- Sep 1, 2016
- By Justin Millar
Steady progress on Longmont flood repairs
As the calendar approaches the three-year anniversary of the worst flash flood event in Longmont’s history, the city continues to repair and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that was either damaged or destroyed. It’s a long process, to be sure. Some of the final projects are scheduled to be completed in late 2017,…
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- Jul 19, 2016
- By Justin Millar
Longmont underpass projects under construction now
As a resident of southwest Longmont, I’m excited to see construction beginning on two underpasses that aim to increase safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. Today, crossing at both Hover Street and SH 119 (Ken Pratt Boulevard) and Dry Creek Drive and Hover Street is a multi-step process involving up to nine lanes of traffic (depending on which direction…
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- Apr 18, 2016
- By Justin Millar
Belt driven
Recently, I was in the market for a new bike. I wanted something for around town that would be good for trips in the two- to eight-mile range that I typically ride. Ideally, I wanted a bike that I could simply grab and go without much worry but that would still be…
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- Feb 11, 2016
- By Justin Millar
Bicycle Colorado jersey retrospective
As we approach the warmer riding season and a new Bicycle Colorado jersey made by Primal Wear (thank you, Primal!), let’s look back over the jerseys that have donned the Bicycle Colorado name. We created our first jersey back in 2008 at the request of our members. The jersey was designed by a member of…
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- Sep 14, 2015
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Balance bikes make move to pedals easy
As he pedaled down the street I thought to myself, “Oh…that was easy!” In twenty minutes my son had transitioned from a balance bike to a pedal bike. After a little more practice with stopping, starting and using the brakes, we hit the neighborhood for our first ride together! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″…
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- Mar 30, 2015
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Safe infrastructure: it’s in the details
Whether I’m riding a bicycle or driving a car, I pride myself on being as aware of my surroundings as possible. With this in mind, I was alarmed, recently, when I came very close to being hit by a car as I crossed an intersection. The photo below is from an intersection much like the…
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- Jan 20, 2015
- By Justin Millar
Flood recovery progress on Longmont’s greenways
The floods of September 2013 damaged many of the bike paths around Longmont, where I live, especially those along St. Vrain and Left Hand Creeks. I recently took a couple of weekend rides on the St. Vrain and Left Hand Greenways and saw that flood recovery projects are in full swing—many repairs…
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- Nov 10, 2014
- By Justin Millar
Dwindling daylight derails dedication
Now that daylight saving time is over and darkness increasingly creeps into my waking hours, the good bicycling habits I built up during the warmer, brighter months are suddenly in jeopardy. The weekend exercise ride is still something I look forward to; it’s the “just got home from work and it’s dark and…
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- Sep 8, 2014
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5 reasons Colorado is a great place to ride
There are tons of reasons that Colorado is a great place to ride. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but here are five reasons I love riding in Colorado. Leave a comment below to let us know why you think Colorado is a great place to ride. 1. The weather…
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- Aug 11, 2014
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Better access to improve LoBo Trail
Colorado’s regional trail system offers many opportunities to get out and bike with your family. One of the trails I like to ride with my own family is the LoBo Trail, a 12-mile long trail connecting Longmont and Boulder by way of Gunbarrel and Niwot. I am happy to share that one disorganized intersection…
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- Apr 15, 2014
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CDOT Releases New Online Colorado Bicycle & Byways Map
The Colorado Department of Transportation recently released an online version of the “Colorado Bicycling and Scenic Byways Map” that essentially combines Google Maps (just Colorado) and a printed map. The app is available for download from a desktop, tablet or mobile phone at: http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/bike Online version is based on Google Maps data Like…
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Ride the Legend: Tour of the Moon & American Flyers 40th Anniversary
The Tour of the Moon on September 13, 2025, showcases the Colorado National Monument and exemplifies the best of road cycling in the American West. Tour of the Moon was made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. This year offers a unique opportunity to…
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