Bicycling in Colorado Archives

May 29, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

Your Guide to Colorado Bike Month 2018

May 22, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

Tour of the Moon provides Colorado riding experience unlike any other

May 7, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

New beginnings for Golden bike shop Big Ring Cycles

Mar 30, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

New this year–shorter routes at 2018 Triple Bypass

Mar 2, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

Bicycle Colorado provides strong voice for Safety Stop

Jan 17, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

Bicycle Colorado names Peter Piccolo executive director

Jan 16, 2018
By Bicycle Colorado

Everything you need to know about Safe Streets Day at the Capitol 2018

Dec 18, 2017
By Bicycle Colorado

Colorado Pedals Project Year 2: Becoming the #1 Bike State

Nov 21, 2017
By Piep van Heuven

How GO Bond funding builds out Denver’s bike network

Jul 24, 2017
By Bicycle Colorado

Bicycles under threat again in Colorado

Well before the 2018 legislative session convenes in Colorado on January 10, bicyclists around the state are being threatened by proposed legislation. On Wednesday, July 19, Senator Ray Scott, from Mesa County, “floated” the idea of taxing bicyclists in Colorado after a similar measure was passed in Oregon–typically a model state for…

Jun 12, 2017
By Erica Hine

7 tips for goal setting and why you should consider riding the Triple Bypass

May 16, 2017
By Bicycle Colorado

Summer Concerts by Bike

Apr 26, 2017
By Rachel Hultin

Supporting Custer County’s Bike-Friendly Vision

Apr 23, 2017
By Bicycle Colorado

Survey Says: These are Colorado’s best bike rides

Apr 13, 2017
By Piep van Heuven

We are calling on Denver to fund bike/ped networks at $40 million a year

Apr 4, 2017
By Katherine Fuller

Adventure by bike: route planning in Colorado

Mar 28, 2017
By Bicycle Colorado

Discover the city by bike at the 2017 Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride

Mar 16, 2017
By Rachel Hultin

Colorado Pedals Project Year 1: CDOT Region 1

In Sept 2015, Governor Hickenlooper announced the Colorado Pedals Project. The goal? To make Colorado the #1 Bike State by 2020. This is part 4 of a 6-part series on projects we’re tracking and supporting that further the Pedals Project. It’s bold. It’s ambitious. It is absolutely achievable but not without the Colorado…

Mar 1, 2017
By Rachel Hultin

Colorado Pedals Project Year 1: CDOT Region 2

Feb 20, 2017
By Katherine Fuller

The lowdown on Safe Streets Day: why we need you!

Jan 26, 2017
By Dan Grunig

Bicycle Colorado Supports Safety Stop Bill

A bill proposed in the Colorado legislature would allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield and red lights as stop signs if the coast is clear. Sponsored by Senator Andy Kerr, Senate Bill 93 is supported by Bicycle Colorado.

Jan 11, 2017
By Rachel Hultin

Colorado Pedals Project Year 1: CDOT Region 4

In Sept 2015, Governor Hickenlooper announced the Colorado Pedals Project. The goal? To make Colorado the #1 Bike State by 2020. This is part 2 of a 6-part series on projects we’re tracking and supporting that further the Pedals Project. It’s bold. It’s ambitious. It is absolutely achievable but not without the…

Jan 10, 2017
By Erica Hine

Meet Anthony, a Colorado transportation planner “riding the ride”

Anthony Avery is a bike-friendly multi-modal transportation planner, a member of the Millennial generation and a proud supporter of Bicycle Colorado. We’re pleased he shared his story with us and hope you enjoy. Why, how and where do you ride? Cycling is how I acclimated to the weather when I moved to…

Jan 5, 2017
By Rachel Hultin

Colorado Pedals Project Year 1: CDOT Region 3

In Sept 2015, Governor Hickenlooper announced the Colorado Pedals Project. The goal? To make Colorado the #1 Bike State by 2020. This is part 3 of a 6-part series on projects we’re tracking and supporting that further the Pedals Project. It’s bold. It’s ambitious. It is absolutely achievable but not without the Colorado…

Dec 6, 2016
By Rachel Hultin

Colorado Pedals Project Year 1: CDOT Region 5

In Sept 2015, Governor Hickenlooper announced the Colorado Pedals Project. The goal? To make Colorado the #1 Bike State by 2020. It’s bold. It’s ambitious. It is absolutely achievable but not without the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) locking its proverbial jaws around every opportunity to include and expand investments in active transportation.…

Nov 8, 2016
By Katherine Fuller

New study quantifies benefits cycling offers Colorado

A new study released by multiple state agencies found that bicycling contributes significantly to Colorado’s economy ($1.6 billion in 2015), and that almost half of the state’s adults rode a bicycle in the past year, making Colorado one of the most active states in the nation. Bicycle Colorado partnered with several agencies and…

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Nov 7, 2016
By Bicycle Colorado

CDOT Launches $500,000 Bicycle and Pedestrian Challenge

Do you think you can design a better transportation system? Do you have great ideas for moving pedestrians and cyclists more safely? If so, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) wants to hear from you. You could win thousands of dollars simply for offering a great idea, or for providing and executing a concrete…

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Oct 31, 2016
By Ted Heyd

Route finding by bike about to get easier in Jefferson County

You know that frustration. You’re out on a ride getting some miles in or just on a Sunday stroll with some pals. You reach a point on the route or trail and it’s suddenly and abundantly unclear how and where the route continues. No signs, no pavement markings, nobody to follow or…

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Oct 14, 2016
By Claire Peters

VeloSwap: Colorado’s annual treasure hunt

Time to mark your calendars, bike fans and gear junkies, because in one week’s time Subaru VeloSwap—the world’s largest buy, sell and recycle bicycling and sports expo—will be here! The event takes place on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Denver’s National Western Complex. No matter if you are there…

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Oct 12, 2016
By Rachel Hultin

The Seattle :: Denver Mutual Admiration Society

Daydreaming for a more bike-friendly city As an active transportation advocate, professional crushes are fun and necessary. Without inspiration, it’s difficult to see what is possible and help others see it with you. At any given time, my professional crushes include a few people (Jay Walljasper and Gil Penalosa), a couple of organizations (PeopleForBikes and…

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