The City of Boulder wants to know what we need when we visit its open space. Is there enough bike parking? Where is it missing? Are there places that need more bike racks, and what racks need some love? This project came about when a Community Cycles member, Lisa Seaman, approached our Advocacy Committee about additional bike … Read More
Sign the Safe Street Petition
Bicycle Colorado is sponsoring a petition to increase penalties for people driving a cars who seriously injure people. In Colorado, a driver convicted of seriously injuring a child or adult is typically able to walk out of court and keep on driving. TAKE ACTION Bicycle Colorado is bicylists’ primary organization lobbying at the state level and is … Read More
Community Cycles Works for Continued Implementation of Boulder’s Transportation Master Plan
Community Cycles is continuing to work with the City of Boulder to implement the City’s publicly adopted Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Maybe you are wondering what is the TMP? The TMP sets forth the city’s transportation goals . Adopted in 1989, it’s the “City of Boulder’s blueprint for creating safe, convenient and sustainable transportation options that meet the needs of the community … Read More
Community Cycles is Hiring
Want to help make bicycling better in Boulder? CC is hiring a part time Bicycle Mechanic to refurbish donated bikes for sale . Select the link to learn more.
Community Cycles Gives Input to Boulder City Council Retreat
In January, City Council sets its work plan at a council retreat. In advance of the retreat, Community Cycles sent a letter with what we feel should be key issues Council and City Staff need to address this year. The following priorities were put forth in the letter: A Low Stress Bike Network, Expanded Bike Parking and … Read More
Thank you Business supporters of Folsom Lanes
Thank you Boulder businesses that support safe places for people to ride bikes! Freirich Evan PC , RockyMounts , Outdoor DIVAS , Bingham Arts , Boulder Bicycle Works , Energysense llc , Barrett Studio Architects , Quick Left , Recreation Engineering and Planning, Fit To Be Tiled , A LA Carte, 8z Real Estate , Menfolk, Elephant Journal , CE Broker , NPD Sports and Leisure Trends , Jett DIGiTAL , NetSuite Inc. , Yoga Pod Boulder , Ozuké , FleetCreature: a digital agency for growing businesses , iSupportU , The Red Tent, Imukus, Jade Mountain Health , Orthosport PT, Boulder Green Streets , D. Marden Interior Design , Mod Boulder , G irl Bike Love , Race Across America , Boulder Community Media , Zeal – Food for Enthusiasts, Boulder Brands , … Read More
Save Protected Bike Lanes on Folsom St!
Keep speaking out to save the Folsom St protected bike lanes! Enjoying the new protected bike lanes on Folsom? Please tell the city how much you do! There have been hundreds of emails opposing these brand new Protected Bike Lanes. It’s important for City Council, the Daily Camera, and our entire community to know that the new … Read More
CLIPS Beer and Film recap
Weather was threatening early and ended with a wind gust taking down the screen. In between a beautiful view of the flatirons sunset, good films, and great beer from our wonderful sponsor New Belgium . Thank you all for coming out and supporting Community Cycles ! AND, Congratulations to the winner of the Cruiser, Joel Boymel! Hope to see … Read More
Community Cycles Now Picks Up Your Used Bike
At Community Cycles, donated bikes and bike parts are the raw materials we use to build up bikes for our programs, for giveaways, and to sell to raise money for the shop and advocacy around Boulder. We prefer to have donations brought into the shop, but if this is not an option for you, we … Read More
The State of Bicycling in Boulder
The Community Cycles’ Advocacy Committee just released its Annual Report “The State of Bicycling in Boulder.” The report reviews bicycle infrastructure and policy within the city of Boulder from the viewpoint of everyday bike riders. The report includes a summary of the past year, the 2015 targeted issue: Bicycle Theft, and other topics including traffic … Read More