Summer Events You Can Bike to Using the EVT
Free live music at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater. Weekly yoga by the river or in the park (also free!). Concert series and festivals galore. And the one thing that connects them all is the Eagle Valley Trail. As THE path to your perfect summer, it’ll get you where you’re going – and help you avoid the hassle of parking and traffic. (Plus you can cut carbon emissions while you’re at it!)
Special Summer Events on the EVT
For those who love to use the EVT to get to work, school or errands around the county, there are two special events this summer just for you.
Bike to Work Day Stations & EVT Ribbon Cuttings
June 26 is Colorado’s Bike to Work Day! This CDOT annual program encourages commuters to swap their steering wheel for handlebars. Not only can you curb greenhouse gas emissions but you can also increase your happiness, according to a Yale study.
You’ll have access to aid stations along the EVT stocked with handy provisions and staffed by helpful folks to make your commute even happier. See below for the full list of stations and locations:
Eagle: Town Hall on Broadway
Edwards: The Kind Bikes and Skis
Avon: Highway 6 Roundabout
Avon: Bike path behind the Shell station on the north side of I-70
Dowd Junction: Main trail bridge
West Vail: Donovan Park
Vail: Mayor’s Park
This year, Bike to Work Day is extra special on the EVT with a four-mile bike parade and ribbon cuttings for three new sections of the trail. Get location details and learn more about how you can join this community celebration!
Sole Power Commuting Challenge
Sole Power is a free summer commuting challenge for Eagle Valley residents that tracks your dollars saved and carbon emissions avoided by commuting without a car. You can win prizes or parties while competing on a team or by yourself. This is a great way to measure the benefits of car-free commuting.
Yoga in the Park, photo courtesy of Eagle Outside.
Other Events You Can Bike to Using the EVT
Here are just a few highlights of the great Eagle Valley summer events you can reach on the EVT:
Hot Summer Nights in Vail: Grab your blanket and your besties for free live music every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at The Amp beginning June 18.
Town of Eagle ShowDown Town concert series: This annual event brings free live music to Eagle Town Park every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. starting on June 27.
Yoga in the Park series in Eagle: Join other yoga practitioners for this free event every Saturday from 9-10:15 a.m. at Eagle River Park or Eagle Town Park. Donations are encouraged with all proceeds going to the Land & Rivers Fund.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival: Starting June 20, enjoy the best of classical music at various locations throughout Eagle Valley. See the full schedule to plan your perfect night out.
Minturn Market: This yearly market opens for business on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find artisan goods, food trucks, live music and more at this county event.
Edward’s Farmers Market: Shop fresh produce, meat and artisan goods every Saturday at Edward’s Plaza. Show your support for local producers beginning June 15 through Sept. 21.
Gypsum Daze: This small town puts on a big show July 19–20 to celebrate its heritage with a 5K race, parade, live music, a youth talent show and so much more.
Lakeside Cinema: Every Friday night in July and August is movie night in Avon’s Nottingham Park. Bring a blanket and movie snacks and settle in to enjoy family-favorite films.
We can’t wait to see you living your best summer life out on the EVT! When you share the love on social, remember to use #weEVT for a chance to be featured on our IG. It’s time to blaze your summer trail!