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 1 Coffee RideRed Silo Coffee Roasters, Arvada, CO
BFA 1 Coffee Ride 05-03-25
Our first ride of the season. If you come early you can enjoy a FREE cup of coffee, any kind, any size, at the Red Silo, 6590 Holman Street, before the 10am ride, just tell them you’re with Bike Friendly Arvada. Easy 12 mile route for this first ride, hidden gems, unknown trails, secret places. If you want, you can stay for FREE coffee after the ride.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 2 Big Dry Creek RideBig Dry Creek Trailhead, Westminster, CO
BFA 2 Big Dry Creek Ride 05-10-25
This ride has a better starting point, we will start at the Big Dry Creek Trailhead just west of Wadsworth Parkway at Brentwood Way and Independence Drive, look or signs. Ride starts at 10am and follows the Big Dry Creek Trail northeast to 144th in Westminster. The trail is paved so bring your road, hybrid or mountain bike. This is an out and back ride with only a 300 foot elevation change in 20 miles.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 3 Library RideOlde Town Parking Hub - Top Floor, Arvada, CO
BFA 3 Library Ride 05-17-25
This is a new ride this year, it starts on the roof of the Olde Town Hub and visits the four Jeffco Library Places in Arvada. First the Arvada Library in Olde Town, then Standley Lake, then Candelas then Express Library West. The last aren’t actually libraries, but they are part of the library system. 20 miles and lots to see.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 4 Rose Roots Loop RideMeiklejohn Elementary School, Arvada, CO
BFA 4 Ride 05-31-25 Rose Roots Loop Ride
A new ride last year, it will leave from Meiklejohn Elementary School parking lot, 13405 W 83rd Place, at 10am and ride past Rose Roots Community Garden then then head to Ralston Creek Trail and then to Clear Creek Trail and then head back up Little Dry Creek Trail to the start. It will be downhill and then uphill for total of 21 miles and a 500 foot elevation change.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
