What's Happening in Boulder County!
Bring the kiddos on down to the Municipal Building, on Canyon West of Broadway at 10am on July 4th for a fun filled morning of decorating bikes and then parading and racing. Presented by Parenting Place, Chip, the CU mascot will lead the parade and there will also be a firetruck and food vendors. Come on down tomorrow!
 Bike to Work Day in Boulder Colorado is filled with fabulous events celebrating the bicycle!From 6:30 – 9am on June 27, 2012, more than 40 breakfast stations throughout town will be serving up free breakfast to those on bike and foot. Some breakfast stations will have mechanics on-site offering light tune-ups for breakfast station visitors. Check here for a full list of 2012 Breakfast Stations and find out which stations are offering Service Stations
Be sure to register so they can get an idea of how many folks will be out and about! Work from home? No matter, just trade in a car trip for a bike trip and register anyway. It counts! Walk & Bike Month & Bike to Work Day is not just about biking to work, because some people just can’t do that. It is about choosing the best way to get around each time you leave the house. If you have to go to Erie, maybe you can only drive, but if you live a half a mile from the gym, try biking there next time. Given all the personal, environmental and global impacts of private automobile use, it is now, more important than ever that Boulder maintain and build on its strong commitment to walking and biking! It starts with every person committing to walk or bike at least one day in June and letting our city government know that being able to walk and bike safely and easily in Boulder is part of what makes our town great! |
Have you seen this? Boulder wants to link mostly existing trails to make a 37 mile loop encircling the city.
The Trail Around Boulder will pass through a wide variety of landscape and wildlife habitat, giving visitors a great tour of the ecological diversity of this beautiful area. Check the link for a map and other details.
Pretty cool, isn’t it? We can’t wait to ride it! It’ll be a great place to capture even more photos of wildflowers like these –> 
When was the last time you went roller skating? It’s making a come back and the 29th Street Mall has a place for you to practice your twists and turns!
It’s located in the same place as WinterSkate – near Laudisios. Featuring skate rentals, group discount rates, lessons and concessions. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the summer season!
Current Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm
Friday: 10 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday June 9, 2012 is National Get Outdoors Day. You know what that means: let’s get outside! Bike ride, walk in the neighborhood, eat some ice cream on the patio – go do it!
Calling all women interested in bike commuting!
Whether you’re already riding to work or starting to think about commuting by bike, Chicks on Bikes will get you off on the right pedal. You’ll learn the right gear for you and your bike, practice bike skills then take a ride on the local path system to learn the ins and outs.
When: Saturday, June 16th, 9:00-11:00a.m.
Where: 2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301
Don’t forget your bike!
Looking for outdoor fun in the sun? Here’s a list of outdoor pools open for the summer:
Lafayette/Louisville:
Arapahoe Pool, YMCA of Boulder Valley. 95th and Arapahoe
LaMont Does Outdoor Pool. 500 East S Boulder Rd
Boulder:
Scott Carpenter Pool. 1505 30th
Spruce Pool. 21st and Spruce
Whether you ride for fun or fitness, have a road bike or mountain bike, the Boulder County area has a ride for you! Community Cycles lists events that are going on all summer long.
There’s the Seniors on Bikes that ride every Wednesday and Friday morning, Valmont Bike Park Family Rides, bicycle maintenance clinics and more. Really – something for everyone! Thinking big? Try the B-360, a self guided 23 mile tour of Boulder. Fun!
It’s a great time of year to see wildflowers while hiking. Boulder Open Space offers this awesome hike:
Wildflowers of Goshawk Ridge
Sun June 3, 8 am – 12 pm
Fri June 8, 4 – 8 pm
The Goshawk Ridge trail winds through one of the most beautiful and pristine parts of OSMP. Its pine forests and lush, wet meadows are thick with wildflowers and a haven for wildlife. Explore this new trail with naturalist Dave Sutherland. Due to sensitivity of the habitat, space is limited to 15. Please call 303-441-3440 for reservation and meeting point. 4 miles, 700’ elevation gain.
Enjoy the first outdoor pool day of the season for FREE! Take a ride down the water slide, swim laps or come play Friday, May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Scott Carpenter Pool, 1505 30th Street Boulder, CO 80303.
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