The 35th annual Boulder Walk & Bike Month is a diverse celebration of more than 70 biking and walking activities organized throughout June. Boulder’s Walk and Bike Month is among the largest in the nation. Presented by GO Boulder, Walk & Bike Month is the largest free event held in Boulder. Organizers expect over 5,000 riders and pedestrians will turn out for Bike to Work Day, being held on June 22 this year. For the third year, activities are being coordinated by Community Cycles.

Community Cycles, Seniors on Bikes, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, Walk Boulder and many other local companies and clubs are hosting events. In addition, there will be weekly group bicycle rides for all ages and skill levels, kids’ bike rodeos, and walks and runs at various Boulder locations.

Highlights of 2011 Walk & Bike Month include:

Sunday, June 5 – B-360 Bike Ride
As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month, everyone is invited to take part in the annual B-360 Boulder By Bike Ride tour from 3-5 p.m. It’s an enjoyable ride that’s fun for all ages and showcases the city’s cycling and pedestrian paths. Participants can ride an entire loop around the city or ride a half-loop called the B180. Both rides begin and end at Scott Carpenter Park at Arapahoe Avenue and 30th Street. Stick around after the ride for refreshments, a picnic and prize drawings.

Wednesday, June 8 – Boulder Creek Path Historic Bike Tour
Come to the historic Settler’s Park at 5:30 p.m. on June 8 for a relaxing ride along the Boulder Creek Path. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information, visit www.boulderhistory.org, or call 303-499-3464.

Friday, June 17 – Park(ing) Spaces Day
As part of Park(ing) Spaces Day, paid parking spaces downtown and in parking lots around Boulder are transformed into places where visitors can stop, visit, and benefit from many different types of activities, from chair massages to yoga to bike repair stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22 – Bike to Work Day
Pedestrians and bicyclists will register and walk or ride to work. More than 40 breakfast stations across town will serve free breakfast to bikers and walkers from 7 to 9 a.m. Become part of a Boulder tradition. Register at www.communitycycles.org

Friday, June 24 – Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour with New Belgium Brewery
Join us June 24 for the Clips of Faith Film Tour, sponsored by New Belgium Brewery. This tour is an extravaganza of beer and film expression. The films, which are free to view, will visit more than a dozen cities, including Boulder for Walk & Bike Month. Beer sales will benefit Community Cycles. The festival will run from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at Central Park. Visit www.clipsoffaith.com

You can find each category's full listing on the menus at the side of the page.

Bicycling Events - Ride a little or ride a lot. Ride fast or ride slow. Ride far or ride near. Ride in lycra or ride in cotton. Ride on the dirt or ride in the road. There is sure to be a ride for you! Check out the Biking Events listings!

Walking & Hiking Events - This year there are fun walks, social walks, walks where you can learn something and walks where you can just enjoy the world around you. Check out the Walking and Hiking listings!

Running Events - Runners count, too! Meet other runners or just learn some new tips. Check out the Running Events listings!

Senior Events – We have special events geared to retired folks who can get out during weekdays. Some go at a slower pace, but some are also pretty darn quick. Meet Boulder’s active seniors and join in on the fun. Check out the Senior Events listings!

Learn Something New - Fix a flat, tune your bike, and learn how to commute to work or carry groceries on a bike. Learn proper nutrition for working out. Learn about the history of Boulder on a walking or biking tour. Check out the Learn Something New listings!

Fun For All - Walk & Bike month is a social time. Time to meet your neighbors, time to make new friends, time to enjoy the warm weather and time to celebrate walking and biking! As always, we have a long list of social events for all ages. Check out the Fun For All listings!