Colorado Legislative Session 2022 |
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The 2022 Colorado legislative session began on January 12th with a number of important new (and old) bicycle policies on deck. We are most grateful for all the good work being done at Bicycle Colorado and their efforts to push the needle on statewide transportation policy with improved bicycle safety and access in mind.
See the list of current bicycle legislation under review for the 2022 legislative agenda. We ask that you take a moment to send an email of support to the designated representative for each bill letting them know that you support the bill and the work they have done to bring it to the 2022 legislative session. READ MORE
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Have you tried out the new SPIN eBikes (or even eScooters). Introduced last summer, they are a great amenity and resource in the community.
Check 'em out! And, be sure to take the SPIN safety quiz. If you score 100% you'll receive a promo code for a free SPIN helmet.
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Intersection / Facility Focus - Prospect Rd. and Welch St. |
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For this month's intersection/facility focus we look at the intersection of Prospect Road and Welch Street. While it does include a responsive signalized bike/ped crossing, what has your bicycle experience been at this intersection? Have you experienced any bicycle/vehicle conflict here, near misses, or unsafe behavior? Please take the survey, your voice matters! |
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In our December issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for recent infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Stuart St. and Lemay Ave. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Nate Turner |
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Local legend and dedicated rider of bikes, Nate Turner worked his way from the bottling line at New Belgium Brewery to senior executive (VP of Brewery Operations and Supply Chain) over the course of his 24 years at the company. One of only two NBB employees to make a similar ascent up the brewery’s ladder, Nate was integral to the evolution of bike centered company culture.
Hailing from Southern Wisconsin, Nate arrived in Fort Collins in 1986 and began his studies in Horticulture & Landscape Design at the Colorado State University. After some explosive vehicular woes, Nate made the decision to live car free from 1986 to 1996. Nate credits our town’s wide streets and bike friendly layout to equal parts luck and smart urban planning.
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Winter Bike to Work Day / Bike From Work Bash |
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February 11th
As we communicated late last year, Winter Bike to Work Day (or Bike to Wherever Day) has been officially moved from December to February 11, 2022 to align with International Bike to Work Day. Bike Fort Collins will be located at the Oak Street Plaza breakfast station and we will have some fun schwag, our classic “legal or not” quiz, SPIN ebikes to tryout, and the usual friendly bicycle banter.
Please also join us at the Bike From Work Bash from 5pm to 7pm at Odell's Brewery with fun giveaways and drawings from local businesses such as Brave New Wheel, Drake Cycles, TREK North, and Niner!
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February 17th
Join us (virtually, most likely/probably) for this year’s Velotine's Alleycat event on Thursday, February 17th! Let the Velotine's Alleycat self-guided tour empower you as you ride around town to checkpoints highlighting our city’s historic hotspots as they relate to the Black/African American, Hispanic, women, and LGBTQ+ cultures.
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Bike Fort Collins - Monthly Happy Hour |
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February 17th
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for our monthly happy hour. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Equinox Brewing located at 133 Remington St., and enjoy a dollar off your first beer. It's an evening of BFC camaraderie! See you in February (February 17th). FACEBOOK EVENT LINK / READ MORE
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National Bike Summit - League of American Bicyclists |
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March 27th - 30th
The 23rd Annual National Bike Summit will take place Sunday, March 27 - Wednesday, March 30, 2022. At the 2022 National Bike Summit, attendees will convene around the theme of Choosing Our Future.
As 2021 has presented individuals and institutions with a host of transformational opportunities, there are many choices ahead about how the bike movement can shape the future for the next generation, from climate change to racial equity. READ MORE
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Moving People Forward - Bicycle Colorado |
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February 8
This year’s Moving People Forward will focus on Colorado’s opportunity to use new federal funding effectively to support multimodal projects that improve the quality of life for Coloradans.
Keynote and panel discussion will unpack the choices—and highlight the opportunities—for state and local leaders to lead with a multimodal focus.
Moving People Forward will take place virtually again in 2022, from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8. READ MORE
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Membership Business Partners are business members of BFC, who also provide a special incentive (i.e. offer, discount or perk) for our individual and family members.
Pi Chai and Pi Matcha owners, Jennifer and Herman Lopez are committed to producing the highest quality, all natural , delicious tasting chai and matcha latte mixes. These beautifully crafted matcha latte mixes are a harmonious combination of velvety smooth premium Japanese matcha and unique proprietary flavor blends that taste extraordinary and divinely delicious.
Members receive 10% off online orders. Offer code provided with membership.
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins for as low as $25 annually, and help us build strength in numbers. We represent you and the next generation of cyclists by advocating for more funding, education, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional level.
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A special callout and thanks to the following BFC Business Members. We invite you to support these businesses/organizations whenever and however you can, as they support a similar passion for bicycling as we all do.
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Thank You for reading, and for your interest in and support of Bike Fort Collins.
Our mission is to increase participation in active transportation and advance bicycle culture and policy changes, creating safer streets and communities, while also creating an inclusive and empowering culture for all bicyclists, regardless of ability or identity.
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