Urban Biking

In the Pikes Peak Region

Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Colorado, the region boasts a variety of biking trails and routes that cater to riders of all skill levels. Whether you’re a casual cyclist looking to explore the city streets or an avid mountain biker seeking adrenaline-pumping challenges, Pikes Peak region has something to offer.

One of the highlights of urban biking in the Pikes Peak region is the extensive network of bike lanes and dedicated cycling paths that connect the various cities and neighborhoods. Cyclists can navigate through the vibrant downtown areas, charming historic districts, and picturesque parks, taking in the sights and sounds of the region. The Pikes Peak region is a haven for urban biking enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of urban and natural beauty for riders to enjoy. Explore the Trails and Open Space Coalition urban biking map here!

Getting Started

To get started with urban biking in the Pikes Peak region, the first step is to ensure you have a suitable bicycle for city riding. Choose a bike that is comfortable, agile, and equipped with appropriate tires for urban surfaces. Consider options such as hybrid bikes or urban commuters that offer a good balance between speed and maneuverability. Next, familiarize yourself with local biking laws and regulations to ensure you ride safely and legally. Look for designated bike lanes and paths within the cities, and consider investing in a good-quality lock to secure your bike when parking. Finally, explore the region’s bike maps and online resources to discover popular urban biking routes and points of interest. With its bike-friendly infrastructure and scenic urban landscapes, urban biking in the Pikes Peak region provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while navigating the city streets.

Pro Tip

The City has a network of trails, lanes and routes which are designed to interconnect for a variety of riding options. Bike trails are non-motorized, paved routes. Bicycle lanes, marked by signs and street markings, provide a bike-specific lane to travel in. Bike routes, marked by signs, are streets with less traffic and lower speed limits that make them conducive to bicycle travel.

Be Prepared

Be prepared by checking weather conditions, carrying necessary supplies like water and tools, wearing appropriate attire, and ensuring your bike is in good working condition.

Be sure to pack

Helmet
Water
First Aid Kit
Repair Kit with Tire Levers,
Spare Tubes
CO2 Canister or Air Pump
Multitool

Outdoor Ethics for Urban Biking

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are reprinted with the permission of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. For more information, visit www.LNT.org.

- Ensure your mountain bike is in good, working order. A properly maintained mountain bike reduces the risk of injury, a long walk out, or both.
- Check with land managers, local bike shops, local cycling groups, and. mtbproject.com for the most up-to-date trail information.
- Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use and ride in small groups of 3-4.
- Be self-sufficient and pack appropriately. A rain shell, multi-tool, spare tube, pump, and food all help ensure a safe and fun ride.
- Wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear. It could save your life.
- For biking, durable surfaces include established trails, dirt roads, and pavement. Off-trail travel by bike is not often allowed. Check local regulations.
- Respect trail and road closures. Do not trespass on private land and obtain permits when necessary. Bicycles are not permitted in areas designated as state or federal Wilderness.
- Avoid riding muddy, excessively wet, or icy trails. When encountering patches of mud or ice, ride through it and not around to avoid trail widening.
- Avoid skidding. Locking up your tires creates ruts, increases erosion, and decreases your control.
- Take someone new for a ride and teach him or her proper trail riding technique.
- Pack it in, pack it out. Litter can potentially endanger wildlife, attract scavengers, and diminish other visitors’ experiences. This includes toilet paper and other hygiene products.
- Designate a pocket for litter, wrappers, and leftover food.
- Use restroom facilities before hitting the trail. Otherwise, deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
- Urinate well away from water sources and out of sight of other riders.
- Be cool. Leave a favorable impression; not waste.
- Preserve the past: observe, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- #mtbselfie: photograph yourself being a responsible mountain biker, take pictures of natural objects in the wild and leave them for future preservation.
- Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. Check your clothing, bike, and equipment before and after each ride for seeds. Wash your bike between rides.
- Unauthorized trailwork, like berms, bridges, ladders, etc. is not recommended. You could unknowingly damage sensitive vegetation or contribute to further erosion and other trail damage.
- Stick to the trail. Wildlife accustomed to riders can predict actions, but riding off-trail confuses wildlife.
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
- Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, winter, dusk, and dawn.
- Respect other trail users and protect the quality of their experience. Always ride within your limits.
- Be courteous. Yield to hikers and equestrians. Be prepared to stop and dismount if the trail is narrow or crowded. Yield to climbing cyclists when descending.
- When encountering slower traffic, announce your presence with a friendly greeting or bell to avoid startling other visitors.
- Reduce your potentially intimidating size by stepping to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
- Ride in small groups to avoid excessive dust and noise.
- Racing on recreational trails is dangerous, inconsiderate, and never in style.

Gear & Services

Criterium Bike Shop

6150 Corporate Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Biking, Mountain Biking

Bicycle Village

2450 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Dick’s Sporting Goods

1710 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920; 3133 Cinema Point Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Biking, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Shooting

Red Canyon Cycle

410 Main St, Cañon City, CO 81212

Biking

Koobi

15980 Longmeadow Lane Colorado Springs, CO

Biking, Street Cycling

Ted’s Bicycles

3016 North Hancock Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Broadmoor Outfitters

1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Adventuring, Biking, Climbing, Falconry, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Ziplining

Gearonimo Sports

1401 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Stillwater Canoeing, Stillwater Kayaking, Stillwater SUPing, Street Cycling, Water, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting

Colorado GearLab

110 W. Midland Ave Woodland Park, CO 80863 United States

Biking, Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

Pro Cycling

415 W Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs, Co

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

The Hub Bicycles

1519 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Borealis Fat Bikes

22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Ascent Cycling

5928 Stetson Hills Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Old Town Bike Shop

426 S Tejon St Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Angletech

1483 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Biking, Street Cycling

Sierra Trading Post

5916 Barnes Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Biking, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Climbing, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Snowshoeing, Stillwater Canoeing, Stillwater Kayaking, Stillwater SUPing, Street Cycling

Criterium Bicycles

6150 Corporate Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

Bicycle Xperience

1601 S. Tejon St. , Colorado Springs, Co 80905

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

REI

1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Biking, Climbing, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Snowshoeing, Water, Whitewater Kayaking

Amp’d Adventures

3040 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Biking

Team Telecycle

615 S. Baldwin Street, Woodland Park, CO 80863

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

Walmart

Archery, Camping, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, RVing, Shooting, Street Cycling

Colorado Springs Bike Shop

622 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 8090

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

Rentals

Team Telecycle

615 S. Baldwin Street, Woodland Park, CO 80863

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

Routes Outfitter & Sendicate Ski

252b Front St. Monument, CO 80132

Biking, Cross Country Ski Rentals, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing/Snowboarding

Bicycle Village

2450 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

E-Bike Tours & Rental Manitou Springs

906 Manitou Ave. #102 Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Biking, Mountain Biking

Amp’d Adventures

3040 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Biking

Borealis Fat Bikes

22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

Criterium Bike Shop

6150 Corporate Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Biking, Mountain Biking

Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA)

19251 E US24, Woodland Park, Colorado

ATV/UTV, Biking, Mountain Biking, Off-roading, Pikes Peak APEX

Pro Cycling

415 W Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs, Co

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Street Cycling

REI

1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Biking, Climbing, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Snowshoeing, Water, Whitewater Kayaking

Rock- E Mountain Bike

Mountain Biking

Classes

Routes Outfitter & Sendicate Ski

252b Front St. Monument, CO 80132

Biking, Cross Country Ski Rentals, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Skiing/Snowboarding

Phoenix Multisport

216 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Street Cycling

Rock- E Mountain Bike

Mountain Biking

REI

1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Biking, Climbing, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Snowshoeing, Water, Whitewater Kayaking

Guided Adventures

REI

1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Biking, Climbing, Conventional/Spin Fishing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Snowshoeing, Water, Whitewater Kayaking

Colorado Xplorer

Adventuring, ATV/UTV, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Off-roading, Pikes Peak APEX, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snow, Water, Whitewater Rafting

Broadmoor Outfitters

1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Adventuring, Biking, Climbing, Falconry, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Ziplining

Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA)

19251 E US24, Woodland Park, Colorado

ATV/UTV, Biking, Mountain Biking, Off-roading, Pikes Peak APEX

Colorado Mountain Club

Adventuring, Biking

MTB with STACY

2534 Plumtree Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX

American Adventure Expeditions

41746 US-50, Cañon City, CO 81212

Adventuring, ATV/UTV, Biking, Jeep Tours, Mountain Biking, Off-roading, Pikes Peak APEX, Water, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining

Lost Paddle Rafting

1420 Royal Gorge Blvd, Cañon City, CO 81212

Biking, Mountain Biking, Pikes Peak APEX, Water, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting

Featured Places to Explore

Curated trails & experiences

Shooks Run Trail

Provided by Trails and Open Space Coalition

The Shooks Run Trail is about 4 miles in length. It runs north/south along Shooks Run Creek, from Lilac Street and Rock Island Trail in the…

Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

Pikes Peak Greenway is a 16 mile trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado that parallels Monument and Fountain Creeks and winds through and alongside parks, like Monument…

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak…