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Colorado Supreme Court overturns Black Hawk bike ban

Richard MasonerFebruary 4, 20131 Comment on Colorado Supreme Court overturns Black Hawk bike ban

You might recall the city of Black Hawk, Colorado, which banned bikes from the state highway that runs through town.

A trio of touring cyclists were ticketed on June 4, 2010 for violating the ordinance. Local and district courts affirmed the citations, so Jamie Webb, Jeffrey Hermanson, and Michaleen Jeronimus took it to the Colorado Supreme Court, which reversed the district court decision by deciding that local law which contradicts state is pre-empted.

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NAHBS 2013 in three weeks

Richard MasonerFebruary 4, 20131 Comment on NAHBS 2013 in three weeks

Remember, all, the 2013 North American Handmade Bicycle Show begins in less than three weeks in Denver, Colorado. Visit the official website for details. If you don’t like lines, BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE. You’ll save time and a little money.

Rene Herse, Mark Nobilette and Bruce Gordon will hold their own show unaffiliated with NAHBS on Saturday, February 23 at the Denver Marriott City Center Hotel. Rene Herse specializes in vintage goodies and randonneur specialty items in Boulder. Mark Nobilette crafts beautiful steel lugged frames north of Longmont. Bruce Gordon in Petaluma, California specializes in touring rigs.

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Bike ban hearings at Colorado Supreme Court

Richard MasonerNovember 9, 20122 Comments on Bike ban hearings at Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado cycling advocates seek to overturn cycling ban in Black Hawk.

The gambling town of Black Hawk, CO banned bikes in January 2010. A trio of cyclists rode through town on purpose to test the law. Nearly three years later, the Colorado Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Thursday on the gambling town’s bike ban.

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