“Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life”
The death of rising U.S. cycling star Magnus White was as preventable as it was tragic. It’s time to take action. Join us as we call for better laws and improved infrastructure to protect vulnerable road users. Ride with us as the new voice for change. Riders will depart at 10 am at Farrand Field on the CU Boulder Campus, following a slow-roll route along Folsom to Jay Road, and then on to Colorado State Highway 119 (CO 119) with a rolling closure, going past the site where Magnus was killed. The entire westbound lanes of CO 119 will be closed to vehicle traffic, ensuring a safe journey for all participants. Riders will turn around at 63rd and then return to Farrand Field on CU Campus for a rally. This gathering will introduce legislative efforts spearheaded by The White Line and include a strong call to action in support of these initiatives.
The cycling route spans 13.5 miles and features minimal elevation change. Additionally, for those nationwide wishing to join, a virtual ride option will be available. There will be a walking route around the CU Boulder campus, with details to be announced soon.
Ride to the Ride
We plan to leave FRCC at 630 and ride the 45 miles to the start of the memorial ride. Staging starts at 9:30, and the ride starts at 10:00, so that should give us plenty of time. The memorial ride itself is 13 miles and will be followed by a rally. I’m not going to organize the ride back to Fort Collins. I’ll leave that up to smaller groups to work out.
Here’s the route to Boulder.
Ride Information
Ride Start Time:
August 11, 2024. 10 am. Staging will begin at 9:30am.
Ride Start/Finish:
Riders start at Parking Lot 360 on CU Boulder Campus and finish at Farrand Field on the CU Campus.
Route Information:
Riders will depart Parking Lot 360 on CU Boulder Campus, ride on Folsom to Jay Road, and then onto Colorado State Highway 119 (CO 119) past the site where Magnus was killed. The entire westbound lanes of CO 119 will be closed to vehicle traffic to ensure a safe journey. Riders will then return to Farrand Field for the rally demanding change.
Ride Length:
13.5 Miles with minimal elevation change.
Ride Registration (required):
Registration is required and is free with a suggested donation.
Parking:
We encourage all to ride to the event. If driving, pay parking will be available on the CU Boulder Campus.
Supporters:
The White Line, It Could Be Me, Ride for Your Life, Trek Bicycles, USA Cycling, Heavylifting Design.
More information:
Rally Information
Rally Date:
August 11, 2024.
Rally Start Time:
Approximately 12:30 pm
Rally Information:
The White Line calls for urgent legislative action demanding stronger protections for vulnerable road users and immediate infrastructure changes. This is a call to action: we need your support to push these critical initiatives forward. Enough is enough.
Rally Guest Speakers:
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Trek President John Burke, senior leadership from USA Cycling, senior officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and others
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