Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Boulder sits about 30 miles northwest of Denver off Highway 36, accessible from the
I-25N from downtown Denver. Hwy 36 runs through Boulder on the way to Estes Park
and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Most of the major car-rental companies (Hertz,
Avis, Enterprise) have shingles in Boulder, and if you rent here, you can avoid some of the
hefty taxes airport branches charge.
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Green Ride
( 303-997-0238;
http://greenrideboulder.com
; 4800 Baseline Rd, D110; 1-way $25-34)
Serving
Boulder and its satellite suburbs, this shuttle alternative is a bit cheaper than competitors,
working on an hourly schedule. The cheapest service leaves from the depot. Additional
travelers in groups are discounted.
SuperShuttle
( 303-444-0808;
www.supershuttle.com
; 1-way around $27)
Far pricier than the public bus,
but still cheaper than a cab, the Super Shuttle is popular airport ride. But with two or more
people in the mix, you'll be better served by a taxi.
BICYCLE
Owning a bicycle is almost a Boulder prerequisite. Most streets have dedicated bike lanes
and the Boulder Creek Bike Path (
Click here
)
is a must-ride commuter corridor. There are
plenty of places to get your hands on a rental. With rental cruisers stationed all over the
daily bike rentals, but riders must sign up online first.
Full Cycle
( 303-440-7771;
www.fullcyclebikes.com
; 1211 13th St; hourly rentals $18-35; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri,
to 6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun; 203, 204, 225, AB, B, DASH, DD, GS, SKIP)
This terrific bike shop rents
cruisers on the cheap and higher-end road and full-suspension mountain bikes. Ask staff
about the best cycling routes (from easy Boulder Creek Trail to the Tour de France level
of pain that is the 4-mile ride up Flagstaff). There's another branch on East Pearl.
Pete's E Bikes
( 303-586-1544;
www.petesebikes.com
; 2710 Pearl St; half-/full-day $40/70; 10am-6pm Mon-
Sat; 204)
This small electric-bike showroom has engine-powered cruisers with a re-
chargeable battery that plugs into a wall socket. The cheapest hovers around $1800 new,
but you can sample a rental.
University Bicycles
(
www.ubikes.com
; 839 Pearl St; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun; 206, JUMP)
There are plenty of rental shops, but this has the widest range of rides and the most help-
ful staff. For $18 you can get a townie bike for the day.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
