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Boulder Sheriff makes negative comments on new Bike Bill

Submitted by Kris Thompson on

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Sheriff Alderdern is probably happy as can be to hear that the Boulder Sheriff has concerns that the new bill makes cyclist immune to prosecution. In the Daily Camera article today Pelle is quoted,

"On the county's open highways, he said, cyclists would not be required to use the special shoulders added specifically to separate riders from traffic."

Win Your Weight in Beer!!!

Submitted by Kris Thompson on

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Steamworks Brewery out of Durango Colorado is working with the ColoBikeLaw.com in see who is the best all round rider in TT, Hill Climb and Circuit race. The winner will win their weight in beer!!! The qualifying categories are as follows
SM P1-2, SW P1-2. SM3, SW3. SM4, SW4.
SM: 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+, SW 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+. SW4, SM4, SM35+/3, SM35+/4, SM45+/4.

Larimer County Sheriff in 2010

Submitted by David on

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It looks like the Ft. Colins cycling community is getting organized to defeat Sheriff Alderden in 2010. The follow information went out in an email:

We are building momentum to defeat the current Sheriff in the 2010 election as he is a bit of a creep. Here is the first of many blows. Please forward this out.

From Ford Isbey (rebel rouser)
He sent the following (below) letter to Bicycle Colorado

You guys should each have addresses of more cyclists or folks who support cycling....which I will not have in this distribution. Please forward the Bicycle Colorado alerts and any other information you like to rally AS MANY PEOPLE as possible. If contacting each of our State Senators is the next move....a deluge of emails will speak loudly. EVERYONE needs to step up and put some effort into this and be a huge counter-punch to the Sheriff and others opposing our enjoyment of a sport we're passionate about. If any of your contacts are interested in receiving these updates please forward their addresses and they'll be added.

Thanks,

Ford

Here is the letter that was sent to Bicycle Colorado:

Bike Safety Bill clears the house

Submitted by Kris Thompson on

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The Senate Bill 148 (aka Bike Safety Bill) cleared the house by a vote of 52-13! Below is the latest from BicycleColo.org

March 30, 2009-
The Bicycle Safety Bill (Senate Bill 148) cleared another hurdle today on its journey to becoming a statewide law. The Colorado House of Representatives passed the bill (3rd Reading) on a strong 52-13 vote. Bill Sponsor Representative Michael Merrifield (D- Manitou Springs) passionately promoted the bill during the House debate.

Next the bill returns to the Senate to consider changes made by the House. Bicycle Colorado has strong concerns about one House amendment that prohibits a bicyclist from passing another bicyclist on state highways with lanes less than twelve feet wide. We are working to determining the actual affects of this language.

We will continue to work with the Legislature to improve this language and ask bicyclists and everyone wanting safe roads to be ready to weigh in on this language one last time. Please sign up for our email alerts* as we usually get only one or two days notice before a vote. Email alerts allow you to get news directly and you may unsubscribe at any time.

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