Bike culture
Become a safer driver in a bike-friendly community
On 22, Dec 2015 | One Comment | In Bicycle Ambassador Program, Bicycling, Bike Plan, News, Safety | By BAP Admin
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.
Don’t miss out on 9th annual Winter Bike to Work Day
On 08, Dec 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, News | By BAP Admin
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.
Quiz tests motorist/cyclist knowledge of law of the road
On 13, Oct 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, News, Safety | By BAP Admin
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?
Survey shows on-quarter of kids bike or walk to school
On 29, Sep 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, Family Activities, News, Safety, Walking | By BAP Admin
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…
Bicycle riding builds a little community in neighborhood
On 14, Jul 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, Family Activities, News | By BAP Admin
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.
Fort Collins No. 1 in nation in bike-friendly businesses
On 29, Jun 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, News | By BAP Admin
As we wrap up Bike Month in Colorado and bring on another summer of bicycling fun in Fort Collins, it’s a great time to acknowledge the successes we’ve had locally with encouraging more and more cyclists to bike to work.
Yet even as bicycling is becoming an increasingly mainstream form of commuting transportation, bicycle commuters of all abilities appreciate (and sometime need) occasional encouragement.
Tips for a safe and efficient first-time bike commute
On 02, Jun 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, News, Safety | By BAP Admin
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…
Bike library helps define Fort Collins
On 04, May 2015 | No Comments | In Bicycling, News | By BAP Admin
A trip to the Fort Collins Bike Library should be an essential part of anyone’s Fort Collins bucket list.
This downtown icon provides loaner bikes to anyone who wants one for a few hours or a few days. Whether you’re a longtime local, a newcomer, or a visitor, the bike library offers “free wheels” as an easy and fun way to get around town.
