Colorado is a cyclist's paradise with a surplus of gold and platinum-rated bicycle communities offering extensive mountain terrain and miles of smooth black-top. Known as one of the most ˜bike-friendly' states, Colorado has remained a leader in incorporating cycling into its cities' infrastructures, through quality traffic laws and practices, policies and programs, education, and strategic planning.

From bike shops and trails to biking communities, explore our breakdown of all things cycling in Denver.

Step 1: Buy a Bike

SloHi Coffee + Bike

4434 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
3217 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
A full service bike shop and coffee shop, all in one! Peruse an extensive range of bike types, gear, and clothing. Plus, grab a cup of coffee or a turmeric latte at the Highland location! SloHi Coffee + Bike also offers FREE home delivery (within 5 miles) and full service repairs!

Hardt Family Cyclery

10255 E 25th Ave, Unit A1, Aurora, CO 80010
The largest selection of electric cargo bikes in the state. Located in Aurora, the family-owned business offers extensive services for all bikes, including eBikes.

Campus Cycles

2102 South Washington Street, Denver, CO 80210
Top-tier bike shop in Rosedale with E-bikes available. Services include bike repair, custom fitting, and bike trade-up.

Velowood Cyclery

2516 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
Custom bike shop in Congress Park, with tune up services offered.

Step 2: Get Out There

Easy Trails

Clear Creek Trail

Where: Denver to Golden
Length: 19.1 mi | Elevation Gain: 223 ft | Average Time: 6 hours
Perfect for: dogs (on leash), hiking, views, biking, walking, stroller friendly and wheelchair friendly.

Green Mountain and Hayden Trail Loop

Where: Hayden Green Mountain Park, Lakewood, CO
Length: 3.2 mi | Elevation Gain: 633 ft | Average Time: 1 hr 30 min
Perfect for: dogs (on leash), hiking, views, mountain biking.

Moderate Trails

Highline Canal Trail

Where: Eisenhower Park to East Orchard Rd.
Length: 7.7 mi | Elevation Gain: 124 ft | Average Time: 2 hr 15 min
Perfect for: dogs (on leash), stroller friendly, biking, running, walking, wheelchair friendly.

South Platte River Trail

Where: Littleton to Lakewood
Length: 11.7 mi | Elevation Gain: 111 ft | Average Time: 3 hr 30 min
Perfect for: dogs (on leash), hiking, road biking, walking, stroller friendly, wheelchair friendly.

Hard Trails

Golden Gate Canyon Loop

Where: Cressman Gulch Park, Golden, CO
Length: 52.9 mi | Elevation Gain: 6,305 ft | Average Time: 22 hr 12 min
Perfect for: dogs (on leash), road biking.

Step 3: Find Your Tribe

"The City of Denver and Front Range communities have made real concerted efforts over the past few years to make for a sustainable, safe, and all-inclusive bicycle community. Trails, greenways, bike lanes, policy, and special programs are leading the way for greater Denver to be a model city in the United States for bicycle standards and safety. I can personally go for a 60-mile bike ride on city trails and bike paths without ever touching a road. There are many types of bikes and forms of biking like commuting, e-biking, cruisers, single speeds, road biking, mountain biking, gravel riding, etc. Whatever your bike "tribe" may be, there is a niche for everyone to get out for a sustainable mode of transportation on 2 wheels."

- Resident Bike Aficionado and Corcoran Perry & Co. REALTOR, Niels Oomkes

Biking Groups

• Denver Cycling Club - Group Rides

• Denver Bicycle Touring Club - Group Rides

• Rocky Mountain Cycling Club - Group Rides

• Front Rangers Cycling Club - Group Rides for Youth

• Pedals and Pints - Group Rides for Beer Lovers

Adaptive Biking - Denver

Adaptive Adventures

Adaptive Adventures' mission is to make sports accessible to everyone, regardless of physical disabilities. For over twenty years, Adaptive Adventures has been the world's largest mobile outdoor adaptive sports provider.

Cycling Without Age

Originating in 2012, the Cycling Without Age movement was founded to support elders to get outside on a bike and to remain active in their local communities and foster relationships across generations.

Eyecycle Colorado

A local community cycling group for visually impared or blind tandem cyclists. The group consists of sighted captains, who team up with visually impared athletes on tandem bikes to enjoy long Colorado bike rides from May through October.

E-Bikes in Denver

E-bikes are electric bicycles that allow riders to get a boost of up to 28 mph and are rechargeable. E-bikes are also a great solution for decreasing your carbon footprint. And an additional bonus - commuting to work on an e-bike can save you thousands on regular car maintenance and fuel.

Denver residents who use e-bikes are eligible for instant rebates through the city, saving cyclists up to $1,700 on the purchase of an e-bike or e-cargo bike from a participating bike shop. For more information about Denver's program, visit: denvergov.org

It is no wonder that Colorado is considered one of the most bike friendly states. With our community and state-level commitment to fostering a cycling culture and community our state is truly an unmatched biker's paradise.