FLOOD-IMPACTED HIGHWAYS REOPENED TO CYCLISTS
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- Published on Monday, 09 December 2013 16:49
The roads to Estes Park are now open to cyclists. Please be extra careful during the reconstruction phase. While the roads are passable, they aren't 100% just yet.
The Colorado Department of Transportation
Twitter: @coloradodot
December 9, 2013
Contact: Ashley Mohr – 303-757-9437
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FLOOD-IMPACTED HIGHWAYS REOPENED TO CYCLISTS
Cyclists and motorists reminded temporary highways are narrow, shoulders minimal in some areas
BOULDER, JEFFERSON, LARIMER, AND WELD COUNTIES — As of today, Monday, December 9, 2013, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has reopened all flood-repaired highways to cyclists, including US 34, US 36, State Highway (SH) 7, SH 72, and SH 119. The highways have been closed to cyclists for safety reasons following flood repairs as CDOT assessed the safety of the temporary roadways.
“After carefully observing how the roadways held up after this first major winter storm, we have decided to reopen the flooded highways to cyclists,” said CDOT Director of Communications Amy Ford. “However, we want to remind cyclists and motorists alike that the highways that connect the Front Range with the mountains are in temporary condition. This means that all highway users should be cautious of narrow and soft shoulders, sections of highway without guardrail, heavy equipment maneuvering in narrow areas, and areas that are prone to rockfall as the ground continues to settle. All cyclists who ride do so at their own risk.”
The following highway segments have reopened to cyclists:
- US 34 between the Dam Store (west of Loveland) and Estes Park
- US 36 between Lyons and Estes Park
- SH 7 between Lyons and Raymond
- SH 72 in Coal Creek Canyon
- SH 119 between Boulder and Nederland
CDOT will continue to update the bicycling community on the status of the highways if any changes occur that will require the re-closure of the highways due to safety reasons, permanent repairs, changing traffic patterns, and unforeseen weather events. With long-term road repairs beginning in the coming months, changes could occur to the roadways that will impact both cyclists and motorists.
To receive real-time updates about road conditions in your area, visit www.coloradodot.info and click on the green cell phone icon in the upper right hand corner of the page. Information about weekly lane closures will be available at www.coloradodot.info/travel/
CDOT To Open Estes Highways To Cyclists
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- Published on Monday, 09 December 2013 10:18
Photo by Gale Bernhardt. http://galebernhardt.com
The Colorado Department of Transportation hopes to have at least one route from the Front Range to Estes Park open to cyclists sometime this week. Ashely Mohr, CDOT spokesperson, says that now that the first real snow storm of the season has passed, workers will be evaluating highways 7, 36 and 34 for road damage, rock slide potential, embankment scour (undercutting) and shoulder condition (hard and soft). If the highway(s) are deemed safe, they will be reopened to cyclists for the first time since the Sept floods. Highway 34 from Loveland to Estes Park was opened to cars and tucks on November 21st. Mohr says that due to delicate nature of the canyon, restrictions may be reinstated and lifted from time to time for all vehicles.
When asked why the cycling community wasn't notified when the restrictions first went into place, Mohr says that they were mentioned in the press release that was distributed to news agencies, but not reported. "The cycling community is very much on our minds"
Moving forward, CDOT will be alerting YGR about any Northern Colorado cycling related restrictions.
Bikes Needed for Bikes for Tykes
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- Published on Thursday, 05 December 2013 12:02
The Bikes for Tykes program is behind on donations for this Christmas. If you can spare a childrens bike or a few dollars, please donated to this worthy cause.
Every December, the Members of Realities For Children present Bikes For Tykes to local children who have suffered abuse or neglect. The Christmas Season can be a sad time of year for these local kids, so we come to brighten their day bearing gifts of bikes, helmets and safety gear! You can help us in our effort to reach them this Christmas Season, just read on below to find out how!
At the bike distribution, we provide each child with a helmet to ensure safe riding. Bicycle mechanics are on-hand to properly adjust seat height, select the correctly sized helmet, install training wheels, and help the children pick out the “right” bike.
We would like to extend a grateful thank you to all the bike shops that donate their time and support to Bikes for Tykes! We truly couldn’t do it without them.
To make a bike donation, please visit one of these bikes shops before Sunday, December 15th, 2013.
The Phoenix Cyclery
1532 E. Mulberry, Suite D, Fort Collins
493.4517
Lee’s Cyclery
202 W. Laurel, Fort Collins
482.6006
Lee’s Cyclery
931 E. Harmony, Fort Collins
226.6006
Breakaway Cycles
2237 W. Eisenhower, Loveland
663.1726
Lees of Loveland
4880 Thompson Parkway, Loveland
667.8735
To financially contribute to Bikes for Tykes:
Make checks payable to:
Realities For Children Charities
1610 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(cash and credit card will be accepted at the office)
Make a secure CC donation here
Please note Bikes For Tykes in the comment field.
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