Become a safer driver in a bike-friendly community

Cyclists are one of the most vulnerable road user groups. While just 4% of reported traffic crashes in Fort Collins involve a person on a bike, nearly one quarter (24%) of all crashes that result in serious injury or death involve a person on a bike.

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Tags | bicycle, Bicycle Ambassador Program, Bicycle Ambassadors, bicycle friendly business, Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly Driver Program, bicycling, bike, Bike culture, Bike Fort Collins, bike safety, Fort Collins

Don’t miss out on 9th annual Winter Bike to Work Day

Wednesday’s forecast looks promising: high in the mid-50s, low at right around freezing. Not too shabby for the second Wednesday of December (knock on wood). Take that with a grain of salt, of course. This is Colorado after all, and I’m no weatherman.

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Tags | bicycle, Bicycle Friendly Driver, Bicycle Friendly Driver Program, bicycling, bike, Bike culture, Bike to Work Day, bike winter, winter, Winter Bike to Work Day, winter cycling

Plenty of Good Reasons to Keep Biking During Winter

The first day of winter isn’t officially until Dec. 22. But if you’re like me, visions of winter are easily conjured.

I envision horizontal blizzards, bone-chilling cold and weather bleak enough to send me packing south. Pueblo maybe?

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Tags | bicycle, Bicycle Ambassador Program, bicycling, bike safety, Bike to Work Day, bike winter, winter, winter cycling

Bike Safety Week, reminder to ride, drive smart

We like to think of every week as bike safety week, but during this week Fort Collins Police Services and FC Bikes will be out in the field promoting bicycle safety at key locations.

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Tags | bicycle, Bicycle Ambassador Program, bike safety, Bike Safety Week, enforcement, Fort Collins, Fort Collins Police Services, Legal or Not, Ride Smart Drive Smart

Quiz tests motorist/cyclist knowledge of law of the road

As a motorist, have you ever wondered why those scofflaw bicyclists brazenly ride in the middle of the road as if they own the lane? As a bicyclist, have you wondered why those arrogant motorists boldly cross the double yellow line to get around bicyclists?

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Tags | bicycle, bicycling, Bike culture, Bike Fort Collins, bike laws, bike safety, injuries, Legal or Not

Survey shows on-quarter of kids bike or walk to school

Now that school is back in session, it’s a good time to look at trends in how students are getting to and from school and the part each of us plays in keeping them safe. Read more…

Tags | bicycle, bicycling, bike, Bike culture, bike safety, Fort Collins, pedestrian safety, routes, Safe Routes to School

Bicycle riding builds a little community in neighborhood

As my kids and I pulled into our driveway with our “bike train” the other day we struck up a conversation with someone passing by. We talked about bicycling and also met for the first time as neighbors. They were new to the neighborhood and it turns out we have a lot in common.  We talked about having a BBQ together.

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Tags | bicycle, Bicycle Ambassador Program, Bicycle Friendly Community, Bike culture, Neighborhoods, Safe Routes to School

Be extra careful while riding during construction season

There are two seasons in Colorado: winter and construction.

Warmer temperatures mean construction is ramped up, helping crews take advantage of the favorable weather and longer days to make improvements to our beautiful city.

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Tags | bicycle, bike safety, construction, FCTrip, Fort Collins, navigating on your bike, pedestrian safety, routes

Tips for a safe and efficient first-time bike commute

The benefits of bicycling are no secret. It’s good for your mind, body, wallet and the environment.

According to the League of American Bicyclists, bike commuters report lower stress and greater feelings of freedom, relaxation and excitement than car commuters. The organization also reports the average annual operating cost of a bicycle is $308, compared to $8,220 for the average car. Read more…

Tags | bicycle, bicycling, Bike culture, bike safety, Bike to Work Day, Health

Come play in the street!

Ever wondered what it would be like to walk, jog, ride a bicycle or even play hopscotch in the center of W. Elizabeth St. without any cars? Then mark your calendar for Sunday, June 7, when the City’s Open Streets event will convert W. Elizabeth St. into a temporary car-free space, inviting you, your family and friends to come be active in the street. Read more…

Tags | bicycle, bicycling, bike safety, Fort Collins, Northern Colorado, pedestrian safety