Bike Race to Boost Colorado Ecomony

Lance Armstrong and Governor Bill Ritter held a kickoff on August 4th for the Quizno's Pro Challenge. The seven day race is slated for August of 2011. A similar race in California generated more than $100 million in economic benefit to host communities. More than 2000 cyclists attended the event at the Capitol and the following bike ride. 

Black Hawk Bike Ban Moves to Court 

The Black Hawk Board of Aldermen declined to reopen the ban discussion and allow public comment. The next step is to contest the tickets for "riding a bike" in court and get the ban overturned. Bicycle Colorado is involved in this process and will report the details as they occur.

Click here to find out how you can help.

Bike Ban signs "greet" Black Hawk visitors

Safe Streets Bill Signed Into Law

The Safer Streets for Children Bill has been signed by Governor Bill Ritter. The bill adds the existing state bicycle and pedestrian policy into law and makes a children's road safety curricumlum available for school district use.

"Teaching children about bicycle and pedestrian safety will empower them to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being," said bill sponsor Representative John Kefalas. Safer infrastructure for bicycles and pedestrians increases safety for all road users.

This bill was the result of collaborative efforts by many individuals and organizations. Thanks to bill sponsors Rep. Kefalas and Senator Bob Bacon, as well as the Colorado Safe Routes to School Partnership and The Children's Hospital.

Bill Information and Votes

Join the inaugural Colorado Crooked Roubaix September 11th in Winter Park and the Fraser valley for a fabulous road bike ride on both paved roads and Forest Service roads.  Covering a total of 90 miles, this event is sure to become another of the classic Colorado rides.

Hosted by Wheat Ridge Cyclery, the Colorado Crooked Roubaix is the newest event member and financial supporter of Bicycle Colorado.  We are pleased to partner with the Crooked Roubaix, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, and the event sponsors.  Checkout the great lodging and meal discounts offered by the event on both Friday and Saturday!

www.ColoradoCrookedRoubaix.com

New Update:  More Great 2010 Cycling Events!

Colorado offers some of the best activities and options for bicycling enthusiasts.  Museum exhibits, clinics, rides with coaches, and great bicycling events offer a wealth of choices for bicyclists.

Check out the LATEST additions to the 2010 Bicycle Colorado Event Calendar.  All the fabulous events listed are also members of Bicycle Colorado, supporting our policy, education, and advocacy work at Bicycle Colorado.  We look forward to seeing you on the road at many of these rides!

www.BicycleColorado.org/to/events
Photo courtesy David Budd Photography

Careless Driving Bill Signed into Law

Senate Bill 204 (Shaffer-Solano) has successfully passed the State Legislature and been signed into law by Governor Ritter.

The new law increases the penalty for careless driving resulting in death. Now, the number of points added to a drivers' license has increased from 4 points to 12 points with the new law. When a driver accumulates 12 points, their license is revoked.

Read Governor Ritter's Press Release Here

Bicycle Safety Act for Colorado

Governor Ritter signed the Bicycle Safety Act, and it took effect on August 5, 2009. The members of Bicycle Colorado celebrate this significant capaign to make roads safer for bicyclists and motorists alike.

How the new law affects me

Photo (right): Gov. Ritter ceremonially signing a 3 Feet to Pass banner in
support of the new 3 feet provision of the 2009 Bicycle Safety Act.

Safe Routes to School

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The Washington, D.C.-based Alliance for Biking and Walking awarded Bicycle Colorado the Best Practice Award for successful day-to-day operations.