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2017
Opening summer 2018
Movement Climbing + Fitness and Owners of Boulder’s Rayback Collective Announce New Collaboration DENVER, Colo.— Today, Mike and Anne-Worley Moelter, founders of Movement Climbing + Fitness, and Hank Grant and Justin Riley, owners of the Rayback Collective, announce details for a first-of-its-kind shared concept in the River North Art District of Denver. Opening summer 2018, the 50,000-square-foot space will feature both Movement Climbing + Fitness (the gym’s third location) and Improper City, a new hybrid food truck park-beer garden, much like Boulder’s highly successful Rayback Collective.
“We are incredibly excited to marry some of Colorado’s most cherished and popular trademarks under one roof,” Mike Moelter says. “On the Improper City side, guests will enjoy a great café experience, Colorado’s renowned craft beers, and an outdoor food truck park. On the Movement side, they’ll have access to world-class rock climbing, fitness, and yoga. Our goal is to create a space for a community to gather unlike any other.”
Occupying 40,000 square feet of the shared building, the gym proposes to be the largest of Movement Climbing + Fitness’s three facilities, with a modified concept focusing on bouldering only. It promises to feature the same hallmarks that have made Movement’s Boulder and Denver locations so successful, including boulder problems from highly trained and certified setters, more than 50 complimentary yoga and fitness classes per week, childcare, locker rooms with towel service, a full selection of cardio machines and training equipment, its signature stadium seating, and a continued focus on green energy.
The south side of the building will showcase Improper City, Denver’s newest community space. It will feature a rotating beer and cocktail menu, an event area, an indoor stage, as well as a 12,000-square-foot outdoor patio—Denver’s largest—where a changing cast of food trucks will cycle.
“We believe in integrating our business directly into the heartbeat of each community where we operate,” Riley says. “Improper City is inspired by RiNo’s industrial heritage—it’s attractive and up-and-coming and welcomes everyone. It’s a place where you can grab local food truck fare or a microbrew after work or climbing. You can stop by in the morning for coffee and a bagel from a neighborhood baker. If you want to gather with friends or do work or chill after climbing, you can. It’s not a place to be proper.”
Each business will operate independently, though under the same roof. The building, which was erected in 1947, spans the length of Walnut between 32nd and 33rd Streets at 3201 Walnut Street. Remodeling and construction began in December 2017, and the soft launch is scheduled for summer 2018. Learn more about the collaboration at https://vimeo.com/250180151
Movement Climbing + Fitness is one of the nation’s most successful rock climbing and fitness enterprises, focusing on commitment, motivation, and community. Connect with Movement at movementboulder.com and movementdenver.com, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Improper City, the latest brainchild of the owners of Rayback Collective, will be a gathering space that integrates a coffee bar, cocktail and beer bar, food truck park, and outdoor venue.
Ongoing Investor
2015
Rayback Collective is a venue serving the greater community of Boulder with food, drink, music and play. We have a rotation of Boulder’s best food trucks providing delicious cuisine along with 30 taps pouring local craft beer, cider and wine to quench your thirst. Local musicians can showcase their talent, whether rocking out or quietly serenading the crowd on our stage that is sponsored by Boulder’s own Avery Brewing Co. Outside, the porch and yard provide a great atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy 300+ days of Colorado sun. Who knows, maybe you’ll make some new friends while showing off your cornhole prowess. Rayback Collective is a backyard party and you’re invited to enjoy it with us!
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2018
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Aug 2018
Casual counter-serve cafe dispensing wood-fired bagels plus sandwiches, salads, coffee & more.
We also cater all occasions! Check out our catering menu to have your next event be unforgettably delicious.
Denver | Everyday 7-5
Boulder | Everyday 7-5
Anschutz | Weekdays 7-4
Ongoing Partner
2018
SSAC is a Boulder, Colorado-based group of experienced angel investors that provides seed capital to new startups.
2017
Ongoing Investor
2017
Opening summer 2018
Movement Climbing + Fitness and Owners of Boulder’s Rayback Collective Announce New Collaboration DENVER, Colo.— Today, Mike and Anne-Worley Moelter, founders of Movement Climbing + Fitness, and Hank Grant and Justin Riley, owners of the Rayback Collective, announce details for a first-of-its-kind shared concept in the River North Art District of Denver. Opening summer 2018, the 50,000-square-foot space will feature both Movement Climbing + Fitness (the gym’s third location) and Improper City, a new hybrid food truck park-beer garden, much like Boulder’s highly successful Rayback Collective.
“We are incredibly excited to marry some of Colorado’s most cherished and popular trademarks under one roof,” Mike Moelter says. “On the Improper City side, guests will enjoy a great café experience, Colorado’s renowned craft beers, and an outdoor food truck park. On the Movement side, they’ll have access to world-class rock climbing, fitness, and yoga. Our goal is to create a space for a community to gather unlike any other.”
Occupying 40,000 square feet of the shared building, the gym proposes to be the largest of Movement Climbing + Fitness’s three facilities, with a modified concept focusing on bouldering only. It promises to feature the same hallmarks that have made Movement’s Boulder and Denver locations so successful, including boulder problems from highly trained and certified setters, more than 50 complimentary yoga and fitness classes per week, childcare, locker rooms with towel service, a full selection of cardio machines and training equipment, its signature stadium seating, and a continued focus on green energy.
The south side of the building will showcase Improper City, Denver’s newest community space. It will feature a rotating beer and cocktail menu, an event area, an indoor stage, as well as a 12,000-square-foot outdoor patio—Denver’s largest—where a changing cast of food trucks will cycle.
“We believe in integrating our business directly into the heartbeat of each community where we operate,” Riley says. “Improper City is inspired by RiNo’s industrial heritage—it’s attractive and up-and-coming and welcomes everyone. It’s a place where you can grab local food truck fare or a microbrew after work or climbing. You can stop by in the morning for coffee and a bagel from a neighborhood baker. If you want to gather with friends or do work or chill after climbing, you can. It’s not a place to be proper.”
Each business will operate independently, though under the same roof. The building, which was erected in 1947, spans the length of Walnut between 32nd and 33rd Streets at 3201 Walnut Street. Remodeling and construction began in December 2017, and the soft launch is scheduled for summer 2018. Learn more about the collaboration at https://vimeo.com/250180151
Movement Climbing + Fitness is one of the nation’s most successful rock climbing and fitness enterprises, focusing on commitment, motivation, and community. Connect with Movement at movementboulder.com and movementdenver.com, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Improper City, the latest brainchild of the owners of Rayback Collective, will be a gathering space that integrates a coffee bar, cocktail and beer bar, food truck park, and outdoor venue.
2015
Ongoing Investor
2015
Rayback Collective is a venue serving the greater community of Boulder with food, drink, music and play. We have a rotation of Boulder’s best food trucks providing delicious cuisine along with 30 taps pouring local craft beer, cider and wine to quench your thirst. Local musicians can showcase their talent, whether rocking out or quietly serenading the crowd on our stage that is sponsored by Boulder’s own Avery Brewing Co. Outside, the porch and yard provide a great atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy 300+ days of Colorado sun. Who knows, maybe you’ll make some new friends while showing off your cornhole prowess. Rayback Collective is a backyard party and you’re invited to enjoy it with us!
2014
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abolderlife, LLC
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