Your Friendly Neighborhood Bike Rides
In the months of April through October, we are co-hosting bike rides in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood for young people and families with our friends at the Sun Valley Kitchen and Sun Valley Youth Center.
Residents: This page will be updated with any date changes, weather contingency plans, or other information that you need to know before riding. It's a good idea to check in before rides or speak with a neighborhood organizer!
Community Partners & Volunteers: If you'd like to get involved on community rides, we are looking for people to assist with pre-ride preparations (such as pumping up tires, fitting helmets, and performing safety checks) and riding along with us to keep the group safe. Email Mikayla@goodturncycles.org to explore collaboration!
Sun Valley Youth Center
The Sun Valley Youth Center is a non-profit after school and summer program for kids ages five to sixteen in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood. They use a trauma informed, attachment-based model of caregiving to set youth and families up for success.
Sun Valley Kitchen
The Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Center is a safe and supportive space to explore life’s possibilities. The Center provides children and families in Sun Valley with opportunities for self-expression, self-awareness and personal growth, while fostering unity within the dynamic, multi-cultural neighborhood.
We Ride Wednesdays
These rides are for 6th graders & up! You must be able to confidently ride a bike.
Where to Meet: The Sun Valley Youth Center parking lot at 5:00 pm. All rides are from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Bring:
- Your bike if you have one. Come early to get fitted if you don't.
- Your helmet if you have one. Come early to get fitted if you don't. You MUST wear a helmet to ride!
- Water bottle.
- A bag if you plan to bring things with you on the ride.
- Signed permission form for your first ride. You can get a paper version at the center or kitchen. You can fill out a digital one here
Dates:
- April 12th
- May 10th
- June 7th
- July 12th
- August 9th
- September 13th
- October 11th
Slow Roll Saturdays
These rides are for families of all ages! Youth under the age of 10 must have a parent or guardian present to attend.
Where to Meet: The Sun Valley Youth Center parking lot. Kids can head to the Sun Valley Kitchen after the rides for Saturday Cooking Class!
Bring:
- Your bike if you have one. Come early to get fitted if you don't. Parents can rent an eBike by emailing Mikayla@goodturncycles.org
- Your helmet if you have one. Come early to get fitted if you don't. You MUST wear a helmet to ride.
- Water bottle.
- A bag if you plan to bring things with you on the ride.
- Signed permission form for your first ride. You can get a paper version at the center or kitchen. You can fill out a digital one here
Dates:
- June 3rd from 9:00-11:30
- July 8th from 9:00-11:30
- August 5th from 9:00-11:30
- September 16th from 9:00-11:30
Special Events:
Parent Learn-To-Ride Workshop: This is for all of the parents who haven't ridden a bike in a long time and would like to feel more comfortable or for the parents who are riding for the first time! Bring your bike if you have one or we will provide one for you!
April 15th from 12:30-2:30 pm
Kids Learn-To-Ride Workshop: This is for kids to learn how to ride a bike. Bring your bike if you have one or we will provide one for you! Youth under the age of 10 need a parent or guardian present.
May 13th from 9:00-11:00 am
Spooky Lights Ride: This is a Halloween ride along the South Platte River Trail to pick up candy! We will decorate our bikes and helmets and have a spookily good time.
October 11th from 9:00-11:30 am