October Momentum Newsletter
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The draft Bicycle Master Plan is now available for public comment. Through data-driven analysis and a comprehensive and inclusive public outreach strategy, the Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan establishes a bold vision for a world-class city for bicycling, where people of all ages and abilities have access to a comfortable, safe, and connected network of bicycle facilities, and where bicycling is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience.
The Public Comment Period will remain open until November 5th. Please use this form to submit your comments: http://fcgov.Draft-Bicycle-Master-Plan-Comment-Form.sgizmo.com/s3/.
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City Bike Projects & Programs
Transportation Board Safety Panel
TONIGHT! Wednesday, October 15 from 6pm to 8pm at 215 N. Mason Community Room
Interested in hearing about the future of bicycle safety in Fort Collins? During its regularly scheduled Transportation Board meeting, the City will host a community panel discussion featuring local experts from City departments, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Poudre Valley Hospital. The panel discussion will focus on the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan and communitywide efforts to create a safer environment for all transportation system users. The evening will include engaging presentations and an opportunity for questions and answers.
CSU Homecoming Weekend
Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19
CSU Homecoming is quickly approaching with events around town throughout the weekend. CSU and the City of Fort Collins want to encourage residents to ride bicycles and jump on the MAX to attend these events to help alleviate traffic congestion. For more information about CSU Homecoming, please visit homecoming.colostate.edu/. Click here to view the list of closures. Open Streets Open House Thursday, October 23 from 5pm to 7pm at 215 N. Mason Community Room Want to learn more about the Open Streets Initiative in Fort Collins? Want to help shape the future of the event? Join us for an Open House to learn about the background, goals and plans for the event.
FREE Traffic Skills 101 Class Saturday, November 8 from 8:15am to 4pm at Westbridge Medical Suites Traffic Skills 101 (TS101) is a course for beginners, returning and seasoned cyclists alike that will give you the confidence to ride safely and legally on the streets or on the trail. You will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. We recommended this 7.5-hour class for adults and youth above age 14. Participants should be prepared to ride their bicycle as there is a riding portion to this class. A helmet and bicycle in good working condition are required. A water bottle is recommended.
FC Bikes sponsors this class the second Saturday every other month, free to those who pre-register. Snacks, lunch and course materials are included. Register online for an upcoming course and someone will be in touch to confirm your interest.
Winter Cycling 101
Interested in riding year-round but not sure how to get started? Winter Cycling 101 is a 2-hour presentation that teaches you how to ride safely and confidently in the winter. During this class, expert instructors will provide cycling tips for safe winter riding and recommend clothing and gear for enjoyable riding during the colder months. Registration required. Limited to 30 attendees.
- Wednesday, November 5, 4-6pm at CSU Lake Street Garage, CSU students only.
- Wednesday, December 3, 4:30-6:30pm at the Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields, Community Room
- Wednesday, January 7, 4-6pm at the Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. Prairie Sage #1
To register, please complete this form: http://fcgov.BIKE-WINTER-14-15-Winter-Cycling-101-RSVP.sgizmo.com/s3/
Guided Winter Ride
Put your winter cycling knowledge to the test and join us for a beginner's guided ride. This 2-hour leisurely ride will allow you to practice winter riding in a group setting, build your confidence and gain skills to venture out on your own. Registration required. Limited to 20 attendees.
- Saturday, November 8, 10am-noon. Meet at CSU. CSU students only.
- Saturday, December 6, 10am-noon. Meet in the Harmony Library lobby, 4616 South Shields
- Saturday, January 10, 10am-noon. Meet in the Senior Center lobby, 1200 Raintree Dr.
- Wednesday, February 11, 4-6pm. Lobby of Northside Azatlan Community Center
To register, please complete this form: http://fcgov.BIKE-WINTER-14-15-Guided-Winter-Ride-RSVP.sgizmo.com/s3/
Light up the Night
Did you know front lights are required ......? Don't have one? Need replacement batteries? Visit one of our many Light-Up-the-Night stations this Bike Winter where we'll be making sure commuters are riding bright! City of Fort Collins Police will be on hand to register bikes as well.
- Wednesday, November 12, 4-6pm at CSU. CSU students only.
- Wednesday, December 10, 4-6pm. Southwest corner of parking lot at Front Range Community College.
- Wednesday, January 14, 4-6pm. Parking lot entrance of Rolland Moore Park off of Shields.
8th Annual Winter Bike to Work Day
Wednesday, December 10 from 7 to 9:30am It's just like the summer, but even cooler! Join us, Wednesday, December 10 from 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. for free breakfast, warm coffee and lots of fun bicycle friends to celebrate winter cycling. Stations are dispersed around town, ready to reward those who choose to ride their bicycles to work. For more information, a map of stations and a list of hosts, please visit www.fcgov.com/bikewinter.
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Every Thursday thru October
Ride, Sally Rides (RSR) are a weekly opportunity for women to get together and spend time in the saddle. We are not a new bike club. We are riders, racers, students, moms, locals, visitors, and friends who want to pedal together on Thursday evenings. This is simply a weekly excuse to branch out of our social networks to experience new rides and new people in and around Fort Collins.
Check the Bicycle Ambassador Program's calendar for more information on each week's ride. To lead a ride or to join the weekly ride notification list, contact: [email protected]
Winter Bike to Work Day Host Sign Up!
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
FC Bikes is in preparation mode for Bike Winter and we want you to be involved! We are looking for businesses who are interested in hosting a breakfast station this winter to encourage those who commute to work by bicycle.
In planning for your station, please keep the following goals for the event in mind:
- Attract new cyclists
- Encourage the habit of cycling
- Reward existing cyclists
- Highlight businesses that support bicycling
To help with you prepare to host a station, please review the Station Toolkit before signing up to be a host. Even if you have hosted in the past, there is new information for this year including a new sign-in process and a sample social media schedule.
Once you have gathered the following information:
- Contact information for the Station Organizer
- Co-Host/Sponsor Preferences
- Location Preference
- Bike Mechanic Preference
- Prize donations for the survey participants
Use this link to sign-up:
http://fcgov.WBTWD-Breakfast-Stations-2014.sgizmo.com/s3/
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Bike News You Might Have Missed
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Resources
Register your Bike
In the event that your bike is ever stolen, registering your bike can help our police department to identify and return the bike to its proper owner. Register your bike today at: https://secure.fcgov.com/bicycling/. You'll need to list your serial number, make model and any other unique features about your bicycle. The more details the better. If you need to change, update or access your registration in the future, please email [email protected]. If you bike is stolen, please note on the police report that your bicycle was registered and they will be able to access your information.
Report an Abandoned Bike
The Fort Collins Bike Co-Op, the City of Fort Collins' FC Bikes program, and the Police Department have partnered to keep bicycles out of the landfill and to get them back on the road. If you come across a bike that you believe has been lost or abandoned, the Bike Co-Op will take care of it and get it back to its owner or back on the road. Please note, the bicycle must have been in the same location for over 48 hours. For more information or to report an abandoned bike, please visit: FC Bike Co-Op Abandoned Bike Report Form.
Request a Presentation or Sign up to Volunteer
Bicycle Ambassadors want northern Colorado to be the safest place to ride a bike, whether on the street or a trail. We train people of all ages and abilities to become ambassadors of safe cycling. Afterwards, they work to reduce the number of motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian crashes in our community by increasing knowledge and awareness about how to ride and share roads and trails safely.
What do we offer?
- One-hour bicycle safety education presentations for kids, families, businesses, senior groups or any group of six or more people.
- Education at community events. We can staff a booth, set up a bike skills course and more!
Check out bicycleambassadorprogram.org for more information.
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If you have an event, class or news that you would like included in a future issue of the Fort Collins Momentum Newsletter, please email Becky Moriarty at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Becky Moriarty
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9/26/14-11/2015: The underpass at Mulberry Avenue and the Poudre Trail will be closed periodically due to the Mulberry Bridge Replacement project.
10/15/14: The Spring Creek Trail will be closed between Alpert Court and Lemay Ave. due to Utilities construction.
Transfort wants to remind cyclists to not ride on the MAX guideway. This space is meant for buses only and is dangerous for cyclists to use. Please use the Mason Trail which runs parallel to the guideway.
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