BikeDenver’s first group ride was a great success, and everyone in attendance had a great time.

The ride was organized to celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The weather was perfect and quite un-winter-like, as 15 enthusiastic riders arrived in City Park for the 6:30 p.m. ride start. We were a festive bunch, with our headlights and red blinkies. Some even adorned themselves with a string or two of Christmas tree lights.

The group took a lap around City Park with a view of the zoo’s Wildlights display. We then rode on to Cheesman Park, where we circled the park and headed over on 12th Avenue to see the neighborhood lighting display in the 1300 block of Milwaukee Street. The group closed the loop by heading back to the ride start in City Park, bringing the ride to an end.

Fun was had by all, and some participants continued on for warm beverages at a local coffee shop. Look for more BikeDenver ride events this winter and continuing into summer.

Attendees of the 2005 Winter Solstice Ride

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