by bikefc | Oct 3, 2016 | Support BFC
I first got directly involved with Bike Fort Collins a little over a year ago, when, after a series of senseless, heartbreaking deaths of Northern Colorado cyclists on local roads, BFC reached out to me to help lead an emergency bike safety town hall. In attendance...
by bikefc | Sep 22, 2016 | Bicycle Advocacy, Programs, Safe Streets
Everyone is a pedestrian. Whether you drive a car, ride a bike, or take a bus, at some point you get off and walk. The walkability of a city has been tied to improved health, increased real estate prices, more money staying within the community, and greater overall...
by bikefc | Sep 21, 2016 | More Bikes
When you think of mountain biking in Fort Collins, what comes to mind? Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Devils Backbone. Foothills Trail, Coyote Ridge and Ginny Trail. Long steep climbs…rocky technical descents. These are definitely some of the most popular rides...
by bikefc | Sep 6, 2016 | Support BFC
It was a big week for bad news about the future of the human race. In particular, two reports popped up that caught my eye. They’ve fortified some of my thinking about how BFC needs to evolve in the role we play, and in particular how we can leverage...
by bikefc | Aug 25, 2016 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs
Small businesses need any advantage they can get in this world of big box stores, online shopping, and chain restaurants. One often undervalued asset for local retailers and service providers is a sturdy, secure bike rack located near the establishment’s...