Tag: Biking
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It’s now illegal to block bike lanes statewide in Colorado thanks to bill signed by Polis
In case you missed it, House Bill 26-1237 has been working its way through the legislative process since it was introduced in February – and it deals with various modifications to law related to transportation safety. While parts of the bill addressed traction devices, clarifications in moving vehicles that impede traffic or maintenance operations, and…
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Crucial section of Front Range thru-trail closed until further notice due to “current world situation”
Believe it or not, it’s (mostly) possible to travel from Colorado Springs to Denver on bicycle via trail. A long-distance route that stretches 80-plus miles depending on the specific route, a key portion for all seems to be a stretch called the ‘New Santa Fe Regional Trail.’ Described by El Paso County as a 14-mile…
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Runners and bikers breaking ‘speed limit’ on popular Colorado trail could get $100 fine
A speed limit has been proposed for the Animas River Trail in Durango, and breaking it could result in a $100 fine if approved. The Durango City Council is set to consider the proposal during a meeting that will be taking place on October 21. The speed limit would be created via a city ordinance,…
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For e-bikes in Colorado Springs, ‘phases’ and complexities to sort out
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An ordinance expanding electric bike access on Colorado Springs trails is going into effect Tuesday. But cyclists who have long awaited a legal day at most of the city’s premier outdoor destinations will have to wait longer. That’s in line with the Parks Department’s “phased…
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Trail Talk: Be prepared for ever-changing elements when you hike during spring in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save May is my least favorite month in Colorado. We are teased into believing spring is here and summer will soon follow. But May is mercurial. Seventy-degree temperatures are often followed by cold rain or snow…
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Colorful Colorado has deeper meaning for Salida artist
Dorothy steps out of her black-and-white world and into the Technicolor world of Oz — just as the artist Leslie Jorgensen steps into Colorado’s great outdoors. “It’s that awe,” she says. “It’s that feeling of being alive, truly alive.” It’s a feeling she aims to paint. And it’s a feeling that comes with living in…
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New addition coming to long-dreamed trail west of Colorado Springs
El Paso County is moving ahead on a long-dreamed trail touring the hills west of Colorado Springs. Ute Pass Regional Trail has been more than a decade in the making, predating a master plan published in 2015. The plan maps the 11-mile trail running from Manitou Springs up through Cascade and Green Mountain Falls, ending…
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Trail Talk: Combining forces, dollars can produce impressive results with Colorado land preservation
A recent announcement involving the preservation of open space in Colorado was rather startling. Denver Mountain Parks (DMP) and Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) split the cost of a critical piece of property. As a result, they have created 4,000-plus acres of contiguous public land. The achievement is remarkable. Never before had these groups purchased…
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Rutabaga Ride is an infant-trail with a rough early childhood | Trail Trax
Is it really that hard to follow the downhill-only signs and not vandalize the fences?