Tube to Work Day hits Boulder Creek
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Tubers ride Boulder Creek for Tube to Work Day in 2018. Photo: Paul Aiken/Digital First Media/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images
The 16th annual Tube to Work Day is this Friday, and hundreds of tubers will hit Boulder Creek in what is now a summer tradition.
Why it matters: The event highlights Boulder's embrace of sustainable transit and general weirdness. Plus, it's simply a good time.
If you go: Participants must register online, and there is a 750-tuber limit.
- 🎟️ Registration is $22, which covers insurance, first responders and a donation to a local nonprofit that works on homelessness and chronic unemployment, Bridge House.
- 📍The event kicks off at 8am Friday at Eben G. Fine Park.
- 🥾 Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, life vests and helmets. They must also bring their own tube, but pumps will be available.
- 🚲 Tubers are encouraged to bike, bus or walk to the park.
Catch up quick: The event started when two friends donned suits to float Boulder Creek in 2008. It's since grown into one of the city's signature events.
What to expect: Participants will put in at Eben G. Fine Park and tube as far as they choose. But try to at least get to Civic Center Park at Canyon Boulevard and Broadway, where there will be coffee, snacks and a dance party.
- If you've never tubed Boulder Creek, be aware: The water is cold, and you will end up in it.
The vibes: This year's theme is 1980s workout gear, but all costumes are welcome.
This week's BINGO card goes over a few of the go-to tubes and activities. And of course, feel free to send us your photos and videos if you participate.
