Colorado Bike Month
June is Bike Month!
Colorado is a premier bicycling state. To celebrate bicycling for transportation, fun and health, Colorado has designated each June as Bike Month. At the same time, Colorado joins a nationwide effort to encourage cycling novices and enthusiasts to experience the fun and freedom of safely riding a bike to work, school, errands and recreation.
Learn more about the benefits of bicycling to work, school and errands.
Looking for a fun read? Check out the CDOT Library's Bike Month reading list.
Bike Month Events
To celebrate Bike Month, CDOT is hosting a series of events throughout the month, both in person and virtual. Check out one of our upcoming events below!
June 12 - Webinar: Anna Zivarts - When Driving is Not An Option
The Bike to Work Day Committee and the CDOT Library are excited to present a presentation and discussion with author Anna Zivarts of "When Driving is not an Option" for Bike to Work Month. Anna will discuss how disability advocates are working in transportation advocacy to create accessible communities. This conversation is essential for anyone interested in fostering inclusive and sustainable transportation solutions.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. To register, please complete the form to receive meeting information. For further questions, contact the CDOT Librarian.
June 25 - Public Event: Bike to Work Day
Colorado celebrates Bike to Work Day on the last Wednesday of every June. In 2025, Bike to Work Day will be Wednesday, June 25. On Bike to Work Day, employees leave their cars at home and enjoy bicycling to work, helping them save money on their commutes, improve their health and lower stress levels — all while reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality. The number of Bike to Work Day participants has risen steadily since 1995, and due to the popularity of bicycling in Colorado that trend is expected to continue this year. This year, CDOT will be hosting several Bike to Work Day Stations around the state. Details on each of our stations are posted below.
Denver
Location: Intersection of the S Platte River and Lakewood Gulch Trails
Time: 6:30 am - 10:00 am
CDOT is partnering with the West Corridor TMA to host a Bike to Work Day Station along the S Platte River and Lakewood Gulch Trails in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood - just south of the Mile High Stadium. The station will have breakfast burritos, fruit and other snacks, coffee and refreshments, as well as bicycle maps, education materials, and lots of bike-themed prizes! Listen for the music and cowbells and come say "hi" to your local CDOT team members.
Durango
Location: Animas City Park (E 32nd St, Durango, CO 81301)
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
CDOT Region 5 is one of the partners this year for the City of Durango's Clean Commute Day! Clean Commute Day aims to reduce the number of cars on the road. CDOT Region 5 is a station host in Animas City Park. The station will have breakfast burritos, snacks, coffee, and refreshments. Additionally, we will have bicycle maps and materials! Listen for the music and come say "hi" to your local CDOT team members on a beautiful bike ride along the Animas River!
Fort Collins
Location: Oak Street Plaza Park (119 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Glenwood Springs
Location: Glenwood Springs Library (815 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601)
Time: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
CDOT R3 has partnered with CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region) and BikeThere Garfield County to host a Bike to Work Day event at the Glenwood Springs Library from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26. CDOT's R3 Active Transportation team will be setting up a booth with prizes, maps, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks while promoting bicycle commuting and soliciting for participation of an active transportation survey to help gather valuable information used for optimizing multimodal transit opportunities for all. BikeThere! is more than just a ride — it’s a movement to encourage biking anywhere — to the library, bus stop, grocery store, a friend's house, or just for fun.
Loveland
Location: Foundry Plaza (Loveland, CO 80537)
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
City of Loveland's Everybody Bike Day encourages people of all ages and abilities to join with family, friends, and neighbors for a bicycle ride around town. This year, CDOT will be participating in Loveland's afternoon Bike to the Foundry event, held at the Foundry Plaza in Downtown Loveland.
Pueblo
Location: Senior Resource Development Agency (230 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Bike Month Promotional Materials
To help you encourage and promote safe bicycling to co-workers, friends, and family, the Colorado Department of Transportation's Active Transportation Program provides free materials in English and Spanish for your use. Please email Annelies van Vonno at [email protected] for PDFs of the poster. Additional Bike to Work Day materials can be found at biketoworkday.co. The links at the right also provide additional resources, as well as a link to an order form to request hard copies of additional bike resources such as the Colorado Bicycling and Scenic Byways Map, the Colorado Bicycling Manual, and/or the Rules of the Road & Trail Wallet Cards.
