Tag: advocacy
Triny Willerton and IT COULD BE ME and The Story Behind the New Video
Submitted by Bill Plock on January 19th, 2021n June of 2018 we met Triny Willerton a few days after she was hit by a motorist and nearly killed. The original information from Police of how it happened were false and did not include Triny’s side of the story. Eventually the truth came out and the driver was charged. If you would like to read the whole story here is a link; https://303cycling.com/cyclist-hit-by-a-car-may-8th-the-whole-story-now/
But the effect this had on Triny was astounding and led to a movement she created called “It Could Be Me.” She crusades to do everything possible to help makes roads safer for cyclists and vulnerable road users. She played an instrumental role in pushing for legislation in 2019 that greatly increased the penalties for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users. Read more
Crosswalks and Bikes, Don’t Assume Anything. Avoid Them in Most Cases
Submitted by Bill Plock on April 27th, 2020Being in a crosswalk on a bike is not a very safe place to be. Mitch Westall has had a bit of a nightmare after being hit in one and has learned a lot about the rules of a crosswalk. Bottom line, don’t assume anything. Read more
Bicycle Colorado Needs Our Help, Opening a Prized Packed Virtual Auction
Submitted by Bill Plock on April 6th, 2020This is an excerpt from a letter from Bicycle Colorado Executive Director, Pete Piccolo. By bidding, even if you don’t win, you then become a member of Bicycle Colorado. In a time where more people than ever are riding bikes, now is a good time to support an organization that works tirelessly to help make our experiences on bikes as safe and fun as possible. Read more
Curious How You Can Help Influence Safer Streets, Learn Political Process?
Submitted by Bill Plock on January 20th, 2020On Thursday morning, January 23, support cycling, meet lawmakers and other passionate cyclists at the State Capitol from 8 to 10 a.m. Bicycle Colorado is providing this opportunity. Read more
Cycling Coordinator to help Youth development through cycling–cool opportunity to make a difference!
Submitted by Bill Plock on November 8th, 2019Mile High 360 is an after-school college access program for underserved students in Denver Public Schools. Read more
How, Why and Should We Report All Cycling Accidents and Collisions with Motorists
Submitted by Bill Plock on October 24th, 2019Ultimately I (Bill Plock) am accountable for anything that is published on the 303Endurance Network–including the too often reports of people riding bikes colliding with people driving cars. Notice how I wrote that. Not cyclists, not motorists, not accidents, but collisions between people using different modes of transportation. Read more
Safety advocates seek to stop bicycle fatality trend
Submitted by Bill Plock on September 4th, 2019The ghost bike stands at the intersection where Alexis Bounds was killed on July 24 while riding in a designated bike lane. In the street, someone has written “another slain cyclist” in green paint. Read more
Reckless Driver Kills Bike Advocate Scott Hendrickson
Submitted by Bill Plock on July 19th, 2019By Andy Bosselman, StreetsBlog Scott Hendrickson, a beloved cyclist, pedicab driver and bike shop worker with a macabre sense of humor, died after being hit by a reckless driver last week at one of Denver’s many unsafe intersections — theRead More
Driver who hit Triny Willerton pleads guilty, sentenced.
Submitted by Bill Plock on June 17th, 2019I am so grateful to the judge. She was incredibly just and I am very happy with today’s outcome. I feel like this chapter is finally over and my family and I can move forward with our lives. I am very passionate about creating safer roads and will continue to do my best to achieve this.” Read more
Community Cycles Annual Membership Party
Submitted by 303cycling on June 2nd, 2019It’s time to thank members for their support and making Boulder a more bike-able city. Join us in celebration, door prizes, chill music, silent auction, Bike games including a Pie Joust, light food, wine & beer! Free to members – DiscountedRead More