Safe Routes to School Spring Walk/Bike-to-School Challenge |
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The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program invited area PSD schools to participate in a Walk/Bike-to-School Challenge this spring in the spirit of helping to incorporate more physical exercise into the school day for students, begin a habit of bicycling, and help alleviate congestion at drop-off and pick-up while school bus service is limited. See which schools are participating. READ MORE
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2021 National Bike Summit - Lobby Day |
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The League of American Bicyclists' 2021 virtual National Bike Summit took place earlier this month and Bike Fort Collins was proud to take part in many of the workshops and speakers panels addressing some of the most pressing issues in bicycle advocacy today.
March 3 marked Lobby Day and Bike Fort Collins, along with other advocates throughout the state, brought three key pieces of legislation to the attention of our U.S. senators and representatives. READ MORE
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We Asked the Candidates
As we reported in our special issue of this newsletter earlier in the month, elections are right around the corner on April 6. In the event you missed that issue, we asked the candidates questions so you know where they stand on the past-time, the sport, and the transportation mode of bicycling — that is so important to us, and our future, as well as such a part of our city’s identity. READ MORE
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International Women's Day: Betty Sears, a Local Legend |
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International Women's Day was March 8th. In honor of this year’s "Day," we highlight Betty Sears in recognition of her trailblazing initiative to establish the first bike lanes in Fort Collins.
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Peggy Milano
Meet Peggy Milano. While she's one cool lady, she's shy by nature, initially resisting the idea of being featured in a column like this. But she has a commanding presence and simply put, is an inspiration. A look back at how cycling has been at the center of a life well-lived is a worthy read. As she says, “All my bicycles stories are happy, fun… I have not had a bad experience." READ MORE
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Intersection / Facility Focus
This month's intersection/facility focus features the intersection of S. Lemay Ave. and Riverside Ave. An important North/South corridor for East Fort Collins, we are interested to learn more about your experience navigating this area of Fort Collins. Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe 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 February issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for the Hickory St, College Ave, and Conifer St. intersection. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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Tax Day Extended to May 17 |
With tax day extended to May 17, there's plenty of time to take advantage of ReFUND CO*. You can directly support Bike Fort Collins with a simple designation on your state income tax return. Participation is easy:
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Look for the “Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit” on your tax form
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Enter our registration number #20133000963
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Select the amount of your refund you would like to donate.
*ReFUND CO is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Association and implemented by the Colorado Department of Revenue and Colorado Secretary of State.
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Worth the Read
In case you missed them, we’ve assembled several links to some interesting articles that we think are “Worth the Read.” We hope you find this as a quick and helpful way to get caught up on some pertinent bicycle-related news without aimlessly trolling countless bike-minded websites. READ MORE.
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Bike to Work Day Survey
We look to the summer of 2021 with hopeful optimism and would appreciate your help in gauging community support and interest in Bike to Work Day activities by completing the below survey.
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Membership Business Partners are business members of BFC, who also provide a special incentive (i.e. offer, discount or perk) for our individual and family members.
This month we want to highlight and want to thank Membership Business Partner: Velofix
Velofix is a mobile bike repair serving the Fort Collins area. Scheduling service is as simple as 1) You Book (an appointment online or via phone), 2) They Fix (your bike at the time and place you schedule), 3) You Ride (saving time so you can ride more). And, BFC members who are new to Velofix receive 10% off any Basic or Major tune-up.
BFC is also especially grateful to Velofix as a founding sponsor of our Wish for Wheels Foco program that began last year with the goal to provide a new bike & helmet to every second-grader in PSD's Title 1 elementary schools.
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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.
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Join us on Saturday, April 3rd at 5pm as we conclude our discussion of the first book of the year, Bicycle/Race by Adonia E. Lugo, PhD. REGISTER HERE, as there is still time to participate in this final discussion and get the Zoom link.
You can also pick up a copy of Bicycle/Race at Old Firehouse Books and enjoy 20% off your purchase.
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Join us in April as we begin our second book (Q2) of the year:
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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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