fun and makes you more fit - bike, bus, or car? Find out as GO Boulder hosts this exciting commuter race featuring local celebrity commuters during Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month on Monday, June 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building at Broadway and Canyon. For event information, contact Andrea Robbins at 303-441-4139 or robbinsa@bouldercolorado.gov. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Family Creek Hike (June 24)BOULDER—Join Boulder naturalists in a short exploration of Boulder Creek on Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the south side of the creek at the Boulder Library parking lot. The creek acts as a highway, moving plants and animals up and down stream. Be prepared to wade. As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, this hike is open to the public. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Walk or Bike to Work Day (June 25)BOULDER—After almost a month of Walk & Bike Month activities, the official Walk or Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, June 25. Several free and open to the public activities are planned for the day, including:
For more information about any of these events or about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Community Cycles hosts Bike Shorts Film Fest at Boulder Theater (June 25)BOULDER—Community Cycles, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization and this year’s coordinator of Walk & Bike Month, will host the second annual Bike Shorts Film Festival. This year’s film festival will be held at the Boulder Theater on Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. There will be a selection of short bicycle films celebrating the potential and fun uses of the bicycle. Films will be two to 20 minutes in length. Join Community Cycles and your cycling community in Boulder to celebrate the bicycle this year during Walk & Bike Month. Short bicycle film submissions will be accepted until May 15. Anyone interested in submitting a film should email bouldergary@gmail.com. For more information, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Seniors on Bikes Ride (June 27)BOULDER—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 Friday, June 27, at 8:30 a.m. to ride from Eben G. Fine Park to Martin Park. Seniors on Bikes, more than 60 members strong, was founded by several local seniors who meet at least twice weekly for rides around Boulder County. This ride is open to the public. Please call Marion Gately at 303-443-7623 for more information. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Summer journaling in Boulder’s OSMP (June 28)BOULDER—As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, take the time to explore the seasons as they change the landscape of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks. Join naturalist and artist Damaris Methner on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon for a moderate hike focusing on your unique relationship with the land and to learn how to create a personal journal of your own experiences, impressions, and feelings about the land in which we live. This is the second of a four-part series exploring the seasons in OSMP. Space is limited and reservations are required; please call 720-564-2083 for more information or to reserve your spot. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Increase mental well-being on a nature hike in Chautauqua (June 28)BOULDER—As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, Open Space and Mountain Parks’ naturalist Margot Smit will lead a nature walk on Saturday, June 28 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to help us look at health in our wild lands (in the Ponderosa Pine ecosystem) and what it can tell us about the health of our minds. Meet at McClintock Trailhead behind Chautauqua Auditorium.For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. Hiking for non-hikersBOULDER—Anyone can hike. During Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month in June, grab a staff and join Mountain Man Jake for a slow hike and a discussion of Boulder history. The program ends at the Ranger Cottage with hot tea or cocoa and a discussion of hiking the wilds of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks. Relaxed, gentle hiking is the key to unlock the wonders of our beautiful land. Call 303-441-3440 for meeting time and location. OSMP hikes are available at www.NatureHikes.org. For more information about Walk & Bike Month, please contact Sue Prant at 303-564-9681 or bikesue@gmail.com. 
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Find out how you can get more involved with Community Cycles at our monthly volunteer meeting. Meetings are held at the shop on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6p.m..