Boulder Bike Week Calendar of Events

 

Weekly Events

 

Walk and BikeWeek Booth at Farmers’ Market

Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26

Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon

Stop by to learn ideas to make commuting by bike, foot or bus a part of your daily travel.  Register to win fun prizes.  303-441-3266.

 

Seniors Roll to the Market (May – September)

Wednesdays

Special Transit offers free rides to the Farmers’ Market to seniors 60 years and better.  Call for reservations 7 days in advance. 10am-2pm.  303-447-9363.

 

Sports Garage Joy Rides (May – August)

Thursdays

Join the gang at Sports Garage for a weekly leisure ride around town.  2705B Spruce Street.  7pm.  303-473-0033.

 

Rocky Mountain Climbers Club (May – September)

Saturdays

Start time varies depending on the weather.  303-939-0674 or 303-443-8075.

 

City of Boulder Nature Hikes (May – July)

Saturdays

Most hikes are easy to moderate in difficulty.  303-441-3440.

 

Performances in the Parks

Mondays, June 10, 17, 24

Local musicians will perform a popular selection of marches, show tunes, big band standards and sing-alongs guaranteed to bring you to your feet!  7pm.  Join us on June 10th at City Park Band Shell, June 17th at North Boulder Park, June 24 on the Boulder Public Library lawn.  303-441-3424.

 

One-Time Events

Bike Tune-ups at the Farmers’ Market

Ride your bike to the Farmers’ Market and receive a professional tune-up from the Boulder Off-road Alliance. $10.  303-667-2467.

 

Relay for Life

Friday, June 21 – 22

A fun-filled overnight activity mobilizing communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer.  This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.  Register on-line at www.cancer.org.  6pm-9am.  303-449-7200.

 

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure at the Outdoor Cinema

Saturday, June 22

Join your fellow walkers and bikers for fun and games before watching the classic Pee Wee movie. 720-317-7498.

 

Uni-Hill Downhill 1k

Thursday, June 27

13th Street & College Parking Lot.  6pm.  303-545-6611.

 

Seniors on Bikes Ride

Friday, June 28

Join the Seniors on Bikes group for a scenic ride along the Boulder Creek path.  Meet at Eben G. Fine Park.  Ride to Martin Park then enjoy a complimentary breakfast.  8:30am.  303-443-7623.

 

Senior Poker Walk along Boulder Creek

Friday, June 28

One or two mile stroll along the creek, playing cards distributed along the way.  Prizes for the best hand. $1 entry fee. Advance registration requested. 10am. 303-441-3148.

 

Circle Boulder by Bike, (B360)

Sunday, June 2

An enjoyable ride that’s fun for all ages. Ride the half or whole loop. Enjoy refreshments in the rest area, a post-ride picnic and prize drawings in the park. Starts and finishes at Scott Carpenter park.  Registration 3-4:30pm.  Event runs 3-8:30pm.  303-441-3266.

 

Taste of Louisville (Louisville)

Saturday, June 8

Downtown Louisville. For more information call the Louisville Chamber of Commerce. 9am-4pm.  303-666-5747.

 

Touch a Truck (Louisville)

Saturday, June 8

Louisville Recreation Center, 900 W. Via Apia.  A chance for kids to come and see their favorite city trucks.  9am-11:30am.  303-666-7400.

 

City of Boulder’s Garage Sale

Saturday, June 15

Come to the Farmers’ Market to find bargains on bike parts, used bikes, T-shirts, water bottles, and tons of pedestrian and bike accessories.  9am-2pm.  303-441-3266.

 

Midsummer Nights 5k Walk

Saturday, June 15

Be part of this community walk, celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Boulder County Aids Project’s fight against HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. 5K walk, concert, costume contest and lots of great prizes. Central Park Bandshell.  5pm.  Register in advance at 303-444-6121.

 

Father’s Day Celebration

Sunday, June 17

Walk, bike or bus to Scott Carpenter Park for lots of fun family activities.  10am-3pm.  303-441-3266.

 

Boulder County Transportation Fair

Friday, June 21

Walk, bike or bus to the Boulder County Courthouse to check out information on a wide range of transportation options and events.  10am-2pm.  303-441-3900.

 

Walk and BikeWeek Events

Bike to Work Day

Wednesday, June 26

Come participate in this fun day of exploring new commute modes!  Free breakfast stations, located throughout Boulder County.  Win prizes, awards, bike safety checks and emergency repairs at many breakfast station locations.  Goody bags for first-time participants.  303-441-3266.