- Nov 1, 2023
- By Bicycle Colorado
Our 2024 legislative goals
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- Jul 12, 2022
- By Bicycle Colorado
What to do in the case of a crash
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- 4 Comments
- Mar 4, 2022
- By Bicycle Colorado
Team Evergreen Cycling grants $50,000 to Bicycle Colorado
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- Jan 15, 2021
- By Jack Todd
Can Do Colorado brings eBikes to low income Coloradans
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- May 1, 2020
- By Mo McCanna
Let’s make the most of Bike to School Week 2020!
- Mar 26, 2020
- By Mo McCanna
Riding safely during COVID-19, or any time you’re on a bike
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- Nov 19, 2019
- By Molly McKinley
Wrapping up our Road to Zero Innovation Grant
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- Nov 4, 2019
- By Mo McCanna
Bicycling in Bogotá: Experiencing the good and not-so-good of one of the world’s top bicycling cities
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- Jun 18, 2019
- By Molly McKinley
Bringing Bicycle-Friendly Driver courses to western Colorado
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- May 1, 2019
- By Bicycle Colorado
Guest post: Where should new schools be built to encourage walking and wheeling?
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- Jan 14, 2019
- By Molly McKinley
Safe Systems Innovation Grant, six months in
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- Dec 17, 2018
- By Bicycle Colorado
Sand Dollar Cards honor bicyclist killed in crash
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- Sep 10, 2018
- By Bicycle Colorado
Back-to-school safety tips for drivers
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- 1 Comment
- Mar 27, 2018
- By Bicycle Colorado
Bicycle Colorado awarded competitive Innovation Grant by Road to Zero Coalition
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- Feb 28, 2017
- By Stephanie Leonard
Save the ’Zone: empowering car-lite champions in Lakewood!
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- Oct 19, 2016
- By Mo McCanna
Sterling says yes to becoming a bike-friendly city
One of the many perks of being on Bicycle Colorado’s education team is the opportunity to travel the state beyond the Front Range. Don’t get me wrong, the Front Range is wonderful, but other parts of Colorado have equally beautiful places and lovely people, especially when those people are fans of biking. The small town…
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- 3 Comments
- Sep 28, 2016
- By Stephanie Leonard
Not your grandma’s school library
Bike libraries are a hot topic in the bike world. Libraries are popping up at recreation centers, city buildings and community hubs. But what about at elementary schools? Buena Vista’s bike library Bicycle Colorado’s education team worked with the town of Buena Vista to develop a bike library at Avery Parsons Elementary School. The…
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- May 10, 2016
- By Stephanie Leonard
Pedals and pancakes
Buena Vista sure knows how to celebrate Bike to School Day! This past Wednesday, while the sun was rising and there was a chill in the air, groups of students and community members gathered across town on bikes. Bicycle Colorado’s education team joined one of Avery Parsons Elementary’s three bike trains (groups of kids…
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- Feb 25, 2016
- By Stephanie Leonard
Cycling into spring
With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get your children geared up to bike to school. Make sure your kiddos are equipped with all the biking essentials before Bike to School Day on May 4, 2016, and check out this cheat sheet of safe biking and walking tips. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″…
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- Dec 11, 2015
- By Stephanie Leonard
Safe Routes season in review
It is hard to believe that our fall Safe Routes to School season has already come to a close. What a success the last few months have been! This season our Safe Routes educational programming was spearheaded by two fantastic educators. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ last=”no”] [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ last=”yes”] [/fusion_builder_column] Both Adam and Lilly…
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- Oct 5, 2015
- By Stephanie Leonard
Bikes extend reach of elementary school horticulture club
When asked what she likes most about riding bikes, Mia didn’t hesitate. “I like that it feels like you’re a flying bird”. Mia, a nine-year-old student at Marie L. Greenwood Academy, has participated in Each One Teach One Horticulture Club since first grade. Every Wednesday after school she gathers with friends and siblings…
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- 1 Comment
- Oct 2, 2015
- By Bicycle Colorado
Applications are posted for Safe Routes to School program!
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- Sep 14, 2015
- By Justin Millar
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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- Aug 4, 2015
- By Stephanie Leonard
Changing communities: Safe Routes to School 2015-16
As summer winds down and schools prepare for the coming year, Bicycle Colorado’s education team is gearing up for a comprehensive year of Safe Routes to School programming. Here’s a peek into how Safe Routes will transform Colorado communities this coming year: Adams County School District 14 We will be working with two elementary…
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- May 5, 2015
- By Bicycle Colorado
Senate State Affairs Committee ends funding for Safe Routes to School
We are sad to announce, on the eve of Bike to School Day, that the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to kill the Safe Routes to School program yesterday. A huge thank you to everyone who replied to our Action Alert to contact their Senator. Senators reported hearing from you, but alas,…
- Dec 11, 2014
- By Bicycle Colorado
New evidence supports Safe Routes to School programs
As the end of the year approaches and the Bicycle Colorado education team wraps up another successful season, I find myself once again reflecting on our progress. From September through November, we completed bicycle and pedestrian safety education programs in seven schools (including a middle school), reaching over 3,000 students. More than 80…
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- Jul 2, 2014
- By Ted Heyd
Traffic safety fund rolls forward in Longmont
Disappearing Dollars It’s no secret that funds for transportation projects and programs are increasingly hard to find. Cutbacks and dwindling dollars at the state, regional and local levels seem to be the steady themes. I all too frequently hear from city and county staff, advocates and elected officials that there just isn’t…
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- May 22, 2014
- By Bicycle Colorado
How we’re helping grown-ups ride more
It’s that special time of year again, when the flat tires, the rusty chains and the cobwebbed bike frames get some extra consideration. People who don’t normally ride may be inspired by the gorgeous spring weather or may consider participating in Bike to Work day. They might brush off that bike, maybe…
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- May 21, 2014
- By Bicycle Colorado
Walking School Bus Success at Red Rocks Elementary
A few weeks ago, another one of our year-long Safe Routes to School programs finished up. It wasn’t a typical finish, though. It was one that required some customization … and one that ended with a huge (and unusual) success. The majority of our Safe Routes to School programs typically follow a…
- 2014,
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- Apr 17, 2014
- By Bicycle Colorado
Safe Routes passes in the House, Needs your help in Senate
On April 11, the Colorado House of Representatives passed the Safe Routes to School Act, HB 14-1301, on a 42-20 vote with $700,000 in state funding. We asked you to reach out to your state representatives to voice your support for the Safe Routes to School program, and your voices were heard.…
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Tour of the Moon is Space Exploration by Bike
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