Tension at Lefthand Canyon Workgroup presentation

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Boulder County Transportation along with the Boulder County Sheriff's office is really working hard to get some good ideas out of the Motorist & Cyclist workgroup, in attendance at the meeting were 3 officers there INCLUDING Sheriff Pelle himself along with a representative from the country transportation. The work group mediators did a fantastic job at running a professional discussion. Boulder Cycling Club had a few representatives along with 1 from Bicycle Colorado but the majority of the folks in the room were angry canyon residents. Before the question started a motorist who was in the workgroup stood up and explained how well the participants worked together (both cyclist and motorist) in trying to come up with some solutions. That message was made again later in the night by another motorist who was a part of the group. As questions were being taken one could really feel some of the frustrations they have with motorist like...

    Cyclist Workgroup Meeting, Bikeways on Hwy36 and more

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    The long awaited workgroup meeting will be held tonight after being postponed due to the blizzard last week. This workgroup is a combination of motorist/residents from the Lefthand Canyon region and Boulder County cyclist. This workgroup has been in the news often here.

    More Information on Workgroup presentation and here

    Proposed Bikeway connecting South Boulder Trail to Coal Creek Trail

    The DailyCamera posted a story today about a new U.S. 36 plan focuses on sustainable transportation. The core of the plan is how to handle the movement of bodies without the need for more cars on the road so bus lanes and bike paths are in the proposal.

    "The latest version of the plan also would add climbing lanes up Davidson Mesa in both directions and include a parallel bikeway that would connect existing regional trails, such as joining the South Boulder Creek trail in Boulder with the Coal Creek Trail in Louisville. "
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    2009 Blue Sky Velo Cup Photos and Results

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    Today's winners

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    Click to enlarge     Rob O'Dea
    Click to enlarge     Rob O'Dea
    Click to enlarge     Rob O'Dea

    2009 Blue Sky Velo Cup Results

    Elite Men,1,19770805,"JOHNSON, Timothy",Cannondale/CycloCros,3,07:02.0
    Elite Men,2,19830629,"POWERS, Jeremy",Cannondale/CycloCros,1,07:54.0

    Change of Location for Boulder Cup Cyclocross

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    Just in.....

    October 28 (Boulder, CO) Organizers of the Boulder Cup cyclocross race have announced a change of location for the annual event scheduled Sunday November 1. The international caliber race has been relocated to The Boulder Reservoir replacing the south Boulder location at Harlow Platts Park.

    The fall storm that has blanketed the Front Range of Colorado with a heavy layer of wet snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday forced the decision on City of Boulder and event organizers in an effort to avoid damage to the turf at Harlow Platts.

    Race director Chris Grealish described the move as the best alternative given the fragility of the turf at Harlow Platts, “The racers love Harlow Platts because of the challenging nature of the grassy terrain but we have an agreement with the City of Boulder to make a move if conditions there risk long-term damage to the park.”

    The schedule of events for the event remains unchanged with racing takes place all day beginning with local amateurs at 8:00 am. The professional men and women race during the afternoon beginning at 2:30 with the Elite Women followed by the Elite Men at 3:20. A complete schedule is available at www.crosspartners.net

    Hear from the Boulder candidates

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    Recently Community Cycles of Boulder did a fantastic job at questioning the candidates for Boulder City Council so thanks to them we can be informed on how the candidates stand on issues related to bicycle use in Boulder. Community Cycles is NOT endorsing any candidate however Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance does, below is the list they endorse, find out more.

    SUZY AGETON www.suzyageton.com
    K.C. BECKER www.kcbecker.org
    MACON COWLES http://cowlesforcouncil.net/
    GEORGE KARAKEHIAN www.georgekforcouncil.com
    BARRY SIFF www.siffforcouncil.com


    Some Candidates use bikes to gain votes

    There are 6 questions which most answered... lets cover some highlights.

    Boulder Council Candidates & cycling issues

    QUESTION: Are you happy with the balance of city resources, specifically funding and land use, dedicated to cars, pedestrians and bicyclists? If not, what would you change?

    (Macon Cowles) I am happy with it: our city transportation resources are spent overwhelmingly on bike, ped and transit, and that is as it should be. Every journey begins and ends either on foot or in a chair. And this should always be remembered in the development of transportation infrastructure.


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