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From sidewalk riders to packs.... some hurting cycling image

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Yesterday 303Cycling reported on the bad reputation we get when Boulder cyclist ride on sidewalks, now today its on to the group rides. The Daily Camera ran a story today about the sheriff's new cycling liaison group to help reduce tension between cyclist and drivers. 303Cycling had known about this group was unable to publish it yet for various reasons. The story in the paper is lots of interesting quotes and I'm sure within hours the comments will be near a 100. Here are some of the quotes from the story..

"They've also been following large packs of cyclists for several weeks, Pelle said, evaluating what the biggest problems are and how certain groups are giving other riders a bad name."

"We're looking at very specific things that can be done to reduce tensions, whether it's sweeping the streets more frequently or better signage," he said. "We want to do some practical things."

Cyclist on Sidewalks create bad reputation

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In the opinion section of the DailyCamera today a reader is lashing out at cyclist riding on the sidewalk. The problem is bound to happen given so many unaware cyclist, many who's last time on a bike was at age 13 and then they only road on the sidewalks.

Cyclists on sidewalks are pedestrians

I am a cyclist in Boulder, but I am also a driver, and today I almost hit a cyclist who emerged into my path from a hidden sidewalk. The cyclist yelled at me. I would like to point out to cyclists that the Colorado Department of Transportation has the following rule for cyclists riding on the sidewalk

"A person riding or walking a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or pathway or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances." CDOT has the following duty for pedestrians who come to a cross walk, even a cross walk with a "walk" sign: "Before crossing, stop at the curb, edge of the road, or corner before proceeding. Look left-right-left and over your shoulder for turning vehicles. If it's clear, begin crossing."

Interview with Ben Day

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This month 303Cycling is interviewing Ben Day, pro cyclist and current cycling coach with Day by Day Cycle Coaching. Ben's one of those "been there done that" having raced in many big events over the globe, even the World Championships. This interview not only exposes who Ben Day is but also a little about coaching. For those who have never had a coach and are still trying to reach higher goals you should strongly consider finding a Colorado Cycling Coach because they can make a huge difference! Coaching isn't just for racers, its for anyone who wants higher results on the bike because sometimes that doesn't always mean more hours on the saddle... read on.

Ryan rides in Missoura on the Katy Trail

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Ryan is now in Missoura and he is on the MKT/Katy Trail which is an old railroad line converted into a walking/biking path and it is sweet. It is partly this path that got me into cycling, I would drive to the trail head after working at the bike shop and ride like all beginners, at warp speed (like 16mph) for 20 minutes and turn around. Be sure to follow Ryan on his adventure and help donate to his cause.

Jeffco County to Seek Legislation Granting More Power to Regulate Bicyclists

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Another Update

The Roads they would like to limit

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Bicycle Colorado is helping fit this battle, here what They have to say

Just saw this article. Very interesting.

Amid the controversy over a proposed charity bicycle event on Deer Creek Canyon Road, the Jeffco commissioners will propose state legislation that would give them more authority to bar cyclists from some county roads altogether.

Conflict between motorists and cyclists is nothing new on the canyon roads west of South Jeffco in the foothills. But a recent battle over using a portion of Deer Creek Canyon Road for a September fund-raising event has spurred the commissioners to seek broader authority in making some roads off limits to cyclists. The county attorney's office will draft the legislation soon, and the county will try to get a legislator to sponsor it in the 2010 legislative session.

"This morning the board recognized that we have severe issues in Deer Creek Canyon and in other areas," Commissioner Kevin McCasky said June 30 at a hearing on whether the September cycling event would receive a special-use permit.

What is your child wearing?

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Thanks to the DailyCamera for the stats below, found in their Fit section in their July 15th addition (could not find it online)

57.9%

Percent of children ages 5 to 14 in Denver Metro area who regularly wear bicycle helmets as of 2005

27.5%

Percent of Children ages 5 to 14 in rural areas in Colorado who regularly wear a bicycle helmet as of 2005.

14

Number of times more likely that unhelmeted bicycle riders re likely to be involved in a fatal crash than helmeted riders.

City to Spend Stimulus Funds on Bike Lanes

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From the 9News website:

DENVER - People choose where they live for many reasons. For Sharon Madison, it's about the outdoors. She loves to spend countless hours on her bicycle. She says she spends 250 to 300 miles a week on her bike.
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"It is the way of life, that's why it's great to live here," Madison said.

The city of Denver wants more people to bike, maybe not as hardcore as Madison, but simply to use something other than their cars to get places.

One point four percent of Denver already uses the bike to commute, according to city officials.

"We would really like to increase that number and beyond that commute trip make it so that a 7-year-old on a their way to school feels safe riding their bike or a senior citizen that would maybe take their car a few blocks to the library to get that new library book is comfortable on their bike," said Emily Kreisa, the bicycle planner recently hired by the city.

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