Bike Streets

I had a couple close calls a few years back, and it put me off riding in Denver for a very long time. Finally resolved to get back to the joy of cycling last month, and this app has made all the difference. My house is surrounded by massive thoroughfares that happen to have unprotected bike lanes painted on them, and I’ve never felt safe on them. I’ve felt strangely trapped in my neighborhood because of this issue. This app showed me a brilliant cut through at a local that put me on safer neighborhood streets with virtually no motorists. That alone is worth 5 stars. I genuinely have some peace of mind when I’m biking now. And the gamification aspect is fun.

BikeStreets has completely changed the way I ride in Denver. The Explorer map has become my favorite way to get to know corners of the city I never would have biked to otherwise—it makes every ride feel like an adventure. What sets this app apart is how thoughtfully it’s designed around how people actually ride bikes. Instead of pushing you onto hectic city routes, it highlights safe, stress-free paths that make riding feel fun and approachable. I especially love the creative touches like featuring local businesses and surprise destinations along the way. It’s clear the team behind BikeStreets isn’t just building another map—they’re building a joyful, community-minded biking experience. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see Denver.

I would categorize myself as a confident biker who knows Denver’s bike routes pretty well. Bike Streets is able to help me fill in the gaps for places I’m unfamiliar with. For example, neighborhoods like Lowry and Congress Park are less familiar to me, and instead of scrutinizing Google Maps bike infrastructure layer like I usually do before heading to unfamiliar areas, Bike Streets has helped me navigate in real-time with a high degree of confidence. My favorite feature of the app is seeing the total number of matured trees saved and the CO2 diversion because of the community bike miles. Download the app and who knows? Maybe you’ll be chatting with a fellow bike rider at an intersection about your Bike Streets memberships - makes for a delightful interaction.