Electric Bike Tours

Boulder, CO: Ride to The Flatirons

November 4, 2019

While in the Boulder area, The Flatirons are a must-visit. This gorgeous destination is the epitome of natural beauty, and people travel from all over the country to marvel at these enchanting stone formations.

The Flatirons are iconic, and are often featured in everything from local artwork to company logos. This is no surprise, as the people of Boulder enjoy being so close to such a stunning piece of natural beauty and historical significance.

A visit to The Flatirons absolutely must include a visit to the historic Chautauqua Park. The park has a history stretching back to the late 1800’s, and the land has been perfectly preserved. From lush greens to rolling hills, Chautauqua Park is the perfect place to relax and spend some time soaking up the beauty of the world around you. Chautauqua Park is also perfectly situated next to The Flatirons, allowing visitors to get an amazing view of the formation. Chautauqua Park has lots of great places to relax and spend time with your family, including: playgrounds, a picnic area, hiking trails and more.

Enjoy fresh air, explore a stunning and serene area and spend time in the historic Chautauqua Park during your visit to The Flatirons.

Planning Your Perfect Day

Your perfect day won’t just include the stunning Flatirons themselves—it will also include your fun trip to The Flatirons! The ride to The Flatirons allows you to check out some fantastic local areas, while also enjoying the natural beauty surrounding The Flatirons.

Let’s plan out your fun visit to The Flatirons from Boulder—starting with a trip to Pedego.

Start at Pedego Boulder

Pedego Boulder has the perfect bike for your ride to The Flatirons. You can easily purchase or rent a bike for your trip, and enjoy a wonderful ride with your spouse, your family or by yourself.

The helpful staff at Pedego Boulder is dedicated to ensuring you have the most fun trip possible, and they are available to answer all of your questions about the bikes that they have available.

After choosing the perfect Pedego bike for your trip, you can begin your trip to The Flatirons!

Great Stops Along the Way
Part of the fun of taking a bike ride to The Flatirons from Boulder are the great places to stop at and explore along the way.

Below are some great options for shopping, grabbing coffee and sitting down to an excellent meal both before and after your trip to The Flatirons.

1. Alpine Modern

Alpine Modern is a great stop about mid-way on your ride, and is located in the University Hall of the beautiful CU Boulder Campus. Alpine Modern is the perfect place for a cup of coffee and a light bite to eat.

904 College Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302

2. Pearl Street

Pearl Street is the pedestrian mall where Pedego Boulder is located. This wonderful area is filled with great stores, restaurants and coffee shops. Whether you would like to start your day with a cup of tea or you’d like to finish your day off with dinner and drinks, you’ll definitely want to explore Pearl Street.

3. Chautauqua Dining Hall

While exploring Chautauqua Park, make sure you grab a bite to eat at the dining hall. This amazing bistro has an exciting menu and local beers. You’re sure to have an amazing meal at the Chautauqua Park Dining Hall.

Your Ride to The Flatirons

Your relaxing ride to the Flatirons begins at Pedego Boulder, where you can select the perfect bike. From there you can explore the local area, and all of the fun shops and places to grab a bite.

Your trip will allow you to soak up some sun and expose yourself to the natural beauty of the area. There are plenty of rolling hills, pines and oaks along the way, as well as a lush landscape at The Flatirons.

For further exploration, consider exploring the Royal Arch Trail. You can lock up your Pedego bike and hike the trail—but keep in mind that this is a more advanced hike.

Make sure you take some time to visit Chautauqua Park—it’s stunning. You may even consider bringing some food and drinks with you for a picnic.

On your way back, you can ride through the local college campus, which is a cool place to explore on its own.

The ride to The Flatirons is an experience in and of itself, and you are sure to absolutely love both the ride and the gorgeous formations that are The Flatirons.

The Best Pedego Bike for Your Ride

While all Pedego bikes will provide a comfortable riding experience, for your trip to The Flatirons you’ll want to consider the City Commuter

This excellent bike is very sporty and will allow you to cover lots of ground.

Pedego bikes are excellent for rides of all distances, and across a large variety of terrains. With a Pedego bike, you can rest assured that you will get to your location with ease and comfort. How much effort you would like to put in is up to you—which means you can challenge yourself, simply coast along or anywhere in-between.

For more information about the City Commuter and other great eBike options, make sure to contact Pedego Boulder, or give the store a visit.

Hello, Fun…

A bike ride to The Flatirons is an experience that you will not want to miss. To make the trip that much more enjoyable, make sure you take a Pedego bike.

To learn more about which eBikes are available for rent, visit the local Pedego Boulder website HERE. If you have any additional questions, give Pedego Boulder a call (303) 415-9999