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December 17, 2014
December Momentum Newsletter

Last night, FC Bikes received an early holiday gift: City Council unanimously approved and adopted the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan! This plan is over 15 months in the making and included input from:
  • 14 City of Fort Collins Departments, 
  • 4 Local Government Agencies,
  • 8 City Boards & Commissions, 
  • 17 Stakeholder Organizations, and
  • Thousands of local citizens!  
Council described the plan as visionary, innovative and comprehensive and praised the extensive outreach conducted to complete the plan. FC Bikes would like to thank everyone involved throughout this process and we look forward to continuing to work together to make Fort Collins a safe and enjoyable place to ride a bicycle.

 City Bike Projects & Programs  

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Bicycle Advisory Committee Openings!
Deadline: Monday, January 15

The City of Fort Collins seeks interested residents to fill three vacancies on the Bicycle Advisory Committee, which reports to the Transportation Board. Fort Collins' excellence as a community is due in large part to citizen participation in government and community affairs. Residents can serve as volunteers on the committee, which reviews plans for bicycle improvements and provides recommendations to the Transportation Board regarding bicycle-related policies, projects, programs and overall implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan.


 

If you are interested in serving on the Bicycle Advisory Committee, we encourage you to fill out an application which can be found at fcgov.com/bicycling or linked here. Applications are due Monday, January 15, 2015.



Winter Cycling 101
Wednesday, January 7 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Senior Center, Prairie Sage #1
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. 


Guided Winter Ride

Saturday, January 10 from 10:00am to Noon, meet in the Senior Center Lobby

Put your winter cycling knowledge to the test and join us for a beginner's guided ride.  We'll start with warm drinks and a short discussion about winter cycling before heading out on the ride. This 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.  

 

To register, please complete this form: http://fcgov.BIKE-WINTER-14-15-Guided-Winter-Ride-RSVP.sgizmo.com/s3/

 

Light up the Night

Wednesday, January 14 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the parking lot entrance of Rolland Moore Park off of Shields 

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. 

Get Involved

Upcoming Deadline: League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Business Application

LAB Deadline: January 15, 2015 or June, 2015

Bikes are good for businesses and their employees. Through our Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program, employers are recognized for their efforts to encourage a more welcoming atmosphere for employees, customers, and the community. 

 

Fort Collins is leading the nation with number of BFB's, ranking in the top ten for cities with the most designations (check out this infographic) and we know there are more out there. To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit: http://www.bikeleague.org/business.

 

Interested in applying? Need assistance with the application?  Have questions about the process?  A local peer network has formed to help with just that!  For more information, please contact Bevin Barber-Campbell at [email protected].

 

Young Adult Bike Travel Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2015

Adventure Cycling Association seeks candidates for the Young Adult Bike Travel Scholarship. Adventure Cycling will choose two winners who will participate in either the Leadership Training Course or the Introduction to Road Touring course. The scholarship covers airfare to attend one of the courses, the cost of the course, which includes meals and accommodations, and a new touring bicycle equipped for a self-contained tour.


Eligible candidates will be ages 18-25 and have an interest in bicycle travel and touring. 
 Click here to learn more about the scholarship. Click here to download the application. 
Bike News You Might Have Missed 
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
BAP

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.

Just for Fun
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

FC Bikes Program Specialist

O: 970.224.6112

[email protected]

 

 

In This Issue
Trail & Roadway Alerts
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. 

10/2014-1/2015: New construction along Power Trail.

Trail System Status

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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