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Author: Mike Rigney

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Westside Avenue Action Plan Project – Open House
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Westside Avenue Action Plan project – Open House

  • January 25, 2017
  • Mike Rigney
  • Advocacy, Community, Get Around, News
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Join Wildcat Construction and El Paso County for a public open house on Thursday, February 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club, located at 6 South 33rd St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Project team members will be in attendance to provide information about the Westside…

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What Has Cycling Ever Done For This Country?

  • November 7, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • Advocacy, News
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Here's an interesting perspective on bicycling and the Research Parkway bike lane issue. By Janine Hegeman President, Colorado Springs Cycling Club What has cycling ever done for this country? Besides pneumatic tires, ball bearings, differential gears, aviation, automobiles and roads?…

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BCS Kick-off Meeting
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BCS Kick-off Meeting

  • November 2, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • News, Outreach
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Bike Colorado Springs has been around awhile but we have yet to have celebration of our existence. That will change on Thursday November 17th! Bike Colorado Springs Kick-off Meeting November 17, 2016 5:30 to 7:00 pm USA Cycling 210 USA…

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Update On Infrastructure Improvements
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Update on Infrastructure Improvements

  • July 11, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • Advocacy, Get Around
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Infrastructure improvements supporting outdoor recreation and tourism are popping up around Colorado Springs, thanks to support of Colorado Springs residents. Improvements are underway on some of Colorado Springs’ most popular trails, thanks to voter approval in November 2015 to retain…

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What Is “Right-sizing”
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What Is “Right-sizing”

  • July 11, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • Advocacy, News
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Right-sizing Streets: What Does It mean and Why Does It Matter to Cyclist? There has been a lot of discussion lately about "Right-sizing" streets. What does it mean and why should we, as bicyclists, care? Below is a brief description…

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Trail and Public Works Project Updates

  • July 2, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • News
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Here are some updates on both Trails and Public Works  that may impact cyclists. Skyline Trail Public Works personnel replaced concrete between Yellowwood Dr. and Research Parkway that had lifted or sunk, creating tripping hazards. Pikes Peak Greenway Trail Work is…

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Mayor’s Ride A Huge Success
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Mayor’s Ride a Huge Success

  • June 24, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • News
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Approximately 800 people pedaled to one of 12 breakfast locations today from as far north as Monument, stretching south to Fountain for the 23rd Annual Bike to Work Day. Mayor Suthers and his wife, Janet, led more than 125 cyclists…

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Where Can You Park Your Bike?

  • June 22, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • Get Around, News, Play
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The Colorado Springs Street Department and the City's Bicycle Planner, Kate Brady would like to know the location of bike parking facilities throughout the City. And they have a handy way for you to report that information. Using the GoCoSprings…

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Encouragement and Education Committee Report

  • June 14, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • Education and Encouragement
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The Encouragement and Education Committee (E&E Committee) is one of four working committees that comprise the administrative structure for Bike Colorado Springs.  The Committee has now met twice starting with an introduction and orientation to Bike Colorado Springs and developing…

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Cone Zone Map

  • June 8, 2016
  • Mike Rigney
  • News
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We have posted a link to the City's "Cone Zone Map" on our Get Around page. You will find this map very helpful to navigate around street construction sites. Check it out.

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