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Posts Tagged ‘Safety’

Report Aggressive Drivers With The Colorado Bicyclist Hotline

Monday, May 10th, 2010

bikecop

Did you know that the Colorado State Police have a hotline for bicyclists to report aggressive driving if they see a motorist putting a bicyclist at risk?

The phone number is Star CSP (*277) when dialed from a mobile phone. Thanks to a State Patrol partnership with mobile phone companies calls to this hotline are free. (more…)

Traffic Skills 101 – A Smart Cycling Sampler Class Thursday Evenings February 25 through April 17

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

3817631960_b860872f1fThe 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.

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Tips For Cycling In Winter Time

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Winter Biking
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!

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