by Tim Wooten | Nov 26, 2024 | More Bikes, Newsletters, Press Releases, Safe Streets, Support BFC, Worth the Read
The City of Fort Collins is moving forward with plans to build a grade-separated crossing at the intersection of the Power Trail and Harmony Road. This long-awaited bike and pedestrian tunnel has been a top priority for the city, though securing funding has been a...
by Tim Wooten | Nov 25, 2024 | More Bikes, Newsletters, Press Releases, Safe Streets, Support BFC, Worth the Read
Southeast Fort Collins has long been missing a vital connection to the City’s expansive trail network, but that’s about to change. The Siphon Pedestrian Overpass, set to open in 2025, will bridge the gap by linking the new Mail Creek Trail to the existing Power Trail,...
by Tim Wooten | Aug 30, 2024 | Bicycle Advocacy, Community Rides, Events, More Bikes, Newsletters, Safe Streets, Support BFC, Worth the Read
Thank you to the over 4,000 riders who joined the Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life, and to those who participated virtually. Cyclists from all 50 states and 20 countries registered, showing incredible solidarity in honoring the memory of 17-year-old Magnus White, a...
by Tim Wooten | Jun 30, 2024 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Newsletters, Safe Streets, Support BFC, Worth the Read
….Contributor Bill Thomas, Fort Collins Resident and Cyclist My wife, Susan and I have called East Vine Drive, just half a mile east of North Timberline Road, our home since February 2020. One of the biggest draws of Fort Collins for us was its extensive biking...
by Tim Wooten | Apr 30, 2024 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Newsletters, Safe Streets, Worth the Read
It is widely agreed that drivers should focus solely on the road while driving. However, a study by the Colorado Department of Transportation revealed that 91% of Coloradans admitted to driving distracted in the week prior to the survey. Of all the distractions,...
by Tim Wooten | Mar 28, 2024 | Bicycle Advocacy, Events, More Bikes, Newsletters, Press Releases, Safe Routes to School, Safe Streets, Support BFC, Uncategorized, Worth the Read
The National Bike Summit took place from March 19th to March 21st. The event kicked off with a guided bike ride through some of D.C.’s new protected bike lanes, which span 30 miles. The lanes were added to the existing infrastructure, showcasing how safe and...