attention coloradans

from bicyclecolo.org:

"The Colorado State Patrol has added an alarming new policy to limit bicycle and triathlon events to 2,500 riders. This limit can be lowered at any time putting every event at risk. Bicycle tours, races, charity rides, group rides, and triathlons are all affected.

The State Patrol says that they are using this ban to “ensure safety.” But a random cap has no effect on the safety of bicyclists. Safety is based on good event planning, educated bicyclists, traffic management plans, safe roads, and law-abiding motorists. A well-run event can be safe for 10,000 bicyclists and a poorly-run event can be unsafe for 100 riders. An arbitrary cap punishes everyone and discourages all events."

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