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(
www.denverskatepark.com
;
2205 19th St; 5am-11pm; 6, 10, 52 RTD)
Possibly the best free
skate park in the US, this large outdoor area has various bowls and surfaces to suit all abil-
ities. It's best for young skaters early on the weekends.
Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
DAY SPA
( 303-321-7872;
www.puravidaclub.com
;
2955 E 1st Ave; guest day pass $30; 5am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm
Fri, 6am-8pm Sat, 7am-8pm Sun)
Sleek as the Starship Enterprise
,
this modern spa is Denver's
best. It isn't cheap, but it's a sure bet for modern workout facilities, yoga classes, group
fitness sessions and a chance to sweat alongside Denver's business class.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Bicycle Doctor
( 303-831-7228;
www.bicycledr.com
;
860 Broadway; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat; 0, 6, 83L RTD)
The guys behind the counter at this small shop might be the friendliest bike mechanics in
the area, and their rental gear is top notch.
Edgeworks
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
( 303-831-7228;
www.edge-works.com
;
860 Broadway; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat, varies Sun; 0, 6,
83L RTD)
The superior service here meakes this one of Denver's best shops for snowboard
and ski rentals.
Kite Surf Colorado
( 303-332-7003;
www.kitesurfcolorado.com
;
8547 E Arapahoe Rd, ste J111, Greenwood Village; 2hr lesson $150)
Check out local kite-surfing legend Shawn Tieskotter for lessons. He'll take you out,
teach you to read the winds, and keep you from drowning…which is good!
KITE SURFING
Confluence Kayaks
KAYAKING
( 303-433-3676;
www.confluencekayaks.com
; 2373 15th St, unit B; 2hr class $149-159, tube rental $20;
10am-6pm Mon-Thu & Sat, to 7pm Fri, noon-5pm Sun; 28, 32, 44 RTD)
Situated under a health-food
store, this centrally located kayak shop offers gear rental and lots of advice about the
area's white water from laid-back, amiable staff. If you're a beginner, it offers lessons at