NEWS-BLOG
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25th National Bike Summit: Advocating for a Bicycle Friendly America
Nearly 400 advocates for better biking gathered in Washington, DC, on March 11-13 for the 25th National Bike Summit. With current threats to federal funding for bicycling and walking projects, this was a critical time to raise our voices. Over the course of three days, we participated in discussions, workshops, and advocacy efforts to ensure that biking remains a priority in national...
Remembering Chris ‘CJ’ Johnson: A Fierce Advocate, Leader, and Friend
It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend Chris ‘CJ’ Johnson on March 5th in his adopted home of Honolulu, Hawaii. CJ was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer, on February 13th, 2025. CJ was a passionate and dedicated individual—a fierce advocate for cyclist and pedestrian rights, a defender of marginalized communities, and a beloved member of the Fort...
Colorado has a New Hands Free Driving Law
In Colorado, roughly 36 crashes per day involve a distracted driver. In fact, last year 77% of Colorado drivers admitted to using their phone while driving. It’s not hard to believe — it seems everywhere you look while on the road, a driver has their eyes and hands on their phone. But thanks to new legislation, that’s changing. In a significant move to enhance road safety and reduce distracted...
Bike Fort Collins Advocates for Safer Streets at the Colorado State Capitol
On Wednesday, March 5th, Bike Fort Collins joined fellow bicycle advocates at the Colorado State Capitol for Safe Streets Day, a powerful day of advocacy dedicated to making biking and walking safer across the state. It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with legislators, share impactful stories, and push for meaningful policy changes—truly democracy in action. Throughout the day, we...
Tour de Pi(e) 2025 Recap: Wind, Wheels & Delicious Pies
A huge shoutout to everyone who pedaled their way through this year’s Tour de Pi(e)! Mother Nature threw some serious wind our way, but that didn’t stop our pie-loving riders from rolling through town with big smiles (and bigger appetites). Our journey kicked off at Sunny Sky Pies' brand-new brick-and-mortar shop, where owner Erin greeted us with warm hand pies—flaky, delicious, and just what we...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: East Horsetooth Road & Ziegler Road
In our February 2025 issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of East Horsetooth Road and Ziegler Road?" Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results. WHAT HAPPENED? In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their...
Winter Bike to Work Day: Fort Collins Rides Strong!
Despite the frosty morning air, Fort Collins’ cycling spirit was on full display at this year’s Winter Bike to Work Day! Our station at Oak Street Plaza saw an impressive 350+ riders roll through between 7 and 9:30 a.m., proving that a little cold can’t stop our dedicated bike community. With a grand total of 1,500 cyclists hitting the streets for this winter event, it’s safe to say that Fort...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: South Shields Street & West Plum Street
In our December 2024 issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of South Shields Street & West Plum Street?" Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results. WHAT HAPPENED? In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Heatheridge Road & West Prospect Road
In our December 2024 issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of Heatheridge Road & West Prospect Road?" Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results. WHAT HAPPENED? In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their...
Guilty charge in the Death of Ollie Stratton
A jury has found Amy Weiss, a middle school teacher in the Poudre School District, guilty of careless driving resulting in the death of 10-year-old Oliver (Ollie) Stratton. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of August 2, 2023, in Timnath, Colorado, when Ollie was riding his bicycle south on Saddle Horn Drive and crossing River Pass Road. Just before 6 p.m., he was struck by Weiss, who...