BikeFriendlyArvada Community Bike Rides

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About us

Get out and ride! This is a group for anyone in Arvada, CO or nearby areas to meet up for bike rides around the area. Arvada is a great place to ride, with tons of trails, parks, bike lanes, and great weather. Riding is a great way to explore new areas of the city or get to know your own neighborhood. We have experienced riders to lead rides for all ability levels, including recreational rides (12-16 miles at an exercise pace) as well as shorter and slower kid-friendly rides (3-5 miles at a conversational pace).

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BFA 7 - Perimeter Lakes Ride
Sat, Jun 27 · 9:00 AM MDT
Gold Strike Park, 5500 W 56th Ave, Arvada, CO, US
BFA 7 Perimeter Lakes Ride
Join Bike Friendly Arvada as they ride the perimeters of several lakes, including Berkeley, Sloan's, and Crown Hill Park Lakes.

Perimeter Lakes Map
GPS Route

All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.

What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Mobile phone
• Water
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventure

If you have any questions about our rides, please email [BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com](mailto:BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com).

Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders. All rides are no-drop; no one gets left behind.

Registration in advance on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement.

The 2026 ride schedule can be found HERE.
19 attendees
BFA 8 Brewery Ride
Sat, Jul 11 · 2:00 PM MDT
Colorado Tap House, 14982 West 69th Ave, Arvada, CO, US
BFA 8 Brewery Ride

Raise your glass and celebrate bicycling! Join this afternoon ride starting from the Colorado Tap House. The Colorado Tap House is located right on Ralston Creek Trail just west of Indiana and is very bike friendly with 50 individual bike parking spaces. The route is 18 miles but includes a short cut for thirsty riders.

Route Map
GPS Route

All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. BFA ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.

What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Mobile phone
• Water
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventure

If you have any questions about upcoming rides, please email [BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com](mailto:BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com).

Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.

All rides are no-drop; no one gets left behind.

Registration in advance on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement.

The 2026 ride schedule can be found HERE.
26 attendees
BFA 9 Community Gardens Ride
Sat, Jul 18 · 9:00 AM MDT
Arvada Community Garden, 9195 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO, US
BFA 9 Community Gardens Ride

Come explore local community gardens throughout the city. The ride starts at the Arvada Community Garden at 57th and Garrison before visiting several other community gardens—Common Earth, Rose Roots, Little Sprouts, North Arvada Middle School--in Arvada before returning to the Arvada Community Garden for a tour. The history of each garden is discussed.

Route Map
GPS Route

All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. BFA ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.

What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Mobile phone
• Water
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventure

If you have any questions about upcoming rides, please email [BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com](mailto:BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com).

Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.
All rides are no-drop; no one gets left behind.

Registration in advance on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement.

The 2026 ride schedule can be found HERE.
17 attendees
BFA 10 Ice Cream Family Ride
Sun, Jul 19 · 3:00 PM MDT
Arvada's Memorial Park, 8001 W. 59th Avenue, arvada, CO, US
BFA 10 Ice Cream Family Ride
This is the only family ride this year. Attach a trailer and bring the kids along for this roughly 5-mile ride on trails and bike friendly streets. BFA is treating everyone to free ice cream provided by Power Cone following the event.

Route Map
GPS Route

All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. BFA ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.

What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Mobile phone
• Water
• Helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventure

If you have any questions about upcoming rides, please email [BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com](mailto:BikeFriendlyArvada@gmail.com).

Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.

All rides are no-drop; no one gets left behind.
Registration in advance on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement.

The 2026 ride schedule can be found HERE.
10 attendees