The following is an alert sent out by our friends at Bicycle Colorado:
Black Hawk's Board of Aldermen is making it clear that they don't want bicyclists or bicycle events in town. The Board approved an ordinance banning bicycle riding on almost every street in Black Hawk. This includes the only paved street (Gregory Street-former State Highway 279) connecting the Peak to Peak Highway with the Central City Parkway.
Black Hawk police are now issuing a ticket to anyone "caught riding" through town.
Bicycle Colorado doesn't think this is right or legal. We are working diligently on the legal side but here is how you can help today:
1. Email or Call the Black Hawk City Council
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Council phone: 303-582-2212 attn: Mayor David D. Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul G. Bennett, Diane Cales, Kathleen Doles, Tom Kerr, Greg Moates
Ask them to:
Please restore bicycle access to Gregory Street and all Black Hawk streets. Your ban is closing a major cross-state route to bicyclists preventing residents and tourists from biking.
2. Donate to the legal efforts
The cycling community is in the midst of a legal and legislative campaign to overturn this ban and prevent it from spreading to other cities in Colorado. Please support Bicycle Colorado and this important initiative by making a donation today!
3. Spread the Word
Share this news and message on to others you know in the cycling community, or any other influential individual.
