From the DailyCamera
Patrick Ward charged with 2 counts of vehicular homicide in crash that killed Boulder cyclist
Boulder prosecutors charged Ward with vehicular homicide as both driving under the influence, a Class 3 felony, and reckless driving, a Class 4 felony. If convicted on both counts, Ward would face a minimum prison sentence of six years.
Patrick Ward, 69, due to be charged Thursday in fatal weekend accident
Patrick Ward, the driver facing vehicular homicide and DUI charges in connection with the death Saturday in Lyons of Boulder cyclist Michel Van Duym, has made strong statements at town meetings against cyclists and the problems he believes they create in that town.
According to an account published in the Lyons Recorder in March 2010, Ward made a series of statements before a meeting of the Lyons Planning and Community Development Commission expressing his thoughts about proposals to promote and enhance the use of bicycles in Lyons.
From BicycleColorado's newsletter
Fort Collins Mayor Karen Weitkunat and New Belgium Brewing's Mike Craft toast news of the city's Platinum award
We're thrilled by the news that Fort Collins has been named a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. The city moved up from Gold level.
Colorado is now the only state boasting two Platinum-level communities--Boulder is the other. Davis, Calif., and Portland, Ore., round out the list of four communities at the top.
The award process is rigorous. You can watch a video the City of Fort Collins produced and read its application, which details the work done to improve their community through better bicycling.
Two other Colorado communities joined the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities.
Crested Butte debuted at the Gold level (Colorado has the most Gold-level communities)
Greeley debuted at the Bronze level
Our state now has 19 Bicycle Friendly Communities, which we think says amazing things about riding bicycles for fun, transportation, health and competition.
From the Daily Camera
Denver's 7News is reporting that a cyclist was killed on Saturday after being struck by an SUV that was traveling the wrong way down Main Street in Lyons.
Boulder County emergency crews first responded to reports of a bike versus car accident in Lyons shortly after 5 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. A emergency medical helicopter was put on standby to respond to the scene but was later cancelled, according to police scanner traffic.
After more than 10 years at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) Research Park, the CU Cycling Club is partnering with the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation to host their annual CU Short Track Series at the Valmont Bike Park.
The Short Track Series will begin on Wednesday, May 22, and run every Wednesday afternoon through Aug.14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Valmont Bike Park, located at Valmont and Airport roads.
CU Cycling is encouraging all participants to ride their bikes to the event as they did in the past at the CU Research Park. Additional information on the race series including costs, waivers, registration, and parking instructions can be found
online at CU Cycling Short Track Series.
CU Cycling will also be collaborating with the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation's EXPAND (EXciting Programs Adventures and New Dimensions) program. EXPAND offers a variety of sport and recreation activities for people with physical disabilities and will be offering at least two race opportunities at the CU Short Track Series for adaptive cyclists.
“Allowing the disabled to safely participate in mountain biking, which was once only an able-bodied sport, has opened another door for disabled people who’ve wished they could still do a sport they enjoyed. Disabled runners and skiers have adaptive options for competitions, and now disabled mountain bikers do as well,” said adaptive athlete Dan Marshall. “I’m excited to come alongside the CU Cycling Team as a summer Short Track participant and say, ‘wow, I can do that too!’"
The CU Short Track Series is known as one of Boulder's best cycling events due to its simple, family-friendly atmosphere. This local race series has historically attracted mountain bikers of all ages and abilities, from the weekend warrior to the local cycling professionals that call Boulder home.
Kris Thompson of 303cycling.com said that the CU Series is “hands down my favorite! The event is short, mid week, low pressure but still competitive if you are that way. Awesome kids race.”
“CU Cycling's Summer Short Track series has become a staple in Boulder's cycling community, said Danny Hiller, president of the CU Cycling Team. “Not only is it the club's largest fundraiser, it is a grassroots, family-friendly event that is just plain fun. With the recent construction at the CU Research Park, we have decided to make Short Track bigger and better than ever by hosting it at the Valmont Bike Park. We are excited to be working with the City of Boulder and are looking forward to seeing everybody at the races!”
“We’re pleased to partner with CU to provide another option of mountain biking to youth and adults at Valmont Bike Park,” said Callie Hayden, City of Boulder Parks and Recreation facilities supervisor at Valmont City Park. “The event is free to watch and also free for juniors to race. This series is a perfect fit for Valmont Bike Park’s commitment to providing exciting opportunities for families to have fun and stay fit.”
Series Information
Hosting Men's A, B, and C as well as Women's A and B, kids and juniors.
May: 22, 29
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14
Weekly Schedule:
4:30 p.m. - Registration begins - off the Glades Parking Lot (5325 Valmont Rd.)
5:00 p.m. - Kids' Race (10 minutes)
5:15 p.m. - Women's B and Juniors (20 minutes)
5:40 p.m. - Men's C's (20 min)
6:05 p.m. - Men's B and Single Speed (25 min)
6:35 p.m. - Women's A (25 min)
7:15 p.m. - Men's A (30 min)
Registration available online at PreRace.com or onsite the day of the event.
For more information on CU Cycling Club or weather cancellations, visit http://cushorttrack.blogspot.com
For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please email: cucyclingshorttrack@gmail.com
For more information on Valmont Bike Park, visit www.ValmontBikePark.org.
Visit the Facebook accounts for both bike parks at:
Valmont Bike Park: Facebook/ValmontBikePark.com
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