Queer Intermediate Social Ride - Colorado
September 23, 2023 — 8:30am - 1:00 pm MT
Rain date: Sept 24, 2023
Queers, bikes, ice cream and a good time! Start your weekend off with this social road bike ride from Denver to Golden and back. We will bike 12 miles through the neighborhoods of Denver, passing by Colorado's very own Coors Brewing and the vibrant Tennyson Street. We will arrive at The Golden Mill for an ice cream pit stop before we mosey on back via the Clear Creek Trail (Pedestrian Only).
This route is considered a beginner-intermediate ride. Total mileage is 24 miles with 545 ft of elevation gain. Great for riders that feel confident riding at least 10 miles per hour on a road bike.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Denver, CO
(Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe Nation lands)
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: Sept 23, 2023
Hike: 24 miles, 545 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + money for ice cream (optional)
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Road/gravel bike, bike lock, small day pack (Optional), form of payment (for ice cream!), Water, Snacks, Helmet, Tools and Equipment for Bike Emergencies (If you get a flat tire), Clothes and shoes appropriate for biking, Additional layers, as needed, due to weather
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
Last day to register is September 20th!
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
