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Blind and sighted cyclists teaming up on tandems! The woman was seeking maintenance (alimony) from her husband.

Early in 1993 District Court Judge Ruthanne (Randie) Polidori was presiding over a divorce case where the wife had lost her eyesight due to diabetes. The husband's attorney was trying to avoid a maintenance award and was fiercely cross examining the wife on her financial needs as stated in her financial affidavit. He came upon an item in her affidavit which stated bicycle rental $35.00 a month. He

sarcastically asked the wife "What do you need a bicycle for you are blind." This statement struck the judge as unfeeling and harsh. The judge listened carefully to the answer wherein the wife explained that just because she had lost her sight didn't mean that she still didn’t want to enjoy things in life like riding a bicycle and that she had found a bicycle shop that rented tandem bicycles and she hoped to be able to ride on the back of a tandem at least once month. That statement remained in the judge's mind and after the case was over the judge decided she wanted to donate a tandem bicycle to a Colorado organization which would use the bicycle to provide blind or visually impaired people the opportunity to ride on the back of a tandem. That proved to be more difficult than she thought. After contacting several local bicycle clubs and local chapters of organizations for the blind, all of whom were not interested in doing this she had just about given up. Then one Sunday morning while reading USA Weekend, a supplement to the Denver Post, she saw a small article about a group in California called Eyecycle which rode tandem bicycles with the blind. She called them up and asked whether they had a Colorado chapter because she wanted to donate a tandem bicycle if they did. Their answer was "No we don't have a Colorado chapter, but you can start one." So late in the fall of 1993 Judge Polidori got together a small group of people who worked together to form Colorado Eyecycle. She found an anonymous donor who provided $10,000 of seed money. Part of that money was used to purchase 6 tandem bicycles (which were provided at cost by the manufacturers). The first ride was held in the spring of 1994 and Colorado Eyecycle has been riding ever since. Colorado Eyecycle is still going strong although the California Eyecycle has long been defunct. Then, as now, Colorado Eyecycle owes its existence to the many dedicated volunteers without whom this organization would not exist.

05/10/2026

Saturday morning done right! 🚲

Yesterday’s ride to Pete’s Kitchen was one for the books. We had a fantastic turnout, perfect weather, and great energy all around.

We loved having the patio to ourselves and getting to know our new captains. Huge thank you to Neil and Sarah for getting us lunch!🥞☕️

See you at a ride soon!

05/08/2026

We are so grateful to the Scripps Howard Fund for their generous $1,000 gift to support Eyecycle Colorado! This funding will allow us to get more tandem bikes on the road.

Partners like Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation help us build a more thriving, connected community here in Denver. Thank you for investing in our mission! 🚲✨

05/04/2026

The best way to spend Sunday morning is rolling with the Eyecycle crew.

Mike led an awesome ride. There was so much energy on the trail as the group headed toward Chatfield. Brandon, Denis and Erin held down the back of the pack as sweeps, giving us a front-row seat.

[Visual Description]: Sunny footage of a bike ride, 8 tandems and 3 single bikes. Tandem teams and single bikes move along a paved trail. The camera captures the view from the back, showing a long, colorful line of cyclists having a blast.

04/29/2026

THIS WEEKEND!!!! We can't wait!

BIGGEST TANDEM BIKE EVENT OF THE YEAR – DENVER + ACROSS NORTH AMERICA! ‍ Ever wondered what it’s like to ride a tandem bike? Or already love it and want to level up your ride? This is your moment. DENVER DEMO DAY May 2 | 10AM–4PM da Vinci Designs 1264 S Jason St, Denver, CO […]

04/20/2026

What a wonderful kick off to the Eyecyle season. We shook off the dust with a ride to Chatfield. Afterwards we warmed up with Mexican food! 😋 🌮

04/17/2026

There is a massive tandem event happening right here in town on the first weekend of May. Whether you’ve never touched a tandem or you're a seasoned pro, this is going to be a great way to get more people on the paths.

Saturday, May 2: Demo Day
Where: da Vinci Designs (1264 S Jason St)
When: 10 AM – 4 PM
The Vibe: Test ride tandems (including e-assist!), check out new gear, and meet folks from EyeCycle Colorado and the Colorado Tandem Club.

Sunday, May 3: The Big Ride
Where: River Run Park (2101 W Oxford Ave)
When: 10 AM Start
The Vibe: A social, inclusive ride as part of a continent-wide tandem weekend. There are 20-mile and 31-mile route options.
Let’s help fill the bike paths!

04/10/2026

New year, new miles! The 2026 EyeCycle schedule is here. Whether you’re a long-time regular or looking to join us for the first time, there’s a ride for everyone.

🔗 View the full schedule: eyecyclecolorado.org/ride_schedule

Note: To sign up, please email the specific ride lead listed for your chosen date(s). See you on the road!

04/08/2026

The 2026 schedule is coming out this week! Are you ready to ride??

01/31/2026

Better late than never! On New Years Day Eyecycle started the year off right by riding.

10/14/2025

We wrapped up 2025 season’s rides this weekend with Mike’s Sunday Roll. We had lovely weather and an awesome group. Huge thank you to everyone who makes this possible! See you next year!

10/04/2025

Our annual ride to Pete's Kitchen (Petie T's) was a smashing success!

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1962 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO
80206

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http://eyecyclecolorado.org/

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