Is it legal to ride your bike outside of the bike lane?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by norton

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Cify of Golden proposes Jefferson Bikeway

Posted on June 8, 2011 by norton

The City of Golden today (May 20) officially offered to acquire a 2.76-mile stretch of right way along Indiana Street that is currently part of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s offer will allow it to create what it will call the Jefferson Bikeway, as well as to provide needed roadway improvements on the Indiana Street corridor and protect the City and region from the impacts of unmitigated toll road construction.

Read more here: Jefferson Bikeway Press Release

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June 14 Meeting Confirmed

Posted on June 8, 2011 by norton

When: Tuesday June 14th, 7-9pm Calendar
Where: Jefferson County Administration Building, Room TBD

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April 12th General Meeting Canceled

Posted on April 4, 2011 by norton

The general meeting scheduled for April 12th has been canceled. Regular general meetings will resume on May 9th.

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March 8th, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Posted on March 29, 2011 by norton

Bike Jeffco Meeting Minutes: March 8, 2011

Location: 5^th Floor, Jefferson County Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO

Attendees: Will Kerns, Jan Stevenson, Dave Evans, Mike Raber, Kelly Garrod, Norton Ewart, Molly Hansen

Agenda Discussed:

Bike Jeffco Incorporation
Bike/Ped Plan
Review of Bicycle Colorado Bike Summit
Bike Jeffco web site – Norton Ewart presents format
Bicycle-friendly business establishments
Project Updates
Upcoming Bike Jeffco meetings

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Team Evergreen Rides – Exceptionally Well Organized

Posted on March 28, 2011 by norton

I had the pleasure of joining Team Evergreen on one of their super well-organized road rides again today. Although it was flurrying at the start, about 25 riders turned out for what promised (and resulted) to be 50-ish degree temperatures under clear skies.

I’m impressed by Team Evergreen’s exceptional organization. To begin with, the entire 2011 ride calendar is published already – you can see it here: Team Evergreen 2011 Road Rides. (They also have a mountain bike ride schedule: Team Evergreen 2011 Mountain Bike Schedule)

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April 12th Meeting Details

Posted on March 23, 2011 by norton

When: Tuesday April 12th, 7-9pm Calendar
Where: Jefferson County Administration Building, Room TBD

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Denver B-Cycles

Posted on March 19, 2011 by norton

Have you tried the Denver B-Cycles yet?

Today I had the opportunity to try out the Denver B-Cycle program. I had business at Colfax and High Street, and was coming into town from Lakewood on 6th Avenue.

Since I prefer to commute into town from my home west of Golden by motorcycle (especially during these days of high gas prices) I can’t easily transport my commuter bike for mixed-mode travel. The B-Cycle provides a way for me to park the motorcycle pretty close to the western edge of town, and finish the commute under pedal power.

B-Cycles on sale now!

I signed up for an annual pass, optimistic that I’ll take advantage of the program frequently this year. The pass (365 days from first use) is on sale through April 22nd for $49, after which it will return to the normal price of $65.

You can sign up on their website, but as I was already on the road I called the customer service number (303.825.3325) and spoke with a very helpful agent named Nick. He was able to quickly walk me through the sign-up process and answer a couple of questions about the best stations to use for my commute.