Colorado cyclists, pay attention, read this op-ed then contact your state representatives & senators & push for this bill, SB25-281 to maybe make cycling safer in CO The bill would increase the penalties for vehicular homicide where a pedestrian or cyclists was killed. https://rec-law.us/2p8uu39t

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Op-Ed: Colorado, It's Time We Get Serious About Traffic Violence - Bicycle Colorado

By Brad Tucker I have been practicing law for over thirty-five years, the majority of which has included representing bicyclists who have been hit by drivers who disregarded the safety of others. The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that will increase penalties for drivers who hit and kill vulnerable road users,…

Bicycle Colorado

Pedestrian (walking & cycling) fatalities jump to high! 19% in 2023 the highest in the nation what is going on? https://rec-law.us/8rbmbkt7

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With no uniform safety improvements, there’s no end in sight to skyrocketing Colorado pedestrian deaths

19% of Colorado traffic fatalities in 2023 were pedestrians. Transportation planners are trying to make streets safer for people on foot.

The Colorado Sun

Mountain bikers are rich, study says they spend $416 per trip visiting lodging, restaurants, etc., Mtn Bike trails generate employment generating 1626 jobs last year https://rec-law.us/3nd9mutm

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Mountain bikers spend $416 per trip to a riding destination, study finds

(BRAIN) — A report by a national nonprofit outdoors organization to quantify the economic impact of U.S. mountain biking tourists estimated that an average of $416 is spent per visit toward lodging, restaurants, and retailers.

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Cycling was making a comeback last year, more Americans were riding bikes, biggest growth in kids riding bikes we'll, with tariffs used bike market probably will explode https://rec-law.us/2p8tjwss

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More Americans Rode a Bike Than Ever Before in 2024, Youth Participation Saw the Biggest Surge

PeopleForBikes released its 2024 U.S. Bicycling Participation Study, offering new insights into bicycling trends across the country. This biennial report reveals that 112 million Americans — 35% of those ages 3 and older — rode a bike at least once in 2024. This marks the highest participation rate since the study began in 2014, underscoring an increasing interest in bicycling propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Arkansas getting new chairlift, for lift served mountain biking! Bella Vista AR will get a new lift served mt bike park from the Walton Family (who else in AR) https://rec-law.us/yc2kr2ww https://rec-law.us/y5as3xeu

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Lift-Served Bike Park Coming to Northwest Arkansas

Arkansas will get an operating chairlift for the first time in 50 years come 2026. Runway Group, owned by members of the Walton Family, today announced it will build a lift-served bike park in Bell…

Lift Blog

El Presidente just screwed the cycling industry:

Road Bikes: 40.5% (5.5% + 25% + 10%)

Mountain & Kids’ Bikes: 46% (11% + 25% + 10%)

E-Bikes: 35% (0% + 25% + 10%)

From the National Bicycle Dealers Association Most bicycles will go up 50% minimum in price.

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League of American Bicyclists 2024 state rankings, cycling fatalities are UP! most western states ranked poorly! CO is the exception at #6 https://rec-law.us/yz5y9w2c

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2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America - Cycling West - Cycling Utah

Washington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to

Cycling West - Cycling Utah

I'm attending CABDA West & NBDA Retailer Summit West look me up if you are in Vegas in March! https://rec-law.us/2p8w3af9

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WEST - CABDA Expo

Cyclists have known this since their 1st ride, there are great & more benefits from cycling makes you stronger, fitter, healthy, good for the environment & mental health https://rec-law.us/2p875en9

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What are the benefits of cycling?

A deep dive into the many benefits of cycling, from physical and mental health boosts to bringing people together

cyclingnews.com

Garmin reviewing the info from its product users show that cyclists cycled more this past year than before, 7% increase. Great, interesting Thanks Garmin https://rec-law.us/2p9dxau4

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