New Road Signage Delayed Due to Wildfires
The good news is, new a "3-Ft Clearance" signage format has been approved by the FHWA for inclusion in the Colorado Supplement of the MUTCD. The bad news is, the anticipated timing for the installation of the new road signage throughout the county has unfortunately been impacted by the recent wildfires. But, there's still hope some will go up yet this year. READ MORE
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URA Prioritizing Investment Opportunities for the Development of North Fort Collins
North Fort Collins will soon be receiving more investment via the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to help advance the development of the 525-acre area of town that is considered North Fort Collins. Bike Fort Collins recently participated in a multi-month series of workshops including various stakeholder groups designed to explore, identify and prioritize what the community desires North Fort Collins to look like, and a vision for the area, ultimately leading to priorities and recommendations for how to deploy the URA’s remaining tax increment financing (TIF) funds. READ MORE
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And the Winner is.....
The Bike Fort Collins 2020 Raffle was a huge success and we couldn't have done it without the support of our prize donors. A huge thank you to Niner Bikes, Thule, Black Sheep Bikes, TREK Fort Collins North, and GrüneStrasse Backpack Co. who all pitched in to put together a total prize package worth over $7,500.
Congratulations to all the prize winners, as they were drawn on Friday, October 9th. And, a super-big thank you to all who participated. SEE THE WINNERS
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Intersection / Facility Focus
This month's intersection focus features the five point intersection of Canyon/Sherwood/Magnolia. 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 September 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
In our August issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for the Drake Road and Overland Trail. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
All results and feedback will be captured and shared accordingly with the city and the Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee.
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"Virtual" Tour de Fat
As the 2020 Virtual Tour de Fat draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who road as slow as they could, got creative with what oddities hide in their closet, or dropped the beat for a chance to win a New Belgium Cruiser Bike. Tour de Fat continues to support the culture of bike love in Fort Collins through their ongoing philanthropy and we are so grateful to everyone who purchased a swag kit, license plate or general donation.
The party might be over, but the real work continues. We ask all of you to carry the spirit of Tour de Fat throughout the year and hold faith that our traditional festivities will return.
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There is still one last chance to get your commemorative TDF 2020 Virtual Party bike license plate! You can pick up yours for $5 (cash) over at All Sales Vinyl located at 120 S. College Ave. Many thanks to All Sales Vinyl for their gracious support! All proceeds go to support Bike Fort Collins, Overland Mountain Bike Association, Send Town Bike Club, and (platinum BFB) Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op. Get yours today!
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Daylight Savings Time Ends Soon - Be Prepared
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am, Sunday November 1st and now is the time to make a few simple safety preparations before you get caught in the dark:
1) Check your lights! Make sure your front and rear lights are charged (or have new batteries) and are in working order. Need lights?! Check out our list of local bike shops and they can set you up!
2) Wear reflective clothing and put reflective tape on your gloves for improved visibility when make turn signals.
3) Look twice and don't assume a car can see you. Give yourself a little extra time to get places and take extra care when riding in traffic. We are all adjusting to the shift in daylight, bikes and cars alike.
Ride safe and ride smart, Bike Fort Collins cares.
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This month we want to highlight and thank one of our Membership Business Partners: Signal Wash Co.
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.
Signal Wash Co. offers new and renewing BFC members two (2) FREE Ultimate Car Washes ($26 value) good at any one of their ten Fort Collins/Windsor/Loveland locations.
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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Learning With Alisha:
BIPOC-Focused Virtual Clinic Series
New to riding and don’t quite know where to start? Check out Alisha Zellner's new virtual learning series EVERY TUESDAY at 6:30pm, where she delivers a clinic live from TREK Bicycles Fort Collins South (who we are proud to say is also a BFC business member/partner).
Next week Alisha will explore bike safety and rules of the road. Join Alisha on her journey as a novice cyclist eager to share her experience with a special focus on the BIPOC community.
Tune in live, Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30pm! More details can be found on the TREK Bicycles Fort Collins South Facebook events page or by following the below event link.
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Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, 12.8.20
Stay tuned for more on Colorado's largest day of giving. It’s more than just a day. It’s a movement that inspires and unites thousands of donors to give where they live and support are nonprofits, like BFC.
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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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