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A bicycle crash can alter a life in a matter of seconds. One driver glances at a phone, opens a door into a bike lane, turns across an intersection without yielding, or misjudges the space needed to pass safely. The rider takes the full force of that mistake. What looks minor from a driver’s seat often produces major injuries on a bike, because a cyclist has almost no protection beyond a helmet, some clothing, and reflexes. In Denver, those cases deserve c

Denver is one of those cities where cycling is both practical and personal. For some riders, a bike is the fastest way to get downtown. For others, it is exercise before work, a weekend ritual, or a way to avoid parking headaches near LoDo, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, or the Highlands. The city’s trail network and expanding bike lanes make riding more attractive every year. They also create a false sense of security. A bicycle rider has almo