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CDOT releases draft of Colorado Statewide Active Transportation Plan for public review
Public invited to comment on draft plan to improve walking, biking and rolling across Colorado The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to make it easier and more convenient to walk, bike and roll throughout Colorado — but CDOT needs your input to do that. “Active transportation” is any human-scale and typically human-powered mode of transportation, such as walking, running, bicycling, roller blading or using an electric bicycle, kick scooter or electric scooter, skateboard, wheelchair or ... Read more
Yeva Smilianska Receives 4 Year Sentence in Department of Corrections for the Death of Magnus White
On July 29, 2023, Yeva Smilianska, hit and killed Magnus White while he was riding his bike, minutes from his home. She was convicted of Vehicular Homicide-Reckless Driving in that death. This carries with it up to 6 years prison in the Department of Corrections. Today, In Boulder, Judge Dea Lindsey presided over her sentencing as she did over the trial. In considering the maximum Sentence of 6 years, as the defense argued for community ... Read more
Freehub PRESENTS A Mountain Bike Film Festival
It is Film Festival time, and it is coming soon to a theatre near you! Freehub PRESENTS, brought to you by Arkansas Tourism, is a collection of films from some of the best filmmakers and riders, as well as new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big screen experience. The multi-stop film festival honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who will shape the sport for generations to come. Cinematic events and coast-to-coast ... Read more
Colorado High School Cycling League Gets New Director
After 16 amazing years, Kate Rau, founder and Executive Director of the Colorado High School Cycling League, is passing the torch. As Kate is stepping down, stepping up will be Chris McGee, who many of you know from his previous work with Bicycle Colorado and BRAC. Kate founded CHSCL 16 years ago to empower youth, impact the present and shape the future, and she truly has made a difference. This week she officially introduced McGee ... Read more
New segment of Clear Creek Canyon trail could open by Labor Day
By John Meyer, The Denver Post Runners, walkers, cyclists and even families with baby strollers have been waiting more than three years for the next segment of the popular Peaks to Plains trail in Clear Creek Canyon to open. It will only be a few more months now. Project planners say they expect to open the next 1.25 miles of trail by December, and they are hoping to open it much sooner. “Chances are, we ... Read more
Cycling Community Mourns Death of Advocate Killed in Crash With Motorcycle
by Colton Chavez-9News April 30, 2025 Northern Colorado has always been a hub for cycling, both recreational and professional. This week though, that community is mourning the loss of Ian Dickenson, a long time cycling advocate who was struck and killed by a motorcyclist Sunday near Horsetooth Mountain Open Space near Fort Collins, Colorado. According to Colorado State Patrol, the motorcycle driver swerved off of the road after passing another motorcycle, hitting Dickenson who was ... Read more
GUILTY-Boulder County Jury Finds Yeva Smilianska Guilty of Vehicular Homicide-Reckless Driving
Boulder, Colorado- After a week long trial, late Friday evening, a Boulder County jury found Yeva Smilianska guilty of Vehicular Homicide-Reckless Driving in the death of Magnus White. The jury, who began deliberations shortly after 3pm came back after 7 hours with the verdict. They reached a unanimous decision on this charge instead of the lesser charge of careless driving resulting in death. Sentencing has been scheduled for June 13, at 10am in Boulder County. ... Read more
Trial Begins for Driver Accused of Striking, Killing Colorado Cyclist, Magnus White
By: Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist Jury selection began Monday morning for the suspect driver accused of striking and killing Colorado teen cyclist Magnus White near his home in Boulder. Yeva Smilianska was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide months after the deadly crash. By 2:45 p.m., a jury was seated, and opening statements began after months of postponement in Boulder County Court. White, 17, was finishing up a ride traveling southbound on Highway 119, commonly ... Read more
Teens Charged with Murder in the 2024 Death of Cyclist After Video Surfaces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Albuquerque family one of the most awful groups to be part of, families that have lost a loved one due to road violence-being hit by a motored vehicle while riding a bike. Cyclist Scott Habermehl was killed in a fatal hit-and-run May 2024. Up until this week, it was believed to be a fatal hit and run accident. Their loss became even more emotionally devastating when recent evidence was discovered that ... Read more
Elite Racing Returns to Colorado In 2026
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob Roll, Eric Heiden, Alex Steida and Ron Keifel make up the story line of that team. Also that saw Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault ... Read more
