Bike
Biking around the Stapleton community is a great way to see new things, get some exercise and fresh air.
- Find Trails & Bike Paths: You can download maps for area bike paths by clicking here.
- Rent a Bike: Denver B-cycle is the first large-scale bike sharing system in the United States. With dozens of bike rental stations all over the city, you can pick up a bright red B-cycle bike and drop it off at any B-station. Learn all about Denver B-cycle and how affordable it is to become a member by visiting the Denver B-cycle website.
Fix or Tune-Up a Bike: The Bike Depot is a nonprofit community bike shop offering a wide range of bicycling programs, services and products. Their goal is to increase use of and access to bicycles, promote safe and bicycle-friendly environments, and advocate for policies that promote bicycle access and use.
Bike Depot is a full-service bicycle shop with a wide range of new and used bikes and accessories. They also offer an affordable service menu. Visit the Bike Depot website: bikedepot.org/
There are also bike maintenance classes available at The Hub—Stapleton’s community resource center for sustainable travel options. Click here to check the class schedule for The Hub.
Get Involved: There are lots of ways to get involved in the biking community, learn about bicycling safety and the good places to ride. Check out these community resources:
Major Taylor Cycling Club of Denver—the club was created to honor the first world cycling champion of color, Marshall “Major” Taylor. With group rides, youth programs and lots more, the club works to inspire and educate about using cycling as a way to live a healthy lifestyle. Check out their website here.
Bike Denver—this non-profit was created to promote and encourage bicycling as an energy efficient, non-polluting, healthy, and enjoyable transportation alternative within the City and County of Denver. Join in one of their fun events or group rides.