| Bike the Byways Launches | |
 Bicycle Colorado is excited to announce the launch of a new program that encourages tourism to all regions of our state, adding to the estimated one billion dollars in revenue that bicycling already brings to Colorado. Bike the Byways, a joint Bicycle Colorado and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) initiative, promotes bicycling along the state's twenty-five designated Scenic Byways routes.
Colorado's designated byways are scattered throughout the state and incorporate both paved and gravel roads. Cyclists are encouraged to register for free on the Bike the Byways website and check off each byway they complete, similar to the popular 14ers hiking checklist. Website visitors are encouraged to provide tips and feedback about each of the routes. For a limited time, receive a free T-shirt or hat for contributing your comments. Click here to read the full press release.
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| New Director of State Parks & Wildlife Division Appointed |
Rick Cables, the Rocky Mountain regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service, has been appointed director of the newly created Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. This new division, signed into law in early June, merges the existing Colorado State Parks, overseeing hundreds of miles of biking opportunities, and Colorado Division of Wildlife. Cables's oversight of this division and its 880 employees begins in July. For more information, read the full press release.
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| Bicycle Colorado Event Member Spotlight: Fort Collins Echelon Gran Fondo |
 The Fort Collins Gran Fondo on August 21 is a European-style cycling event that begins with a police escort through Fort Collins before heading up Rist Canyon. The descent takes riders into Buckhorn Canyon and on to Masonville, a quaint 1900s mining town. Riders continue through the grasslands along the foothills and past pristine lakes before returning to Fort Collins. With three different routes at 30, 60 or 90 miles, all levels of cyclists are encouraged to register. The Gran Fondo supports the University of Colorado Cancer Center and Poudre Valley Health System. For more information, go to the event website.
Bicycle Colorado would like to thank the organizers and riders for their commitment to building a better state for cycling. We are excited to have the Fort Collins Gran Fondo onboard as an event member for 2011.
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| Bike to Work Day Next Week |
 Bike to Work Day is one week away. Need some bike commuting tips? Head to Bicycle Colorado's Facebook page for your daily dose of commuting wisdom. Just a few of our pearls:
- Check your bike before heading out to make sure it's in good shape.
- If you're not sure about cycling rules of the road, go to Bicycle Colorado's website to check out our Bicycle Laws in Colorado page.
- There are going to be lots of people riding on the streets and especially the bike paths, so let people know when you are passing.
- Make sure you have lights on your bike if you are going to be out riding early in the morning or at night.
- And, please, wear a helmet!
Bicycle Colorado will be at CDOT headquarters, and we'll have a booth at Civic Center Park downtown. Stop by and say hi!
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| Valmont Bike Park Now Open |
 The new Valmont Bike Park in Boulder is open for business! This past Saturday, June 11, Boulder's Valmont Bike Park celebrated its grand opening. Located at Valmont and Airport roads, the park features 40 acres of natural-surface riding and multiple trails and structures for any rider's skill level, including a tricycle area for toddlers. Bicycle Colorado congratulates the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance and all the participating partners for making this amazing bike park a reality!
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Happy Bike to Work Day, Colorado Springs
While many of us are still counting down the days until Bike to Work Day on June 22, Colorado Springs is marking theirs today. So Happy Bike to Work Day, Springs' residents. We hope the roads were smooth and the wind was at your back! We would love to hear how it was from those of you who rode. Email: info@BicycleColorado.org
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