Mountain Bikes, Boiler Rooms & Startup Vibes

Weather

Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s sunshine because today’s forecast is pulling a fast one. Warm and breezy turns to cold and snowy—just another classic Boulder bait-and-switch.

• 🌡️ High: 66º | Low: 29º

• 💨 Wind: NW 15–24 mph with gusts up to 37 mph

• 🌅 Sunrise: 6:19 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:42 PM

• 💧 Humidity: 35% (day) → 75% (night)

• 🔥 UV Index: 7 of 11

• ❄️ Outlook: Sunny early, showers late, tiny amount of snow overnight

Local Stories

🧗 Joe Kennedy sets Naked Edge speed record (fully clothed)
Boulder climber Joe Kennedy just sprinted up Eldorado Canyon’s iconic Naked Edge in 24 minutes and 52 seconds—a feat that usually takes mortals half a day. Reddit users cheered the ascent (and confirmed he was, in fact, wearing a harness).

❄️ Boot Tan Fest returns with costumes, bands, and bare cheeks
Colorado’s quirkiest ski party took over Sunlight Mountain last weekend with hot springs, live music, and the infamous women’s-only naked lap. Daily Camera has the recap—with just enough photos to make you want to start training for next year.

🐻 Baby bear spotted near Broadway & Iris
A little bear made a big stir this week after waddling through the parking lot near the county buildings. Reddit reports it looked lost but healthy. Remember: stay back, don’t feed, and definitely don’t pose.

🚴 B Strong Ride returns for 15th year
One of Boulder’s most beloved charity rides is back this August. The Celestial Seasonings B Strong Ride raises funds for local cancer care with routes ranging from family-friendly to full-throttle. Register here before it fills up.

🍽️ A 25-year dream dinner at Black Cat Farm
Chef Eric Skokan’s immersive, on-the-farm dining experience is finally here. After decades of planning, Boulder Reporting Lab takes you behind the scenes of this seasonal, soil-to-table feast.

💧 Boulder County rethinks how it manages water
Climate change is forcing local leaders to rethink how open space water is monitored, used, and conserved. Left Hand Valley Courier outlines new plans for better storage, updated data systems, and smarter long-term strategy.

🪴 Apartment garden 101: Grow food in small spaces
No yard? No problem. Boulder Weekly shares tips for growing tomatoes, lettuce, and more using pots, crates, and creativity. Pro tip: start with greens and herbs.

🌽 New mobile farmstand rules approved
Fresh produce may be coming to a parking lot near you. Boulder County just made it easier for farmers to operate mobile farmstands in underserved areas. Lower permitting barriers = more food access.

🚶 Walk with a Commissioner kicks off
Want to talk policy while hiking a trail? Boulder County’s popular “Walk with a Commissioner” series is back, offering one-on-one chats in scenic places. No microphones, just walking shoes and tough questions.

💸 Who’s getting senior tax relief in Boulder County?
New data shows that many of the people who could benefit from property tax exemptions aren't applying—or don't qualify. Boulder Reporting Lab breaks it down by age, income, and municipality.

📬 For Council updates, Ryan Schuchard just dropped his 13th newsletter
Curious about what’s happening behind the scenes at City Council? Read Ryan’s latest update here.

Things To Do – Thursday, April 17

🎧 IFC On the Hill – Boiler Room Set
📍 Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Boiler Room meets Boulder as IFC On the Hill takes over the Fox with a DJ-fueled dance night designed to get your feet moving and your camera angles locked in. Expect a genre-bending mix of electronic beats, party vibes, and that magic Boulder crowd energy that somehow smells faintly of palo santo and IPA.
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🎥 Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour
📍 Boulder Theater, 2030 14th St
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎤 Dirt. Grit. Glory. The Ritual Film Tour celebrates mountain biking with jaw-dropping visuals, real rider stories, and that goosebump-inducing soundtrack that makes you want to quit your job and ride full-time. Whether you're a trail junkie or just like cheering from the beer line, this one’s got something for every adrenaline fan.
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🎶 Gangstead – Free Show
📍 Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Born in smoky basements and forged in guitar fuzz, Gangstead blends gritty garage rock with just the right amount of swagger. It's free, it's loud, and it's at the Velvet Elk—so show up, sip something stiff, and let the retro reverb work its magic.
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🎸 Dead Alive – Grateful Dead Tribute
📍 Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A
⏰ 8:00 PM – 10:45 PM
🎤 What do you get when you cross Boulder, Thursday night, and a band channeling Jerry Garcia? A full-on Grateful Dead revival. Dead Alive doesn’t just cover—they jam, they swirl, and they time-travel. Grab your dancing shoes and your inner Deadhead and head to Roots for a night of cosmic improvisation and tie-dye spirit.
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🤖 PMs on Parade: AI Tools Lightning Talks
📍 Location: To be announced
⏰ 8:30 AM
🎤 Ever wonder what product managers really do all day? Here’s your answer—only with 90% more ChatGPT and a lot fewer buzzwords. This breakfast meetup is a rapid-fire show-and-tell of the AI tools folks are using (or breaking) in real life. Bring your curiosity, your critique, and maybe your own AI flop story.
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🚀 Meetup for Entrepreneurs & Startups
📍 Boulder Public Library – Boulder Creek Room, 1001 Arapahoe Ave
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🎤 Whether you’ve launched three businesses or are still Googling “how to make an LLC,” this meetup is for you. It’s part networking event, part therapy circle for people building something from scratch. Come meet fellow founders, share ideas, swap war stories, and maybe leave with your next collaborator or cofounder.
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