We have talked about the Lyons to Boulder Trail quite a bit on 303cycling. The Daily Camera gave an update 9/4/2009. I was under the impression that it was mainly the Northern Water Conservancy District that was the hold up but it is also the homeowners near the trail. From the article

The Lyons to Boulder Trail has created controversy this year as the county has begun to narrow down where the trail would actually go. A group of area homeowners, calling themselves the No Trail Alliance, have been fighting all proposed alignments.

"The announcement by the (Northern Water Conservancy District board) at yesterday's meeting was certainly good news and not totally expected for those of us that actually border the canal," Toby Bramble, a leading force in the No Trail Alliance, said Friday. "We are temporarily relieved."

I was out in that area today and the homeowners are definitely out in force. I Saw these two signs and many more.

Every Thursday some Boulder cyclist gather together for the Boulder Cruiser Ride. Over the years this ride has had its fair share of troubles with residents and the law. Originally some viewed it as a Thursday Critical Mass or at least attempted to turn it into that and the lawlessness got out of hand. Years later they are still struggling with their identity and culture but much of that might not be entirely their doing. In today's Daily Camera there is a letter in the opinion section titled Riding a Bike Thursday isn't a Crime Here are some quotes from it...

As the numbers began to grow, the Boulder Police initially cracked down on issues such as open containers of alcohol, and traffic safety violations. They wanted to hold someone responsible for the actions of the group. So it didn't take long for the "elders" of the ride to recognize the importance of the Ride policing itself.

Schools are back in session and the weather is still nice so hopefully kids are walking and biking to schools when they can.... if of course they have a safe route to do so. Schools around the state have been receiving federal funding to implement these "safe routes to schools" making it safer and easier for kids to walk or bike to school. This year Boulder will received over $500,000 from the federal government to move forward on projects for Heatherwood Elementary and Linden Ave Sidewalk Infrastructure Project. So far Denver has no grants for 08 or 09.

Click to enlarge From www.saferoutesinfo.org

Reader submitted news by Lydia Tanner

Bike riders are weird; we’re a demographic characterized by tan lines, small carbon footprints, and unusual shaving habits. We also act largely alone, and unless we’re racing (or riding in costume) we rarely see each other in large groups. Yet this weekend The Rocky Mountain Bike Show provided an opportunity to really mingle with our own kind, sans chamois.

The bike show included everything from innovation to art, with a healthy dose of green thinking thrown in. I was amazed at the positive atmosphere, and of course all the shiny toys. Familiar names like Moots, DEAN, Campagnolo, and Maverick were all represented, but it was the beautifully customized work from the booths of Zinn, Ground Up, and Yipsan Bicycles that caught my eye most. Dave Hill of Victoria Cycles even gave me the basics of frame welding (I’m such a poser, he had to tell me what a “lug” is) while I drooled over his cool cruiser-inspired mountain bike.
Conventional bikes aside, there was plenty of alternative two-wheeled transportation represented as well. There were abundant recumbents, pedal-less bikes for toddlers, as well as one quiet motor-powered machine. Yet if I had to pick a favorite bike for the day it would probably be the Renovo Hardwood. That’s right, a bike made of wood. A Renovo bike weighs 16.5-20lbs, and supposedly provides a stiff, eco-friendly frame. I’d bite just for looks though- with graceful curves and that gorgeous polished-wood look, the bike is truly a work of art.