Tag: people for bikes
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
E-scooter legislation worries bike advocates
Submitted by 303cycling on April 10th, 2019From Bicycle Retailer and Industry NewsBy Doug McClellan Proposed bills across the U.S. would put bicycles and e-bikes on the same legal footing as the micromobility devices. BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Cycling advocates are casting a wary eye on bills pending in several statehouses that seek to legalize electric scooters. Their concerns aren’t with e-scootersRead More
DRAFT Meetup
Submitted by 303cycling on November 10th, 2018Ft. Collins Join us for a fast-paced event of ideas, entrepreneurs and bikes, capturing the exciting things happening in the bike industry at DRAFT: Fort Collins at Odell Brewing Co. Odell will be providing the first beer for all registered attendees! Have a bike-related event or new product you want people to know about?Read More
DRAFT: Colorado Holiday Meetup
Submitted by 303cycling on November 5th, 2018Boulder Join us in Boulder for a fast-paced hour of ideas, entrepreneurs and bikes, capturing some of the exciting things happening in the bike industry at DRAFT: Colorado. Program: 6:00 – 6:30 pm: Beer and banter 6:30 – 7:45 pm: Program + Speakers 7:45 – 8:30 pm: More beer and banter Do you haveRead More
DRAFT: PeopleForBikes MeetUp
Submitted by 303cycling on July 31st, 2018Steamboat Springs Event details here
Colorado Bicycle Summit
Submitted by 303cycling on July 31st, 2018Steamboat Springs Join Bicycle Colorado for our annual state bike summit – this year in Steamboat Springs! When you register, you’re saving your spot at the table for important discussions ranging from e-Bike issues to low-cost advocacy campaigns to what the Colorado Safety Stop means for communities around the state, and more! Add to thatRead More
Live Feisty Podcast: Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman
Submitted by 303cycling on May 29th, 2018This week, Alyssa and Haley talk to Megan Hottman, the Colorado lawyer who specializes in cases involving cyclists. Read more
IMBA Launches #womensmtbday to Celebrate Women Who Ride
Submitted by 303cycling on April 25th, 2018The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has announced the creation of International Women’s Mountain Biking Day, Saturday May 5, 2018. Mark your calendars and find out how you can join in the celebration! Read more
There’s a federal bike commuting tax benefit, and the Senate wants to get rid of it
Submitted by 303cycling on November 20th, 2017From Bicycle Retailer
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — A tax plan released by the Senate majority leadership this week does away with a program that allows employers to reimburse workers, tax free, up to $20 per month for expenses related to bike commuting. The benefit has been in place since 2009 and it is continued in the House tax plan. Read more
Colorado’s Bicycle Law Now Includes Electric Bikes
Submitted by 303cycling on September 11th, 2017On August 9, 2017, the Colorado law that regulates the operation of bicycles in our State changed again based on the advent of electrical assisted bicycles or “e-bikes.” E-bikes have gained in popularity over the years and there has been a push by the bike industry and People for Bikes to have uniform legislation nationwide so it will be easier to know where to ride each type of e-bikes. Read more