Boulder Cycling Club Newsletter:Blue River Century , Urban Assault, Get Paid to Ride

Boulder Cycling Club Newsletter

2010 Issue No. 17

Blue River Charity Ride

The 3rd Blue River Century in Summit County is coming up next month and we'd like to give a great big shout out to Marie Wilson and all the folks that have helped her put together this wonderful event. Marie has always been a huge supporter and volunteered numerous times to help out the Boulder Cycling Club over the past years. I can personally attest that this is a great ride that is much more manageable then some of the longer and Steeper rides that go on up in Summit County. It's a great change of scenery and from the usual riding down here in Boulder County and the views are quite spectacular. For more information about free stuff, discounts and other updates go to http://www.bluerivercentury.com/

Please, tell your friends and register today!

The Blue River Century is limited to 700 participants!

Deadlines
Registration deadline for FREE t-shirt is 7/22
Registration deadline before increase in price is 8/8

3rd Annual Blue River Centuryand Metric Century on August 22nd!

Following is the Blues and Arts Festival at River Run Village in Keystone, Colorado!

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Rides This Week - July 8 - July 15

Weekday rides will stay at the 5:45 pm departure time for the month of July.

*Every Tuesday we meet at Boulder Beer and depending on the weather determine the route often times going to Eldorado Canyon (approximately 20 + miles)

*Thursday rides we switch from Bacaro & Restaurant 4580 as meeting points. Since we had to officially cancel the ride last week at Restaurant 4580 due to high winds and stormy skies we will try it again this Thursday. Routes vary weekly, approximately 25 miles.

*Saturday morning rides are at Bicycle Village at 9:30 am. Please get there a little early so that the group can leave as close to 9:30 as possible. Routes vary weekly.

Please check the BCC calendar on the website to time and location of rides.

Always check the before you go and the Ride Cancellation Policy if the weather is questionable. Please note that rides are cancelled if it is raining or lightening!

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Erie Approves Outdoor VeloDrome

(exceprt from the daily camera) Erie town leaders unanimously approved construction of a 250-meter outdoor velodrome Tuesday, paving the way for Colorado's third cycling arena. Only California has more, with four.

The Boulder Valley Velodrome, which is planned for a 4.2-acre site at the intersection of Bonnell Avenue and County Line Road, could open for business as soon as next spring.
The project owner expects the venue to attract cyclists - both professional and recreational - from across the Front Range. It will be open throughout the year, with winter riding dependent on the weather.

Read more: Erie gives green light to velodrome, Colorado's third - Boulder Daily Camera

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Get Paid to Ride!

Want to get paid to ride like a pro even though most pros can ride twice your speed? 36 Communting Solutions has up to $75 dollars waiting for you. People who commute along busy corridors like the Diagonal Highway or Highway 36 now have the option to pledge to leave their cars at home and try alternative options like biking and get paid to do it!!

36 Commuter CASH participants can earn $2/day for each day they use an alternative commute option (bicycle, carpool, transit, telework, vanpool or walk) in a consecutive 60-day pledge period assigned by 36 Commuting Solutions. The maximum incentive amount one can receive is $75.

Learn more here.

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New Belguim Urban Assault Ride
hits Denver July 25th!

The Urban Assault Ride™ is a truly unique cycling event...and quickly becoming one of the biggest in country! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more.

The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time. You choose your own route and checkpoint order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if you can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;)

Learn more here.

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The Boulder Cycling Club is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers. Our mission is to create a more livable community by promoting health & recreation through bicycle activities, advocacy, & education. The BCC provides a safe and social alternative to the competitive riding style of most clubs. We are more about fun than competition. Our rides are no-drop tours that leave you time to look at the scenery and chat a bit.

Calendar | In Biking News | Advocacy

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In This Issue

Blue River Charity Ride

Rides This Week

New Belguim Urban Assault Ride

Visit Our Sponsors!

Featured Article

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Please help defray the expenses of our all-volunteer organizationby joining or renewing your annual membership. If you are renewing, twelve months will be added to the end of your current membership. Remember that non-members and expired members may only ride once as a guest due to insurance requirements. See our list of great member benefits. It's easy and you can do it all online just click below!

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