Back in 2005, there were only a few organized rides in Denver, and that’s part of what prompted the launch of the Denver Cruiser Ride. Fast Forward to 2023, and there are a plethora of options for you to choose from: If you want fun and costumes, if you want a family ride, if you want to ride long distances with no stopping – there’s all these types rides. Pick your Poison! We’re featuring the more bicycle- social type rides – up and down the front range (there’s even one in Cheyenne, WY!)
We’ll be adding to this list as we learn about more rides, so check back if you don’t see what you’re looking for! Let us know if you know about rides that aren’t on this list !
THURSDAYS
DENVER, CO – Denver Cruiser Ride – Thursday Night Social Rides return this year! The 19th season of the DCR is upon us. The DCR will kick off on June 1st in 2023. THE DENVER CRUISER RIDE
BOULDER, CO – Happy Thursday Ride – This is the mother of all rides. I started riding this one back in 1999 when it started off at the Sports Garage, and it was only like 30 people back then with some some bikes and some beers. Check their page for launch point. Beware of Officer Buzz Kill!
BOULDER CRUISER RIDE
ARVADA, CO – Old Town Arvada Cruise Ride – Bike City featured this ride in 2021. April-October-ish. I hope they still stop at the Tipper’s Inn – What a place. OLD TOWN ARVADA CRUISE RIDE
LONGMONT, CO – West Longmont Cruiser Ride – A Family-friendly weekly cruiser ride leaving from West Longmont’s Dry Creek Park on Wednesdays at 6:30. WEST LONGMONT CRUISER RIDE
FRIDAYS
DENVER, CO – The Highland Cruiser Club. This Northwest Denver-based ride bills itself as an “alternative to all other rides in Colorado.” This group has been riding since 2009. Check their FB page for their Friday meet up details: HIGHLANDS CRUISER RIDE
SUNDAY
DENVER, CO – This newly-formed group is riding from the Ginn Mill on Sundays at Sunset. Check out this link for details: SUNSET SUNDAYS
DENVER, CO – Old Bikes Club – One Sunday Each month, this group encourages riders to bring out their favorite OLD bicycle! OLD BIKES CLUB
TUESDAY
GOLDEN, CO – Golden Cruise – A family-friendly Bicycle Cruise the LAST Tuesday of the month from May to September. They advertise: Beer, Bands and Bikes! The event has a NEW LOCATION this for 2021: the Armory Parking Garage! GOLDEN CRUISE
WEDNESDAY
DENVER, CO – Wednesday Night Cruisers – This group started hosting Wednesday rides during the pandemic, and roll withcostume/themed rides that meet at 21st and Larimer each Wednesday night. Hopefully this link will get you to their weekly antics: WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISERS
LONGMONT, CO – Longmont Bike Night – A family-friendly cruiser ride! Meet at 6:30pm, at Roosevelt Park LONGMONT BIKE NIGHT
CHEYENNE, WY – Cheyenne Slow Roll – A relaxing ride through the streets of downtown Cheyenne. The ride takes about an hour, all ages and abilities welcome. CHEYENNE SLOW ROLL
OTHER GROUPS THAT HOST RIDES Check out these groups for more info:
THE SKIDMARKS BICYCLE CLUB
DENVER SCORCHERS
SKBC (Street Kings Bicycle Crew)
DCRR (Denver Cruiser Rogue Riders)
