Two Fort Collins middle school students have lost their lives to suicide after being relentlessly bullied by classmates, and now the entire community is mourning a tragedy that could have been avoided. School districts have both a moral and legal obligation to put a stop to bullying. Students have a right to a safe learning… read more
It had been the dream of one 37-year-old Harley rider from Los Ojos, New Mexico to ride up and attend the 75th Annual Sturgis Rally. So he and his wife loaded up their bike and truck and headed out, but they didn’t make it to the rally. A thunderstorm rolling over U.S. 64 caught the… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation partially relies on its R-U-Buzzed app to help prevent drunk driving accidents during the holidays. Every year, the app receives attention from the local press during Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The app works as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) detector, so would-be drunk drivers know they… read more
So how much did your first motorcycle cost? Was it a treasured inheritance from a parent, or did you make a deal with a college student down on their luck? Everybody has a story about buying their first motorcycle, and most likely they had a pretty short budget, but now you are older, now you… read more
Football has received media attention for causing thousands of concussions, but some people may be unaware other sports carry the same risks to athletes. Soccer also has a high rate of concussions, and young players of the sport might be at risk. For young athletes, soccer can present a higher risk of traumatic brain injuries… read more
We’ve already talked about some of the steps you can take to make sure your bike is ready to ride when spring comes, but there is so much more you can do for your baby during the winter months. Here are some more tips on keeping your motorcycle as fit as a fiddle during the… read more
Coaches and trainers should continue to take concussions very seriously, as the consequences can have life-changing implications for young athletes. One of the worst consequences that can befall student athletes is second impact syndrome, where two concussions occur within a short period. Second impact syndrome can cause severe and lifelong disability for young athletes. The… read more
Every year the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) brings the smell of gasoline, burnt rubber, and excitement to Colorado, and even though the racing season is over, there’s still a lot going on as the organization prepares for next year. There’s Motorcycle Racing In Colorado! This year’s champion, Ryan Burke, was crowned earlier in the season,… read more
Recently, Colorado State University (CSU) was recognized as one of the friendliest campuses in the country for cycling. However, this award is also a reflection of the entire town of Fort Collins, which is known nationwide as being one of the friendliest and safest places for cyclists. Fort Collins is also implementing the Bicycle Master… read more
Our beautiful state has tons of mountain passes and beautiful winding roads, which attracts motorcyclists from all over the country. The bikers come and fill our roads during the warmer months of the year, and this increase in activity often results in a rise in motorcycle crashes. This year the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)… read more
