The Force was strong with Wheat Ridge cyclists who took part in Bike to Work Day on June 22.
The Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team (or ATAT) hosted the 4th annual breakfast station for riders at the Dairy Queen at 38th Avenue and Pierce Street, featuring orange juice and coffee, fruit and breakfast pizzas courtesy of IPIE Pizza.
"Bike to Work Day is great because you get families on the way to drop the kids off at preschool before continuing on to their job," said Rachel Hultin, an officer with the team. "It's just a super special day where people are excited to be out."
Since the organization's acronym is the same as the infamous Imperial walkers from the Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back," the team has embraced the Star Wars fandom and dubbed the morning "Awaken with the Force." Darth Vader was on hand for selfies and to hand out breakfast.
"For me, today is Christmas," said cyclist Jenny Snell. "It's so exciting to see people get stoked to be out on the road with their bikes."
The station was a popular stop early in the morning, with more than 50 people rolling through for refreshment and a bite to eat. It was also a popular stop for City of Wheat Ridge employees on the way to work at city hall.
"We usually get a good 10 to 20 people who participate in the day," said Heather Geyer, administrative services director with the city. "Today is a great opportunity to get out of the car, get some fresh air and exercise."
The morning was perfect cycling weather --; cool and cloudy, and motorists honked at Darth Vader as they drove by. At the station riders exchanged stories, recommendations on routes, and shared some laughs.
"Bike to Work Day encourages people to engage in healthy activities, and that's great," said Scott Brink, Wheat Ridge's director of public works, as he stopped at the station. "The camaraderie that comes with this day is just fantastic."
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