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  • 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…

  • 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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  • Aug 19, 2016
  • By Amy Morfas

Rollout of new protected bike lane big success

Denver’s first two-way protected bike lane was unveiled on Monday, August 15 and we—and plenty of others!—were on hand to celebrate. The City and County of Denver installed the lane, which runs along South Broadway between Bayaud and Virginia Avenues. Monday evening, hundreds of cyclists gathered at Illegal Pete’s on Broadway to…

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The Latest News

  • #BicycleColorado’s Executive Director, Pete, and Senior Communications and Policy Manager, Jack, spent part of yesterday afternoon live on @koacolorado’s Mandy Connell Show talking about the way we use our streets. We discussed why Colorado communities are investing in bike lanes, how we can educate on the rules of the road and keep everyone safe, the many benefits of bicycling and much more. Take a listen by clicking the link in our bio and jumping ahead to the 36-minute mark of the episode!
  • The #BicycleColorado staff is saddled up and ready for the @nationalwestern Stock Show parade!
  • A HUGE congratulations to #BicycleColorado member Matt Y. (@riverboogie) who today celebrated 10 years of commuting to work at @nationalrenewableenergylab car-free and primarily by bike. What an accomplishment! From Matt: •10 years •2,094 bike commutes via roads – •23,040 miles •122 commutes via mountain bike over Green Mountain- 1,875 miles •26 run commutes via roads – 243 miles •0 commutes via car Please join us in celebrating Matt and this huge accomplishment! How long have YOU been riding to work?