Community Input Needed on the Regional Active Transportation Plan
Did you know that Northern Colorado has a regional active transportation plan?
Many may not realize it, but we do. And, in fact, it is in the process of being updated for the third time. The most recent version, the Non-Motorized Plan from 2016, is currently being updated to serve as a guide for active transportation planning within the region going forward. The project is in the public input/outreach phase and is seeking community input. READ MORE
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Help Us Leverage a Generous Matching Contribution
The annual Colorado Gives Day is December 8th. It’s more than just a day. It’s a movement to inspire and unite thousands of donors to give where they live and support over 2,900 registered Colorado nonprofits.
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While every donation made is boosted by the traditional $1 million incentive fund, this year, Bike Fort Collins has an additional incentive. Long-time BFC supporter, former board member and a proud member of our new membership program, Wendy Poppen, has graciously offered to match the first $5,000 BFC raises through Colorado Gives.
Help “Keep Us Rolling!” and maximize this generous $5,000 match in order to meet our $10,000 goal this year.
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Intersection / Facility Focus
This month's intersection/facility focus features the intersection of Oak St. and Washington Ave. Have you experienced conflict or confusion at this intersection? We invite you to take the following survey as we work to improve the overall safety of our streets and improve overall bicycle infrastructure connectivity. Your voice matters!
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In our October issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for the Elizabeth Street and Taft Hill intersection. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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BFC Makes Presentation to City's Bicycle Advisory Committee and Transportation Board
As follow up to the input we're receiving via surveys about conflicts and right-of-way concerns at intersections, as well as our growing list of intersection and facility improvement opportunities that we have observed, or received word about via feedback from the community, BFC developed a presentation that highlights a few intersection/facilities and the problems/issues that people on bikes face at each one. READ MORE
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Alisha Reflects on Her Learning Series
Over the course of the last several months, Alisha Zellner hosted, in partnership with Trek Fort Collins South, BIPOC-Focused Virtual Learning Clinics. With the series concluded, here she provides some post-clinic thoughts and reflections on the importance of representation. READ MORE
(photo credit: Joe Mendoza)
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Ride For Racial Justice and SBTGRVL Team-up
Ride for Racial Justice in partnership with SBT GRVL has created a program to offer 25 secured spots for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) cyclists at the starting line of the 2021 SBT GRVL race taking place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on August 15th, 2021.
BIPOC cyclists of all disciplines are invited to apply to the SBT GRVL x RFRJ BIPOC Athlete Program. Along with all race entry fees covered, the program will also offer financial assistance to each of the 25 athletes to help cover costs related to transportation, lodging, coaching services, mentorship and gear to compete in the race.
The application will only be open for two weeks beginning November 18th, 2020 and closing on December 2nd, 2020! READ MORE FROM VELO NEWS
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This month we want to highlight and thank one of our Membership Business Partners: Recycled Cycles
Membership Business Partners are business members of BFC, who also provide special offers or discounts as incentives or perks for our individual and family members.
Recycled Cycles offers BFC members $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.
Visit Recycled Cycles today and be sure to check out their Bike Friday Sale going on now through November 30th!
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins and help us build strength in numbers. We represent you and the next generation of cyclists by advocating for more funding, education, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional level.
Now through the end of the year, get a 1-year membership to BFC with the purchase of a former Pace Bike Share bike at Recycled Cycles.
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BFC Turkey Hot Lap Challenge |
How many hot laps do you have in you?! Log-in as many Turkey Hot Laps as you can anytime on Thanksgiving or Black Friday and have a chance to win New Belgium Beer and a Topo Fanny Pack!
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FC Bikes will be handing out free lightsets on December 3rd from 4:30 to 6pm on Conejos Road near Redtail Ponds (located off the Mason Trail south of the South Transit Center)
Stop by any time during the event and receive a free light set while supplies last!
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A special callout and thanks to the following BFC Business Members. We invite you to support these businesses/organizations whenever and however you can, as they support a similar passion for bicycling as we all do.
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Thank You for reading, and for your interest in and support of Bike Fort Collins.
Our mission is to increase participation in active transportation and advance bicycle culture and policy changes, creating safer streets and communities, while also creating an inclusive and empowering culture for all bicyclists, regardless of ability or identity.
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