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Check out How These Bicyclists Shop & Roll to Denver Farmer’s Markets

As Denver and Front Range farmer's markets open this weekend or soon after, Streetsblog Denver Twitter followers shared the bike setups they use to get to and from farmers markets, even with a week's worth fresh veggies in tow. But several readers added that it's not all about the gear: A backpack or shoulder bag will do. Check out photos from our readers with a list of farmer's markets and their opening dates.

4:21 PM GMT-0700 on May 3, 2019

Check out How These Bicyclists Shop & Roll to Denver Farmer’s Markets

Josh Gipper @jgipper and his son Lucas look forward to biking to the Stapleton Farmer’s Market, which opens June 16.

As Denver and Front Range farmer’s markets open this weekend or soon after, Streetsblog Denver Twitter followers shared the bike setups they use to get to markets and back, even with a week’s worth fresh veggies in tow. And several readers added that it’s not all about the gear: A backpack or shoulder bag will do.

Below are photos from our readers with lists of area farmer’s markets and their opening dates.

Ryan Wakat (@ryan_wakat) uses this Amok commuter bike with a front-mounted wooden crate to shop farmer's markets in both Denver and Boulder — Ryan Wakat (@ryan_wakat) uses this Amok commuter bike with a front-mounted wooden crate to shop farmer’s markets in both Denver and Boulder

Denver Farmer’s Markets

When Allen Cowgill (@AllenCowgill) doesn't have a bike trailer (and kid) in tow, this pannier gets the groceries home. — When Allen Cowgill (@AllenCowgill) doesn’t have a bike trailer (and kid) in tow, this pannier gets the groceries home.

Open this weekend unless noted.

South Pearl St.: Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting May 19.
Cherry Creek: Saturdays 8 a.m – 1 p.m (already open) and Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting June 12
Denver Union Station: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. starting May 11
City Park: Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting June 2
Golden Triangle: Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting June 2
Highlands Square: Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting June 2
RiNo: Saturdays 9 a.m.. – 1 p.m. starting June 15
Stapleton: Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. starting June 16

Keith Jackson (@keithlikesbikes) calls this bike and trailer setup, "your standard Surly/Burley 1-2 punch!" He uses it go to the Edgewater Farmer's Market — Keith Jackson (@keithlikesbikes) calls this bike and trailer setup, “your standard Surly/Burley 1-2 punch!” He uses it go to the Edgewater Farmer’s Market

Front Range Farmer’s Markets

Rob Toftness (@NoSquish Rob Toftness (@NoSquish puts on a shoulder bag and zips to farmer's markets with this foldable e-bike. — Rob Toftness (@NoSquish Rob Toftness (@NoSquish puts on a shoulder bag and zips to farmer’s markets with this foldable e-bike.

Open this weekend unless noted.

Boulder Pearl Street Farmer’s Market: Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays 4 – 8 p.m.
Longmont Farmer’s Market: Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Littleton Southwest Plaza Farmer’s Market: Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Highlands Ranch: Sundays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wheat Ridge: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting May 18
Edgewater: Thursdays 5 – 8 p.m. starting in June
Arvada: Sundays 9 a.m. – 1:30 starting June 2
Littleton Aspen Grove: Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. starting June 12

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