What we’re about
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 22 Tri Creek Loop Ride
Gold Strike Park, 5500 W 56th Ave, Arvada, CO, USBFA 22 Tri Creek Loop 10-18-25
This is another loop on some of Clear Creek Trail, most of Little Dry Creek Trail and a lot of Ralston Creek Trail. The ride leaves from Gold Strike Park at 9am and goes east, northwest, south and east again.. There is a gradual elevation gain in the first two thirds of the ride and then downhill back to the beginning. 18.5 milesRoute Map
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All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to 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)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
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.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar16 attendees
BFA 23 Hot Chocolate Ride
Arvada Olde Town Square, NE corner of 57th and Olde Wadsworth, Arvada, CO, USBFA 23 Hot Chocolate Family Ride 10-19-25
Dress for the weather and then go on a guided 5 mile bike ride on trails and bike friendly streets. We leave from Olde Town Square at 1pm. After the ride head over to Grandview Ave to the Bluegrass for FREE hot chocolate (or coffee) on the back patio area. Free grab bags for the kids.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to 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)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
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.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar13 attendees
BFA 24 Graveyard Ride
Majestic View Park - North Parking Lot, 8880 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80004, Arvada, CO, USBFA 24 Arvada Graveyard Ride 10-25-25
This 14 mile bike ride will visit three historic graveyards in Arvada: Belgin, Ralston and Arvada. We leave at 10am from Majestic View Park on W 72nd Ave just west of Carr. At each stop the history of the graveyard will be presented, a photo taken and an historic card provided. The ride is on trails and bike friendly streets. History test after the ride.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to 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)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
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.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar15 attendees
End of Season Celebration
Arvada Library - Jefferson County Public Library, 7525 West 57th Avenue, Arvada, CO, USCelebrate the end of the season with Bike Friendly Arvada! We'll be coming together to reflect on the hundreds of miles we rode together.
We will also discuss how we want the group to look in 2026.
For those interested in the conversation, but unable to make it in person, join us via Zoom: End of Year Celebration (Virtual)
We look forward to seeing you then!
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