What we’re about
Get out and ride! This is a group for anyone in Arvada, CO or nearby areas to meet up for bike rides around the area. Arvada is a great place to ride, with tons of trails, parks, bike lanes, and great weather. Riding is a great way to explore new areas of the city or get to know your own neighborhood. We have experienced riders to lead rides for all ability levels, including recreational rides (12-16 miles at an exercise pace) as well as shorter and slower kid-friendly rides (3-5 miles at a conversational pace).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BFA 6 Flag Day Ride to Police StationsMemorial Park and Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course, Arvada, CO
BFA 6 Flag Day Ride to Police Stations 06-14-25
Finally Flag Day comes on a Saturday so we get a new ride. Every rider gets a flag to display on their bike as we ride to three police stations in Arvada. Starting at Police HQ near Memorial Park, 8001 W 59th Ave, at 9am we will go to Lake Arbor Station and then West Woods Station and then return to HQ. We’ll be on Pierce, Little Day Creek, 80th, Quaker and Ralston Creek.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.
What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar - BFA 7 Bring a Friend RideMajestic View Park - North Parking Lot, Arvada, CO
BFA 7 Bring a Friend Ride 06-21-25
Another new ride this year which uses one of the previous Trails Day routes. We’ll leave Majestic View Park (just west of Carr on 72nd, not the Nature Center) at 9am and head north on Kipling to Little Dry Creek to Simms, south to 80th, west to Quaker, south to Ralston Creek Trail and the east back to Majestic View Park for a 15 mile loop. And bring a friend along to introduce them to our group. Special prize if you bring a friend.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.
What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar - BFA 8 Perimeter Lakes RideGold Strike Park, Arvada, CO
BFA 8 Perimeter Lakes Ride 06-28-25
Several area lakes have very nice bike trails around their perimeter. We leave from Gold Strike Park, 5500 W 56th Ave at 9am and explore several of these lakes and link them together on trails or bike friendly streets to make an interesting 18 mile tour of lakes. Includes the history of each lake.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.
What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar - BFA 9 Brewery RideColorado Tap House, Arvada, CO
BFA 9 Brewery Ride 07-12-25
We’ll start at the new Colorado Tap House at 14982 W 69th Ave at 2pm on Saturday. The Colorado Tap House is located right on Ralston Creek Trail just west of Indiana and is very bike friendly with 50 individual bike parking spaces. The route is 18 miles but includes a short cut for thirsty riders.Route Map
GPS Route
All riders are required to wear a helmet, follow bike safety and traffic laws, and sign a waiver. Our ride leaders will give a briefing 5 minutes before the ride begins and outline the route and other specifics for the day. So try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ride begins to give yourself enough time to get ready.
What to bring:
• Your bike (in good working condition)
• Water, preferably a water bottle or camelback
• Your helmet
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses (recommended to keep bugs and sunlight out of your eyes)
• Weather appropriate clothing
• A great attitude and sense of adventureIf you have any questions about our rides, please contact Bill Orchard at billorchard@juno.com or 303-929-5788.
Bicycle Friendly Arvada (BFA) is proud to lead fun, organized bike rides all around the city from May into October each year. These rides are geared for cyclists of all levels with a focus on children, families and casual/recreational riders.
In 2025 we will be offering two different ride types for different types of riders:
• Two Family Rides of approximately 4-7 miles traveling mostly on trails
• 22 Rec Ride of approximately 10-25 miles on a mix of trails and on street bike facilities
• We will also have a bike corral at several Arvada Festivals.
Signup on Meetup is encouraged but not a requirement. Come as you are and bring a guest or friend.
Our 2025 ride schedule can be found HERE.
Ride Schedule in Google Calendar **HERE **Includes a link to add to your Google Calendar
