The Sandpaper Track

By Kathy Wardle

Located at 300 Strong Street 

This sculpture depicts a traditional bike race that occurred in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s between Denver and Brighton along a rockriddled roadway. The path roughly follows Old Brighton Road and the Union Pacific right of way. There are three elements of this public art piece - they include a young man riding a penny farthing bicycle, a cheering little girl and a boy carrying a jug of buttermilk. 

The Sandpaper Track

About the artist: Kathy is a figurative sculptor who has been creating sculpture and teaching three-dimensional design for four decades. Kathy has a Masters in Visual Arts and has studied with internationally claimed artists. In addition to “Sandpaper Track” Kathy’s work is part of the public art in Thornton and Frederick. Kathy’s vision is “to create public sculptures that capture a moment in time and remind the viewer of the significance of that moment in the collective memory of the community."