Bicycle City Colorado

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Fri, 06/13/2008 - 17:31
Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations
Introduction
Potential Colorado Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Colorado
Colorado Animal & Wildlife Groups
Colorado Business Organizations & Resources
Colorado Education Organizations & Resources
Colorado Environmental Groups
Colorado International Groups
Colorado State Government
In Conclusion

Introduction

The Rocky Mountain state has everything a potential Colorado Bicycle City development needs. The state’s economy and job growth are expected to out pace national trends over the next few years, according to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. This is due in part to the state’s diverse economic base and strength in high-tech industries. Inflation and unemployment are also expected to be lower than national averages.

Many areas of the state have an ideal, temperate climate that doesn’t get too cold in the winter and doesn’t get too hot in the summer, and summer heat is typically dry. On those beautiful days, Colorado offers plenty of recreational opportunities to residents and visitors to any prospective Bicycle City, CO, including national parks, mountains and lakes.

Potential Colorado Bicycle City Locations

Bicycle City, Colorado could be a great success 50 to 100 miles outside any of these cities.

Boulder, CO
  • Population: 83,432
  • Average Annual Rainfall 19.9 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 46, February - 49, March - 56, April - 63, May - 72, June - 82, July - 87, August - 85, September - 77, October - 67, November - 53, December - 46
  • Water Hayden Lake, Baseline Lake, Boulder Reservoir, Marshall Lake
  • Adjacent Public Land Eldorado Canyon State Park, Boulder Mountain Park, Walker Ranch Park
  • Zip Codes 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305
  • Other Highlights Boulder is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities that include city trails and open spaces. The city is environmentally-minded with natural product retailers and restaurants and alternative transportation options. Boulder also boasts more than 300 days of sunshine annually.
Fort Collins, CO
  • Population: 122,297
  • Average Annual Precipitation 15.8 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 39, February - 41, March - 46, April - 53, May - 62, June - 73, July - 79, August - 77, September - 70, October - 59, November - 46, December - 40
  • Water Lake Estes, Mary Lake, Big Thompson River
  • Adjacent Public land Rocky Mountain National Park, Fossil Creek
  • Zip Codes 80537, 80538, 80539
  • Other Highlights Fort Collins has been named one of Money Magazine's best places to live.
Estes Park, CO
  • Population: 5,413
  • Average Annual Precipitation 13.9 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 42, February - 47, March - 54, April - 61, May - 72, June - 82, July - 86, August - 84, September - 77, October - 65, November - 52, December - 44
  • Water Warren Lake, Terry Lake, Cache la Poudre River, Boyd Lake, Fall River
  • Adjacent Public Land Horsetooth Mountain Park, Charles A Lory State Park, Pineridge Natural Area, Riverbend Ponds Natural Area, Running Deer Natural Area, Boyd Lake State Park
  • Zip Codes 80511, 80517
  • Other Highlights Estes Park is home to the Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King’s The Shining.
Durango, CO
  • Population: 13,922
  • Average Annual Precipitation 19.3 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 40, February - 47, March - 54, April - 63, May - 71, June - 81, July - 85, August - 83, September - 76, October - 66, November - 51, December - 41
  • Water Animas River, Vallecito Lake
  • Adjacent Public Land Mesa Verde National Park, Durango Mountain Resort, San Juan National Forest
  • Zip Codes 81301, 81302, 81303
  • Other Highlights Durango offers lots of opportunities for families to enjoy rock climbing, year-round gold-medal fly fishing, kayaking and rafting.
Loveland, CO
  • Population: 50,608
  • Average Annual Precipitation 13.9 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 42, February - 47, March - 54, April - 61, May - 71, June - 81, July - 86, August - 84, September - 77, October - 65, November - 51, December - 44
  • Water Boyd Lake, Lake Loveland, Boedecker Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Big Thompson River
  • Adjacent Public Land Boyd Lake State Park, Fossil Creek Regional Open Space
  • Zip Codes 80511, 80517
  • Other Highlights Loveland hosts the Annual Sculpture in the Park event and the Sculpture Invitational.
Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Population: 9,815
  • Average Annual Precipitation 24.1 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 30, February - 34, March - 40, April - 50, May - 61, June - 71,July - 76, August - 75, September - 67, October - 56, November - 40, December - 32
  • Water Yampa River
  • Adjacent Public land Steamboat Mountain Range
  • Zip Codes 80477, 80487, 80488
  • Other Highlights Steamboat Springs is home of Ski Town, USA and is located near many natural hot springs.
Breckenridge, CO
  • Population: 2,408
  • Annual Precipitation 14 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 42, February - 47, March - 54, April - 61, May - 71, June - 81, July - 86, August - 84, September - 77, October - 65, November - 51, December - 44
  • Water Blue River, Lake Dillon, Snake River, Swan River, Dillon Reservoir
  • Adjacent Public land Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area, Swan Mountain Recreation Area, Peninsula Recreation Area
  • Zip Codes 80511, 80517
  • Other Highlights Breckenridge offers one of Colorado’s largest National Historic Districts as well as lots of skiing and non-motorized use trails.
Golden, CO
  • Population: 17,366
  • Annual Precipitation 17 inches
  • Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 44, February - 47, March - 53, April - 59, May - 68, June - 80,July - 86, August - 84, September - 76, October - 65, November - 51, December - 45
  • Water Clear Creek
  • Adjacent Public land White Ranch Open Space Park, Apex Open Space Park,
  • Zip Codes 80401, 80402, 80403, 80439
  • Other Highlights: Golden offers visitors and residents 10 museums, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Red Rocks Park and Ampitheater.
Potential Location Source List
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Colorado
Colorado Animal & Wildlife Groups
Colorado Business Organizations & Resources
Colorado Education Organizations & Resources
Colorado Environmental Groups
Colorado International Groups
Colorado State Government
Conclusion

Colorado is ideal for consideration of a Bicycle City, Colorado, development. Besides the incredible scenery and largely clean environs, the population is health-minded. Five Colorado cities are on Money Magazine’s top 20 skinniest cities list. The economy and job growth are additionally expected to be strong for years to come. The sum total is a prime prospective location for Bicycle City, Colo.

What about you?
  • Would Bicycle City, Colorado, be the kind of town you would want to live in?
  • Where would you build Bicycle City, Colo., if you were in charge of prospective site location project?
  • How could a local community benefit from placement of a Bicycle City in the immediate area?
  • What features matter most to you when choosing a city to relocate?
  • How could your town be improved?
  • What would you suggest be included in plans for a new Bicycle City in Colorado?
  • Can you think of anything other aspects of creating a Bicycle City, CO, that we should consider?.
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