SPRING/SUMMER 2017
RIDE TIME NEWS
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Celebrating 25 years of improving bicycling for all Coloradans
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Welcome to Bicycle Colorado’s new look! In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we completely refreshed our logo and website. Our mission remains the same; we are a dedicated group of passionate advocates working to make Colorado the #1 state for bicycling.
Letter from Ella and Dan
Starting 2017 off strong
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2016 year in review
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Thank you to our donors!
Now we’re looking ahead to the next 25 years. The landscape of active transportation and human-powered recreation is changing rapidly and dramatically (see p. 2). Research is shining a bright light on the significant health, economic, social and community benefits that bicycling provides. A statewide study released in December (see p. 4) proves that bicycling provides significant benefits to the state. The Colorado Pedals Project has entered its second year with multiple successes toward making bicycling safer and more widespread. Bicyclecolorado.org is the home of that work—work that has only just begun. Our new website and logo are intended to be approachable for a broad audience of people who ride and love bicycles. The site retains its advocacy focus, connecting you to important issues in active transportation, educational opportunities and events, and stories of how Bicycle Colorado’s work—fueled by your membership and your passion—is improving riding statewide. Use it to follow and act on transportation and bike funding issues being raised in the state legislature, which was in session through May 10. The website’s events listing, one of Bicycle Colorado’s most popular resources, has been overhauled to prominently feature the state’s best bicycling events. New this year is a free event listing that will allow cycling clubs, community groups and others to welcome people to their rides, races and clinics across the state. Everyone is welcome to explore and contribute to this resource. And as always, you can find Colorado bicycling maps and information on each of our education and outreach programs on our website. When you visit our new website, make sure to sign up for our bi-monthly email newsletters to keep up with our work. Finally, don’t forget to click on the shop link in the upper right corner to purchase hats, shirts, and jerseys featuring the new logo. All of your purchases directly support bicycle advocacy.
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