Spring 2015 Biking Events | Part 1

If you're feeling ready to hit the trails on your bike, this post is for you! This is your resource for all events biking in Golden this spring! Regardless of your skill level, or if you ride for sport, fun or transportation, there is something for every type of biker in our area. In fact, there is so much planned for the spring, that we can't include it all in just one post!

Bike Colorado 2015 Gala
April 24 | DaVita 2000 16th St., 14th Floor, Denver
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live and silent auctions as the biking season in Colorado officially kicks off! Tickets are available at the door | $60 for members, $70 for non-members

Primal Colorado Bike Expo
April 25 | Colorado Convention Center, Denver
10 AM - 5 PM
More than 100 exhibitors will display anything from products, discuss trends and organized rides. There are activities and seminars for both adults and children! Live entertainment and beer will also be available. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Bike Junkies Fest
May 3 | Golden Bike Shop
10 AM to 4 PM
This event includes free mountain bike demonstrations from Yeti Cycles, Pivot Cycles, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Spot Brand and Salsa Bikes. Following the demonstrations, there will be group rides from 3 PM to 7 PM. If you're not ready to go home after that, head over to Mountain Toad Brewery for the after party, which lasts until 10 PM.

Triple C Bike Ride
May 16 | Broomfield, CO
This race is recommended for beginners, as the route is flat! It's not too far of a drive from Outlook Golden Ridge apartment homes - about 36 minutes. Start time varies, depending on which route you select, but the earliest start time is at 7 AM. Routes range from 43 miles to 101 miles, but all routes begin in Broomfield.

Are you registered to attend any of these biking events? How long have you hitting the trails in the Golden area? Share your experience and stories on Outlook Golden Ridge's Facebook and Twitter pages! We look forward to hearing them!

Take a Tour of Coors

One of our favorite aspects of Golden is that we're home to the Coors Brewery! The entire Denver Metro area is known for its love of all things beer-related, but in our completely Golden-biased opinion, we think that the Coors Brewery Tour is the best of any beer tour! Did you know that the Coors Brewery is the world's largest single site brewery? Whether you're new to Golden or have just never had the time to see it up close and personal, the Coors Brewery Tour is a must-do on the Golden bucket list!

When
Right now, the brewery is open every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The brewery is open to tours seven days a week from June 1 through August 17. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM every day except Sunday, when hours are noon to 4 PM. Please note, the brewery is closed on most major holidays. You may view the full list on the tour website.

Where
Tours meet on the corner of 13 & Ford Streets, which is where the visitor's parking lot is located. It is a quick 9-minute drive from Outlook Golden Ridge apartment homes to the brewery! The brewery is also accessible by light rail and bus! We are located very close to the light rail, too!

What
If we have piqued your interest, you'll certainly be excited about this next part - the beer! The 30-minute tour guides you through malting, brewing and packing of Coors and concludes in the "fresh beer room," where attendees 21 years of age and older may sample some Coors brews! Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Tourists under 18 years of age are admitted with the presence of an adult.

For additional information, be sure to visit the official Coors Brewery tour site or Visit Golden!

Are you ready to check out one of Golden's coolest attractions? Gather your friends for a quick afternoon or evening trip to this Golden landmark! Let us know how your tour goes on the Outlook Golden Ridge Facebook and/or Twitter pages!

Denver Housing Costs on the Rise

According to housing research company RealtyTrac, housing costs in the Denver metro area are not only on the rise, but sharply increasing. Houses in the Denver market are selling at an average cost of $350,000, with houses in Boulder selling for $835,000. While the average costs of purchasing a home is high, the number of available houses on the market is unusually low for the area. What does this mean if you're searching for a home? From the Denver Post:

"As year-over-year housing prices continue to increase, home affordability is going to become a greater issue as the entry point for first-time buyers grows higher and higher," said Anthony Rael, chairman of the Denver Realtors market trends committee.

If you don't have $350,000 to invest in purchasing a house, consider the alternative of living in an apartment home like Outlook Golden Ridge instead!

Why Golden?
Golden is only a 25-minute drive away from Denver, meaning you can enjoy the advantages of both city and suburban life. Is your favorite band performing in Denver? Great, you can drive there in hardly any time at all! At the same time, you won't have to pay higher rent costs for living in the city. Golden is a quiet, tightly-knit community, so you won't feel like just a number living in Denver.

Why Outlook Golden Ridge?
Outlook Golden Ridge apartments will offer studio, 1 and 2 bedroom homes located just across the light rail for easy access into the city! Our community will feature a hot tub and swimming pool for all to enjoy, and beautiful finishes in each home. While we are currently under construction, check back on our website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information! We hope to show you around the property soon!

Local Easter Egg Hunts

Do you have little ones at home or have nieces and nephews from out of town visiting for the Easter holiday this weekend? If you're not feeling up to planning your own Easter egg hunt, there are a few opportunities to give them the full Easter egg hunt experience throughout the Golden area. All you have to remember is to bring your own basket!

Bunny Express Train

The Easter bunny and Spike the Railroad Hound will be handing out candy aboard the Bunny Express Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum. The event takes place Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission for children ages 2-15 is $5. Tickets are available online.

Easter Egg Hunt in Parfet Park

The Golden Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and Downtown Merchants Association takes place Saturday from 10 AM - 11 AM in Parfet Park. It is free to attend. Outlook Golden Ridge is just 3 miles away from Parfet Park!

If you want to take a longer trip for your egg hunt, there are also many venues organizing their own egg hunts in Denver. Outlook Golden Ridge apartment homes is a 25 minute drive from Denver.

Helicopter Egg DropThis event sounds like fun for the adults, too! 25,000 eggs filled with candy and treats will be dropped from the sky onto the lawn at The Potter's House of Denver. Registration is required.

Bunny Trail EggventureThe Children's Museum of Denver event features egg dying, crafts, treats and story time. You can visit the eggventure Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $9.

Mile High Flea Market Easter Egg Candy HuntCandy-filled eggs will be hidden throughout the flea market from 9 AM - noon on Saturday. There is no cost for children 12 and under, adults are $3.

Sources consulted:
ABC7

Colorado Railroad Museum

City of Golden