Recycle, Repair And e-Bike In Arvada This Summer

ARVADA, CO -- The City of Arvada wants to get you out on two wheels (or three) this summer with special resources for cyclists. The city partners with enthusiast and advocacy groups such as the Arvada Bike Advisory Group to create a summer's worth of events for Arvada cyclists.

This weekend, celebrate Arvada's 150 miles of trails with the Arvada Trails Festival Saturday, June 2.

Two special rides have been developed for the festival.

The Family Ride will be a 4.5 mile ride on trails and bike friendly streets. "You will be on seldom usesd trails and see places in Arvada that you never knew existed," event organizers said.

The Rec Ride is an 18 mile ride and has a new route this year. "You will be on bike friendly streets and follow the Van Bibber Creek, Blunn and Ralston Creek Trails. There will be some great views as you head west to Long Lake before returning down hill."

Find out more and see a map to get to the festival via Ralston Creek Trail or Little Dry Creek Trail at the Arvada Festivals website.

Trails online

Want to chart a ride of your own? Use the Arvada trail map

Bike Recycle Event, June 9

Bring your beater or outgrown cycles to Arvada's Bike Recycle Event Saturday, June 9. Bike recycling wizards at A New Spin Bike Recyclers will refurbish your cycle for someone who needs a new one. in the process, they teach job skills to at-risk youth and kids and adults with disabilities. Recycling drop-off takes place 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Arvada's Streets Maintenance Facility, 6161 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Bike Repair Stations

The city has installed seven bike repair stations across town for those annoying little cycling emergencies.

Aid stations let cyclists rack their ride and then use the "attached screw drivers, open end wrenches and Allen wrenches to make minor adjustments and repairs to the bike." Everything but air is provided.

Find bicycle aid stations at:

• Olde Town Square
• Arvada Reservoir parking lot on the west end of the Ralston Creek Trail
• Gold Strike Park
• Ralston Central Park
• Stenger Soccer Complex/Van Bibber Trail
• Secrest Recreation Center (to be completed soon)
• Tomlinson Park

eBikes on Arvada trails:

Electrical assist bicycles (ebikes) are allowed on all city-owned bicycle paths and lanes. Venturing into Jefferson County Open Space? Check out Jefferson County's e-bike regulations for more details.

Community Bike Rides

If you'd like to join a planned bike ride with others, check out the city's summer schedule of community bike rides.

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