Here in Fort Collins, we’re pretty proud of our bike lanes- and with good reason! Providing ample space for motorists and bikes to use the same roads encourages bike commuting and makes people feel safer when they are ‘going with the flow.’ (more…)
There are many things that make Fort Collins a unique place to be a bike enthusiast, but the one that presents the most challenges for those biking in the downtown area has to be the train tracks.
Now, the train presents special frustrations for motorists as well, but at least they can cross the tracks without worrying that they might suddenly get a close up view of the pavement.
The City of Fort Collins encourages bikers to access the downtown area via less trafficked streets, like Mason St., Howes St., Remington St., Mathews St., Laporte Ave. to Walnut, Mountain Ave., Oak St., Olive St. and Magnolia. However, using these streets also means that you’re probably going to encounter some train tracks.
The Bike Co-op will offer a modular class in Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 – a Smart Cycling Sampler every Thursday evening beginning February 25 and running through April 17 (a Saturday, when the Thursday evening classroom skills will be put to the test on a three-hour session on bikes).
Classes begin at 7 p.m. at the Bike Co-op at 331 North College Avenue and run an hour and a half.
Well it looked like we might be in for an early thaw here in Northern Colorado, but despite the local groundhog’s best efforts, it looks like we’re in for a few more weeks of cold. But ice and snow don’t have to mean your bike must stay tucked away in the garage.
Here are some helpful tips for first time winter bikers, and timely reminders for those who’ve been riding ice for years!
