Boulder Walk and Bike Month, celebrating its 40th anniversary this June, hosts more than 60 events this year. And, Seniors on Bikes – or SOBs as they call themselves – host a number of social rides that begin in Boulder and travel country roads to reach destinations such as Loveland, Berthoud, and Lyons.
The SOBs formed in 1984, an off-shoot of a ski group, and have been riding ever since. Many of the SOB riders are regulars, but the group is relaxed and social and they welcome new riders who have the skill and endurance to join.
While they are planning weekly rides during Boulder’ Walk and Bike Month in June, you’ll find the SOBs out year-round—through the cold, the heat and the occasional, spontaneous rainstorm.
They have several self-formed groups to help match riders to ability: The Tigers (they mean business) are a little frisky and the Pacers (pretty serious) are for more experienced riders. The Cruisers and the Easy Riders take the most leisurely rides.
The group earned its name after a stranger approached some of the riders and said, “Looks like you’re a bunch of SOBs!… You know, Seniors on Bikes!” Made up of female and male riders from 50s to 70s, the group has no official dues or membership.
Learn more about Boulder Walk & Bike Month and the SOB rides at www.walkandbikemonth.org/.