Westside Community Center, 1628 West Bijou St. 80904 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Do you live in Old Colorado City? Make your voice heard at the Midland Corridor Bike Boulevard meeting.

The city of Colorado Springs is holding a resident-focused meeting to present potential project ideas to citizens in the area, report current feedback received, and hear resident feedback on proposed bike boulevards on Cucharras St. and Pikes Peak Ave.

Learn more about the project by clicking here.

Due to impending weather, the Mardi Gras Parade and Gumbo Cookoff have been postponed to March 2.

Returning in 2024 is the Manitou Springs Carnivale Weekend! Head to Manitou Springs on a PikeRide for the Mumbo Gumbo Jumbo Cook-Off and the Carnivale Parade. Local shops and restaurants will also be offering some sweet deals and food specials (to hopefully include some warm, tasty gumbo!).

Dress up, dress down, and don’t forget to don your feathered masks while you enjoy all that Manitou Springs has to offer.

To help you get there or back, use the code BONTEMPSROULER for a free 20-minute trip, valid only on March 2nd. You can park your PikeRide bike at Hiawatha Gardens, Sun Water Spa bike rack, and along the fence at Soda Springs, check your app for specific locations. Please note all bikes will be moved to hubs by 4:30 pm on March 2nd.

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Immerse yourself in the vibrant showcase of local artistry and community of First Friday while riding a PikeRide electric bike to access each downtown destination.

Explore the art, live music, and fun events downtown Colorado Springs has to offer on Friday, March 1st from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Taking a PikeRide e-bike ensures you won't spend time looking for car parking, so you have more time and flexibility to visit all of the galleries, restaurants, and businesses that you want! Plus, it's a fun and unique way to explore downtown.

**Use the code MARAOTS24 in the PikeRide app for 60 minutes of ride time for only $8. Bikes can be rented and parked at any of our hub locations.**

In addition to our hub locations, PikeRide parking will be made available at the bike racks at the following locations for First Friday:
- Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar (322 N Tejon St)
- Auric Gallery (125 E Boulder Street)
- UCCS Downtown (102 S Tejon St. Ste. 105-A)

If you're new to PikeRide, riding one of our e-bikes is as easy as downloading our app and creating an account. Once your profile is all set up, you can view our map of available PikeRide e-bikes in the app. Bikes are available to rent at our convenient hub locations throughout Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, and your bike can be parked at any of our hubs or parking areas marked on the app once you are done with your ride. Download our app for more details!

Brave the cold and start your morning with a refreshing ride to the Popcycle Bridge from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. with Kids on Bikes and Bike Colorado Springs. Set a positive tone for the day ahead and stop for hot coffee and bagels on your commute. Use code WBTWD24 for a free 30-minute ride, valid only on February 9th.

PikeRide is hosting a bike valet for the Emma Crawford coffin races and festivities. We’ll park any bike for free, and if you ride a PikeRide bike, we’ll end your trip to the bike valet for free.

Need to learn more about Emma Crawford (person or event)? Check out the official (or unofficial) websites.

Schedule of Events:

• 8:00 AM: Team check-in

• 9:15 AM: Bike valet opens at Manitou’s Memorial Park City Hall (606 Manitou Ave) - We’ll be inside due to the forecasted cold weather

• 10:00 AM: Coffin staging begins

• 11:00 AM: Parade line-up begins

• 12:00 PM: Parade begins

• After Parade: Coffin races begin

• After Races: Race for Coffin Cup

• Immediately Following: Award ceremony/ After Party in Soda Springs Park

• 6:00 Bike valet closes

Join PikeRide at Seven’s Gate Taproom where a dollar from every pint goes back toward PikeRide to help support transportation in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. Enjoy the laid back vibe of Seven’s Gate and the large selection of drafts on tap.

Help PikeRide clean up our section of Shooks Run on Saturday, October 7 from 2 to 5 pm! We’re looking for 20 volunteers to make our section shine.

Sign up here, https://signup.com/go/ZiumwuK.

Opa! come enjoy some delicious beers at an Oktoberfest celebration at Red Swing Brewhouse.

We’ve got a ride code to get you there on a PikeRide. Use OZAPFTIS in the PikeRide app for a free 20-minute ride on September 30.

Prost!

Meet the new PikeRide ED Tara and Raise Hell for a Reason with PikeRide Revolution beer. Brewed with Centennial, Cascade & Citra hops and sitting at 7.5% ABV & 100+ IBU, when you drink this you’re doing good: $1 per pint OF THE WHOLE BATCH (so drink it ‘til it’s gone) benefits PikeRide and our service in Colorado Springs Central and West sides PLUS Manitou Springs.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, don your craziest holiday gear and join Downtown Ventures for a costumed bike ride to Pikes Peak Lager House.

The ride is a fundraiser for Downtown Ventures via the Give! Campaign. Special prizes will be given for best costumes and those who donate at https://givepikespeak.org/dv during the event to support Downtown Ventures’ beloved programs, including Art on the Streets, Skate in the Park and more!

HOW IT WORKS
1. Reserve your spot here: https://www.pikeride.org/.../go-elf-yourself-art-ride...

2. Gather at Acacia Park at noon on Saturday, Dec. 10.

3. We’ll take a group photo in front of the Acacia Park skating rink at 12:50; ride starts at 1 p.m. sharp.

4. Jump on your PikeRide and enjoy a tour of Downtown public art.

5. At the end of the ride, we’ll gather at Pikes Peak Lager House for some holiday merriment. First round of snacks is on us.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN: No ride. Get yourself and your costume to Pikes Peak Lager house by 2 p.m.!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Please wear a bike helmet if you plan to ride. Tinsel, lights, red and green, candy cane stripes, ugly Christmas sweaters. May the best elf win!

BONUS CHALLENGE: Dress like your favorite Art on the Streets artwork for a special chance to win!