Cycling has always been a popular pastime in Colorado, as our roads and mountain trails are some of the most enjoyable to travel across in the United States. However, for many cyclists, it is also a dangerous hobby, as sharing the road with cars and other motor...
Fort Collins is a bike-friendly city that recently hosted Bike MS - the largest bicycle festival here in Colorado. The city is also implementing new initiatives intended to increase safety for cyclists and encourage others to adopt this form of transportation. These...
Colorado has become the latest state to introduce a law that allows cyclists to make rolling stops at intersections, thus regarding stop signs as yield signs and to view red traffic lights as stop signs. Gov. Polis signed the bill into law on April 13. Advocates...
Fort Collins is a very bicycle-friendly city. Whether you enjoy leisurely biking along the city’s many bike trails or using your bike to commute to the office, you’ve probably noticed how many cyclists are on the streets every day of the week. Unfortunately, this...
It is no secret that cyclists have little protection to shield them from suffering severe harm during a major collision. Even so, many cyclists venture onto our Colorado streets without being fully aware of some of the potential dangers that may await them on their...
The feel of the breeze rushing by and the concept of choosing a healthier means of transportation are just two of the many possible benefits of being an avid cyclist. Regardless of what drives you to hit the open road on your bike, you probably consider it essential...
Even if you ride your bike every day for years, cycling during winter can be challenging. You may find the sight of snowfall as a perfect excuse to avoid hopping on your bike. However, cycling in the winter can come with many benefits. Riding in the cold weather helps...
As an avid bicyclist, there is no such thing as an off-season when it comes to you and your bike, even in Colorado's harsh winters. No matter how experienced you are biking in all types of weather, it never hurts to brush up on each season's hazards.During the autumn...
Biking accidents in Colorado seem to be occurring more and more frequently, often causing extremely severe injuries and even fatalities. Some choices bikers make may be contributing to their risk of accident and resulting death. While following the rules of the road...
All methods of transportation have risks, but bicyclists face unique dangers. A report by Denver Public Works shows that each year between 2008 and 2012 averaged 265 bicycle crashes. That only counts the number of accidents that were ultimately reported. Bicyclists...