Aspen area sees growing toll from bike, e-bike accidents
The increased use of e-bikes, the more use of trails in general and the explosion in demand for rental bikes have led to more bike crashes on area trails, local officials say.
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The increased use of e-bikes, the more use of trails in general and the explosion in demand for rental bikes have led to more bike crashes on area trails, local officials say.
Trail use numbers in Pitkin County were mostly down this summer from the pandemic peak in summer 2020, though the full COVID-19 influx affect on local outdoor recreational resources in future years remains unclear.
Ducks won’t be rolling down the river on Saturday, but balls will be rolling down the mountain.
I often find myself walking past the Somersworth Veterans Memorial, which is located in Stein Park on Main Street and thinking about those who are or who have served over the years. One of the stones in the park is dedicated to the crews of the USS Somersworth and for many years could be found in the park that bears its name. That park is located at the end of Main and Market streets. The Veterans Commission decided that it would be more fitting to have the stone placed in the Veterans park and that is exactly where it is today.