P.E.D.A.L. History

Introduction

P.E.D.A.L. has a long history of community involvement, political advocacy on behalf of cyclist, social activities, and efforts to promote safety.

Past Activities

• The first Earth Day, April 1970: P.E.D.A.L. founded by Joe Brockstein, Jim Disney, Art Minnick, and Darrel Smith as People's Efforts to De-emphasize Automobiles in Loveland.

• Straightened the City of Loveland out when it passed stupid bicycle-related laws in mid 70's.

• Helped organize first Loveland Bike Week with Kerry Randa, 1987.

• Served on committee that organized first Colorado Bike Week.

• Organized second Loveland Bike Week, 1989.

• Ran Bike Rodeo at Loveland Police Fair, 1990.

• P.E.D.A.L. members contributed to transportation master plan created by the Northern Front Range Regional Transportation Planning and Air Quality Program Council (NFRT & AQPC) Bikeways Focus Group. (Not making this name up: this is what happens when government administrators name things.)

• Youth Environmental Summit educational exhibitor.

• Earth Day exhibitor ever since its revival in late 80's.

• Consulted with City of Loveland on east-west mobility study, 1996.

• Leadership Loveland community group exhibitor, 1997.

• Many organized bicycle rides over the last 30 years.

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