Boulder is gearing up to embrace the chilly season in a hearty celebration of mobility and community spirit with its annual Winter Bike to Work Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14. Prior to the main event, the city will host Winter Bike & Walk Week from Feb. 9-15, an entire week devoted to encouraging residents to shun their car keys in favor of bike pedals or a simple walk, in an effort to boost eco-friendliness and collective engagement in the picturesque town.
The revelry of the week includes a smorgasbord of free local events where food, drink, and good company are on offer for those participating in the environmentally-conscious festivities, according to the City of Boulder. A highlight of the week is the Winter Bike & Walk Week Happy Hour set for Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at Full Cycle & Colorado Multisport where participants can not only indulge in happy hour but also engage with their fellow participants and local organizations about winter commuting, discussing with a vibrant chorus of voices and opinions how they navigate through the often biting cold.
In the thick of the week's activities, Breakfast stations dotted across Boulder will open their arms, offering free edibles and steamy beverages to warm the bellies of early risers on Winter Bike to Work Day, from 7-9 a.m. For those looking to blend civic pride with their morning meal, the Boulder Chamber breakfast station on 2440 Pearl St. invites attendees to mingle with city staff and learn about the town’s ongoing transportation safety projects; momently afterward, at 1500 Pearl St., city and county staff will reach out to residents for their input on Boulder's roadmap into the future.
"With sunny days all year round, Boulder's a great place to bicycle in the winter," City of Boulder Senior Transportation Planner Ericka Amador proudly proclaimed, nudging residents to take part in festivities and make the most of Boulder's exceptional setting, as obtained by the City of Boulder. Additionally, Sue Prant, Executive Director of Community Cycles, beamed at the notion of marrying the event with Valentine's Day, stating it adds an extra layer of enthusiasm "to celebrate Boulder’s love for bicycling!" The occasion presents itself not just as a singular city event, but as part of the larger celebration organized by Way to Go, a Denver Regional Council of Governments commuting program, and is backed by an alliance of local bodies including Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections, Boulder County, and Community Cycles.
