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Fun. Community. Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/a4150b20-31e3-4429-a09e-f6624aea22f4/Bob+Conductor.jpg Our Story - We couldn’t let everyone else have all the fun with such a unique family activity and a use for Erie’s historic railroad tracks. We dug in further to the history of the Denver Boulder Valley Railroad tracks here in Erie and uncovered this historic significance of these tracks and Erie’s origins. Railbiking has become our ‘vehicle’ to tell this story through an outdoor recreational activity and gathering space. Colorado Railbike Adventures combines lots of things that our family loves— outdoor adventures, family and community. We’ve built this business on these values and a desire to share the past, present and future of our lovely little town Erie with you and yours. Come experience a new kind of adventure on the historic rails here in Erie Colorado! https://www.coloradorailbikeadventures.com/book-your-ride daily 0.75 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/ba5765f4-b6b9-49b4-be3d-617497220ddc/Sunset+Ride.PNG Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/d9e714a1-460a-44cb-b8ce-b7fd9ce4f880/DSC04141.jpg Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/9fd6a3a7-ed5a-4925-88d6-e32be7b2da1b/Rails+and+Ales.jpg Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/57844d20-e3e5-48ea-bb52-60248449a98f/IMG_4451.jpg Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/f0939bc3-0016-48a7-9cea-63f7db98dae7/IMG_6507.JPG Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/64e3232e-9366-4108-8c59-7fedee8a7409/Snowy+Railbike.jpg Book Your Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/e5d5f04f-26af-46a7-a2fc-9b39ec3d86fa/Christmas+Tree+16-9.png Book Your Ride https://www.coloradorailbikeadventures.com/experiences daily 0.75 2025-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/9052a8ed-90f1-40a8-adf0-9eef7bcd3c9a/DSC04153.jpg Railbike Experiences - The Railbike Experience Railbiking is fun together! Bring the family, host a party, or plan a date night to enjoy time on the tracks and fun at the depot! Everyone gets to join the fun and pedal along. Enjoy the great outdoors on the Boulder Valley Mine Route as your railbike trip follows 150 years of Erie Coal Train history! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/4ffecd02-1b61-4171-a952-3c1863812960/IMG_5348.jpg Railbike Experiences - The Depot You’ll discover a delightful and entertaining environment to enjoy before and after your scenic railbike ride. The Depot features picnic tables, shade structures, yard games, seating areas and refreshments. Planning a special event? You can reserve these spaces for private gatherings and parties to create lasting memories with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/1700593614593-M8PA971V752FYFG23BBZ/image-asset.jpeg Railbike Experiences - Special Events and Group Sales Check our calendar for special experiences like holiday-theme rides, food combo trips, and sunset tours. Railbiking is a great activity for groups. Company teambuilding, school groups, church groups, clubs, family reunions … We will work with you to customize your railbike tour for a particular time, duration, decorations, and activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/1618777769188-9XXPN3S6KQKBKEYDVXJJ/IMG_7315.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/cbfe8c87-f3f8-4910-b225-effac3376e1f/IMG_3988.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/54bce469-16ff-412d-b1d9-4b2d11ecd40c/Between+the+Rails+Fall.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/5c8d7c60-4830-4ec6-9f3b-f8ab3adf6949/dt_erie_logo_vert.jpg https://www.coloradorailbikeadventures.com/about daily 0.75 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/1612843103111-6UVN2AZ9CX1S41PM8SGV/Trenching_for_Coal%2C_Colorado.jpg About The Coal Train - Why do we call this the Erie Coal Train? Coal is what built Erie - so much so that the original name for our little town was Coal Park. Early settlers in the area in the 1860’s found coal in surface deposits and exposed seams along Coal Creek. This discovery opened up the western edge of the vast Northern Colorado Coalfield that would help fuel the growth of our state. Local entrepreneurs were digging holes and staking out mining claims around town almost from the beginning. In 1866 Ira Austin found a large coal seam east of town which developed into the Briggs Mine—the first commercial coal mine in the valley. For the next decade, the Briggs Mine was the largest coal producer in the state. Erie was laid out in 1871 and named after Erie, Pennsylvania with the promise of becoming the new “coal town” of the West. Picture of Trenching for Coal, Colorado. New York Public Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/1612891565263-UXPNPRB9LI1ZP4UEEPMA/GarfieldMine.jpg About The Coal Train - The Railroad Race … All that coal was of little value without a way to move it to markets—Denver for factories and homes, Brighton for railroads, Boulder and into the mountains to power hardrock mining and precious metal recovery. The race for railroad connections was on! When the transcontinental railroad was completed through Cheyenne (1869), it was quickly followed by the Denver Pacific (Denver to Cheyenne) connection in 1870. Since Erie was the center of coal production at the time, the new railroad built a spur from the mainline in Brighton west to Erie, and the first coal trains starting rolling over the Denver and Boulder Valley Railroad by 1871. In just a few years (1873) the line stretched west through Canfield, Leyner, and on to Boulder. Picture of the Garfield Coal Mine, Erie, CO. City of Greeley Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/1612894442830-QPNNJQTVU90VSQMD91AO/Union_Pacific_McKeen_Car_13_at_Boulder_Colorado.jpg About The Coal Train - The End of the Line … The Boulder Valley Railroad was absorbed by the Union Pacific in 1880 and continued to serve the mines and towns along the route for many years. In the early 1900’s the UP operated motorcars along this route providing passenger service between Boulder and Denver through Erie. Over a 100-year period the Northern Colorado Coalfield yielded more than 100 million tons of coal carried in coal trains along this line. One of the last mines to close was the Eagle Mine, near the intersection of Erie Parkway and I-25. By 2002, the UP ended freight service and eventually sold their right-of-way and tracks to the Regional Transportation District for future development as urban public transit. For now, you can enjoy riding the Erie Coal Train route on a railbike. McKeen Motor Car#13. Boulder, CO (photo from www.McKeenCar.com) https://www.coloradorailbikeadventures.com/plan-your-trip daily 0.75 2025-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/a2acde57-21de-4d95-bac4-e9bf04a4605d/DSC04077.jpg Plan Your Trip - Booking & ARRIVAL. Confirmation: Your booking confirmation email provides details about your tour, our location, helpful reminders, and how to reschedule if necessary. Your waivers, which need to be signed ahead of arrival, are also found here. We have also highlighted some restaurants, activities and more in the area. Arrival and Check-In: We recommend arriving at the Station approximately 15-20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Check in with our friendly staff at the check in window. Once you’re all set, take a moment to enjoy the surroundings. You can engage in a few lawn games, delve into the fascinating history of the Erie Coal Train, or simply relax until your guide crew is ready to welcome you aboard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/e616f37e-d453-4975-b521-3e67e8a3b4a9/DSC04231.jpg Plan Your Trip - Safety First. Your safety is our top priority. That’s why we have some safety rules for everyone to follow. Railbikes don’t go very fast, however we do require all riders to be properly buckled in. Before you load we will help you adjust your seat and make sure your seat belt is secure. Children can not ride on laps and have to be in a designated seat. If you have a child under two years old, they may ride in front pack carriers (and do not require a ticket). Have fun on the rails and help others have fun. Please don’t tailgate or bump the bike in front of you. Stay on your bike until you reach the turnaround. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/11c0422e-955a-40dc-8c6e-17d364c71e25/dji_fly_20240511_183648_62_1715474218403_photo_optimized.jpg Plan Your Trip - ALL ABOARD!!! Briefing and Bike Setup: Before setting off, there will be a short briefing on how the railbikes work. Learn about the brakes, pedals, and other essentials. Our team will also ensure your bike is properly set up for your group, including adjusting seatbelts, stowing gear, and making seat adjustments. Onboard and Rolling: Once everyone is onboard, your knowledgeable guide will get things rolling. Each railbike will be spaced out, allowing everyone ample room to savor the journey. Take your time, pedal at your own pace, and soak in the scenic beauty along the way. Turnaround Point: When you reach the turnaround point, hop off your railbike and enjoy a well-deserved rest break. Our crew will expertly turn your bike around. Engage with our interactive history signs, capture memorable photos, or unpack a snack and unwind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff8e7b6d7c44740fabfcec9/f5885d22-9239-4d9f-b671-9b2585645f07/DSC04109.jpg Plan Your Trip - PACK YOUR BAGS. Whether you’re bringing the kiddos or planning an all-adult adventure - packing well will ensure you have the best experience possible. Colorado enjoys more than 300 sunny days each year but weather can change quickly. We recommend packing like you would for a park outing or a hike with options to layer up/down as needed. Each railbike has baskets or space for a small backpack for things like a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses or sun shirt. Soft coolers are recommended for trail snacks, picnic items, cold drinks or other treats. Our only exception is no alcohol. Railbiking is a hands-free activity so cameras, selfie sticks, or a GoPro, are great ways to document your experience. 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