Bicycling

Hot off the press!! The 2012 Bicycling Guide to Northern Colorado is here! Inside you'll find stories about the Bicycle Ambassador Program, Safe Routes to School, and the local cycling calendar. Read online or pick one up at your local bike shop!

A new Bike Box has been installed at the intersection of Plum and Shields.  Be sure you know what to do when you approach this big green box.  Our friends in Portland, OR have put together some great learning tools:  Watch a Video | Read a Brochure

Motorist and bicyclist education is an important aspect in creating a bicycle friendly community. The "Coexist" Campaign was designed to address six of the most important educational messages for bicyclists and motorists. Learn more>

Fort Collins is one of the best cycling towns in the United States, and it's going to get even better. City Council adopted its first Bicycle Safety Education Plan (BSEP) to encourage safer cycling in Fort Collins.  This includes education outreach for cyclists of all ages and abilities, as well as motorists and law enforcement.  Check out the full plan here or the handy summary to learn more about this safe cycling effort.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC), through education and encouragement, works to reduce the number of motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian crashes in our community, and increase knowledge and awareness about how to safely share roads.  The BPEC works to increase the number of bicycle riders and pedestrians in the community, nurturing health and wellness.

Share the Road: When cycling and/or driving on roads in Colorado, please follow the 3-2-1 Courtesy Code and always practice mutual awareness, patience, and courtesy.

• 3 Feet to pass(motorists must provide three feet distance when passing a cyclists)
• 2 Abreast when clear (cyclists may ride two abreast when traffic is clear behind)
• 1 Single file to allow passing (cyclists are required to ride single file to allow passing)