Started gravel biking this spring and just moved to Boulder this month.. mainly did Chapman drive more than a handful of times from Boulder canyon. No experience with winter riding and have no idea what that looks like... Would love tips on doable winter routes and any adjustments I need to make to my bike? Thanks !

Was still hoping to find a riding friend. I’m 39/m ride a few days a week. Mostly prefer bike paths to stay off main roads. I do a lot of stuff around cherry creek. I average 18-19 mph with sprints up to 23. Still working on my fitness. Typical sprint ride for me is 12-15 miles typical endurance ride is 25-30 miles

Would love to find some friends to ride with.

Aside for the few Hill Climb races (Pikes Peak, Sunshine HC…) Is there any road race that remains in 20204? Preferably USAC sanctioned.

Only Boulder-Roubaix seems to still be a USAC competitive event. Every other ride I see: 719, Tour of the Moon, Buff Classic, triple bypass… Are non competitive events.

Am I missing any?

Has anyone seen a huge increase in the amount of homeless on the platte in between 13th and Alameda. I commute daily on it for a while and there not encampments because it's really quite every morning, but on the way home there is so much crack

Has Idaho Springs received much snow this year? Are these trails still rideable? Thanks!

Hello, please be on the lookout for a silver Townie Electra. It was stolen on 10/29 from my garage in the Greenwood Village / DTC area. A police report has already been filed. The basket was not stolen so it is no longer attached to the bike. This bike has been through many adventures with me so there are multiple dents on the exterior and there are also some colorful stickers on the back wheel.

This bicycle is my primary means of transportation and I would greatly appreciate it being returned. If you happen to see it please PM me

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I’m new-ish to the area and am trying to find a primary care physician. I’d love to find someone who has strengths in treating relatively healthy patients. I’m don’t race and am not looking for a specialist - just want someone who will help me be as healthy and fit as possible rather than just getting a high five for not being in the danger zone for chronic health conditions.

Any recommendations, especially near Golden?

Bicycle Colorado purchased the rights to the show and is bringing it back next Saturday!

https://www.veloswap.com/

Would it be best to take an XC bike or a road bike to grand junction? for the xc bike, i like access roads, moderate single track, and gravel roads.

I’m going to be working in Boulder next year and trying to find some XC MTB and gravel races to sign up for.

Anyone have a list of races they’d recommend within a couple of hours drive from Boulder?

Typically race Marathons and like multi day stage races and bigger days in the saddle with lots of climbing.

Message from my local cycling organization about the proposed off-road Boulder to Erie trail. If you feel so inspired, please write in with support. Thanks for your consideration

The BERT is a proposed 8.5 multi-use trail between Boulder and Erie. The route would start near Valmont and 61st St, and travel all the way to the Erie. It would be dirt surface, and located in open space and farm land, similar to the Coal Creek Trail. Much of it would be located next to an abandoned rail line that roughly parallels Valmont Road (but away from the road.) It connects Valmont Bike Park, passes White Rocks/Teller Farm, and goes all the way to Erie.

The trail would provide an incredibly valuable cycling route away from dangerous traffic. 

Unfortunately there is significant opposition to the trail due to the possibility of impacts to wildlife. Right now, the voices of opposition are louder than those in support.

Please send your email to: commissioners@bouldercounty.gov

The deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday 10/23 at noon. (If anyone would like to speak at the meeting, it is 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. You can speak in-person or on Zoom.)

Project website and meeting details: https://bouldercounty.gov/transportation/plans-and-projects/union-pacific-trail/

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Example Email: (Feel free to cut-and-paste, but add a few words that describe why it is important to you.)

To the Boulder County Commissioners,

I urge you to support the Boulder to Erie Regional Trail (BERT).

• I am a cyclist and I use our regional trail network every week. 

• The BERT trail offers a safe, dedicated space for cycling away from traffic.

• We need safer places to ride. Our roads are simply too dangerous.

• The BERT trail adds a crucial east-west link in Boulder County’s regional trail network.

• This project will increase trips by bike, protecting our air, water and climate.

Please make cycling safer and build the BERT trail.

Sincerely, XX

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Going to try and ride Old Fall River Road on Friday (weather permitting). The mileage will be a little low (and may need to turn around before top due to snow) so was hoping to add another ride in the Estes Park area. Any suggestions?

Anybody have suggestions for a climb to do an Everesting in the Colorado Springs area?

Is 93 the best way to get from boulder to Golden by bike? Son rode up to boulder to hang with friends and riding back tomorrow. Thought I remember riding dif roads ages ago. McCaslin? Live in gunnison for a long time now so not super familiar. He rode his mt bike so could ride trails also. Thx

Hey everyone! I was at the REI in downtown Denver yesterday and noticed a bike meetup happening outside the Starbucks entrance. There were a bunch of beautifully restored vintage bikes, and a few people were dressed in some stylish, old-timey clothing, like tweed suits.

It looked like a vintage bike enthusiast gathering, but I didn’t get a chance to ask anyone about it. Does anyone know what this meetup was or what the group is called?

Thanks for any info!

Hello all, a shot in the dark but I'm hoping to find the owner of a significantly priced road bike helmet that I found on the side walk of downtown Boulder yesterday morning (10/9/24). Please reach out to me with details. I'd love to reconnect it with the owner. Cheers!

Apologies I know this is a basic question, I just moved to CO and my gf is taking to me to CB. We're staying at a hotel at the ski resort and are planning to do the 401 and maybe something else. I can look around on google maps, but I'm curious if anyone can recommend a local shop that rents full suspension mountain bikes?

I'm embarrassed to admit despite being a former cat3 road racer I don't know a damn thing about mtb. Bonus points if anyone has pointers for a nice restaurant I can take her one night as well? I can mail ya'll some Halloween candy or some chain lube lol