Tag: advocacy
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 — the first person on a bike killed so far this year. Police have offered little informationRead 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 – Discounted year long memberships available on day of event ($30 individual, $50 household). Saturday, June 22nd,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
Bicycle Colorado and Bike Denver Merge!
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 13th, 2019DENVER — Bicycle Colorado and BikeDenver are merging, the two organizations announced today. BikeDenver’s executive director, James Waddell, is joining Bicycle Colorado as mobility programs director. Bicycle Colorado and BikeDenver have worked together closely for many years—BikeDenver’s work began nearly 20 years ago when Bicycle Colorado’s leadership foresaw how active local voices in the state’sRead More
Cyclist’s 4 Community’s Crank it Forward event May 17th!
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 10th, 2019Cyclist’s 4 Community’s third annual Crank It Forward! fundraising gala takes place the evening of Friday May 17th Read more
Moots donates Vamoots DR for better bicycling
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 3rd, 2019Win this Moot Vamoots DR and help raise funds for bicycle advocacy. Buy a raffle ticket and win!
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Jeffco Cycling Advocate Dave Evans Passes Away
Submitted by 303cycling on December 22nd, 2017By Bill Plock Road cycling in Jefferson County, and in Colorado at large, has lost a tireless advocate and champion of everyday road cycling. Dave Evans, founder and chairman of Bike Jeffco passed away suddenly on Friday, 15 December 2017 from complications following an emergency heart surgery. Bike Jeffco was formed in 1998 at theRead More
Safe Streets Day
Submitted by Nicole Odell on February 10th, 2017We need your voice! Join us March 1 at the Colorado State Capitol to advocate for better bicycling in the state and be a part of democracy in action. Bills to improve bicycling and increase transportation options are moving through the legislature and your voice is needed more than ever. Our goal is to haveRead More