Category: Community
Fewer kids are riding and buying bicycles, and the industry is worried
Submitted by 303cycling on June 7th, 2019By Jacob BogageJune 4 Children’s bicycle manufactures and retailers are bracing for rough times ahead as market research shows fewer kids are riding bikes, while prices for cycling equipment are almost certain to increase because of the Trump Administration’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods. The number of children ages 6 to 17 who rode bicycles regularly —Read More
Becky Furuta’s team! She spoke to the UN!
Submitted by Bill Plock on June 6th, 2019We bring you this story because it’s an inspiring team, great cause and because Becky does so much for the Colorado endurance community and 303. Soon we will have a podcast with her to talk about addressing the leaders of the world! Read more
Submitted by Bill Plock on June 4th, 2019
The popular Golden Gran Fondo has moved from a late-summer event to June 23, featuring 78-, 63-, and 20-mile routes, a timed climb up Lookout Mountain for all groups, and a finish line party in Parfet Park in downtown Golden, CO Read more
RACE ANECDOTES: CLINICS ARE NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 31st, 2019You may see big improvements by attending a clinic when you’re first starting out racing, but how have you recently refined your skills? Read more
Group Rides Do’s and Don’ts
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 30th, 2019…rides are often a great source of frustration to motorists, especially in areas such as canyon roads, where there is little room to pass or no bike lane or shoulder for cyclists. Often, groups even take over the whole lane, riding four to five riders abreast, which makes it nearly impossible to pass safely. Read more
Governor Jared Polis to Sign Vulnerable road user bill 5/29, Denver Bicycle Cafe
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 28th, 2019Governor Polis will sign Senate Bill 19-175 on Wednesday, May 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Denver Bicycle Cafe, making Colorado’s roadways safer for vulnerable road users like bicyclists, pedestrians, peace officers, construction workers and more Read more
6th Grade Cycling Coordinator Needed
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 28th, 2019PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Mile High 360 is an after-school college access program for underserved students in Denver Public Schools. Mile High 360 fosters academic, athletic, and personal growth for students from low-income families through a program that promotes development in academic, health & wellness, and life skills. Participants join the program in sixth grade and remainRead More
Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s needs course Sweepers and support
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 27th, 2019Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s needs course Sweepers and support Read more
Boulder’s Pro Closet’s crazy growth and disrupting the industry in a good way! New REI Trade in Program
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 24th, 2019By Bill Plock It’s quite obvious from the 303 Endurance desk that The Pro’s Closet is growing and growing fast. So much so that hardly a week goes by when we aren’t posting for a new position. We are working on bringing you an exclusive interview on 303Radio with the founder, Nick Martin to discoverRead More
Vigil honors 88 people killed on Denver’s streets since 2018
Submitted by 303cycling on May 22nd, 2019City leaders and community members held a vigil Wednesday night for people killed walking, biking, or driving on Denver’s streets. Read more