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by Coach Kevin  So you got yourself here, on a mountain bike. You’ve already done the hardest part. You’re here. You’re on that mountain bike. Now what? You think to yourself, “It’s just like riding a bike, right?” Sort of. You still feel that pit in your stomach. You know this is different than riding your old bike around the ‘hood, on the smooth sidewalks. There are rocks. There are trees. There are snakes. And this bike has such big tires. This bike, this bike is sorta scary. But the hardest part, the scariest part is done. You are here. You are on that bike. Let’s move on to the easier part now: let’s Ride. 1. Stand up. Yes, stand up when you ride. This isn’t the lazy sidewalk ride on that ‘ole bike of yours to go get some choice beverages. You can sit on that ride, just like you can sometimes sit on this mountain bike ride when the trail feels easy, boring. You will find those easy moments. They exist. You will enjoy them. The rest of the time, stand. Stand like you’re going to run. When you run, your weight is on the balls of your feet, your vision is forward, your focus is forward, and your effort is forward one step (or pedal stroke) at a time. You don’t need to be an Olympian to go for a run. You can run. Just like you can ride this mountain bike, one pedal stroke at a time. It won’t always be easy, but you can keep moving forward at your pace, one foot forward at a time. 2. Guide your bike with your eyes. Just like driving a car, look ahead. Wayyyyyy ahead. Especially at high speeds. Ever stare at the hood of your car while

Boulder County, Colorado is home to hundreds of scenic farms, some dating as far back as the Colorado gold rush of the 1860s, with over 130,000 total agricultural acres ALL with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains above to the west. The diverse and varied topography of the Boulder area – from foothills, mesas, buttes, to wooded creeks and stretches of prairie - give each farm a unique feeling and a beautiful view unlike even its closest neighbor. And the best way to experience the nuances of the countryside (in our humble opinion) is by bike, because most special places are too-quickly missed when traveling by car. As such, rural Boulder has developed many top cycling routes, many of which pass by farms, flocks, orchards and wildlife sanctuaries. Yet most who bike the area have never had the pleasure of stopping in for a visit at a local farm for a refreshment and a tour. There’s something special about riding the back roads and bike paths to reach these small farms, and the best is to be welcomed in for a farm-fresh snack or dinner! Even farm-to-table restaurants pale in comparison to enjoying a meal right on the spot where your food was grown and just harvested. And there’s rarely anyone better than a local farmer to share the sense of place and its history, the unique flavors of its crops and how they were grown and prepared. Here on the farms, local food is not a concept or a hot new menu item, it is the very essence of life and livelihood.. Each month during the growing season you’ll experience a evolving sampling of the freshest chilies, greens, beans, beets, carrots, lettuces, sweet corn, garlic, kale, onions, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, pastured eggs and more. And, when you’re

Boulder received a beautiful Spring snow this past week. Deep, heavy, spectacular and badly needed as we’ve had precious little snow at this elevation for the Winter. True to our local weather pattern the storm quickly moved out to the Eastern Plains and sunshine with temperatures in the 50s then 60s followed. Spring snow means we’ll likely have nice vegetation by our roads & trails into the Summer and Fall months. It also provides a great opportunity for Fat Biking on snow, especially at higher elevations. Fat Biking is really catching on in our area and it’s a blast! We’ll be glad to give you advice on how to do it yourself or take you out on a Fat Bike tour.

OK, so sometimes during Mud Season we do duck out to the desert. Because it’s so warm, dry and insanely fun. Anyone who bikes owes it to themselves to go to Moab, Utah, Eagle, Fruita or Grand Junction, Colorado at least once in their lifetime. It’s a different world and different vibe you will enjoy. My gang seeks out the craziest/best MTB trails but there are lots of gorgeous road rides as well. Including some that are stages of the USA Pro Challenge race. Enjoy!  

Whether your group is 2 or 20 our expert guides provide the bikes, gear and knowledge so your Tour experience is the best blend of challenge and fun. We love to ride our bikes and to show folks the landscape, culture and natural history of our Colorado home. We know how to match the local routes to your abilities so you can enjoy the ride, the scenery and leave the details to us. Click here for guided tours well-suited to beginner/intermediate riders, families and City Tour enthusiasts. Reserve well in advance or on short notice if you’re already in town.Headquartered in beautiful Boulder Colorado, Boulder Bike Tours provides guided Mountain and Road tours for riders of all levels. We also run shorter City Tours, easy-cruising filled with historical and cultural info about the evolution of Boulder: “25 unique square miles surrounded by reality”