Group of kids in helmets riding bikes together down a gravel trail in Colorado

CyclErie Sponsors a Free Family Bike Ride on the Coal Creek Trail – Saturday, Nov 7

Family group ride · Sat, Nov 7

Ride the Coal Creek Trail to cider, on us

CyclErie is sponsoring a free, kid-friendly group ride from our Erie shop to Acreage by Stem Ciders. eBikes and regular bikes welcome.

Freeto ride
8.2miles one way
25spots, apps on us
RSVP for free

Last summer we hosted our first family bike ride through Erie's trails and parks, and the most common thing we heard afterward was "when's the next one?" Here it is. On Saturday, November 7, we're teaming up with our friends at camaradERIE for the Coal Creek Cider Cycle, an easy family ride from our shop in Old Town Erie down the Coal Creek Trail to Acreage by Stem Ciders.

Registration is free, and CyclErie is covering shared appetizers at Acreage for the first 25 riders who RSVP. Kids count as riders, so put the whole crew on your registration.

Family of three in helmets standing with their cargo eBike on a Colorado trail under a big blue sky
One bike, the whole family. Cargo eBikes are made for rides like this.

Who it's for

Every bike, every age

This isn't a race or a training ride. It's a social pace built so families can ride together, talk, and stop when somebody needs a snack.

eBikesRegular bikesCargo bikesKid trailers & seatsFirst group ride
  • Kids are encouraged. Bring them on their own bikes, in a child seat, in a trailer or on the back of a cargo bike.
  • eBikes and regular bikes ride together. Nobody gets dropped and we keep the group together.
  • New to group rides? Perfect. This is about as easy and friendly as they get.
Group of kids in helmets riding bikes together down a gravel trail in Colorado with an adult rider behind them

Ride day

How Saturday goes

10:00 AMFree bike checksOur techs will look over brakes, tires and bolts before the ride. First come, first served.
10:30 AMMeet and greetAt CyclErie, 515 Briggs St, Suite D. Fox Dog Coffee is in the same building.
11:00 AMRoll outWe hop on the Coal Creek Trail together at an easy, social pace.
AfterApps at AcreageHang out in the Apple Chapel with free shared appetizers. Cider and food are available to buy.

The route

CyclErie to Acreage by Stem Ciders

8.2 mi one way~400 ft climbing~16 mi round tripEasy, social pace

From Briggs Street we're on the Coal Creek Trail in about a block. From there we follow it south through the open space between Erie and Lafayette and roll into Acreage. The climbing is a slow, steady grade on the way out, so the ride home is a little easier.

Download GPXView on Strava
DestinationAcreage by Stem Ciders in Lafayette. We'll have our own reserved space in the Apple Chapel.
Getting homeEverybody heads back at their own pace, so plan your return ride before you go.

Distance and climbing come from our GPS track, so call them close, not exact. Load the GPX into Strava, Garmin, Wahoo, Ride with GPS or your phone's map app.

Two smiling riders in helmets taking a selfie with their eBikes beside a river on a summer ride

Why we do this

The easiest way to get the family outside

Erie has some of the best family riding on the Front Range, and the Coal Creek Trail is the backbone of it. It's almost all off-street, it connects parks and neighborhoods, and it gets you into open space without loading bikes on the car.

A group ride is the easiest way to get kids (and grown-ups) to ride a little farther than usual. There are other kids to ride with, there's safety in numbers, and there's a snack waiting at the end. It's a great way to build confidence for new riders, find out what your eBike can really do on a longer trip, or just meet some neighbors.

Riding is low-impact, works for nearly every fitness level, and gets everybody off screens and outside together. If you've been meaning to make bikes part of your family's routine, this is a good place to start.

Before you roll

What to bring

  • A bike in good working order (or come at 10 for a free safety check)
  • Helmets for everybody
  • Water and layers. November mornings start cold and warm up fast
  • Whatever the kids need for the day

Want to get the bikes ready first? Our service team can tune them up before Saturday. Thinking about a family eBike or cargo bike? Book a free test ride on the Coal Creek Trail.

Better together

Thanks to camaradERIE and Acreage

Partnering with camaradERIE and Acreage lets us make this one bigger than our last family ride: a longer route, a great destination, and a chance to hang out together at the finish. We're proud to sponsor it and can't wait to see you out there.

Save your family's spot
Two riders smiling with an eBike on a sunny Colorado afternoon

Questions

About the family ride

Is the family ride really free?

Yes. Registration is free, and CyclErie is covering shared appetizers at Acreage for the first 25 riders who RSVP. Cider, food and drinks are available to buy from Acreage.

Can kids come?

Absolutely. Kids are encouraged, whether they ride their own bike or come along in a child seat, trailer or on a cargo bike. Please include every rider, kids too, in your registration.

Can I ride an eBike?

Yes. eBikes and regular bikes are both welcome, and we keep the whole group at an easy, social pace.

How long is the ride?

About 8.2 miles one way from our Erie shop to Acreage by Stem Ciders on the Coal Creek Trail, or about 16 miles round trip, with roughly 400 feet of gentle climbing on the way out.

Where does the ride start?

At CyclErie, 515 Briggs Street, Suite D, in Old Town Erie. Meet at 10:30 AM. We roll out at 11:00, and free bike checks start at 10:00.

See you on the trail

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