Events
Backyard Bikepack
Treehouse Cyclery, Galpackas, and Gravel Bike Adventures are hosting a backyard bikepack event to prove that some of the best adventures are right out your front door.
Women’s Bike Mechanics 201 Series Pt 3: Brakes
Introducing our Bike Mechanics 201 Series hosted by Totem Cyclery! Sponsored by Park Tool and San Util Design, this series is designed for those who would like to dive a little deeper into maintaining their bike and troubleshooting issues when they arise.
Water Cycle Film
Come join Galpackas and Totem Cyclery for a film night featuring: The Water Cycle (@watercycle_adventures) a women-led 2,000 mile project combining bikepacking, science, and storytelling. Come hear their story, ask some questions, and learn more about their adventure
Colorado Stoked Spoke Adventure Series
Treehouse is hosting the Colorado Stoked Spoke Adventure Series created by @swiftindustries
Stoked Spoke is a series of community-sourced bicycling storytelling created to inspire your next adventure.
Each evening highlights four to six self-supported bike camping routes complete with maps, slideshow, and planning tips.
*February 16 (BIPOC night)
Women’s Bike Mechanics 201 Series Pt 2: Wheels & Tires
Introducing our Bike Mechanics 201 Series hosted by Totem Cyclery! Sponsored by Park Tool and San Util Design, this series is designed for those who would like to dive a little deeper into maintaining their bike and troubleshooting issues when they arise.
Women’s Bike Mechanics 201 Series Pt 1: Drive Chain
Introducing our Bike Mechanics 201 Series hosted by Totem Cyclery! Sponsored by Park Tool and San Util Design, this series is designed for those who would like to dive a little deeper into maintaining their bike and troubleshooting issues when they arise.
Colorado Stoked Spoke Adventure Series
Treehouse is hosting the Colorado Stoked Spoke Adventure Series created by @swiftindustries
Stoked Spoke is a series of community-sourced bicycling storytelling created to inspire your next adventure.
Each evening highlights four to six self-supported bike camping routes complete with maps, slideshow, and planning tips.
*February 16 (BIPOC night)
Women's Bike Mechanics 101 Winter Park
Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Galpackas is teaching some basic mechanics to give you more confidence on the trail. Every participant receives a free flat kit from Park Tool.
Nuestra Historia
Film Screening: Nuestras Historias/Our Stories
COMMUNITY EVENT that we are stoked on!
Because we all have something to share.
Join us while we share our stories of perseverance and transformation.
Special Guests:
-Isidra Luna from The Cycle Effect
-Xavier Bravo from Escaladores Unidos
-Javier Rosas from CO Mountain Dreamers
-Adam Monthego who bikepacked the Inca trail "Tales from Qhapaq Ñan"
-Gabriela Hydle from Epic Adventures.
With special support from Totem Cyclery.
Women's Bike Mechanics 101
Back by popular demand!! Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Galpackas is teaching some basic mechanics to give you more confidence on the trail. Prizes!
Women's Bike Mechanics 101
Back by popular demand!! Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Galpackas is teaching some basic mechanics to give you more confidence on the trail. Prizes!
Women's Bike Mechanics 101
Back by popular demand!! Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Galpackas is teaching some basic mechanics to give you more confidence on the trail. Prizes!
Sign up link here
Women's Bike Mechanics 101
Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Galpackas is teaching some basic mechanics to give you more confidence on the trail. Prizes!
Gratitude Ride and Potluck
We are grateful for you! Join us for an all inclusive group ride that welcomes all skill levels and celebrates gal pals, bikes, and tasty food. :)
We will have two alternate route options: gravel friendly as well as more mountain bike focused. All routes will be on South Table Mountain in Golden.
Please bring a dish to share at the park after the ride.
Start location: Camp George West Baseball Field at 1PM
Can’t wait to ride with y’all!
Women's Bike Mechanics Clinic
Time and time again we hear women saying they want to learn more about bike mechanics to be more independent and confident on the trail, and to get out there and explore further!
Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic that focuses on basics like tire pressure, suspension 101, flat fixes, brake/derailleur adjustments, and what to pack in your tool kit. Your ticket includes a raffle entry for some awesome bikepacking gear!
Hosted by our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry, you can expect a comfortable and judgement-free learning zone, and leave with some new knowledge of how to handle mechanicals on the trail.
Date: August 30th
Location: Cripple Creek Backcountry (HUGE “thank you” to them for hosting!)
2807 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Time: 6PM-8PM
Tickets: $10
Eleven Mile Canyon Overnight
A quick overnighter perfect for your first night out bikepacking! Ride in beautiful Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River through towering walls of Pikes Peak granite.
Women's Bike Mechanics Clinic SOLD OUT
This event is sold out! Please email us at galpackas@gmail.com to be put on the wait list. Keep your eyes peeled for another clinic in the upcoming months.
Looking to learn more about bike maintenance and repair? Join us for a women-led bike mechanics clinic! Led by Jordan Berde @shredthepatriarchy, let’s wrench together and amp up our skills!
Date: August 30th
Location: Cripple Creek Backcountry (HUGE “thank you” to them for hosting!)
2807 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Time: 6PM-8PM
RESERVE YOUR SPOT by emailing us (galpackas@gmail.com). This event is free!
Eleven Mile Canyon Overnight Trip
A quick overnighter perfect for your first night out bikepacking! Ride in beautiful Eleven Mile Canyon along the South Platte River through towering walls of Pikes Peak granite.
Rowdy Ridge Ramble Trip
Two and a half day route takes you from beautiful Salida to Buena Vista Colorado. We will explore aspen filled ridgelines, Collegiate Peak views, wide open valleys, interesting geologic formations and briefly follow a historic railroad line.
Taste of the Kokopelli Trip
A two night trip to get a taste of the Kokopelli Trail, an iconic bikepacking route in the Colorado and Utah desert. You’ll ride through stunning desert landscapes along the rim of the Colorado River.
Gals Who Get After It Night: Feat. The Water Cycle
Join us to celebrate Gals Who Get After It!
Learn more about the story of The Water Cycle, a women-led 2000 mile bikepack trip to to engage communities and amplify all voices across the Colorado River watershed through science and storytelling.
Learn more from the gals who organized this project, how they used bikepacking as a tool for advocacy and community building, and enjoy some local craft beer from our friends at Crooked Stave!
$5 donation requested, free if you are registered for the Galpackas 2022 season (use code 2022GALPACKA)
Proceeds to benefit the Sonoran Institute and help build Galpacka scholarships. Chance to win Oveja Negra swag!
The Elevated Alpine hosts Bikepacking Happy Hour with Brooke Goudy
Tuesday April 12 | 6:30PM | Full Cycle in Boulder
Hosted by The Elevated Alpine, and featuring overall lady boss Brooke Goudy. Brooke will cover bike bags, routes, hydration, navigation and more. Learn about bikepacking, enjoy some drinks, and meet some rad gals.
We will be raffling off a free Galpacka trip, so make sure you’re there to win!
Free for those from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities. Use FreeForYou code at registration.
Gravel Group Ride with Gravel Bike Adventures
Come ride with some rad gals! In collaboration with Gravel Bike Adventures, we’re excited to hit some gravel together.
Meet at Tony Grampas Park in Golden & post ride beers at New Terrain Brewing
We will get rolling at 1:00PM.
TWO RIDE OPTIONS:
13 miles or 33 miles
Gravel/paved terrain
Season Kick Off Party
Registration for the 2022 season opens February 6th and we want to celebrate!
Join us at Over Yonder Brewing to get some Galpackas swag, talk trips for 2022, meet rad gal pals, and support your local brewer.
Gratitude & Turkey Group Ride
We are grateful for you!
Start location: TBD in Golden, CO
Join us for an all inclusive group ride that welcomes all skill levels and celebrates gal pals, bikes, and tasty food. :)
Group ride will be some country road, bike paths, and gravel. Expect a couple food/beer related pit stops along the way! Finish downtown Golden for a potluck dinner.
RSVP by emailing galpackas@gmail.com so we can plan ahead for food.
Can’t wait to ride with y’all!