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2020 GU ID E TO N ORTH E R N CO LO R A DO B I CYC L I N G C U LTURE & E V E NTS

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THE BIG BIKE DIRECTORY

Bike shops, cycling orgs, destinations

THE 2020 BIKE CALENDAR Events, rides, races & classes

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

6 B ikes for Life

FEATURES 8

L ifestyle biking on the Front Range

Communities in northern Colorado strive to create a culture that is inclusive and empowering

Riding in style

Find your fit! Cycles come in many shapes, sizes and functions

16 The BIG Bike Directory

NoCo bicycle shops. . . . . . . . . . .17 Find your biker gang. . . . . . . . . . 20 Bike-friendly destinations. . . . . . 22

Bike Calendar

Cycling Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Rides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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BIKES FOR LIFE GREG HOFFMAN

WHEN I WAS 13, MY DAD and Mom decided that it would be a great idea to open a bike shop, something to keep me and my three sisters out of trouble. Four months later, Johnstown Wheels opened in a refurbished plumbing warehouse, and I became the coolest kid in town. (Imagine my nerdy self now having “the hang out” in town for all my friends.) That quickly ended when the meager profits the shop did show were consumed by lunches and snacks at the local Dairy Freeze. But it was a great four years. Bikes took me through CSU offering the perfect transport at “College Daze,” the now-defunct and a-bitbesmirched celebration marking the start of spring break. So glad I knew then that it was better to ride than drive, and you couldn’t beat it because parking was a challenge then, too. No better way to transport a 6-foot Surf board than on bikes, which was the de rigueur while I “studied” at San Diego State for 6 years in the ‘90s. Rusted-out Schwinns littered the beach and boardwalk, no chains or locks necessary. No one deigned to steal your ride as it worked but was worthless. Riding in Budapest introduced me to Hungarian taxi drivers and no-shoulder roads but also offered the best moments of cycling I’ve ever had, once I got out of the city. The hills roll and folks on the “Buda” side would always offer drinks, crumply and the “are you a Sporting Man?” comment to me when out on the decks. Now I’m home, back in Fort Collins the last 25 years and grateful once again for bikes. Bikes just work in our city and northern Colorado. We hope you feel at home with Ride! 2020. We’ve returned to our roots, featuring the best calendar for weekly and monthly events, The Big Bike Directory to help you find all things bicycle, specialty makers and organizations and two great stories. Finally, please check out the shops you see in this edition. Each one has its own specialty and contribution to our cycling culture. And you never know, you may just get help from a teenage kid hoping to get you on to to “the perfect fit” this spring! Best, Greg Hoffman Co-Publisher

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Lifestyle biking

FRONT RANGE ON THE

Lea Hanson

RIDING A BIKE HAS numerous benefits. In addition to health and wellness, it’s a great way to get to know your community and the people within it. Here on the Front Range, bike riding is commonplace, and our cities and towns work hard to create spaces that make it safe and easy for all citizens. Teresa Metzger lives in Old Town, Fort Collins and commutes to her job at Colorado State University by bike every day, 12 months a year. She says, “The number one reason I commute by bike is because it is my commitment to sustainability. I can also save a lot of money on parking. At the same time, it helps me process and get ready for a busy day and also unwind on the way home.” At the heart of community bike programs, there is typically advocacy, event management, and a support structure for bike-friendly businesses.

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Bike Fort Collins (http://bikefort collins.org/) is a northern Coloradobased advocacy group dedicated to increasing participation in active transportation, advancing culture and policy changes to create safer streets and communities, while also creating a culture that is inclusive and empowering to all bike riders.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Kenny Bearden, Executive Director for the Overland Mountain Bike Association (http://overlandmtb.org/) says biking is good for health whether it’s transportation, lifestyle biking, mountain biking, or any other type. “The health benefits of bicycling have been widely documented,” Bearden says. “Similarly, it’s known that recreating in the outdoors in a natural setting is good for us. So obviously combining those two has tremendous appeal and benefit to many people.”

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In addition to being an excellent way to build muscle and bone strength and improve cardiovascular health, riding a bike also relieves stress, Bearden says. Riding a bike allows us to feel more grounded and is a way to discover personal motivation. “Once you start riding, you start experiencing a cycle of wanting to do more. You start experiencing nature and wanting more of it. Similarly, you start mastering distances and skills that encourage you to want to try more challenging things.” Metzger experienced this exact feeling. She says, “I’ve been a bike commuter for 10 years. I started off just riding spring through fall, and liked it so much I wanted to do more. I did some research and got comfortable with the gear needed to make my commute more comfortable in the winter months and then I added those months in.”

going to be able to get yourself out of most situations,” he says. Yet, tools are necessary and many riders are interested in being self-sustainable. Bearden says knowing basic bike maintenance skills are important but he also credits our community support. He says, “The cities in northern Colorado have done a great job of placing bike repair stations strategically around in the community. This enables riders to be able to ride regularly without having to carry gear with them.” For those who want to be self-sufficient at a basic level, however, Bearden recommends starting with knowing how to repair and change a tire’s tube. This means needing to carry a spare tube and a basic set of tools including a tire lever, a tube patch kit, and a tire pump.

ESSENTIAL TOOLS

Bicycling advocacy is the chain that turns the wheels and creates that community vibe and feeling that we’re a part of a bicycling town. Cities and towns in northern Colorado practice advocacy in many ways including educating people to be safer riders, identifying common conflicts riders experience and trying

Whether you’re riding everyday or sporadically, there are a few essential items a cycler should always have on hand. However, Bearden says the things riders should have on hand are far more basic than most would think: “If you’re riding in or near town with your wallet and cell phone, you’re

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

to solve them, and working to ensure all diverse citizens have access to bike riding. The Cities of Greeley and Fort Collins are committed to being places in which people of all ages, identities, and abilities have access to comfortable, safe, and connected networks of bicycle facilities, and where bicycling is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience. Both cities identify as places where people come together around bikes and where bicycling is increasingly normalized as a form of transportation.

BICYCLING DIVERSITY

Here in northern Colorado, riders can choose anything from riding in bike lanes on streets to riding the steep, rocky terrain in the foothills. Bearden of the Overland Mountain Bike Association says the challenge is finding what’s between the two. “Here in northern Colorado, we’ve got a plethora of the two ends of the spectrum, but not as much in the middle. It’s like going from a green run to a black diamond while skiing.” This mid-range is what most local riders seek and what cities in towns on the northern Front Range are focusing when it comes to trail expansion and diversity.

CITY MASTER & PEDESTRIAN PLANS • Fort Collins Master Bike Plan—www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bike-plan.php • Greeley Master Bike Plan—http://greeleygov.com/docs/default-source/Public-Works/ Transportation/bike-master-plan/bicycle-master-plan.pdf • Loveland Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan—www.cityofloveland.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=10725

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Akinz t-shirts and hats will wrap up and top off your riding adventures. Whether pedaling or refueling, wearing Akinz apparel, which is all lovingly handcrafted in the heart of downtown Fort Collins, will make you look good. https://akinz.com

Topo Designs Bike Bag attaches to most handle bars. Keep your tools, snacks and other bicycling must-haves at your fingertips by stashing them all in this Colorado-made weather-resistant bag. It comes with a shoulder strap, so you can use it for off-thebike adventuring, too. www.topodesigns.com

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Some cyclists are minimalists. Others are gear geeks. Regardless of your affinity for cycling paraphernalia, here’s a spotlight on locally made, cool items you should check out.

SuperJames Bar is a super yummy, gluten-free, nutty, seedy, delicious snack you can take along to fuel a ride. Named after the iconic Superjames ride that starts in Jamestown and climbs through the foothills, each bar is made with love at The Jamestown Mercantile Cafe in Jamestown. Purchase these bars online at: www.superjamesbars.com

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RIDING IN STYLE Explore the options beyond traditional bicycles KYLE MOYER WHEN ASKED WHAT THEY love about riding a bicycle, most people’s answers include that it provides freedom and it’s a fun way to exercise. As we age, the traditional bicycle may not be the best choice for our wheeled adventures, but luckily we have options.

LAID BACK BIKES AND TRIKES

One of the best options for individuals who need an alternative to a twowheeled bike is a recumbent bicycle or tricycle. Recumbent cycles allow the rider to essentially sit in a seat with back support while they ride, reclined to allow for a more comfortable riding experience. These cycles use traditional pedals or hand pedals to propel riders down their favorite trails or roadways.

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Rachel Shoemaker, who owns Rocky Mountain Recumbents with her husband Steve, says most of their customers are aged 45 and up. “We have lots of customers with physical limitations, bad backs, bad knees, joint replacements. Some customers are also looking for preventive maintenance.” She adds that they sell far more trikes than they do traditional two-wheeled recumbent cycles, as the trikes feel a lot like pedaled go-karts. As far as choosing a recumbent, Rachel says they want customers to come and ride everything they have in the shop to really get a feel for the different kind of riding experiences available, plus finding the right fit is important. Twowheeled recumbents usually come in three sizes—small, medium and

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large. Trikes have one size frame, but the pedals adjust for riders of heights from 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 2 inches. For riders looking for a little bit more oomph, they offer electrification for new or existing recumbents. To get yourself equipped with a good recumbent setup, look to spend anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500. Beyond the machine itself, a critical consideration with recumbent cycles (and all cycles) is safety. Since recumbent cycles have a low profile, their visibility to other vehicles can be compromised. Shoemaker says the key is to make yourself seen by flying bright colored flags, attaching flashing red lights at the back of the cycle and wearing bright clothing and helmets.

HIGH-VOLTAGE CYCLING

If you prefer a traditional bicycle, some new technologies have made pedaling easier on your body, specifically electric bicycles or e-bikes. E-bikes come in all shapes and styles, from comfy cruisers to full-suspension mountain bikes. Power wise, there are two main types of e-bikes: pedal assisted and throttled. With pedal assisted e-bikes, electric motors assist with the actual force needed to pedal a bike, lessening the effects on the joints and muscles. For throttle-assisted bikes, riders control a throttle, usually mounted on the handlebars, which they can use to aid in acceleration and cruising. E-bikes have come a long way as battery technology has developed. For range, e-bikes can go from 35 to 100 miles, depending on how often the electric assist is utilized. Some bikes have digital readouts and drive modes that allow riders to adjust how much assistance and range they want to dial in. E-bikes are also speed limited between 20 and 28mph for your safety and the safety of other riders and pedestrians. Some considerations need to be made with e-bikes, however. One factor is their weight. Battery packs and electric motors add some heft to the bikes, so lifting them onto a bike rack might be challenging. Additionally, many municipalities don’t allow electric vehicles on paved recreation trails, though that is changing. The best bet is to check on local laws and ordinances where you intend to ride.

BIKE WISE

Brushing up on bicycle rules of the road is always a good idea.

• Bicycles must always yield to pedestrians

• C olorado law requires that at night you ride with a white front light and a red rear light or reflector • You may use either arm to signal a right turn. Either point to the right with your right arm or raise your left arm in an “L” shape. • You must signal turns 100 feet in advance unless you need both hands to brake or control your bicycle. • If a motorist behaves aggressively or dangerously, you can dial *CSP (*277) from your cell phone to reach the Colorado State Patrol. You’ll need to provide the vehicle license plate number (mandatory), location and direction of travel, vehicle and driver description and a description of the aggressive behavior.

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NOCO BICYCLE SHOPS . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, TELEPHONE AREA CODE IS (970)

BERTHOUD

Berthoud Bicycle www.berthoudbicycle.com 443 Mountain Ave., 532-2290

ESTES PARK

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

FORT COLLINS

Akinz www.akinz.com, 15 Old Town Sqr., Ste. 132, 682-1750 Black Sheep Bikes www.blacksheepbikes.com 204 N. Link Lane #5, 218-5952 Boo Bicycles www.boobicycles.com 1750 Laporte Ave. 444-2228 Brave New Wheel www.bravenew wheel.com 111 W. Olive St. 416-0417

Cantitoe Road www.cantitoeroad.com, 2106 Rollingwood Dr. 800-422-2104 Carver Surf Racks www.carverracks.com 1318 Duff Dr. 412-2322 Convertible Backpacks by Richard Jones www.pannierbackpacks.com 1512 Elm St. 222-4190

Drake Cycles www.drakecycles.com 902 W. Drake Rd., 631-8326 Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op www.fcbikecoop.org 1501 N. College Ave., 484-3804

New World Sports, LLC www.newworldsportsllc.com 119 E. Mountain Ave. 416-6803 Niner Bikes www.ninerbikes.com 2330 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 1 877-646-3792 Oddity Cycles www.odditycycles.com 204 N. Link Lane #5 816-812-8598

The Gearage Outdoor Sports www.gearageoutdoorsports.com 119 E. Mountain Ave., 416-6803

On the Wheel www.on-the-wheel.com 106 N. Link Lane

Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program www.homewardalliance.org/ bicycle-repair, 242 Conifer St. 658-9878

Pace Bike Share www.ridepace.com/fortcollins Multiple locations.

Jax Outdoor Gear www.jaxmercantile.com 1200 N. College Ave., 221-0544 Moonmen Bikes www.moonmenbikes.com 1304 Duff Dr. #12, 556-4074

Parsley Art Ankle Bands www.parsleyartstudio.com Phoenix Cyclery www.phoenixcyclery.com 1532 E. Mulberry St., Ste. D 493-4517

proVelo www.provelobikes.com 4612 S. Mason St., Ste. 110 204-9935

Recycled Cycles www.recycled-cycles.com 4031 S. Mason St., 223-1969 CSU, 451 Isotope Dr. 491-9555 REI – Fort Collins www.rei.com/stores/fort-collins. html, 4025 S. College Ave. 223-0123 Road 34 www.road34.com 1213 W. Elizabeth St. 491-9934

Rocky Mountain Recumbents www.rockymountain recumbents.com, 1901 Sharp Point Dr., Ste. E 221-4838

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops Runner’s Roost Now carrying triathlon and road bikes. www.runnersroostfc.com 3500 S. College Ave. #178 224-9114 Topo Designs www.topodesigns.com 130-B S. College Ave., 568-8628 Trailcraft Cycles www.trailcraftcycles.com 402-2384 Trek Bicycle Fort Collins www.trekbikes.com 202 W. Laurel St., 482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd., 226-6006 YendraBuilt www.facebook.com/ YendraBuilt-214460175301170 1304 Duff Dr. #11, 430-6505

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YiPsan Bicycles www.YiPsanbicycles.com 672-0168

GREELEY

Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness www.bikepeddler.biz 5240 W. 9th St. Dr., Ste. 200 356-3663 George’s Repair Shop www.facebook.com/pages/ Georges-Repair-Shop 825 7th St., 352-9492

LOVELAND

The Bearing https://the-bearing.myshopify.com 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 4, 420-5447 Breakaway Cycles www.breakaway-cycles.com 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 663-1726 Days Roll By www.facebook.com/DaysRollBy 2650 N. Lincoln Ave., 481-4339

Turnaround Bikes www.turnaroundbikes.com 134 11th Ave., 518-5989

Loveland Cycle ‘n Fitness www.lovelandcycle.com 524 N. Cleveland Ave., 667-1943

JOHNSTOWN

PUSH Industries, Inc. www.pushindustries.com 1520 Taurus Ct., 278-1110

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

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Trek Bicycle Loveland www.trekbikes.com 4880 Thompson Pkwy., 667-8735

WINDSOR

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

NORTHERN COLORADO Beeline Bikes www.beelinebikes.com 294-6455

Bike Wrench www.MobileBike Wrench.com 231-0605 The Bike Doc www.bike-doc.com, 412-2671 Velofix www.velofix.com, 855-835-6349

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Find your biker gang RIDERS, RACERS, TRAINERS, TOURS, ADVOCATES, VOLUNTEERS *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, TELEPHONE AREA CODE IS (970)

REC RIDERS

Belle Starrs A women’s bicycle “gang.” No Spandex or fancy equipment needed, just a passion for two wheels. www.facebook.com/ thebellestarrs Fort Collins Cycling Club Brings together recreational road cyclists of all ability levels. www.fccycleclub.org

Middle Coast W/T/F Bikepacking Collective Empowering community for womyn and queer peeps in a safe and supportive environment through bikepacking—equal parts camping, biking and adventures. www.frontrangewomens bikepacking.com

Fort Follies Empowers women and womenidentifying individuals of all abilities and disciplines to ride for recreation or race competitively. 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. www.overlandmtb.org

Girls Gone Polo Fort Collins ladies bike polo club with pickup games and general fun for all skill levels. www.facebook.com/groups/ girlsgonepolo

PEDAL Club (People’s Efforts to De-emphasize Autos in Loveland) Diverse members ride together and teach others how to ride safely. www.pedalclub.org

Loveland Cycling Club Welcomes all to join in group rides and other events. www.lovelandcycling.org

Team B.O.B. (a.k.a, Babes on Bikes) Women mountain bikers of all ages and abilities ride, maintain trails, educate and participate in cycling-related community events. www.coteambob.com

RACERS & TRAINERS

9Seventy Racing A multi-sport racing team (cycling, running, swimming and snow sports) welcoming all skill levels. www.9seventyracing.com Ciclismo Youth Foundation (CYF) Promotes, advocates and creates youth cycling opportunities in northern Colorado. www.ciclismoyouthfoundation.org Gemini Training Systems Cycling training for athletes to help them reach their competition goals. www.geminitrainingsystems.com 301-8510

Source Endurance Training Center Indoor riding classes, bike fits and recovery tools to help reach your cycling goals. www.source-e.net/trainingcenter-of-the-rockies 1833 E. Harmony, Unit 20, FC 877-729-0911 Sugar Beets Cycling Team All-ladies team of elite-level riders seeking to empower women through cycling with group rides, clinics and support. www.facebook.com/ SugarBeetsCycling Twin Silo BMX Supports bicycle motocross (BMX) racing at the USABMXsanctioned track in south Fort Collins. www.epicbmxfc.com 5400 Ziegler Rd., FC, 460-8030 Your Group Ride Manages and promotes competitive cycling events in northern Colorado. www.YourGroupRide.com

BICYCLE TOURS

Beer & Bike Tours Guides and support crew connect people to fun and safe adventures. www.beerandbiketours.com 201-1085 Front Range Ride Guides Guided mountain bike tours of the Front Range and beyond. www.frontrangerideguides.com 720-470-1627 My Handle Bar A 16-passenger bike bar with pedaling seats offers ecofriendly tours of Fort Collins. www.myhandlebar.com 720-431-0119

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New Venture Cycling Offers exciting and informative downhill bike tours in Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. www.newventurecycling.com 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP 231-2736

ADVOCATES & VOLUNTEERS

Bicycle Advisory Committee A subcommittee of the City of Fort Collins Transportation Board that reviews, recommends and works proactively to identify potential capital improvements, bicycle policies and future goals. www.fcgov.com/bac 221-6515 FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program The education division of FC Bikes that trains volunteers to become ambassadors of safe cycling. www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org 221-6705 Bike Fort Collins Advocacy group committed to cycling for transportation, safer streets and communities and creating an all-inclusive culture. www.bikefortcollins.org 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. http://bicycle.colostate.edu Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol Certified mountain bike patrollers assist others on the trails in medical and or mechanical emergencies; educate trail users of proper etiquette; work on advocacy and trails. www.overlandmtb.org 430-5336

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 Bikes Through advocacy, programming and planning, this City of Fort Collins program seeks to increase bicycling while creating and maintaining a bicycle-friendly community atmosphere. www.fcgov.com/bicycling Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op Dedicated to building community through bicycling and looking to provide additional engagement with the Fort Collins Latinx community. (Una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a construir una comunidad mediante el ciclismo.) www.fcbikecoop.org 1501 N. College Ave., FC 484-3804

Greeley Bikes A City of Greeley initiative to encourage and educate more people to travel by bike. www.greeleybikes.com 1001 9th Ave., GR, 350-9423 Hex Wenches The W/T/F people of the Fort Collins Bike Co-op that host free workshops, social rides and opportunities for women to become leading bike mechanics. Open to all levels of experience. www.facebook.com/groups/ thehexwenches 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/ bicycle-repair 242 Conifer St., 658-9878

NoCo Bike & Ped Collaborative Advances connectivity of non-motorized networks for recreation, transportation and economic development through coordination, education and promotion. www.nfrmpo.org/ bike-ped/noco, 224-6191 Northern Colorado Trail Advocacy Group Promotes and improves softsurface, multi-use trails. www.facebook.com/NoCoTAG/ Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Delivers bike and pedestrian safety instruction to Poudre School District and Thompson School District students. www.fcgov.com/saferoutes, www.cityofloveland.org

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BIKE FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS CAFÉS, SHOPS, ARTS, MORE

*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, TELEPHONE AREA CODE IS (970)

BELLVUE

Howling Cow Café www.howlingcowcafe.com 5821 WCR 54E, 980-9560

FORT COLLINS

The Armstrong Hotel www.thearmstronghotel.com 259 S. College Ave., 484-3883 Cranked Up Coffee & Craft Beverages www.crankedupcoffee.com, 237-0334, 215 N. College Ave. (Scrumpy’s), 3500 S. College Ave. (Guilded Goat Brewing) 120 W. Stuart St. (SnackAttack) 307 S. College Ave. (Tap & Handle) The Cupboard www.thecupboard.net 152 S. College Ave., 493-8585 Edge Optics www.edgeopticseyewear.com 706 S. College Ave. #101, 6822627 Fort Collins Food Cooperative www.fcfood.coop 250 E. Mountain Ave., 484-7448 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery www.fcmod.org 408 Mason Ct., 221-6738

The Gardens on Spring Creek www.fcgov.com/gardens 2145 Centre Ave., 416-2486 Horse & Dragon Brewing Company www.horseanddragonbrewing.com 124 Racquette Dr., 631-8038 The Lincoln Center www.lctix.com, 417 W. Magnolia St., 221-6730 Maxline Brewing www.maxlinebrewing.com 2724 McClelland Dr. #190 286-2855 New Belgium Brewing Company www.newbelgium.com 500 Linden St., 221-0524 Nuance Chocolate www.nuancechocolate.com 214 Pine St., 484-2330 Odell Brewing Company www.odellbrewing.com 800 E. Lincoln Ave., 498-9070

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Otter Shop www.otterproducts.com 151 W. Mountain Ave., 825-5650

The Wright Life www.wrightlife.com 200 Linden St., 484-6932

Peritus Coffee Roasters www.perituscoffee.com 1833 E. Harmony, Unit 20, 877729-0911

Aunt Helen’s Coffee House www.AuntHelens CoffeeHouse.com 800 8th Ave., Ste. 101, 324-9336

Snooze AM Eatery www.snoozeeatery.com/ locations/foco/, 144 W. Mountain Ave., 482-9253

Cranford Cove Tea Tavern www.cranfordstea.com 823 10th St., 515-2664

Snowbank Brewing www.snowbank.beer, 225 N. Lemay Ave., Ste. 1, 999-5658 Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/fortcollins 2201 S. College Ave., 267-9200 Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House www.wolverinefarm.org 316 Willow St., 682-2590

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Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital www.vetemergencyandrehab.com Growcentia www.growcentia.com HBC | SLBA www.hbc-slba.com Health District of Northern Larimer County www.healthdistrict.org Hewlett Packard www.hp.com In-Situ Inc. www.in-situ.com National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (USDA) www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/ fort-collins-co

Neuworks Mechanical, Inc. www.neuworksmechanical.com OtterBox www.otterbox.com Platte River Power Authority www.prpa.org RB&B Architects www.rbbarchitects.com Steinborn Organ Services www.steinbornorgans.com Terracon Consulting www.terracon.com Trebuchet Group www.trebuchetgroup.com Trinity Lutheran Church www.trinitylutheranfc.org The Town Church www.thetownchurch.org UC Health, Poudre Valley Hospital www.uchealth.org U.S. Forest Service, Arapaho & Roosevelt NF www.fs.usda.gov

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THE 2020

BIKE CALENDAR Due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis at press time, events listed below may have been postponed or canceled. Please check websites for the current status.

MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER National Bike Challenge Challenge yourself, colleagues and the greater community to ride more. Users compete on a local, state and national level. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

EVENTS

MAY (DATE TBD) OMBA: Women’s MTB Clinic Location TBD. www.overlandmtb.org

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS Teen Bicycle Mechanic Workshops First hour is workshop and second hour is a session in indoor skatepark. Ages 13–19. Turn Around Bikes, 134 11th Ave., GR. 7–9pm. Jessy, 970-5185989. www.TurnAroundBikes.com WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23 Bike to Breakfast on CSU Campus Swing by on your way into campus for free coffee, breakfast, helmets and bike maintenance courtesy of The Spoke. https://bicycle.colostate.edu THURSDAYS, BEGINNING APRIL AND AUGUST The Hex Wenches Multi-week sessions of bicycle mechanics classes for FTW (femme/trans/women) folx. Fort Collins Bike Co-op, 1501 N. College Ave., FC. Check webpage for dates, times. www.facebook.com/ groups/thehexwenches

ONE-OFF EVENTS

APRIL 29 THROUGH JUNE 24 Loveland Bike to Work Challenge Fun 8-week opportunity for work-place based teams to compete against other northern Colorado teams. www.cityofloveland.org/walkbikeloveland

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Poudre River Trail-Athlon Free family-friendly event with 10 outdoor activities: fun run, bike the Poudre, mountain bike course, climbing wall, scavenger hunt, more. Poudre Learning Center, 8313 W. F. St., GR. 9am-Noon. www.poudretrail.org SATURDAY, MAY 2 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Free bicycle safety checks and basic bicycle maintenance at three different locations. Locations/times TBD–check website for details. www.fcgov.com/bicycling SATURDAY, MAY 9 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Free bicycle safety checks and basic bicycle maintenance at three different locations. Locations/times TBD–check website for details. www.fcgov.com/bicycling SATURDAY, MAY 16 OMBA’s Larimer County Trail Day Give some love back to our local trails. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, FC. www.overlandmtb.org

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SATURDAY, MAY 30 OMBA’s Curt Gowdy Trail Day Building a new one-mile flow trail. Curt Gowdy State Park, WY. www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, MAY 30 Outdoor Gear & Bike Swap Opportunity to clear out your garage and find great deals on gear. Foundry Plaza, 260 E. 3rd St., LV. 10am–2pm. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland SATURDAY, MAY 30 Bicycle Poker Ride Collect one playing card at five stops as you ride around Loveland and the best poker hand wins! Start/end at Foundry Plaza, 260 E. 3rd St., LV. 10:30am. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland SUNDAY, MAY 31 Open Streets Come Ride the Route during a day of car-free, family-friendly streets with free music, art, more. East Swallow and Centennial, 10am–3pm. www.fcgov.com/openstreets JUNE Colorado Bike Month Participate in fun, encouraging, educational bicycle-related activities and events during the month of June. www.bikefortcollins.org www.fcgov.com/bicycling www.GreeleyBikes.com www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland

JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 5 Walk & Bike Month Blast-Off on a Blender Bike Take a spin and make a fruity treat to enjoy. Chilson Center lobby, 700 E. 4th St., LV. 9:30am. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland TENTATIVELY JUNE Tour de Coop A 6- 8-mile bike ride from coop to coop around Fort Collins. Learn about chickens from experienced backyard chicken owners. Check website for details and registration. www.sustainablelivingassociation.org FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Bike Month Kick-off Party Get your custom annual Bike Month t-shirt printed at Akinz and join in the Bike Month spirit! Akinz, 15 Old Town Sq #132, FC. www.bikefortcollins.org FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Blender Bike Rides Make fruity treats to celebrate the Summer Reading Program Kickoff at Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 6–8pm. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland SATURDAY, JUNE 6 OMBA: Spring Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day Free event for kids of all ages. Lory State Park, FC. www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, JUNE 6 National Trails Day Volunteer trail project to build new soft-surface trail. Sunset Vista Natural Area, 1323 W. 57th St., LV. 9am–Noon. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Glow & Go Family Bike Ride Follows Loveland Recreation Trail. Bike trailers, scooters and strollers welcome. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV. 8pm. www.cityofloveland.org/walkbikeloveland

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Walk & Bike Day at City of Loveland Farmer’s Market Walk or ride your bike to the Market and receive $5 Market Bucks. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV. 9am–1pm. www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland MONDAY, JUNE 8 Bicycle Bingo at Maxline Play Bingo and help raise funds to support Bike Fort Collins programming. Maxline Brewing, 2724 Mcclelland Dr #190, FC. 6:30–8pm. www.bikefortcollins.org SATURDAY, JUNE 13 History By Bike Guided Ride Learn about “Germans from Russia” immigrants and how they influenced Loveland history. Sunnyside Park. 899 E. 5th St., LV. 3pm. www.cityofloveland. org/WalkBikeLoveland SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Tour De Brewer Guided Bike Rides Short and long rides around town exploring some of Loveland’s growing craft brewery scene. Chilson Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV. 4pm. www.cityofloveland.org/WalkBikeLoveland SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Spoken’ Hub Bicycle-themed poetry slam. Wolverine Farm, 316 Willow, FC. Check website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Ride & Revel! Choose from 20-, 40-, and 55-mile road routes or 48- or 70-mile gravel routes to benefit 60+ Ride. Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave., GR. 6am/6:30am registration. Routes start at intervals throughout the morning. www.rideandrevel.com SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Loveland Bike to Church Day Various times and locations. www.cityofloveland.org/walkbikeloveland

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Bike to Work Day Ride your bike to work (or anywhere) and fuel up at free breakfast and/ or afternoon snack stations located around NoCo. www.bikefortcollins.org www.fcgov.com/bicycling www.GreeleyBikes.com www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland JUNE 24 THROUGH JULY 1 Turn Around Bikes (TAB) Mountain Bike Trip For 15– 19-year-olds, skill level 4 (strong novice)–advanced (skills test required). $100 (scholarships available). Registration and more info: jessy@ncyfc.org, 970-518-5989. www.turnaroundbikes.com/events  WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Pour Brothers Community Night An evening of libations and fund raising for Bike Fort Collins. Pour Brothers, 220 Linden St., FC. See website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org JULY 14 THROUGH 16 YMCA Overnight Mountain Bike Trip Students 13–18 years old. Transport, lodging, food, bikes, helmets and awesome rides. $100 (scholarships available). Registration and more info: jessy@ncyfc.org, 970-518-5989. www.turnaroundbikes.com/events JULY 16 THROUGH 19 OMBA: Annual Curt Gowdy Campout Curt Gowdy State Park, WY www.overlandmtb.org TENTATIVELY, JULY 24 & 25 Bicycle Film Festival The Lyric Cinema, 1209 N. College Ave., FC. See website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org SUNDAY, JULY 26 FoCo Fondo Festival Choose 12- or 25-mile routes, rolling 50-mile or 100-mile gravel fondo. Post-ride, enjoy food trucks, demos, live music and kids’ activities. Starts/ finishes at New Belgium Brewing, FC. 6am–4pm. www.FoCoFondo.com

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 CSU We Ride This move-in event seeks to welcome new students to CSU bike culture. Green Hall, FC. https://bicycle.colostate.edu SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8th Annual Redneck Ride for Parkinson’s A 24-mile ride from Stove Prairie to Loveland. Lunch provided. Donations accepted to benefit Parkinson’s patients. Sign up with Rocky Mountain Recumbents at 970-221-4838. www.rockymountainrecumbents.com SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) Open Streets Come Ride the Route during a day of car-free, family-friendly streets with free music, art, more. Date/location/ time TBD. www.fcgov.com/openstreets SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) OMBA: Moab Trip Moab, UT, www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Tour de Fat Fort Collins Bonanza of bikes, beers and philanthropic fun. Dress up as your alter ego while raising money for the local cycling community. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.newbelgium.com/events/ tour-de-fat SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Tour de Farms A 40-ish -mile bike ride through scenic plains and farmland north of Fort Collins with stops at local farms to celebrate safe routes, local food and great biking. Benefits Bike Fort Collins. 8am–1pm. www.bikefortcollins.org www.fortifiedcollaborations.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 OMBA: Fall Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day Free event for kids of all ages. Part of Northern Colorado Mountain Bike Fest. Lory State Park, FC. 9am–1pm. www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org

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OCTOBER 10 THROUGH 11 Northern Colorado Mountain Bike Fest Hosted by OMBA, the event features bike demos, vendor expo, poker ride, skills contests, music, food and beverages. Lory State Park, FC 9am–6pm. www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org

TUESDAYS, APRIL THROUGH AUGUST Fort Collins Cycling Club Trek Seasonal Series Beginner, intermediate and advanced routes in and around Fort Collins, beginning near Trek, Harmony Market Shopping Center. The group meets afterwards at Ryan’s Bar & Grill for food and drink. Check calendar for details. www.fccycleclub.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Light Up the Night: Bike Light Giveaway Stop by for free bike lights. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 4:30-6:30pm while supplies last. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 28 OMBA Social Rides No-drop group rides every Wednesday evening, weather and trail conditions permitting. Multiple groups based on ability/pace. Locations and times vary–check website for details. www.overlandmtb.org

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Light Up the Night: Bike Light Giveaway Stop by for free bike lights. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 4:30-6:30pm while supplies last. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 6 THROUGH JULY 29 CSU Community Rides with Fort Collins Cycling Club 5–7 routes varying in length from 9–13 miles with an expected pace of 10mph. Depart from the CSU Welcome Center on the Oval at 5pm. Sponsored by Trek Bicycles North. www.fccycleclub.org https://pts.colostate.edu/communityrides

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Winter Bike to Work 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.GreeleyBikes.com www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland JANUARY 2021 (DATE TBD) Polar Pedal Chill out and ride in Greeley’s most popular winter biking event. The 13-mile loop begins and ends in Downtown Greeley. www.greeleybikes.com

RIDES WEEKLY RIDES

MONDAYS Loveland Cycling Club Beginner Group Rides Check Facebook weekly for details. www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub

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MOST THURSDAYS & WEEKENDS Fort Collins Cycling Club Test your mettle with intermediate and advanced routes. Check calendar for details. www.fccycleclub.org THURSDAYS, SELECT MONTHS Sugar Beets No-drop Group Rides April 2–May 7: Ladies’ road group rides from Trek South store. July 23– August 13: “Beet Roots” kids & moms mountain bike rides from Blue Sky trailhead. August 27–Sept 17: Ladies’ mountain bike group rides from Blue Sky trailhead. www.facebook.com/ SugarBeetsCycling SATURDAYS Loveland Cycling Club Group Rides Cyclists of all abilities welcome. Leaves from Centennial Park, LV. Check Facebook weekly for start times. www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub SUNDAYS, MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER OMBA Women’s Group Rides Riding locations and times vary–check website for details. www.overlandmtb.org

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SUNDAYS Morning Rides hosted by Rocky Mountain Recumbents No-drop policy rides with refreshments after. Use of recumbents available first come, first serve. For times and distances, check website calendar. 1901 Sharp Point Dr., Ste. E, FC. www.rockymountainrecumbents.com AD HOC Fort Collins Cycling Club FCCC members use and app c members use an app called “Band” to organize several ad hoc, member-led rides per week. Check calendar for information. www.fccycleclub.org TBD Loveland Cycling Club Road & MTB Rides Mid-week road rides and mountain bike rides are developing. Check Facebook for details. www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub

MONTHLY RIDES

SECOND SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Greeley Community Bike Rides All skill levels and ages will cycle a 3–5 mile loop based on the post-ride partnership with a local business each month. No registration required. Check website for start location and business partner or cancelations. www.greeleybikes.com SUNDAYS, APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Ride & Brunch Fun, casual rides usually less than 17 miles on bike trails and lowtraffic streets are followed by a free continental brunch! Check calendar for details. Reservations required. www.fccycleclub.org MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Social Ride & Dinner Once a month during the warmer months, usually on a Thursday evening, followed by a casual meal hosted at a club member’s home. All levels and guests are welcome. Reservations required. Check calendar for details. www.fccycleclub.org

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OCTOBER (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Fall Fling End the season with a 101-mile route with 7,700 vertical feet of climbing. www.fccycleclub.org

MAY & SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Cycling Club: RMNP Fall River Road & Trail Ridge Road Challenge yourself with 4,550 vertical feet of climbing. www.fccycleclub.org

RACES

MAY (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Spring Fling Kick the season off with 87- and 100mile routes. www.fccycleclub.org

JUNE 13 2020 Gowdy Grinder MTB Race Fund raiser for the Cheyenne and Laramie High School racing teams. 8am-5pm, Curt Gowdy State Park, WY. www.overlandmtb.org JULY (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Breck Epic Challenging 114-mile ride with 8,200 vertical feet of climbing. www.fccycleclub.org AUGUST (DATE TBD) FCCC Wanda’s Ride Annual fundraiser for Wanda Roche, who was seriously injured in a cycling accident. Routes available for all skill levels. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Moonlight Ride A 10.25-mile moonlit ride. Helmets and lights required. Greeley Police Headquarters, 2875 W. 10th St., GR. 8pm. www.GreeleyBikes.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Full Moon Bike Ride A 18-mile ride between Greeley and Windsor. Meet at either the Kodak Trailhead in Windsor or the Rover Run Trailhead in Greeley at 8pm. www.poudretrail.org SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Fall Camping Weekend Enjoy a fun weekend of camping and moderate to challenging rides. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Ride4Success All levels and ages. After, experience OctoBREWFest, a family-oriented celebration. Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave., GR. 7:30am-4pm. www.d6successfoundation.org/ ride4success

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Check www.yourgroupride.com for a comprehensive list of road and mountain bike races in NoCo. SATURDAY, JULY 25 Laramie Range Epic Cross-country endurance mountain bike race with two race options. Headquarters Road (FS 707), about a 20-min. drive southeast of Laramie, WY. First wave 7:30am. www.laramierangeepic.com

CLASSES MONTHLY: MAY 7, JUNE 16, JULY 21 Bicycle Friendly Driver Discuss traffic safety laws and responsibilities for both cyclists and motorists. 281 N. College Ave. FC. 5:30–7pm. Ongoing dates, TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH OCTOBER: MAY 21, JUNE 9, JULY 7 Everyday Cycling Learn the benefits, what to ride/ wear/carry, how to carry stuff, route selection and safety techniques when you want to bike for every day transportation. 281 N. College Ave. FC. 5:30–7pm. Ongoing dates for 2020 TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling NOVEMBER 5, DECEMBER 3, DECEMBER 8 Winter Cycling Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently and comfortably through the winter months. 5:30–7pm. www.fcgov.com/bicycling SUMMER & WINTER Bicycle Mechanics Instructional 5-week course held two times per year for aspiring mechanics. Advance registration required. $85 Call, stop in or check web page for dates and times. Fort Collins Bike Co-op, 1501 N. College Ave., FC 970-484-3804. www.fcbikecoop.org

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