Boulder BikeWeek '96
An annual event produced by GO Boulder. For more information, call 441-4260 or
email GO Boulder.
Sponsors of Boulder BikeWeek '96
Boulder Community Hospital
Radio sponsor: 96.5 The Peak, Denver's (and Boulder's) Rock Alternative
Additional BikeWeek supporting sponsors:
* Big Brothers & Sisters * Bolder Bicycle Commuters * Boulder Breakfast Optimist's Club *
Boulder Weekly * CU Credit Union * Charlier Associates * Colorado Lottery *
Downtown Boulder, Inc. * Dynamow * High Wheeler * Kids Kab * Load Llama * Mirrcycle Corp. *
OilMe Bikes & Boards * Pasta Jay's * Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine * SecurCare *
Bobby Troup * CU Bicycle Program * Wheels Manufacturing *
Schedule of Boulder BikeWeek events
June 1996
S M Tu W Th F S
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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- Saturday, June 22nd
- Boulder/Denver Bike Connection. 7AM.
Meet at Boulder Central Park; ride from Boulder to Denver and back.
Benefitting the BCAP. RTD bus service also available for return trip. 441-3900.
- Effective Cycling Course. 9AM-2PM. CU Geology Building Room 114. 818-9150.
- Roads Less Traveled's Adventure Ride. 9AM. Eagle Trailhead (N. 51st St.) Two free mountain bike rides for
first-time and experienced bikers. Space limited. 678-8750 to register or reserve a bike.
- BikeWeek Booth at Farmers' Market. 9AM-1PM. 13th St. between Arapahoe and Canyon. 441-4259
- Boulder Off-Road Alliance's $10 Tune-ups. 10AM-2PM, Farmers' Market. 447-9378.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 10AM-12N
for women and 2-4PM for everyone, 2705 Spruce.
Bicycle repair and maintenance. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Bike Polo Club Clinic. 5PM, North Boulder Park (9th & Balsam). Learn to
play bike polo, or just watch. 449-6359.
- Sunday, June 23rd
- Bike to Ice Cream Day. Show your bike helmet for special deals at
Ben & Jerry's, Haagen Dazs, Josh & John's, Not Just Yogurt, TCBY Yogurt.
- Effective Cycling Course. 9AM-2PM. CU Geology Building Room 114. 818-9150.
- Bike Polo Club Tournament. 10AM, North Boulder Park (9th & Balsam).
Challenge your playing skills. 449-6359
- Boulder Bikeways Tour. 1PM, Boulder's Central Park. Free tour - getting around Boulder by bicycle.
Tania 449-1865.
- Free Wheelin' Family Bike Day. 2-4PM: Bike Safety Rodeo, games, snacks, prizes,
Wheel Appeal, bike decorating. 3:30PM: Bicycle Village/Schwinn trailer ride & demo, family bike ride.
441-4155.
- Monday, June 24th
- Bike to the Movies. Show your bike helmet at the Mann 12 Colony
Theaters in Louisville to receive a special deal.
- City of Boulder's Garage Sale. 11AM-2PM. Pearl Street Mall. 441-4259.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 5:30-7:30PM, 2705 Spruce.
Bicycle repair and maintenance. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Tuesday, June 25th
- Bike to Restaurant Day. Show your bike helmet to receive a special deal.
Boulder Salad Company, The Boulder Harvest, Juanita's, Oasis Brewery, Old Chicago,
Turley's, West End Tavern.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 5:30-7:30PM.
Bicycle repair and maintenance for women. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Boulder Bikeways Tour. 6PM, Boulder's Central Park. Free tour - getting around Boulder by bicycle.
Tania 449-1865.
- Wednesday, June 26th
- Bike to Work Day
- Bike To Lunch. 11AM-4PM, Farmers' Market. Special lunch cuisine, compliments of ZOLO Grill.
Free baked goods. Seasonal fruit. Spokes for Folks. Bike safety checks. Demos. Prizes.
Schwinn bike demos. SmartShoppers info. 441-4259.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 5:30-7:30PM, 2705 Spruce.
Bicycle repair and maintenance. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Thursday, June 27th
- Bike to Market Day. Special deals for bike riders at Ideal Market,
North Boulder Market, Wild Oats Vegetarian Market.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 5:30-7:30PM, 2705 Spruce.
Bicycle repair and maintenance. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Cycle Therapy's Tandem Ride. 6PM, 550 S. Boulder Rd., Lafayette.
Bring your tandem or demo one at this free group tandem ride. 666-9303 for info or to reserve a demo bike.
- Friday, June 28th
- Bike to Books Day. Special deals for bike riders at Boulder
Bookstore, Colorado Bookstore, Rue Morgue, Trident Booksellers, Waldenbooks.
- Bike to University Hill. Special deals for bike riders at the following Hill
merchants: Bolo Bagels, Boulder Mountaineer, Buff Stuff, College Corner Inc.,
Bill Cronin Goldsmith, Hostelling International, Josh & John's, Morgul-Bismark,
The Orvis Shop, The Pipefitter, Wild Bill's Deli-Market-Grill.
- Bike to Worship Weekend. Local places of worship will encourage casual dress
for cycling attendees. Check with your place of worship for more information.
- Senior Cyclists' Senior Ride. 8AM, Eben Fine Park. Leisurely ride for
seniors, followed by free breakfast at the Regal Harvest House. 678-0344.
- Bike to "The Out to Lunch" Music Series. 11AM-2PM, Pearl Street Mall.
Free Music. 449-3774.
- Saturday, June 29th
- Bike to Worship Weekend. Local places of worship will encourage casual dress
for cycling attendees. Check with your place of worship for more information.
- Bike to Downtown. Special deals at the following merchants by showing your bike helmet:
Aria, ArtCycle, Banana Republic, Boulder Bookstore, The Boulder Harvest, Boulder Ice Cream,
Dance West, Eight Days a Week, Gapkids, Holiday & Co., Karl Kruszynski, MacLaren
Markowitz Gallery, The New York Deli, Oasis Brewery, Old Chicago, Pedestrian Shops,
Promenade's Le Bead Shop, Pour la France, Rocky Mountain Joes's Cafe,
Rocky Mountain Records, RTD, Sox Appeal, Subway, Traders of the Lost Art.
- Ride & Work Your Trails Day. 9:30AM, Foothills Trailhead (Hwy. 36 N. of Broadway).
Trail maintenance on a section of the Eagle Trail with employees from
Old Chicago. Bring boots, gloves, water, sunscreen and lunch. Tools will
be provided. 441-4495 x249.
- Sports Garage's "Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance". 10AM-12N
for women and 2-4PM for everyone, 2705 Spruce.
Bicycle repair and maintenance. Space limited; call 473-0033 to register.
- Bike to the Boulder Banjo Festival. 3-9PM, Boulder Public Library
lawn (1000 Canyon). Free local music. 441-4492.
- Full Cycle's Moonlight Ride. 8PM, North Boulder Park (9th & Balsam)
Free group ride to Boulder Reservoir for moonlight gathering. 440-7771.
- Sunday, June 30th
- Bike to Worship Weekend. Local places of worship will encourage casual dress
for cycling attendees. Check with your place of worship for more information.
- ArtCycle's Art by Bike. 10AM, ARTcycle (15th & Pearl). Leisurely ride for an
insider's view of the art world; refreshments along the way. 449-4950.
Bike to Work Day
Breakfast Stations in Boulder
will serve breakfast from 7-9 A.M.; early-bird locations marked with an asterisk will be open from 6:30 A.M.
- A Piece of Cake (Table Mesa)
- Alfalfa's (Arapahoe & Broadway)
- Bolo Bagels
- Buchanan's
- CU (Folsom & Colorado)
- Coco's* (28th & Iris)
- Farmers' Market* (Arapahoe & 13th)
- Great Harvest Bread Company (Arapahoe & Folsom)
- Ideal Market (Broadway & Alpine)
- Judy's Cafe*
- KGNU (Folsom & Walnut)
- Leevers (30th & Walnut)
- Lick Skillet Bakery* (Arapahoe & Conestoga)
- Lolita's (Pearl)
- Moe's Broadway Bagels* (Arapahoe)
- Moe's Broadway Bagels* (Broadway)
- Rallysport (30th & Valmont)
- South Creek Market (Table Mesa)
- Teddy Roosevelt's (13th & Spruce)
- Wild Oats Market (Broadway & Baseline)
- Wild Oats Vegetarian Market (Pearl & 17th)
Minor repairs and safety checks
will be available at the following breakfast stations in Boulder (breakfast location: bike shop):
- Alfalfa's: Full Cycle
- Celestial Seasonings: OilMe Bikes & Boards
- Ideal Market: Sports Garage
- Leevers Foods: Bicycle Village
- Wild Oats Market: Doc's Ski & Sport
- Wild Oats Vegetarian Market: University Bikes
Other breakfast stations in Boulder County
will serve breakfast from 7-9 A.M.; early-bird locations marked with an asterisk will be open from 6:30 A.M.
- Celestial Seasonings - Gunbarrel
- Albertson's* (W. Cherry St.) - Louisville
- Avista Hospital - Louisville
- Cycle Therapy (South Boulder Rd.) - Lafayette
- Rev. Taylor's - Niwot
- Dicken's - Longmont
- McDonald's* - Longmont
The incentives
- Free breakfast
- Free safety checks
- Free water bottle for riding all five days
- Free water bottle for first-time Bike to Work Day participants
- Register to win a Schwinn Deluxe Cruiser
- Free PowerBar samples and give-aways at breakfast stations and Farmers' Market events
- Free exercise and fun for all participants
Bike to Work Day Challenge FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for BTWD Coordinators
Q: Does it count if I walk, run, skate, blade, ride the bus or carpool?
A: Unfortunately, no. The is Bike to Work Day, so at least some part of your
commute has to be by bike. While GO Boulder does promote all types of alternative
transportation, on this one day we focus on the bicycle.
Q: Even though I live far away, I'd still like to participate.
A: You can drive part of the way and then ride your bike, as long as your ride at
least two miles. While this doesn't reduce pollution by much, it does help
introduce people to the idea of using bikes for transportation. Consider using
RTD to transport your bike instead of driving your car. Regional routes allow
bikes on busses if there's room in the luggage compartment. Many local routes in
Boulder have bus racks; you should, however, first learn how to use the bike
racks and get a free bike pass, which can be obtained at the RTD Transit Center
on Walnut and 14th Streets.
Q: There's just no way my company is going to win the Challenge; why even participate?
We don't want to be embarrassed by a poor showing.
A: While the Business Challenge is a competition, GO Boulder's main objective is
to get people to think about riding to work. We want them to figure out the
route, decide what to wear, and get their bike tuned up. The Business Challenge
is an effective way for companies to help employees through this process. Only
the winners are publicized, so there's no focus on those with low participation.
Other Links:
Bolder Bicycle Commuters |
BCN Bicycle Center |
Denver Bike Month
The fine print: All BikeWeek events, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Green tip: when printing, use 4-up or 2-up to conserve paper.
Boulder BikeWeek '96 Web page maintained by: Doug Grinbergs (dougg@qualcomm.com)
Please submit any corrections, omissions or comments you have.
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