Summer B.I.K.E. Camp (Bicycles Improve Kid’s Experiences)

Presented by Overland Sertoma, AMD, New Belgium Brewing Company, and City of Fort Collins  

June 23 – 28th (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)

FC Bikes presents B.I.K.E. Camp (Bicycles Improve Kid’s Experiences) teaching children ages 8 – 12 yrs old skills on how to ride safely in an urban environment while learning that bicycling is a sensible and fun form of transportation.  B.I.K.E. Camp will cover topics such as:  Road rules – bike safety, traffic signs & signals, intersections, etc, Emergency skills – quick stop, scanning for cars, and rock dodge, Bike handling skills and drills – agility fun course, Recreational Riding – familiarizing children with riding bikes along the Poudre and Spring Creek Trails, and Maintenance – fix-a-flat, cleaning, lubrication, safety check, lights and bells.  A bike Safety Pack will be issued to all B.I.K.E. Camp participants, the Safety Pack includes: lights, bell, patch kits, reflective stickers, a tool kit and a helmet will be provided if the child does not have one.  Cost for the 6 day camp is $50 per child.  For more information please contact Tyler Bevington at or call 416-2411.

 

Bike to School Day was a success!

Thank you to the many volunteers who came out to support Bike to School Day through the Safe Routes to School program. We had 11 elementary schools as well the PSD Early Childhood Centers participate and we couldn't have done it without the support from our co-workers, community volunteers, local businesses, and our community partners. Special thanks to Runner's Roost, Brave New Wheel, The Cycologist, Full Cycle, Lee's Cyclery, Performance Bicycle, REI, Recycled Cycles, Spring Greek Recumbent, Road 34, King Soopers, Walmart, CanDo, FC Bikes, Bike Fort Collins, Bicycle Colorado and MANY wonderful community volunteers for showing their support!

Thanks to each of you for getting more kids safely walking and biking!!

Now Accepting Schools for Fall 2008 Program

We increased our number of participating schools from 1 in spring of 2007 to 11 in spring of 2008! This spring has been a huge success and if you would like to add your school to our upcoming fall program please contact us at

• Stay safe! See our safety tips for some great ideas.
• Check out the new and improved sidewalks at Lesher Junior High and Dunn Elementary schools!
• New cross-walk at Bacon Elementary allows students to walk to school safely.
• School On the Move! Safe Routes recently partnered with PVH’s Healthy Kids Club to add an extra focus on walking and biking to school. Thank you to Lee’s Cyclery for their donation of two bicycles!
• The safety environment around Fort Collins High School just got a little bit safer! Check out the new pedestrian crossing located on Horsetooth.
  
• Cone Zones map (PDF)

When riding your bike to school, ALWAYS wear a helmet that is properly fitted.