Category: Community
Update to Man who “hates bikes” and shot cyclists
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 20th, 2017An Aurora man will spend 1 1/2 years in county jail and serve two years of probation for shooting a Golden cyclist in the back with a pellet gun. Read more
Amid swelled interest and participation, non-sanctioned Colorado high school sports carve out their own culture and success
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 19th, 2017Since its inception in 2010, the Colorado High School Cycling League has provided athletes around the state the chance to compete in mountain biking. The league has since burgeoned to more than 1,400 participants — a growth that has continually spurred a debate among its constituents as to whether the sport could, and should, be sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association. Read more
Bicycle Colorado’s Guide to Veloswap
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 19th, 2017If you like riding a bike, you belong at VeloSwap—Everyone is invited!
VeloSwap is the world’s largest consumer bike swap and expo. This one-day event on Saturday, November 4 features the tons of vendors, with the best merch and deals in the industry. It’s a must-visit event in our capital city for anyone who is interested in bikes and bike culture. Read more
Railroad to repair crossings on Hygiene Road and 75th Street; Work requires road closures starting Monday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 10th, 2017BNSF completing crossing work and Boulder County repairing roadway near tracks Read more
Hiker dies after rattlesnake bite at Mt. Galbraith in Golden
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 9th, 2017A hiker who was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was bit by a rattlesnake early Saturday afternoon has died, a spokesperson from St. Anthony’s Hospital confirmed with Denver7. Read more
TAB Public Hearing: Threats to Cyclists on US36 & Diagonal
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 8th, 2017The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) has called a public hearing for Monday, October 9, at 6pm, to address the rise of cycling deaths and serious collisions along US36 and Diagonal Highway. Read more
Women’s Wednesday – Women In Sport Enrichment (WISE)
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 4th, 2017Written by Cheri Felix
Ann Trombley believes in helping women to excel in their sport which is why she created WISE (Women in Sports Enrichment). Ann is building on her own experience as an athlete and hopes to encourage women to continue to show up and line up. Ann came up with WISE because she believes when the financial stress is alleviated, women and girls can focus on training and competition. Read more
Colorado Classic returns to Denver in 2018
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 2nd, 2017The UCI this week released its calendars for all sanctioned road races on its five global circuits in 2018, with 11 events on the America Tour and three on the World Tour coming from North America. Read more
El Paso sheriff’s office plans more charges against man who threatened cyclists with a hatchet
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on October 2nd, 2017El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Nations, 31, was arrested in Woodland Park and may be tied to the threats made near Mt. Herman Rd. Read more
Students at Longmont’s Longs Peak Middle School build bikes for character, community
Submitted by Khem Suthiwan on September 29th, 2017At Longs Peak Middle School, students are getting their hands dirty in a classroom that looks more like a genuine bike shop than your standard junior high classroom.
These young bicycle engineers work on bikes day by day, and with the upcoming holiday season, giving back to the community is at the top of their curriculum. Read more