[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E58]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    RECOGNIZING WHEAT RIDGE CYCLERY

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Wheat Ridge 
Cyclery for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's Business of the Year 
Award.
  Wheat Ridge Cyclery has been a pillar of the Wheat Ridge community 
since 1973. Now in their 50th year, they employ over 80 individuals and 
are the largest and oldest independent bike shop in Colorado.
  Their philanthropic endeavors include sponsoring the Colorado High 
School Cycling League and the Colorado Mountain Bike Association and 
providing paid advocacy days for employees to assist in trail 
stewardship efforts. Wheat Ridge Cyclery also partners with Bicycles 
for Humanity to collect bikes that would have otherwise been thrown 
into Colorado landfills. These bikes are taken to Bicycle Empowerment 
Centers in Africa to help provide basic transportation and mobility. 
Wheat Ridge Cyclery's continued support to communities near and far is 
commendable and greatly appreciated.
  Congratulations to Wheat Ridge Cyclery on the accomplishments that 
led to this prestigious award. We are grateful for their continued 
contributions to the Wheat Ridge community.

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