{"id":2901,"date":"2026-05-27T23:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T23:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestepsbetterair.org\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T23:18:06","slug":"six-tips-for-biking-around-the-front-range-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestepsbetterair.org\/es\/six-tips-for-biking-around-the-front-range-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Seis consejos para andar en bicicleta por la Front Range este verano"},"content":{"rendered":"

It feels great to get out on two wheels in the summer, but June is an especially good time to try riding a bike to run errands or get to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorado celebrates Bike to Work Day<\/a> this year on Wednesday, June 24, and many communities across the Front Range offer breakfast stations where you can grab a coffee and a bite on your way in to the office. (Nothing wrong with using free breakfast burritos for motivation!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re new to getting around by bike, or it’s just been a while since being in the saddle, it\u2019s a fun way to avoid traffic and reduce emissions that contribute to ground-level ozone formation, our most pressing air pollution issue in the summer. Plus, e-bikes have made commuting by bike more accessible than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your trip by bike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to roll! Switch Google Maps to the bike option to scout out routes, or try route-finding options like Denver\u2019s\u00a0Calles para bicicletas<\/a> y\u00a0Mapa del sitio<\/a>. Remember: Bikes should not be ridden on sidewalks, and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also integrar la bicicleta en un viaje con transporte p\u00fablico<\/a> using the RTD app. Busses and trains have bike racks, and there\u2019s free bike storage along major transit routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to wear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you live in Colorado, you know the rules: dress in layers, because the weather can change in a flash! In summer, morning rides can be cool (maybe), and the ride home can be either hot or rainy. Stash a light jacket in your bag and a pair of sunglasses and you\u2019ll be set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget your helmet — they’re required for all class 3 e-bike operators and passengers under 18! And if riding at sunrise, dusk, or after dark, bike lights and reflectors are also a key component of bike safety, allowing drivers to see you more easily as you share the road. (They’re also required by law.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you work in an office building, inquire with your workplace if there are indoor bike racks and showers available, to make bike commuting a smoother experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to repair your bike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many bike paths have free bike repair stations along the way for the basics. But check out your local library if you need free tools to get ready for the season. Bibliotecas p\u00fablicas de Denver<\/a> and many others lend basic bike repair tools to library card holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced cost bikes, bike maintenance, fix-a-flat classes, and other resources are available through local bike shops and community groups such as Bicicletas juntas<\/a>, Boulder Community Cycles<\/a>y Bicicleta Colorado<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-bike sharing by city in Colorado <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have your own bike? Some cities on the Front Range have partnered with different companies to offer e-bike sharing to residents and visitors. For example, Denver now partners with Veo<\/a>, Boulder\u2019s e-bike program is BCycle<\/a>, Fort Collins uses Spin<\/a>y Greeley is running a pilot with Spin<\/a>. Downloading the app for the city\u2019s program before you leave home will set you up for success when you\u2019re ready to ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-bike safety: Know your bike\u2019s power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

E-bikes have a power assist to boost your pedaling, but you should know a little bit more before you hop on one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three classes of e-bikes, which have motors that max out at 750 watts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n