Click here for a calendar of bicycling and walking events and activities in Larimer County.

BPEC offers bicycle and pedestrian safety education presentations for kids, families, businesses and senior groups.

Presentations are FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated!

Watch a BPEC Bike Safety Presentation on YouTube!

Want to learn how to bike more safely?

Take the Traffic Skills 101 course that's based on the League of American Bicyclists curriculum. The course will include bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. It's recommended for students above the age of 14 years. This fast-paced, eight-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of "vehicular cycling."  You will gain the confidence you need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail.

When: Saturday, March 10, May 12 or July 7, 8am-4pm

Where: TBA

Cost: FREE! Includes lunch.

Register: mnorth@fcgov.com or 970-224-6112

BPEC in the News

The Colorado Injury Research and Control Center features BPEC and two of its members in its spring 2011 newsletter. Read it here!

Why Bike or Walk?

Some of the reasons might surprise you! Watch this video to learn more.

Ask Your Employer for a Bicycle Commuter Benefit - Available Through the IRS

The Bicycle Commuter Benefit (BCB) is intended to provide a benefit for employees who cycle which is comparable to the transportation benefits for employees using transit or driving. The BCB is a nationally recognized tax provision as of January 1, 2009. Employers are voluntarily adopting this program to reimburse up to $20 per month, per bicycle commuter for reasonable expenses incurred because of their commute to work by bike.

Businesses that implement the BCB set up their own strategy for administering the program. As a guideline, a business should develop a policy which defines "commuter," requires employees to keep their receipts and defines how often the tax exempt wage payments will be made. Employees should be responsible for all paperwork (e.g., collecting receipts and filling out monthly reimbursement cards) and the employer should be responsible for making regular payments and accounting for IRS purposes.

Click here for a handout you can download that details the BCB or visit the League of American Cyclists website for answers to frequently asked questions.

What Does BPEC Do? Who's Involved?

The BPEC, through education and encouragement, works to reduce the number of motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian crashes in our community, and increase knowledge and awareness about how to safely share roads. The BPEC works to increase the number of bicycle riders and pedestrians in the community, nurturing health and wellness.

Members

Bike Fort Collins, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, City of Fort Collins Police Department, City of Loveland, CSU Colorado Injury Control Research Center, CSU Police Department, Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op, Fort Collins Cycling Club, Loveland Pedal Club, Poudre School District, PVHS Ambulance Service, Safe Kids Larimer County and Thompson School District

The BPEC was established in fall 2009 and is coordinated by HCC.

More Bike Safety Education

Other groups that provide bicycle safety education include: League of American Bicyclists, Bike Fort Collins, Bicycle Colorado and the Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op.

Find Bike and Walking Routes

Visit Google Maps at http://maps.google.com/biking

or visit MapMyRide at http://www.mapmyride.com/

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Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County

970-495-7503