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Bike Fort Collins - Advocates for Safe and Enjoyable Bicycling in Fort Collins
Hello everyone -
It's been a busy summer so far and it doesn't seem to be letting up. The rain has put a damp-er on some of us who prefer to not ride when it's wet.
Here are a few things you may be interested in.
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This year is the 10th anniversary of the Tour de Fat. If you are interested in helping Bike Fort Collins by volunteering, please follow this link Tour de Fat Volunteer Info. Thank you!!
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The New Belgium Bike-In Cinema begins August 13. This series helps support Your local non-profit organizations and Bike Fort Collins is looking for a few volunteers to help us with this event.
Here's this year's lineup...
- Aug 13th Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Aug 20th Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- Aug 27th Beetlejuice
- Sept 3rd Into the Wild
- Sept 10th Dazed and Confused
- Sept 17th Superbad
For more information on this super fun evening, check out http://www.newbelgium.com/bike-cinema
Beer and food will be available for purchase. Please contact me by August 7 if interested in helping out, and remember to bike responsibly.
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Pedal to the Point - Sunday August 9th, to Benefit At-Risk Youth at Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development
These are fully supported 72, 52, and 24-mile rides designed for every age and ability. Unique routes offer a variety of terrain and scenery, from open farm land north of Fort Collins to the streets of Loveland.
Rides start and finish at the Waverly School beginning at 7:00 am.
Registration info.
WHEN:
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Where:
Waverly School
10431 N. County Road 15
Waverly, CO 80524
Proceeds from Pedal to the Point support mental health counseling substance abuse treatment and education services for Turning Point Youth and their families. Turning Point is a Colorado 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
See attached or visit www.TurningPoint.Org for more details
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The Bicycle Safety Act, signed into law by Colorado Governor Ritter, will take effect August 5, 2009.
Major points of this act are:
For bicyclists...
The 3 foot rule. Bicyclists get at least 3 feet of space when vehicles pass. To help give you 3 feet,motorists can cross a centerline when clear to pass you safely.
Riding 2 abreast. Two bicyclists may ride side-by-side when clear but please move to single-file to allow other vehicles to pass.
Lane rights. It's prudent to ride as far right as practicable, but we don't have to ride in the debris, either. Sometimes it is just safer to ride in the right half of the lane; and now we have the right to do so. Just be careful out there.
Ride with traffic. Bicyclists can ride to the far right or far left on a one-way street. But remember, riders still have to ride with the flow.
For vehicle drivers...
Bicycles are legal on public roads. Everyone should know and respect this. Bicyclists are also required to follow the same rules of the road as our vehicle driving brethren.
Keep a 3 foot passing distance. Drivers are now allowed to cross a double yellow lane in order to safely pass bicyclists. If the traffic isn't clear, relax and wait a moment for the right time. A minute or two shouldn't inconvenience anyone.
Pass with care. Make sure there aren't any oncoming bicyclists when passing another car.
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Thanks again for all your support!
Jeff Morrell
President
Bike Fort Collins