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WELCOME LETTER

8 B uilding the bicycle way of life

FEATURES 18 Know your ride

As e-bikes become more popular, it's important to know what you're buying and where you can ride.

20 Traffic safety: Vision Zero The city of Fort Collins has set a goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries— Vision Zero—by 2032.

24 A new vision for our trails An interconnected network of trails can be a catalyst for supporting the physical and mental health of the community, promoting environmental stewardship, and achieving economic development goals.

B ikes & Brews Check out the map and pedal here for a refreshing craft beer.

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32 The BIG Bike Directory

NoCo bicycle shops. . . . . . . . 32 Find your biker gang. . . . . . . . 34

38 Bike Calendar

Cycling Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Rides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 42 Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Join us for Fort Collins’ 37th annual Summer Bike to Work Day, with stations hosted by local businesses and organizations all around the city.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 Morning stations: 6:30-9:30 a.m. Afternoon stations: 4-6 p.m. More info: fcgov.com/btwd

Join us for Fort Collins’ 10th Annual Open Streets event, closing Lady Moon Drive to vehicle traffic and replacing it with live music, live art, food and dessert trucks, and a wide variety of free activities from local organizations.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14, 2025 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Lady Moon Drive from Le Fever Drive to Shallow Pond Drive More info: fcgov.com/openstreets 6 | RiDE

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BUILDING THE BICYCLE WAY OF LIFE WELCOME BACK TO Ride—the Trails Edition! It’s truly an honor to be back working in the City of Fort Collins, this time with a special focus on planning the continued development of our amazing, paved trail system. Our current initiative, the Strategic Trails Plan, has proved to be an intriguing project. From uncovering the history of trails, to engaging with community members to help shape system growth, to creating greater transparency behind how trails are developed, this deep dive planning effort into “all things trail” has yielded a path forward to ensure trails are well-planned, funded, designed, constructed, maintained, safe, and inclusive for all. The trail system is one of our greatest community assets. It’s important we preserve today’s system while growing it for tomorrow—to help more residents access neighborhoods, schools, parks, and natural areas. After being away for over a decade and returning a couple of years ago, I’m reminded of and pleased to still see the strength and resilience of the bicycle culture in Fort Collins. Formed from grassroots beginnings in the early 1970s advocating for more bike lanes on streets and more trails, the bicycle way of life has remained steadfast in this community. Never have the city and community partners lost sight of the importance of preserving and enhancing this quality-of-life ingredient as they continue working to provide an environment that’s safe, convenient, and enjoyable to both walk and bike to all destinations. I’m impressed by the continued dedication of so many long-time enthusiasts, who are now joined by a cadre of new residents to advance both bicycle transportation and recreational opportunities. These folks devote countless hours annually to making our city better for cycling. And in no other place has the story of the Fort Collins bike culture better been told, than in Ride. Ride has historically been the go-to printed publication for local bicycle stories and events. In 1999, Rocky Mountain Publishing published the first “Ride—Bicycling Guide to Northern Colorado” in partnership with the City of Fort Collins and has coordinated with numerous city staffers and community members to publish Ride every year since. I had the pleasure of working with Rocky Mountain Publishing as a contributor for the 2007-2011 editions and I’m honored to have the opportunity to jump back in again in 2025 to talk about all things trails. Yours in cycling solidarity, -DK 8 | RiDE

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 14, 2025 Join us for Fort Collins’ 37th annual Summer Bike to Work Day, with stations hosted by local businesses and organizations all around the city.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Lady Moon Drive from Le Fever Drive to Shallow Pond Drive

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 Morning stations: 6:30-9:30 a.m. | Afternoon stations: 4-6 p.m.

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FOCO Fondo July 18-20 www.focofondo.com

You might come for the fondo ride, the camaraderie, the parties, and more. Now you have one more reason to jump in: the Friends of FoCoFondo, a nonprofit organization that believes that the world is better when we all have access to bikes. Whether you want to use them for transportation, exercise, competition, or just sheer joy, bikes are transformative. “I believe that more than ever before, being connected to community in real life (and not just on social media) is important for a happy and healthy life, says Whitney Allison, cofounder of FoCo Fondo. “I believe that the bike also gives us a unique opportunity to have our Venn Diagram micro-communities overlap, ‘become friends,’ and have a shared experience. We all have to face the same headwind. We are so much more alike than not, and we all want to lead fulfilling and happy lives. What better vessel to highlight that than the bike?” The Leadership Team at the fondo started to evolve after the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) scholarship program launched in 2021. By 2023, the Leadership Team launched with representative leaders for BIPOC, Non-Binary, Para and Women and beginners’ clinic in 2024. In 2025, the Leadership Program is led by NoCo athletes Alejandra Sullivan, B Steele, Sam Summers, and Janna Dickerson. “The programming has been hugely successful,” Allison says. “Every program fills and fills quickly.”

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The FoCo Fondo is also seeing high rates of women and non-binary registration along with striking growth in para-athlete participation. There is also demand in the programs to have more pathways to competition so we’re building more infrastructure and education opportunities there. “This is all that good reminder that small actions today can build over time,” Allison says. “Our team gets better and better at it each year too. A magical snowball.” If you’d like to get involved or check out the programming, please visit friendsoffocofondo.com.

THE ART OF SAFETY—ASPHALT PAINT INSTALLATION AT The city of Fort Collins’ Asphalt Art program installed its largest project to date last summer. Led by the city’s FC Moves department with artistic design provided by local artist Jess Bean, more than 80 volunteers worked together over three days to paint about 16,000 square feet of art at the intersection of Canyon Ave., Magnolia St. and Sherwood St. The art honors Chief 10 | RiDE

Friday and the Arapaho Tribe (Hinono’eiteen) who were forcibly removed from these lands. Before the installation the intersection had long pedestrian crossings, confusing right-of-way and wide streets that encouraged speeding. The project narrowed the intersection, squared up crossing locations and created more space for pedestrians.

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Since its installation in August 2024, the traffic effects have resulted in a 22-percent decrease in vehicular speeds on Canyon Ave., an 80-percent increase in perceived pedestrian safety and a reduction of pedestrian crossing distance from about 92 feet down to about 40 feet. In 2023 the city was one of 25 cities across North America to receive a Bloomberg Philanthropies

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Celebrating bikes, community and culture

It’s a little bit crazy. That’s the Loco part. It’s centered around bikes, Gold Sprints to be specific. That’s the Velo part. Put them together and you have VeLoco Productions, a local, grassroots, bike shenanigans organization based here in Fort Collins. The VeLoco team brings a series of zany nights at local bars, racing fixed-gear bikes on rollers, head-tohead with spectators watching on a big screen course that looks like a carnival game. The main mission behind it, says founder Anna Kelso, is to preserve bike culture by creating fun, vibrant and innovative events that bring people together in unexpected ways. “It’s part of a fixed-gear counterculture of meaningless fun,” says Alex Hovorka, VeLoco pit crew chief, “riding your butt off for no reason on a bike with no brakes.” When VeLoco rolls into a bar and sets up the Gold Sprints, a party ensues as everyone gets involved. The vibe is contagious as the regular VeLoco racing crowd is joined by bar patrons and bartenders taking their turns on bikes and cheering riders along. VeLoco energy has been driven by DJ Two Scoops and MC Badger since 2023. Find out where and when you can join the fun on Instagram, @veloco_productions.

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GEARY CUSTOM-FRAME MODELS

Within each model there is a level of customization to make sure it’s going to be perfect.

INTERVIEW WITH A BUILDER: CORBIN GEARY a bike do what they want. By having a conversation before I build the bike, I can make sure the bike will work with all the things a person wants to use it for. Q: H ow did you get started building frames? I worked for a little over a decade with two titanium-bike manufacturers in Chattanooga, TN. I started in sales and quickly found my place on the production floor. I became deeply involved in manufacturing bicycles and I loved it.

Q: Why would someone buy a Geary custom frame? I build one bike for each person, ideally suited for their purpose. I’ve seen a lot of people struggle with fit and with making

Q: What made you make the leap to building your own frames? There were some things that I always wanted to do, design wise, at one of my previous employers but couldn’t. I started doing this because I felt like I had something to offer. I sweat over the details. If I can’t do it better, I don’t really want to do it at all.

• All road AKA endurance road • Gravel bike • Hardtail mountain bike • Flat bar trekking, touring or bikepacking. I use mine for commuting around town. This is a super versatile bike. www.gearybikes.com

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MAX DORR: THE MULLET MECHANIC Max Dorr loves to tinker with old bikes. He takes bicycles from the ‘70s, 80s and ‘90s and rebuilds them into highquality machines that are going to last. “These bikes don’t belong in a landfill,” he says, “and most people don’t need a new bike. A vintage, classic is their best option.” Max was a student at CSU in the fall of 2023 pursuing a degree in media creation for advertisers when a prof asked him why he was sitting in classes if he was already doing it. He decided to go for it. He dropped out. On Dec. 1, he began his mission to post every day. “I wanted to get good at filming 12 | RiDE

and editing quickly,” Max says. Max started posting clips of him building out his bikes—shorter bits on Instagram with longer versions on YouTube that might include some more thoughts, maybe even rants, about the state of the bike industry. Something about Max and his approach resonated with viewers. One day toward the end of December, “my phone didn’t stop vibrating,” he says. “It just blew up.” He went from 1,000 followers to nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. He’s recognized in the core bike community. One day he walked into a

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bike shop in a small town in Arizona and the owner said, “I’ve seen your videos.” He gets a steady income from his day job as a manager at Road 34 and he’s looking for ways to expand what he does in the community to get bikes out to people. “I’m still trying to figure out what to do,” he says. “I want to use my platform for things I’m interested in.”

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WELCOME TO THE MOB

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Foco Bike Mob is here to help make Fort Collins a more vibrant and inclusive place to live using the power of bicycles in community. They coordinate bike events as part of their goal to make Fort Collis the most prominent cycling city in the country. “We are Fort Collins’ counterculture, disco-punk rock, artsy, responsibly irresponsible community standing up for bicycle advocacy and progressive community development. You’ll find us at the cross-roads of activism and glitter,” according to their website. The Mob is guided by a few core principles. Radical Inclusion—anyone and everyone who wants to be a part of the MOB, can and should be. We are loud and proud about supporting humans of all backgrounds, diversities, sexual identity / orientation, gender, and political views. Self-Expression—let your freak flag fly! Your uniqueness is a gift to everyone around you so don’t be shy. However you feel like expressing yourself, that is how they want you. Please. Be. You. Participation—you are this community. Show up! Seriously, they want and need creative individuals to share what they have. FOCO Bike Mob is a conglomeration of inspiring humans who believe in more than what currently is. We all have something to share and your flavor is important. Activism—bikes are our vehicle to a healthier community because they’re a means to a richer and more meaningful community experience. We also use this platform to advocate for other groups, too This isn’t just about bikes as you’ve hopefully gathered so far, it’s about continuing to build a thriving, creative and inclusive community in Fort Collins.

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Take a Spin around town E-bikes and e-scooters designed for quick trips Rachel Ruhlen

Yolanda began riding Spin when she received a pass for free rides through a grant-funded program.

The orange Spin e-bikes and e-scooters around Fort Collins are fun and convenient for anyone to ride. But people who can’t drive or own an e-bike especially benefit from them. One rider appreciated Spin because buying an e-bike wasn’t an option for him; being unhoused, he had nowhere to store or charge it. Another rider was excited about riding a Spin e-scooter because his vision impairment prevents him from driving. In a survey of low-income Spin riders, 20 percent reported a disability (compared to 6 percent of Fort Collins’ population).

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The system is intended for short trips, and the regular rate is $1 to unlock and 40 cents per minute to ride. However, riders can use passes and discounts that reward frequent riders, and people with low income can enroll in Spin Access for $0.50 unlock and 10 cents per minute to ride. Spin began operating in Fort Collins in July 2021. The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University chose Spin in a competitive selection

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SPIN IS EASY TO USE: 1. Download the Spin app 2. Find a bike or scooter using the in-app map 3. Scan the QR code on the vehicle and start your ride!

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process. More riders take more trips each year on Spin e-bikes and e-scooters than any previous shared micromobility in Fort Collins, such as Bird e-scooters and Pace stationbased pedal bikes. Spin deploys up to 900 bikes and scooters to over 200 locations city-wide. The Spin program supports the community’s climate goals. Riders report that 34 percent of their trips replace driving alone or calling an Uber or Lyft. Last year, riders reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 27.5 metric tons – about 3,000 gallons of gasoline. Spin operates an adaptive tricycle library, with hand cycles, upright

trikes and a recumbent trike. These are available by request (visit https://www.fcgov.com/fcmoves/ spin to learn more). Dockless shared-use systems such as Spin can come with challenges such as improper parking. Properly parked vehicles don’t block anything, and on campus are parked next to a bike rack. Spin routinely monitors for improper parking and issues

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hundreds of warnings. Repeat offenders risk suspension of their account. Spin’s AI reviews end-ofride photos and detects improper parking. Riders can take a quiz to learn how to park properly and receive a free ride. Report improper parking to Spin via the app, email fortcollinsops@spinteam.pm or call 1-888-249-9698. Learn more about Spin by visiting fcgov.com/spin.

24,048 riders took 184,184 Spin trips in 2024 Spin riders avoided 27.5 metric tons of CO2 emissions by replacing car trips with Spin

WHAT IS YOUR OVERALL IMPRESSION OF SPIN E-SCOOTERS AND E-BIKES IN FORT COLLINS? 3%, DO NOT HAVE AN OPINION 2%, DO NOT LIKE THEM, WITH SOME CHANGES I MAY LIKE THEM 0%, HATE THEM, NOTHING WILL MAKE ME LIKE THEM

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Know your ride The skinny on e-bikes Dave “DK” Kemp

E-bikes are becoming a more popular choice for residents to get around on trails and for good reason! E-bikes: • Provide a level of exercise and can turn daily commutes into moderate physical activity. • Are inclusive, making cycling accessible to seniors, people with disabilities, and beginners. • Are an excellent alternative to driving cars and are great for carrying precious cargo, like kids! E-bikes also bring greater responsibly and it’s important to know what you are buying for yourself or family members. Only Class 1 & 2 e-bikes are allowed on trails. The State of Colorado recognizes three classes of e-bikes. CLASS 1—A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20mph. CLASS 2—A bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively 18 | RiDE

to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20mph. CLASS 3—A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28mph. Out-of-Class vehicles, as defined by the People for Bikes organization are not allowed on trails. These vehicles seem to be the major cause for concern of trails due to the vehicle’s weight, power capability and ability to travel at speeds greater than 20mph and upwards of 40-45 MPH. These vehicles do not meet the definition of a low-speed electric bicycle and are not “electric bicycles” under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations and most state laws, including Colorado. Examples of Outof-Class vehicles include the Super 73 and Sur-Ron and are defined by the

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following characteristics: • Any vehicle with a motor that exceeds 750W of power, that can travel at a speed in excess of 20 mph on motor power alone or that lacks operable pedals. • Any vehicle originally sold as a compliant electric bicycle but has since been tuned, modified, or tampered with so that it no longer meets the CPSC definition or the Class 1, 2 or 3 electric bicycle definitions. Manufacturers are clever and may lead consumers into believing that their devices are allowed on trails due to their technological ability to convert from Out of Class category back to Class I and Class II with the switch of a setting. Only Class 1 & 2 e-bikes are allowed on the trail system. Out-ofClass vehicles are not. Dave “DK” Kemp is a Senior Trails Planner for the City of Fort Collins

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The city of Fort Collins has set a goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries— Vision Zero—by 2032. In 2023, 93 crashes in Fort Collins resulted in a death or serious injury—almost double the number from just five years before. Zero is an ambitious goal, but no other number is acceptable, and any severe crash prevented is a life saved or a serious injury avoided. Vision Zero takes the Safe System approach to prioritize safety in decisionmaking: Death and serious injury are unacceptable; Humans make mistakes; Humans are vulnerable; Responsibility is shared; Safety is proactive; and Redundancy is crucial. When the Colorado Department of Transportation adopted “Moving Towards 20 | RiDE

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Safe System Approach Source: US Department of Transportation

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TRAFFIC SAFETY:

MOTORCYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS, AND BICYCLISTS ARE

OVERREPRESENTED IN SEVERE CRASHES.

Source: City of Fort Collins annual road safety report

Zero Deaths” in 2015, Fort Collins was the first municipality to join. Bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists are involved in 6 percent of all crashes but 50 percent of severe crashes. The city’s Vision Zero Action Plan has an overarching focus on these travelers. To get to zero severe crashes, the city is making safer intersections and roads and using new state laws to enforce safer driving behavior. These measures focus on the High Injury Network where most severe crashes occur, intersections with the most severe crashes and the most common severe crash types. Signal changes can address severe crash types like those involving pedestrians or left-turning vehicles. Extending the pedestrian phase at most signals will give people more time to walk across the street and by adding “leading pedestrian intervals,” where the pedestrian light turns white before the same direction traffic gets the green light, gives them a head start. “Permissive” left turns—where drivers may turn left if there is a gap

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High Injury Network Source: City of Fort Collins Vision Zero Action Plan

in oncoming traffic—are getting replaced with “protected” left turns, where left turners have their own signal phase. The city received federal funding through the Safe Streets for All program for things such as separated bike lanes and protected intersections. Separated bike lanes have posts between them and the travel lane. Protected intersections physically separate people 22 | RiDE

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walking, biking, and rolling from vehicles up to and through the intersection and make it easier for these travelers to see and be seen by drivers. New state laws will help reduce speeding and distracted driving. Red-light and speed cameras are proven to reduce severe crashes and hands-free laws reduce rearend crashes. Cameras to detect red-light running and issue citations can now also be used to

detect speeding. Revenue from these citations goes straight into traffic safety. The new handsfree law will reduce distracted driving. Drivers may not touch or hold a phone while driving for any reason. These projects and new state laws will make our streets safer for all travelers, no matter how we get around. To learn more, visit https://www.fcgov.com/ traffic/visionzero.

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a new

VISION for our trails Dave “DK” Kemp and Taylor Broyhill The city of Fort Collins and its partners, including land developers, Larimer County, and Colorado State University have constructed a solid foundation of 46-miles of trail. Today’s system is the result of a community vision initiated 50 years ago, which now connects numerous neighborhoods, natural areas, parks, schools, and workplaces throughout the city, making it one of the most treasured community amenities. The Fort Collins City Park Planning & Development Division within the Parks Department plans, designs, and constructs the city’s trail system. They also coordinate with the city’s Engineering Department that leads the design and construction 24 | RiDE

of the city’s grade separated crossings, more commonly known as underpasses and overpasses which provide critical trail connections at major roadways and railroads. The Engineering Department also designs and constructs sections of trail associated with these major capital projects, including the entire Mason Trail. In March 2024, a planning effort began to update the 2013 Paved Recreational Trails Master Plan. The 2013 plan was a first of its kind for Fort Collins offering an entire focus on the history, preservation, and growth of the trail system. Renamed the Strategic Trails Plan, its goals are to connect segments

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of the community that may not have historically enjoyed the ability to use trails, create more connections between neighborhoods and destinations, and establish an actionable framework for expanding the system while creating transparency to the trail development process. The Strategic Trails Plan plays a vital role in the city’s 15-Minute city initiative, where every resident can walk, bike, or roll safely and comfortably within 15 minutes of their home to their daily needs and services. The proposed paved-trail system was intentionally designed in coordination with the Active Modes Plan, to complement existing

Enjoy trails the FoCo-friendly way Over the course of 2024, an emerging theme has surfaced through the development of the Strategic Trails Plan—a need to address mobility safety more thoroughly on the paved trail system. Safety concerns primarily involve the speed of people biking and types of e-bikes used on the trail system. The speed differentials between people walking and people biking can be high and many close call incidents have been reported. These concerns reflect a desire for balance between accommodating new forms of transportation, including electric mobility, and ensuring safety for all users of shared spaces. People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds should feel safe and welcomed when using the trail system.

and future on-street walking and bicycling facilities to create a seamless, safe, and comfortable interconnected system. BENEFITS OF TRAILS An interconnected network of trails can be a catalyst for supporting the physical and mental health of the community, promoting environmental stewardship, and achieving economic development goals by providing a venue for recreation, active transportation, and social interaction. COMMUNITY HEALTH Public trails encourage physical activity by providing a safe and

This spring Fort Collins will kick off a safety campaign promoting a series of safety messages to “Enjoy Trails, the FoCo Friendly Way.” The campaign gets to the heart of the most important ways to be safe when traveling the city’s trails, including: • Ride Responsibly: Help make the trail safe and enjoyable for everyone. • Keep Right, Pass Left: Stay to the right and only pass on the left when it’s clear. • Give a Heads-Up: Use a bell or say “On your left!” before passing. • Be Seen: Riding at night? Headlights and rear reflectors are required by law. • Slow Down: Ride with care in busy areas and always yield to people on foot. • Know Your E-Bike: Only Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed. Slow down and announce yourself when passing.

attractive venue for exercise. Trails accommodate users of all ages and fitness levels and effectively remove common barriers to exercise such as cost, inconvenience, and access. These features of public trails promote an active lifestyle resulting in a higher quality of life and lowered risk for chronic disease. Paved trails, especially in Fort Collins, connect residents to nature. Contact with nature improves baseline physical and mental health through the prevention of chronic health problems such as obesity, anxiety, depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Individuals with access to nature have less mental distress, less anxiety and

depression, greater well-being, and healthier cortisol profiles. ENVIRONMENT Trails serve both recreational and transportation functions and can help shift more vehicle trips to walking and biking. This reduction in vehicle miles traveled and in total vehicle trips ultimately reduces vehicular congestion and eliminates tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) and other noxious chemicals that would otherwise pollute the atmosphere. Urban, suburban, and rural trail corridors present opportunities for managing stormwater, improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitat, and inhibiting the spread of fires, among other benefits.

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Trail construction is often compatible with environmental restoration projects such as stream restoration, wetland stabilization, stormwater mitigation and landscape conservation. Trails can be beneficial by securing undeveloped corridors and connecting otherwise isolated areas. They can also help to keep human use away from sensitive resources, particularly wetlands and other wildlife habitats. The predevelopment phase of trail development seeks to avoid and/or minimize environmental impacts through compliance with the city’s land use code for new developments, and through on-going collaboration with the city environmental planners, biologists, ecologists and, stormwater engineers. Coordination with external partners such as Colorado Parks and Wildlife is also critical.

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ECONOMY An interconnected network of trails, pathways, and bicycle infrastructure is a powerful economic development tool. Infrastructure for active transportation and recreation impacts local and regional economies in several measurable ways by enhancing quality of life for residents, increasing nearby property values, lowering healthcare costs, and most significantly, stimulating private investment and outdoor recreation tourism. Trails stimulate small business development and private investment by attracting new visitors. This new customer base not only increases consumer spending in existing businesses near the trail but can also attract new trail-related businesses such as bicycle rental or

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recreation outfitters. Trails, parks, and open space are the cornerstones to supporting quality of life—an important factor in attracting employers and workers to a community. Residential properties located near a trail benefit from an increase in property values. Higher home values not only benefit the owners of these properties but increase property tax revenue for communities. As a key contributor to a city’s Experience Economy, trails have helped transform struggling towns into hubs of economic and recreational activity by investing in quality-of-life amenities, such as trails and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, that contribute to community stability. Dave "DK" is Senior Trails Planner for the City of Fort Collins. Taylor Broyhill is a Trails Planner for Logan Simpson.

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BIKES BREWS AND

Breckenridge Brewery 1020 E. Lincoln Ave.

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Horse & Dragon Brewing Co. 124 Racquette Dr.

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Prost Brewing Co. 1510 S. College Ave.

Beerwerks Fort Collins 225 N. Lemay Ave., #1

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I ntersect Brewing 2160 W. Drake Rd. #A-1

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P urpose Brewing & Cellars 4025 Mason St. #C

CooperSmith’s 5 Old Town Square

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R ally King Brewing 1624 S. Lemay Ave. #4

D C Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery 3581 E. Harmony Rd. #110

T he Jessup Farm Barrel House 1921 Jessup Dr.

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Konstruct Brewing 3027 E. Harmony Rd., Ste #2

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R amskeller Pub & Grub 1101 Center Ave.

Equinox Brewing 133 Remington St

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Maxline Brewing 2724 McClelland Dr. #190

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S alt Road Brewing Co. 321 Old Firehouse Alley

F unkwerks 1900 E. Lincoln Ave.

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G ilded Goat 132 W. Mountain Ave.

Mythmaker Brewing Company 1035 S. Taft Hill Rd.

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Gilded Goat 3500 S. College Ave. #194

New Belgium Brewing Co. 500 Linden St.

S outhern Girl Brewing 4613 S. Mason St.

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Hello Brew Company 405 Linden St.

O dell Brewing Co. 800 E. Lincoln Ave.

Verboten Brewing 1611 S. College Ave.

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Peculier Ales 1831 E. Mulberry St.

Zwei Brewing Co. 4612 S. Mason St. #120

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BIG BIKE DIRECTORY THE

NOCO BICYCLE Shops MOBILE SERVICE The Bike Doc www.bike-doc.com 970-412-2671

Bike Wrench www.MobileBike Wrench.com 970-231-0605 Northern Colorado Beeline Bikes www.beelinebikes.com Pedal (& Ski) Services pedalservicesco.com 970-818-8012 Rocky Mountain Recumbents www.rockymountain recumbents.com 970-221-4838 Velofix www.velofix.com

BERTHOUD Berthoud Bicycle www.berthoudbicycle.com 443 ½ Mountain Ave. 970-532-2290

ESTES PARK

Estes Park Mountain Shop www.estesparkmountainshop.com 2050 Big Thompson Ave. 970-586-6548

FORT COLLINS Akinz www.akinz.com, 15 Old Town Sqr., Ste. 132, 970-682-1750 Bender Bicycle Company benderbicycles.com 1007 N. College Ave. Unit G, 970-485-3848 Black Sheep Bikes www.blacksheepbikes.com 204 N. Link Lane #5 970-218-5952

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Boo Bicycles www.boobicycles.com 1750 Laporte Ave. 970-444-2228 Brave New Wheel www.bravenew wheel.com 111 W. Olive St. 970-416-0417

Cantitoe Road www.cantitoeroad.com 800-422-2104 Carver Surf Racks www. carverracks.com 2649 E. Mulberry St. Ste. 25 Drake Cycles www.drake cycles.com 902 W. Drake Rd. 970-631-8326

Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op www.fcbikecoop.org 1501 N. College Ave. 970-484-3804 The Gearage Outdoor Sports www.gearageoutdoorsports.com 142 Remington St. 970-416-6803 Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program www.homewardalliance.org/ hwa/bike-repair Murphy Center, 242 Conifer St. 970-658-9878

www.incycle.com 202 W. Laurel St. 970-658-8224 931 E. Harmony Rd. 970-657-9402 Jax Outdoor Gear www.jaxgoods.com 1200 N. College Ave. 970-221-0544

Incycle Bicycles

NOCO BICYCLE Shops Moonmen Bikes www.moon menbikes.com 970-732-2943 Niner Bikes www.ninerbikes. com 1825 Sharp Point Dr., #110 877-646-3792 Oddity Cycles www.odditycycles. blogspot.com 4121 Kano Dr. Pedego Electric Bikes Fort Collins 2925 S College Ave Unit 11, 970-232-9522 www.pedegoelectricbikes.com Phoenix Cyclery www.phoenixcyclery.com 1532 E. Mulberry St., Ste. D 970-493-4517

Precision E-Bikes www.PrecisionEBikes.com 1720 West Mulberry St, B9. 970-213-4176 proVelo www.provelobikes.com 1003 W Horsetooth Rd 970-204-9935 Recycled Cycles www.recycled-cycles.com 4031 S. Mason St. 970-223-1969 CSU, 451 Isotope Dr. 970-491-9555 REI—Fort Collins www.rei.com/stores/fort-collins 4025 S. College Ave. 970-223-0123

Road 34 www.road34.com 1213 W. Elizabeth St., 970-491-9934

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www.rockymountainmultisport.com 3500 S. College Ave. #178 970-224-9114 The Spoke thespoke.colostate.edu 920 W. Plum St. (inside Laurel Village Pavilion), 970-491-BIKE Topo Designs www.topodesigns.com 130B S. College Ave, 970-568-8628 Trailcraft Cycles www.trailcraftcycles.com 970-402-2384 Trek Bicycle Fort Collins www.trekbikes.com 226 E. Harmony Rd. 970-226-6006

JOHNSTOWN

Scheels www.scheels.com 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd. 970-663-7800

LOVELAND Breakaway Cycles www.breakaway-cycles.com 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-663-1726 Days Roll By www.facebook.com/DaysRollBy 285 E. 29th St., 970-481-4339 The Extra Mile Outdoor Gear & Bike www.theextramileoutdoorgear.com 126 W. 4th St. 970-800-3660 Incycle Bicycles

www.incycle.com 4880 Thompson Pkwy Unit 110, 970-658-1034

Jax Outdoor Gear www.jaxgoods.com 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-776-4540 2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-667-7375 PUSH Industries, Inc. www.pushindustries.com 1520 Taurus Ct., 970-278-1110 REI Co-op—Loveland rei.com/stores/loveland 1605 Fall River Dr., 970-6171998 Trek Bicycle Loveland www.trekbikes.com 5745 McWhinney Blvd, 970-667-8735

WINDSOR Spokes www.spokesinc.com 427 Main St., 970-686-9275

YendraBuilt www.instagram.com/yendrabuilt 1304 Duff Dr. #11, 970-430-6505

GREELEY

Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness www.bikepeddlerco.com 5240 W. 9th St. Dr., #200 970-356-3663 Blue Sky Cycles www. BlueSkyCycles. com 916 8th Ave. 979-820-3372

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Find your biker gang RIDERS, RACERS, TRAINERS, TOURS, ADVOCATES, VOLUNTEERS REC RIDERS

Fort Collins Cycling Club Group rides for experienced adult cyclists of various abilities. www.fccycleclub.org Fort Follies Empowers women and all cyclists seeking femme spaces of all abilities and disciplines to ride for recreation or competition. www.fortfollies.com Overland Mountain Bike Association Builds and maintains trails, teaches people how to ride and patrol trails in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. overlandmtb.org PEDAL Club (People’s Efforts to Deemphasize Autos in Loveland) Promotes cycling in Loveland and surrounding area through weekly rides and educational opportunities, and advocates for better bicycle safety. www.pedalclub.org

HART Cycling Health Advocacy Racing Team (HART) is an American professional cycling team working to develop top-level athletes and raise awareness for healthy lifestyles through simple habits in exercise, nutrition, and mental health. www.hartcycling.com Horsetooth Cycling Amateur team of men and women riders of all ages and abilities racing in road, MTB, gravel and cyclocross. www.facebook.com/ HorsetoothCycling Miiflo Cycling Team Racing bikes, promoting races, supporting the cycling community. firstcitycyclingteam.com Northern Colorado Grassroots (NCGR) All levels of men and women recreational cyclists to professional MTB racers. northerncoloradograssrootsriders.com

WTF Bike Encourages women/trans/femme/non-binary riders to learn more about all kinds of cycling, learn new skills, and develop communities where they are respected and accepted. www.yourgroupride.com/wtf-bike

Send Town Bike Club Nonprofit cultivating a lifelong passion for cycling with non-competitive skills programs for youth riders, all-girls program plus all-ages muni (mountain unicycle) programs. www.sendtown.org

RACERS & TRAINERS

Team Rio Grand Racing—Club Men’s and woman’s amateur cycling team consisting of riders of all ages and abilities racing in road, mtb, gravel, triathlon and www.cyclocross. facebook.com/TeamRioCycling

Ardor Racing Men’s cycling race team race team fueled by enthusiasm and passion that consists of Cat 1/2 road racers and a few dirt racers. www.ardor-racing.com Bike Sports Organizers of FoCo Fondo and Gravel Graceland, this husband and wife racing team also offers training, bicycle fit studio and more. www.bikesportsco.com Ciclismo Racing Boys and girls junior mountain biking development programs and race preparation. www.ciclismoracing.com 34 | RiDE

Team Rio Grand Racing—Elite Men’s U.S. Domestic Elite Team based out of Fort Collins Colorado racing road, cyclocross and gravel events. www.riograndeelite.com Topo Designs Cycling Club Men’s and women’s cycling club competing in gravel, cyclocross and mountain bike adventures on behalf of Topo Designs. www.instagram.com/topodesignscc

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Twin Silo BMX Supports bicycle motocross (BMX) racing at the USABMX-sanctioned track in south Fort Collins. www.usabmx.com/tracks/1352

BICYCLE TOURS

Beer & Bike Tours Guides and support crew connect people to fun and safe adventures internationally as well as Fort Collins Brew Cruise. www.beerandbiketours.com Front Range Ride Guides Guided Colorado mountain bike tours, private skills clinics and repair classes. www.frontrangerideguides.com

ADVOCATES & VOLUNTEERS

Bike Fort Collins Northern Colorado-based nonprofit bicycle advocacy and bicycle education organization dedicated to advancing bicycling and other active modes of transportation. www.bikefortcollins.org Bike Windsor Programs brought to you by the Open Space and Trails Division. www.recreationliveshere. com/220/Bike-Windsor CSU Campus Bike Advisory Committee Offers support and guidance to enhance the bicycle experience for the CSU campus community. Participation of students, staff and business representatives welcome. www.bicycle.colostate.edu Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol A service of Overland Mountain Bike Association, certified mountain bike patrollers assist others on trails in medical and or mechanical emergencies; educate trail users of proper etiquette; work on advocacy and trails. www.dpmbp.org

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Estes Park Cycling Coalition (EPCC) Promotes and increases cycling of all kinds in the Estes Valley, through advocacy, education, partnerships and community building events. www.bikeestes.org FC Moves This department within the city of Fort Collins’ Planning, Development, and Transportation Service Area exists to advance mobility solutions to increase walking, bicycling, transit use, shared and environmentally sustainable modes. www.fcgov.com/fcmoves FC Moves Bicycle Ambassador Program (BAP) Northern Colorado community members who work to get more people on bicycles and educate community members to make the roadways safe and comfortable for all users. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bicycle-ambassadorprogram

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Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op Nonprofit volunteer-run, community-owned bicycle shop dedicated to building community through bicycling “where people from all walks of life can learn a valuable skill in a fun, safe and embracing environment, a place where nothing is wasted and everything is for everyone.” www.fcbikecoop.org Greeley Bikes An initiative of the city of Greeley Public Works and Transportation Department to encourage and educate more people to travel by bike. www.greeleygov.com/activities/greeley-bikes Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program All-volunteer program providing free bike repair and maintenance to the homeless and others in need in the Fort Collins area. Volunteers of all skill levels welcome. www.homewardalliance.org/hwa/bike-repair

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NoCo Bike & Ped Collaborative Advances connectivity of non-motorized networks for recreation, transportation and economic development through coordination, education and promotion. Holds monthly meetings open to the public. www.nfrmpo.org/bike-ped/noco Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Seeks to increase the number of students safely walking, bicycling, skateboarding, scootering, and taking the bus to school by delivering bicycle and pedestrian safety classes and advocacy for improved sidewalks and bike lanes. www.fcgov.com/saferoutes www.codot.gov/programs/bikeped/saferoutes

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MANY EVENTS/RIDES WERE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS AT PRESS TIME. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR FINALIZED DATES AND DETAILS.

Events MONTHLY EVENTS

APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER OMBA Big Days: Trail Maintenance & Build Days Volunteer trail maintenance events with OMBA crew leaders—all experience levels welcome; Tue evenings May-Sept. in Bobcat Ridge; multiple other weekend project events TBD.www.overlandmtb.org JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Mural Project Bike Tours Explore Fort Collins’ vibrant murals by bike! Each month features a new route showcasing some of the nearly 100 murals of the FC Mural Project. Suggested donation: $10. www.fcmuralproject.org/calendar

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THIRD THURSDAYS Bike Fort Collins Happy Hour Get together to talk bikes and more. bikefortcollins.org/bfc-happy-hour/ DATES TBD OMBA Trail Talks Happy hour social events and learn about upcoming OMBA events/ volunteer opportunities. Location varies. www.overlandmtb.org/events

ONE-OFF EVENTS

MONDAY, APRIL 7 OMBA Season Kickoff Party Learn about OMBA trail projects, events, group rides, MTB patrol & other volunteer opportunities. Agave Room at The Rio, 149 W Mountain Ave, FC. www.overlandmtb.org WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 National Bike & Roll to School Day K–12 students roll to school to celebrate active transportation. Check with your school for special activities. www.fcgov.com/saferoutes www. bikefortcollins.org/safe-routesto-school www. walkbiketoschool.org

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SATURDAY, MAY 17 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Annual event offering free bicycle safety checks and minor repairs. 10am–3pm. Walk and Wheel Skills Hub in parking lot at Drake and Dunbar. www. fcgov.com/bicycling/bfib FRIDAY, MAY 23 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Annual event offering free bicycle safety checks and minor repairs. Noon–5pm. Harmony Library, FC. www. fcgov.com/bicycling/bfib JUNE Colorado Bike Month Participate in fun, encouraging, educational bicycle-related activities and events during the month of June. bikefortcollins.org www. fcgov.com/bicycling www. GreeleyBikes.com www. lovgov.org/everybodybikeday recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Bike & Trails Day Celebration at Loveland Farmer’s Market Check out the Walk & Bike Month booth for activities, displays and local trail information. Ride your bike to the market and receive $5 “market bucks” for any vendor. 9am–1pm. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV. www. lovgov.org/walkandbikemonth

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SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Ride to End ALZ A ride to fuel Alzheimer’s research. Novice cyclist or avid enthusiasts choose a distance between 23–75 miles. All routes start and finish at CSU Canvas Stadium, FC. www.alz.org/events/Ride-to-End-ALZ SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Poudre River Trailathlon Free family-friendly event with various trail activities such as biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, outdoor art, scavenger hunt, more. Poudre Learning Center, 8313 W. F. St., GR. www.poudretrail.org MID-JUNE Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH) Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www. 4soh.org TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Bike Month Proclamation Reading of the annual Bike Month Proclamation during City Council Meeting. 5pm,City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave., FC. www.fcgov.com/fcmoves/ upcoming-events SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Freedom Tour Classic Community rides to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking. Four unique local rides ranging from 15–60 miles including family-fun rides up to experienced levels. 40- and 62-mile rides begin and end at Timberline Church, FC. www.frontrangefreedomtour.org/ freedom-tour-classic WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Bike Estes Day Combines Bike to Work 6-9am and a Costume Bike Parade and after-party 5-9pm. Both events start at the Estes Park Visitors Center. www.bikeestes.org, www.facebook. com/bikeestes

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day Ride your bike to work (or anywhere) and enjoy breakfast and/or afternoon snack stations throughout Fort Collins hosted by various local businesses, community organizations and city departments. Various times and locations. www.fcgov.com/BTWD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Let’s Bike Day Bike, walk, or roll to one of the stations to grab food and other giveaways from local businesses and community partners. www.greeleygov.com/activities/greeleybikes/bike-to-work-day WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Summer Bike from Work Bash BTWD afterparty where all who show up on their bike to O’Dell’s after work get a FREE beer and enjoy live music, door prizes and food trucks. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-fromwork-bash WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Everybody Bike Day Loveland’s event encourages people of all ages/abilities to ride around town. Morning/afternoon stations offer comfort and safety for everybody on a bike. www.lovgov.org/ everybodybikeday WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Bike Everywhere Day Windsor invites you to Colorado Bike to Work Day by biking not just to work, but anywhere and everywhere! www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor JULY 10 THROUGH 13 OMBA Member Campout at Curt Gowdy State Park Weekend of camping, riding and other fun in private group camping area. Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd., Cheyenne, WY. www.overlandmtb.org

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SATURDAY, JULY 12 Bike Prom Dress up, ride out, and dance the night away in style. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-prom JULY 19 AND 20 FoCo Fondo p/b Fat Tire A daring gravel cycling adventure with five route options including: 12-, 32-, 60-, 100-, and 118-mile. Post-ride food/ beverage, vendors, bike demos, live music and kids’ activities. Starts at New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.FoCoFondo.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 FoCo Bike Picnic Ride, play and picnic at a day filled with good vibes, great company and tons of fun activities. Spring Canyon Park, FC. bikefortcollins.org/community-rides SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Tour de Fat Fort Collins Costumed bicycle parade followed by a party with music, entertainment, contests and games. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.newbelgium.com/events/tourde-fat SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Poudre Trail Days Biking program along Poudre River Trail. Visit website for details. www.poudretrail.org SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Tour de Farms Ride 30+ miles, visit farms, enjoy tastings and build community. Benefits Bike Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org/tour-de-farms MID-SEPTEMBER Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH) Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www.4soh.org

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Fall Open Streets A community event that offers carfree streets for playing, biking and all modes of active transportation. Enjoy music, art, games, more. 10am-3pm. Route: Lady Moon Drive from Le Fever Dr. to Shallow Pond Drive. www.fcgov. com/openstreets SEPTEMBER 27 AND 28 Northern Colorado Mountain Bike (MTB) FestIval Demo bikes, poker ride, group rides, food trucks, beer/wine garden, live music & more. Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr., Bellvue www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org/events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 OMBA Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day Group rides for kids of all ages. Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr., Bellvue. www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 National Bike & Roll to School Day K–12 students roll to school to celebrate active transportation. Check with your school for special activities. www.fcgov.com/saferoutes www.bikefortcollins.org/safe-routesto-school, www.walkbiketoschool.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Brighten the Night: Bike Light Giveaway FC Moves will provide free lights, swag and information on how to stay visible when riding in the dark. www.fcgov. com/fcmoves/upcoming-events MID-DECEMBER Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH) Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www.4soh.org

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day Warm up with free breakfast and hot drinks when you ride your bike to work (or anywhere) located in NoCo communities. 7-9:30am. www.fcgov.com/bicycling www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-to-workday, www.GreeleyBikes.com www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor LATE FEBRUARY/EARLY MARCH 2026 RioSwap Annual bike/gear swap and season kickoff party. Agave Room above Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, FC. Free admission. Cheap vendor tables. www.yourgroupride.com THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 Tour de Pi(e) Feature three top pie and pizza makers along a 10-mile ride. Benefits Bike Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins. org/community-rides MID-MARCH 2026 Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH) Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www.4soh.org

Rides WEEKLY RIDES

SUNDAYS, JANUARY THROUGH MAY Rio-Base Mile Ride Long, slow ride (2-5 hours) with varying routes. 10am.The Rio, 143 W. Mountain Ave., FC. www. yourgroupride.com/riobasemile-ride SUNDAYS, MAY 4 THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Follies Sunday Funday Endurance Rides Women’s endurance rides around northern Colorado, varying between road and gravel, 2–5 hour rides. 9am. Meeting location varies by week. www.fortfollies.com

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MONDAYS, MAY THROUGH AUGUST Riocovery Ride Low intensity and low volume recovery ride. Hang out after for a marg or two. 6pm. The Rio, 143 W. Mountain Ave., FC. www.yourgroup ride.com/riocovery-ride TUESDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Tuesday Series Group rides around NoCo, various paces, followed by socializing at local bar and grill. Meets in parking lot south of Incycle, 931 E. Harmony Rd. FC. www.fccycleclub.org TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, ALL SEASON Tuesday/Thursday Group Ride (TTH) Hard (race pace) season-long ride that rotates between three or four routes. 11:20am. Rock Creek Dr. and Technology Parkway, FC. www.yourgroupride.com/tth-tuesdaythursday-ride WEDNESDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER OMBA Social Rides Group ride options for all ability levels. Check website for locations and start times. www.overlandmtb.org/events WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 30 THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Follies Wednesday Night Weepeats No-drop weekly women’s hill workout, rotating hills around West Fort Collins, roughly 1:30 hrs. 5:45pm. Meet at Fresh Foods (formerly Beavers Market.) www.fortfollies.com THURSDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Thursday Series Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 90 minutes long, followed by libations and socializing. Starting location varies. www.fccycleclub.org

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THURSDAYS, APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 29 ARO Adaptive Cycling Spring Session Experience the freedom of cycling around Fort Collins with an inclusive group. Adaptive cycles available or you can bring your own! Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. www.webtrac.fcgov.com THURSDAYS, JULY 10 THROUGH AUGUST 14 ARO Adaptive Cycling Summer Session Experience the freedom of cycling around Fort Collins with an inclusive group. Adaptive cycles available or you can bring your own! Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. www.webtrac.fcgov.com THURSDAYS, MAY 8 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 Fort Follies MTB Expand your riding circle, empower your riding skills and have a blast. Route changes weekly by those who attend. Meet at Bluesky parking lot (not free without a county parks pass) at 5:30pm. www.fortfollies.com SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Saturday Series Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 45–60 miles or more. Starting location: parking lot west of Trek Bikes, 226 E. Harmony Rd., FC. Continues through winter weather permitting. www.fccycleclub.org

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MONTHLY RIDES

JANUARY THROUGH JULY Fondo Training Rides Get ready for adventure with womenonly weekend, beginners, on-your-own rides or gravel group rides. www. focofondo.com/training-rides-events JUNE THROUGH JULY CSU Lunchtime Community Rides Lunchtime rides for CSU employees to help new bicyclists learn skills, gain confidence and build community. Various locations, CSU Main Campus. www.calendar.colostate.edu MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Social Ride & Dinner Monthly 90-minute ride for various pace groups, usually on a Thursday evening, followed by a casual meal hosted at a club member’s home. Guests are welcome, reservations required. www.fccycleclub.org

ONE-OFF RIDES

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Self-Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark. Helmets and lights required and riding with a group/buddy is suggested. www.poudretrail.org MONDAY, MAY 12 Self-Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark. Helmets and lights required and riding with a group/buddy is suggested. www.poudretrail.org

SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Saturday Social Series Easy social group ride around NoCo, mostly on bike trails and residential WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 streets. Starting location: parking lot west of Trek Bikes, 226 E.Please Harmony present this coupon to redeem. Ride of Silence Casual paced, no-drop silent Rd., FC. www.fccycleclub.org procession to visit locations of bicycle fatalities in Fort Collins. This SATURDAYS, ALL SEASON Saturday Open Ride (SOR) nationally recognized event takes Solid B+ to A pace ride with different place the third Wednesday in May route every week. Time changes each year. www.bikefortcollins.org/ seasonally. Southwest corner of Front community-rides Range Community College Library parking lot, 4616 S Shields St., FC.

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SATURDAY, MAY 24 Fort Collins Cycling Club: Spring Fling Century Kick the season off with 14-, 30-, 63- and 100-mile routes. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAY, MAY 31 Weld County Grinder Gravel group ride on a 66-mile loop in and around Pawnee National Grasslands 8am, Nunn Town Park, Nunn. www.facebook.com/ groups/448024803435353 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Self-Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark. Helmets and lights required and riding with a group/buddy is suggested. www.poudretrail.org SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Guided Bicycle Tours: Historical Churches Choose morning/afternoon tours to explore Loveland’s rich history and architectural heritage with churches either west/east of Highway 287. Fee w/ pre-registration and online liability waiver required. LV. www.lovgov.org/ webtrac (Activity # 351251) THURSDAY, JULY 10 Self-Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark. Helmets and lights required and riding with a group/buddy is suggested. www.poudretrail.org SATURDAY, JULY 19 Fort Collins Cycling Club: July Fling Century Choose between 14-, 30-, 63- and 100-mile routes. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Fort Collins Cycling Club: Wanda’s Ride Annual fundraiser for Wanda Roche, who was seriously injured in a cycling accident. Routes for various skill levels. Grey Rock Sports Grill, 925 E. Harmony Rd., FC. www.fortcollins cyclingclub.wildapricot.org/ event-5915841

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark Helmets and lights required. 18-mile stretch between Greeley and Windsor. www.poudretrail.org

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AUGUST 15 THROUGH 17 Fort Collins Cycling Club: Estes Park Weekend Trip Challenge yourself with 4,550 vertical feet of climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park. www.fccycleclub.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Guided Full Moon Bike Ride (with Total Lunar Eclipse) This is the only time the trail is open after dark Helmets and lights required. 18-mile stretch between Greeley and Windsor. www.poudretrail.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Fort Collins Cycling Club: Fall Fling Century Choose between 14-, 30-, 63- and 100-mile routes. www.fccycleclub.org TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Guided Full Moon Bike Ride This is the only time the trail is open after dark Helmets and lights required. 18-mile stretch between Greeley and Windsor. www.poudretrail.org DECEMBER (DATES TBD) Bike the Lights Enjoy bicycle-friendly routes for viewing holiday lights in Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org/community-rides

Races APRIL 19 AND 20 CSU Oval Criterium and Cobb Lake Circuit Part of the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference, both races include collegiate and USAC citizen categories. Hosted by CSU Rams cycling team every Spring. www.bikereg.com/csu-cobb-cobblake-road-race-and-oval-criterium

SPRING/SUMMER TBD NoCo Gravel Stage Race Free, Strava-based gravel stage race that takes place in Larimer and Weld counties. www.strava.com/ clubs/1115720 THURSDAYS, JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 City Streets Criterium Series Low-cost, grassroots criterium series open to all ages, abilities, and genders and hosted by First City Cycling Team. Registration is onsite, day-of only. Fort Collins Street Operations Facility, 625 9th St., FC. www.firstcitycyclingteam.com FRIDAY, JULY 4 North South Colorado BikePacking Race A self-supported gravel bikepacking race from Fort Collins to Trinidad with 200 miles of pavement and 300 of gravel and 15–30 miles of single track. www.northsouthcolorado.com

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Laramie Range Epic Cross-country endurance mountain bike race with two race options. Various age categories and entry fees. Volunteer or race. East of Laramie, WY. www.laramierangeepic.com TUESDAYS, FALL Dirt Pile Races at New Belgium Brewing Cyclocross, mountain and gravel categories for ALL ages and abilities. Those 18 years and under race for free. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.sendtown.org/ dirtpile-short-track-races EARLY/MID-NOVEMBER Cross of the North A grass roots cyclocross race for all ages and ability levels. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.crossofthenorth.com

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Classes APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER Bicycle Friendly Driver Interactive class prepares you to drive confidently around bicyclists, navigate bike infrastructure, and prevent common crashes. www.fcgov. com/bicycling/upcoming-classes SPRING & SUMMER 2025 Smart Cycling, Parts 2: Road Skills Class focuses on practical, hands-on skills to help you ride confidently and safely in various environments. www. fcgov.com/bicycling/upcoming-classes SUMMER 2025 Bicycle Maintenance 1 Intro to bicycle mechanics class focuses on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. www.fcgov.com/ bicycling/upcoming-classes

SUMMER 2025

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Bicycle Maintenance 2 Second part of intro to bicycle mechanics with focus on taking maintenance up a notch. www.fcgov. com/bicycling/upcoming-classes SUMMER 2025 Everyday Cycling Learn practical tips for riding safely, confidently, and legally on streets, trails, and other types of bicycling infrastructure. www.fcgov.com/ bicycling/upcoming-classes JUNE Fix-a-Flat Workshop Hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to confidently repair flats on both tubed and tubeless tires. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ upcoming-classes

(B)e-Bike Savvy Ready to dive into the world of e-bikes? This comprehensive inperson class will cover everything you need to know about riding and maintaining an e-bike. www.fcgov. com/bicycling/upcoming-classes SUMMER 2025 E-Bike Fix-a-Flat Workshop Empower yourself to handle one of the most common bike repairs, fixing a flat, on your electric bike! www.fcgov.com/ bicycling/upcoming-classes FALL/WINTER 2025-2026 Cycling in Winter Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently and comfortably through the winter months. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ upcoming-classes

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