Wow. I can’t think of anything more stupid for the state of Colorado or the city therein than to ban bicycles. Here’s the description:

There are signs posted in several spots around town that show a bicycle with a circle around it and a line across it; however if people miss it and didn’t read the section in the local newspaper talking about Blackhawk’s new law, most would have no clue riding in spots is illegal.”Most of the business owners didn’t even know about it,” said Webb.

Bicycles Banned In Blackhawk – Denver News Story – KMGH Denver.

Happy holidays everyone! When the ball drops this year in New York City, remember that it is bicycle powered:

The ritual dropping of the ball in New York’s Times Square on New Year’s eve, seen on television by millions around the world, is becoming a bit greener than in years past.

The 2-0-0-9 sign that will light up when the New Year’s ball finishes its descent will be powered by batteries charged by people pedaling on bicycles.

Let’s hope the whole event this year will be powered by bikes (so far they’ve collected 35% of the necessary power).

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In local news, the Fort Collins bike library has plans to quadruple the number of bikes it has available for loan.

The manager of the Old Town Square branch said people have actually darted away from half-eaten meals in the plaza to snag a newly returned bike. Another woman was so reluctant to return it that the police were nearly called, he said.

Homeless people are using the bike library to ride to job interviews! How cool!