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Careful planning can really take the stress out of biking to work. The fastest and safest route may not be the same one you follow each day in your car. We've assembled this list of resources to help you find the best way to work.
Web sites with information on routes, maps, planning:
Commute by Bike
www.commutebybike.com
A great resource for those new to cycling. Check out the ‘Commuting 101’ page to get started!
Bicycle Tutor
bicycletutor.com
Need help with bike maintenance? Bicycle Tutor has an assortment of bicycle maintenance videos to help even the most mechanically challenged cyclist.
Community Cycles- Boulder
communitycylces.org
Community Cycles (CC) is a non-profit organization of bicycle enthusiasts whose mission is to educate and advocate for the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, viable and sustainable means of transportation and personal enjoyment within our community.
CC provides re-cycled bikes and a welcoming space to learn about bicycle repair, maintenance and operation through outreach and advocacy activities.
Bike Denver
www.bikedenver.org
This web site gives great information and helpful tips about riding bikes in Denver. Bike Denver focuses on bicycle safety, education and awareness.
Denver Bicycle Touring Club
www.dbtc.org
This web site gives info on group rides, where to buy bike trail maps and links to other similar sites.
City and County of Denver
www.denvergov.org/Bikemaps
www.denvergov.org/Bicycle_program/59810116template3jump.asp
These links will take you to the City and County of Denver's bicycle maps and to its Bicycle Master Plan.
Bike Paths
www.bikepaths.com
Great site for ordering trail maps and books about biking. The "Hotlinks" button on this site will take you to a page with information on just about anything you would want to know about biking--including bike parking in downtown Denver.
GO Bike Boulder
gobikeboulder.net
This cutting-edge site makes finding the best route to pedal around Boulder as easy as coasting downhill. It does more than help you navigate Boulder's 300+ miles of bike lanes, routes, designated shoulders and paths. It also tells you how many miles you'll ride along your route, plus how many calories you'll burn getting there. You'll also be able to calculate the economic benefits of bicycling, like how much you save in gas money by not driving.
Bicycle Aurora
www.bicycleaurora.org
This advocacy group's site has lots of rules of the road, and very specific up-to-date information on all the individual trails in Aurora, as well as information on group rides.
CDOT Bike/Ped Program
www.dot.state.co.us/bikeped/
The state transportation department's information on cycling in Colorado.
City of Longmont
www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/maps
This link will take you to maps of trails and bikeways throughout the City of Longmont.
U.S. 36 Regional Bike Map
www.36commutingsolutions.org.bike.htm
A wonderful resource for those whose path to work might take them through more than one jurisdiction along U.S. 36.
RTD bike-n-ride
www.rtd-denver.com
For those combining rides, information on bus bike racks and bike permits for light rail.
The Cherry Creek Bike Rack
www.cherrycreekbikerack.com
Colorado's first bicycle station, the Cherry Creek Bike Rack offers secure free bike parking and other resources for cyclists.
Stapleton Transportation Management Association
www.stapletontma.org
Information on bicycling and other alternatives for those who live and work in the Stapleton area.
City of Lafayette Trail Maps
www.cityoflafayette.com
City of Thornton Trail Maps
www.cityofthornton.net
City of Westminster Trail Maps
www.ci.westminster.co.us
South Suburban Parks and Recreation Trail Maps
www.ssprd.org
Town of Castle Rock Trail Maps
www.douglas.co.us
City of Arvada Trail Maps
www.arvadarecords.org/maps/
Organized events and advocacy:
Contacting these groups will put you in touch with other avid cyclists in your area. Exchange information and ideas; get together with other like-minded cyclists for group rides and events!
Bicycle Colorado
bicyclecolo.org
Colorado's only statewide advocacy group providing free Colorado bicycling maps, rules of the road, and commuter tips. A resource for bike shops, clubs, events, services and local advocacy groups across Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Cycling Club
www.rmccrides.com
Denver Bicycle Touring Club
www.dbtc.org
Fort Collins Cycling Club
www.fccycleclub.org
Colorado Tandem Club
www.coloradotandemclub.org
Bicycle Longmont "Bike Mentor" Program
www.bicyclelongmont.org
Bike Circle Forums
www.bikecircle.com
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Last updated: Mon, April 27, 2009
Participation Disclaimer
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Bike to Work Day, 06.25.2008
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