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POWER BOOST JOIN THE ELECTRIC-BIKE REVOLUTION BIKE FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS SUPPORT AROUND TOWN

2021 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

THE 2021 BIKE CALENDAR Events, rides, races & classes

BIKES and brews

THE BIG BIKE DIRECTORY Bike shops, cycling orgs, destinations GUIDE TO NORTHERN COLORADO BICYCLING CULTURE AND EVENTS

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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P ower boost

From mountain bikes to commuter cycles, riders are powering up on electric bikes.

The roads less traveled

Cyclists are seeking the quiet grind of gravel and leaving the traffic behind.

B ikes & Brews Pedal here for your beer

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NoCo bicycle shops. . . . . . . . . . 23 Find your biker gang. . . . . . . . . . 26 Bike-friendly destinations. . . . . . 30

ABOUT THE COVER: We caught up with Dana Hood, Suzanne Akin, Joe Morgan, and Rachel Fisher on a sunny morning to enjoy some bikes and brews. Shot on location at Envy Brewing, envybrewing.com. Photo by Cheri Schonfeld, courtesy of Sky’s Open Designs, skysopendesign.com.

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Bike Calendar

Cycling Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

THANK YOU TO OUR ISSUE SPONSORS

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DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME IT SEEMS THAT WE ARE on our way to the new normal. While we all discovered countless ways to cope during the past year, biking may sit at the top for northern Colorado. Retail sales were up 62 percent as we discovered, or rediscovered, the perfect pandemic pastime.

But, like any New Year’s resolution, will you remember how good it felt to get on the road or trail once our old modes of transportation and recreation activities are back in the mix?

“I believe that 30-40 percent of new cyclists will maintain that habit and their bikes in 2021,” says Schuyler Gantert, owner of Road 34 Bike Shop and Tavern. “It gives us all hope that the industry and local shops will stay strong in 2021.”

Other shop owners in the region echo this same sentiment.

Trail access continues to grow across the area.

Technology and hybrid options abound as well. Check out Lea Hanson’s story on e-bikes and Scott Titterington’s story on gravel-road rides. The Big Bike Directory tells you where to find all things bike and gives you some ideas on riding companions.

Finally, check out what’s new and support the many advertisers—familiar names for many of you, new friends for those who discovered cycling last year.

“We’re optimistic about 2021 and beyond,” Eric Drake at Drake Cyclery concludes. “The area is growing, and we’ve already seen our 2020 customers come back for tune-ups and gear this spring” At the least, don’t you forget about the fresh air and good times cycling provided this past year. There’s just no replacing the feeling you get when riding a bike.

Best, Greg Hoffman Publisher

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2021 GUIDE TO NORTHERN COLORADO BICYCLING CULTURE & EVENTS PUBLISHERS Greg Hoffman greg.rmpublishing@gmail.com Scott Titterington scott.rmpublishing@gmail.com EDITOR Kristin Titterington kristin.rmpublishing@gmail.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emily Zaynard emily.rmpublishing@gmail.com ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Greg Hoffman greg.rmpublishing@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Susan Harting COVER PHOTO Cheri Schonfeld courtesy of Sky’s Open Design CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lea Hanson ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING

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Ride 2021 is a special publication of Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc. Publication of this magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services advertised. RMP reserves the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason. The opinions expressed by contributors or writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Rocky Mountain Publishing. ©2021 Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc. All rightsreserved.

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POWER BOOST

Join the electric-bike revolution LEA HANSON

E-BIKES ARE INCREASING IN popularity faster than manufacturers can keep up. They are especially popular with those who are not avid cyclists already and want a little help when faced with hills, headwinds, or commuting with heavier loads or cargo.

For commuters, e-bikes not only offer a faster point to point than cars do, since you expend less power, you sweat less. In other words, you can avoid the lycra and e-bike to work in a suit and skip the visit to the company locker room before clocking in.

However, riding garb isn’t what most consider to be the most valuable selling point. Unlike an electric car, which requires special charging stations, e-bikes often charge themselves while pedaling, and even when you’re doing more 10

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riding than pedaling, batteries are now so light, riders can easily carry a spare. Electric bikes are also wonderful for commuting, says Colleen O’Connor, sales associate at Pedego in Fort Collins. “They are often low-maintenance, quiet, don’t require a special licensing (for most models), and have the capabilities to travel long distances on a single battery charge.”

TYPES OF E-BIKES

E-bikes can come in many styles, from commuter bikes to full-suspension mountain bikes, and everything in between. An e-bike motor works by automatically switching on the (quiet) motor when you pedal. There are two different types of motors: motors that are in the crank and motors that are in your rear hub. Both types have their pros

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and cons—it all depends on the type of riding you’re planning on doing.

O’Connor agrees. She says, “Anyone from avid cyclists to complete beginners will enjoy the extra power boost of an e-bike. And e-bikes meet the rider at their physical capacity, thus opening up the cycling world to many individuals who otherwise could or would not ride a bike.” Pedego both sells and rents e-bikes.

O’Connor says, “In a nutshell, e-bikes offer energy-efficient transportation with the same health benefits as a normal bicycle.” E-bikes are especially beneficial for those who have thought cycling is no longer something their body can do. If you experience knee pain or exercise-induced asthma for example, electric bikes can breathe new life into the sport of cycling.

COMMUNITY ACTION

According to Good Turn Electric Cycles (https://goodturncycles.org/), “Colorado is one of the few places that has acknowledged specific regulation of e-bikes based on the class system. Our governmental systems have listened and recognized that a class 1 e-bike is no different from a traditional bicycle.” Therefore, it is up to e-bike riders to model how communities and decision-makers can safely and effectively allow electric bikes access to trails.

The best way to do this is to get involved with some local cycling advocacy groups. O’Connor of Pedego says community members and decision-makers should create and distribute content revolving around laws and regulations regarding

electric bike usage. She says, “This will educate the public on the proper etiquette expected and where riders are and are not allowed. There may be an increase in e-bike riders as warmer weather emerges and it’s important to inform the public about the rules to avoid confusion.” Options for this type of communication include signs, in-news publications, or online communication. Community members can also seek general information regarding e-bikes from the Internet or electric bike retailers around town; retailers who sell and rent e-bikes are well-equipped to explain rules as well as misconceptions.

Community leaders should also take initiative to lead policy change.

In 2020, Larimer County conducted a study on e-bikes at www.larimer. org/naturalresources/e-bike-study.

The study provided an opportunity to collect data to assess safety, trail experience impacts, public opinion, and trail etiquette awareness as they relate to e-bike use on natural surface trails. Opportunities were available for the general public and riding community to submit input via website and social media platforms.

MOVING FORWARD

O’Connor says their e-bike customers are primarily casual or novice riders.

She says, “Currently, our most common demographic is customers over the age of 50 who want to bike but need some assistance.”

Hopefully, demographics will only continue to expand. E-bikes are excellent for physical rehabilitation, customers of all ages e-bike to accommodate their ailments. As the popularity of electric bikes grows, e-bike retailers and enthusiasts hope to see veteran riders explore this market. Electric bikes provide an excellent way to bike far longer than a normal bike and there is a wide array of specialty electric bikes that cater to more experienced riders’ needs.

WHERE TO FIND E-BIKES GREELEY Bike Peddler 5240 W. 9th Dr., #200, GR www.bikepeddler.com FORT COLLINS Drake Cycles 902 W Drake Rd #9, FC www.drakecycles.com Pedego Electric Bikes Fort Collins 2407 S College Ave #500, FC www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/ dealers/fort-collins/ ProVelo 4612 S. Mason St., Ste. 110, FC www.provelobikes.com Recycled Cycles Bicycles & Fitness 4031 S Mason St A, FC www.recycled-cycles.com Trek Bicycle Fort Collins North 202 W Laurel St., FC www.trekbikes.com/us/en_us/retail/ fort_collins_north/ Trek Bicycle Fort Collins South 931 E Harmony Rd., FC www.trekbikes.com/retail/fort_ collins_south/ LOVELAND Breakaway Cycles 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV www.breakaway-cycles.com Loveland Cycle ‘n Fitness 524 N Cleveland Ave., FC Trek Bicycle Loveland 4880 Thompson Pkwy, LV www.trekbikes.com/retail/loveland/

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And I, I took the gravel ones and that has made all the difference

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FOCO FONDOFEST 6am-5pm, July 25 New Belgium Brewery www.focofondo.com

Join hundreds of riders for this RICK ARNESON PEDALS ONTO the city street and heads for a gravel road outside of town. He tells of a sense of abandonment as houses become fewer and fewer as do outbuildings, power lines, ditches, circular irrigation rigs. Finally, even barbed wire fences disappear, he says, and all that is left is the dome sky and a gravel road pinching down on the horizon.

“The isolation scares me sometimes,” Arneson says. “Oddly, this reality seems welcome as I find myself wrapped in the urban constraints.”

Arneson is part of the gravelroad-riding revolution. Riders are fleeing pavement for the tranquility and adventure of an excursion in the countryside that can range from a casual scenic outing to a full-on, should-we-try-out-that-road-andhow-are-we-going-to-make-it-backbefore-dark adventure.

THE APPEAL

Gravel draws riders for good reason.

“Gravel accommodates a wide range of riders,” says Rick Woy, owner of Phoenix Cyclery in Fort Collins.

“People are fed up with or afraid of traffic, which is pretty much gone on gravel roads except for the occasional farm implement or crazy truck driver.”

Arneson and his riding partners began the switch to gravel rides 10 years ago as they discovered that they

annual epic group gravel ride. A fondo is a giant party on wheels where competition and camaraderie meet to create a riding experience like no other, not to mention the killer post-ride party.

Choose family-friendly 12- or 25-mile routes or challenge yourself with the rolling 50-mile route or the ultimate Bite the Bullet 100-mile gravel fondo. Afterward enjoy the FondoFest festival full of food trucks, vendors, bike-demos, live music, and activities for the kids. A portion of profits support after-school and summer programs through Safe Routes to School, an FC Bikes program.

Check the website for monthly training rides.

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could still push themselves as they did with their road rides.

“Gravel riders were doing the same,” Arneson says, “just a little slower with better snacks, less spandex and a strong sense of self-reliance.”

NEW PLACES

Gravel gives riders a whole new palette of places to ride—places that feel safer than busy roads and makes a different kind of rider experience.

“People have been riding Rist Canyon and Masonville for decades,” says Zack Allison, owner, along with his wife Whitney, of FoCo Fondo, Bikes Sports and Gravel Graceland. “Now, you see people riding Cherokee Park road, Prairie Divide, Dead Man Pass…roads as

beautiful as Poudre Canyon with few to no cars around.”

These places are in our backyard, he says, and gravel bikes allow that exploration and keep cycling fresh.

ANATOMY OF A GRAVEL BIKE

The first gravel bikes were modifications of road bikes and mountain bikes that met somewhere in the middle. Riders wanted the speed of a road bike and the control of a mountain bike. Manufacturers are building gravel-specific bikes now.

“With a quick look, a gravel bike looks like a road bike,” says Woy, “but the tires are wider and a bit more more aggressive. Handlebars might be wider for control and maybe flared with two chainrings on the front and 11

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to 12 on the back.”

Supply is a problem as it is with all things bicycle right, now.

During COVID-19, bicycling in all categories has surged, here and around the world, putting pressure on a supply chain that starts with materials such as carbon and continues through manufacturing capability as component makers and others run factories nonstop to meet global demand.

“Get out and buy your bike early,” Woy says. “Or fix up what you have and start talking about the new toy, but we might not be able to get that in for six or seven months!”

Until this past fall Rick Arneson has been riding Big Red, a 1977 Takara that he had in college. He added some 1.5-inch tires and some nice components he had around. In October he switched to a ride designed for gravel, an RLT9 Steel bike designed and built by Niner, a Fort Collins company.

“It’s a joy to ride,” Arneson says.

The best gravel bikes address vibration with compliant frame and fork design and materials, plush low-pressure tubeless tires, fastshifting drive trains, comfortable flat or drop bars, light-weight and strong wheels with disc brakes, Arneson elaborates. The fit of the bike should be carefully addressed to assure comfort over long rides.

Be sure to consider the luggage you might find necessary for longer tours and make sure your frame has plenty of mounting points. Throw in some ruggedness and reliability and you won’t be disappointed.

So if you’re a little intrigued by gravel, get out and discover where that road-less-traveled might take you.

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Find your ride With a few resources and an adventurous spirit, you can map out your own rides or you can find rides that others have tried out and recommend. Sometimes just heading out with other riders who know where you’re going can be its own treat, too. Consult the list below provided by Rick Arneson to plan a ride or meet some new friends. Also, check out the “Find your bike gang” section on page 20; or consult local bike shops, many of whom publish gravel rides.

• www.gravelgraceland.com • w ww.coloradogravelroads.com • Facebook: NoCo Gravel and Alt/Road Cycling • Instagram: #winterralleye • Navigational free and fee apps like Strava and Map My Ride permit gravel route searches with strong maps.

• Google Earth • Local Bike Shops • Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org

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2021 BIKES AND BREWS 1. A nheuser-Busch Brewing Co. 2351 Busch Dr. 2. Black Bottle Brewery 1611 S. College Ave. #1609 3. C ooperSmith’s 5 Old Town Square 4. C rooked Stave Taproom 216 N College Ave. Suite 130 5. DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery 3581 E. Harmony Rd. #110

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BREWERIES THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

13. Maxline Brewing 2724 McClelland Dr. #190 14. McClellan’s Brewing Company 1035 S. Taft Hill Rd. 15. N ew Belgium Brewing Co. 500 Linden St. 16. Obstacle Brewing and Grill 4613 S. Mason St. 17. Odell Brewing Co. 800 E. Lincoln Ave. 18. P rost Brewing Co. 321 Firehouse Alley

6. E nvy Brewing 3027 E Harmony Rd. Suite #2

19. P urpose Brewing & Cellars 4025 Mason St. #C

7. Equinox 133 Remington St.

20. Rally King Brewing 1624 S. Lemay Ave. #4

8. F unkwerks 1900 E. Lincoln Ave.

21. Ramskeller Pub & Grub 1101 Center Ave.

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22. Snowbank Brewing 225 N. Lemay Ave. #1

G ilded Goat 3500 S. College Ave. #194

10. H orse & Dragon Brewing Co. 124 Racquette Dr.

23. Stodgy Brewing 1802 Laporte Ave.

11. Intersect Brewing 2160 W. Drake Rd. #A-1

24. Z wei Brewing Co. 4612 S. Mason St. #120

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops MOBILE SERVICE

Beeline Bikes www.beelinebikes.com Bike Wrench www.MobileBike Wrench.com 970-231-0605 The Bike Doc www.bike-doc.com 970-412-2671 Velofix www.velofix.com BERTHOUD

Berthoud Bicycle www.berthoudbicycle.com 443 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 Black Sheep Bikes www.blacksheepbikes.com 204 N. Link Lane #5 970-218-5952 Boo Bicycles www.boobicycles.com 1750 Laporte Ave. 970-444-2228 Brave New Wheel www.bravenewwheel.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

Jax Outdoor Gear www.jaxgoods.com 1200 N. College Ave. 970-221-0544

Drake Cycles www.drake cycles.com 902 W. Drake Rd. 970-631-8326

Moonmen Bikes www.moonmenbikes.com 970-732-2943

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/ bicycle-repair 242 Conifer St., 970-658-9878

New World Sports, LLC www.newworldsportsllc.com 119 E. Mountain Ave. 970-416-6803 Niner Bikes www.ninerbikes.com 2330 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. A 877-646-3792 Oddity Cycles www.odditycycles. blogspot.com 5016 W. Bay Dr. 816-812-8598 On the Wheel www.on-the-wheel.com 106 N. Link Lane

Phoenix Cyclery www.phoenixcyclery.com 1532 E. Mulberry St., Ste. D 970-493-4517 proVelo www.provelobikes.com 4612 S. Mason St., Ste. 110 970-204-9935 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.html 4025 S. College Ave. 970-223-0123

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops Road 34 www.road34.com 1213 W. Elizabeth St., 970-491-9934 Rocky Mountain Multisport www.rockymountain multisport.com 3500 S. College Ave. #178 970-224-9114 Rocky Mountain

Recumbents www.rockymountain recumbents.com, 1901 Sharp Point Dr., Ste. E, 970-221-4838 Topo Designs www.topodesigns.com 130B S. College Ave. 970-568-8628 Trailcraft Cycles www.trailcraftcycles.com 970-402-2384

YiPsan Bicycles www.YiPsanbicycles.com GREELEY

Trek Bicycle Fort Collins www.trekbikes.com 202 W. Laurel St. 970-482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd. 970-226-6006 YendraBuilt www.custommade.com/by/ yendrabuilt 1304 Duff Dr. #11 970-430-6505

Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness www.bikepeddlerco.com 5240 W. 9th St. Dr., #200 970-356-3663 George’s Repair Shop www.facebook.com/ pages/Georges-RepairShop/135541259828468 825 7th St., 970-352-9492

Turnaround Bikes www.turnaroundbikes.com 134 11th Ave., 970-518-5989 JOHNSTOWN

Scheels www.scheels.com 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

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The Bearing https://the-bearing. myshopify.com 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd.

Unit 4, 970-800-3011 Breakaway Cycles www.breakaway-cycles.com 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd.

970-663-1726 Days Roll By www.facebook.com/DaysRollBy 285B E. 29th St. 970-481-4339

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The Extra Mile Outdoor Gear & Bike www.theextra mileoutdoorgear.com 504 N. Garfield St. 970-800-3660 Loveland Cycle ‘n Fitness www.lovelandcycle.com 524 N. Cleveland Ave. 970-667-1943 PUSH Industries, Inc. www.pushindustries.com 1520 Taurus Ct., 970-278-1110 Trek Bicycle Loveland www.trekbikes.com 4880 Thompson Pkwy.

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Find your biker gang RIDERS, RACERS, TRAINERS, TOURS, ADVOCATES, VOLUNTEERS 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 Fort Follies Empowers womxn of all abilities and disciplines to ride for recreation or race competitively. www.fortfollies.com Girls Gone Polo Fort Collins ladies bike polo club with pickup games and general fun for all skill levels. www.facebook.com/ groups/255269805032783

Loveland Cycling Club Welcomes all to join in group rides and other events. https://lovelandcycling.org Overland Mountain Bike Association Builds and maintains trails, teaches people how to ride and patrols trails in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. www.overlandmtb.org 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

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 Gemini Training Systems Cycling training for athletes to help them reach their competition goals. www.geminitrainingsystems.com 970-301-8510

Send Town Bike Club Cultivating a lifelong passion for cycling in northern Colorado, including youth cycling. www.sendtown.org 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.usabmx.com/ tracks/1352, 5400 Ziegler Rd., FC, 970-460-8030 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 970-201-1085 Front Range Ride Guides Guided Colorado mountain bike tours and private skills clinics. www.frontrangerideguides.com 720-470-1627 ADVOCATES & VOLUNTEERS

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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 970-416-2355

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FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program The education division of FC Bikes that trains volunteers to become ambassadors of safe cycling. www.bicycleambassador program.org 970-416-2355 Bike Fort Collins Advocacy group committed to cycling for transportation, safer streets and communities and creating an all-inclusive culture. www.bikefortcollins.org Bike Windsor Programs brought to you by the Open Space and Trails Division. www.recreationliveshere. com/220/Bike-Windsor 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 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.overlandmtb.org 970-430-5336 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 28

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Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op A nonprofit organization 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 970-484-3804 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 and non-binary folks to become leading bike mechanics, cyclists or bicycle enthusiasts. Open to all levels of experience. www.facebook.com/groups/ thehexwenches

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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., 970-658-9878 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, 970-422-1096 Northern Colorado Trail User Alliance Promotes and improves softsurface, multi-use trails in northern Colorado. www.facebook.com/NoCoTrails

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

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Howling Cow Café www.howlingcow cafe.com 5821 WCR 54E 970-980-9560

FORT COLLINS The Armstrong Hotel www.thearmstronghotel.com 259 S. College Ave. 970-484-3883 Cranked Up Coffee & Craft Beverages www.crankedupcoffee.com 970-237-0334 215 N. College Ave. (Scrumpy’s) 3500 S. College Ave. (Gilded Goat Brewing) 120 W. Stuart St. (SnackAttack) 307 S. College Ave. (Tap & Handle) The Cupboard www.thecupboard.net 152 S. College Ave., 970-493-8585 Edge Optics www.edgeopticseyewear.com 706 S. College Ave. #101 970-682-2627 Fort Collins Food Cooperative www.fcfood.coop 250 E. Mountain Ave. 970-484-7448 The Gardens on Spring Creek www.fcgov.com/gardens 2145 Centre Ave., 970-416-2486 Horse & Dragon Brewing Company www.horseanddragon brewing.com, 124 Racquette Dr. 970-689-8848 The Lincoln Center www.lctix.com 417 W. Magnolia St. 970-221-6730 30

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New Belgium Brewing Company www.newbelgium.com 500 Linden St., 970-221-0524

Purpose Brewing www.purposebrewing.com 4025 S. Mason St. 970-377-4107

Nuance Chocolate www.nuance chocolate.com 214 Pine St. 970-484-2330

Snooze AM Eatery www.snoozeeatery.com 144 W. Mountain Ave. 970-482-9253

Odell Brewing Company www.odellbrewing.com 800 E. Lincoln Ave. 970-498-9070

Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/fortcollins 2201 S. College Ave. 970-267-9200

Otter Shop www.otterproducts.com 151 W. Mountain Ave. 970-825-5650

The Wright Life www.wrightlife.com 3201 E. Mulberry 970-484-6932

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GREELEY Aunt Helen’s Coffee House www.AuntHelensCoffeeHouse.com 800 8th Ave., Ste. 101 970-324-9336 OTHER BIKE FRIENDLY BUSINESSES [au]workshop www.auworkshop.co Advanced Micro Devices www.amd.com Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness www.ascentstudio.com Associates in Family Medicine www.afmnoco.com

Broadcom www.broadcom.com

Neuworks Mechanical, Inc. www.neuworksmechanical.com

City of Fort Collins www.fcgov.com

OtterBox www.otterbox.com

City of Greeley www.greeleygov.com

Platte River Power Authority www.prpa.org

Coloradoan www.coloradoan.com

Qualfon www.qualfon.com

Colorado State University www.colostate.edu

RB&B Architects www.rbbarchitects.com

Data Splice www.datasplice.com

Steinborn Pipe Organ Services www.steinbornorgans.com

Dohn Construction www.dohnconstruction.com Dresser-Rand Enginuity www.dresser-rand.com Growcentia www.growcentia.com Health District of Northern Larimer County www.healthdistrict.org

Sunstone Health Associates www.sunstonecare.com Terracon Consulting www.terracon.com Trebuchet Group www.trebuchetgroup.com The Town Church www.thetownchurch.org

Hewlett Packard www.hp.com

Trinity Lutheran Church www.trinitylutheranfc.org

Hodgkins Beckley Consulting, LLC https://hbc-slba.com

UC Health, Poudre Valley Hospital www.uchealth.org

In-Situ Inc. www.in-situ.com

University of Northern Colorado www.unco.edu

Intel www.intel.com National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (USDA) www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/ fort-collins-co

VanMeveren Law Group, P.C. www.vanmeverenlaw.com VFLA/Ripley Design, Inc. www.ripleydesigninc.com/ Woodward, Inc.

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THE 2021

BIKE CALENDAR Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic at press time, many events listed below are tentatively planned.

Please check websites for the current status and details.

Events WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS & THURSDAYS Teen Bicycle Mechanic Workshops First hour is workshop and second hour is a session in an indoor skatepark. Ages 13–19. Turn Around Bikes, 134 11th Ave., GR. 7–9pm. Jessy 970-518-5989. www.TurnAroundBikes.com ONE-OFF EVENTS MARCH 19 THROUGH 22 Four Seasons of Horsetooth Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the two solstices and two equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park. www.4soh.org MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 National Bike Challenge Free and easy way to challenge yourself, colleagues and the greater community to ride more. Users compete on a local, state and national level. www.fcgov.com/bicycling www.bikeleague.org/content/nationalbike-challenge

TENTATIVELY MAY Poudre River Trail-Athlon Free family-friendly event with outdoor activities such as 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 8 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Third annual event offering free bicycle safety checks and minor adjustments at several locations (TBD). 10am–1pm.

Check website for details. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MAY 14 THROUGH 16 Gravel Graceland, Numero Uno Three days of moderate mileage and introductory-to-mixed terrain riding.

Each day’s route will contain at least 80 percent dirt to pavement and will range 39–48 miles each day with varying elevation. FC. www.bikesportsco.com/events WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Ride of Silence Slow and short ride to remember and honor those who have been hit and killed or seriously injured while riding.

7pm worldwide. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-events

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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 www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor SATURDAY, JUNE 5 OMBA: Spring Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day Free event for kids of all ages. Lory State Park, Soldier Canyon Pavilon, FC. 10am. www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, JUNE 12 OMBA: MTB Movie Night at The Lyric Watch recent MTB movies on the outdoor movie screen. The Lyric Cinema, 1209 N. College Ave., FC. www.overlandmtb.org MID-JUNE Four Seasons of Horsetooth Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the two solstices and two equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park. www.4soh.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 13 Ride to End ALZ A ride to fuel Alzheimer’s research.

Novice cyclist or avid enthusiasts will choose a distance between 10–100 miles 7am–4pm. Fort Collins www.alz.org/events/Ride-to-End-ALZ JUNE 19 THROUGH 20 Freedom Tour Classic A community ride to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking. Local rides ranging from 15–62 miles including family fun rides up to experienced levels. www.frontrangefreedomtour.org/ colorado-mountain-tour WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Bike to Work Day Ride your bike to work (or anywhere) and fuel up at free breakfast and/or afternoon snack stations located around your NoCo community that are hosted by various local businesses, community organizations and city departments.

Various times and locations. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-to-work-day www.fcgov.com/bicycling www.GreeleyBikes.com www.cityofloveland.org/ WalkBikeLoveland www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Remington Bike Count Stop by to be counted and help break the current record of 1,737 riders in a single day. See website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-to-work-day JUNE 24 THROUGH 27 OMBA: Grand Junction/Fruita Trip Weekend camping/riding trip in Colorado’s western slope and the new Palisade Plunge trail Camping/lodging location TBD. www.overlandmtb.org

JULY Celebrate Loveland’s New Master Transportation Plan The City of Loveland will adopt a new transportation master plan addressing the future needs of all modes—walking, biking, riding transit and driving. www.lovgov.org/services/publicworks/bicycle-pedestrian JULY (DATES TBD) OMBA: Annual Curt Gowdy Campout Weekend camping/riding trip at Curt Gowdy State Park, Camp Jack Campground, WY. www.overlandmtb.org JULY 22 THROUGH 27 Colorado Mountain Tour Cycle Colorado’s majestic mountains to fight human trafficking. Experience 4 days of riding with 50–60 miles and 4,000–5,000 feet of climbing per day. www.frontrangefreedomtour.org/ colorado-mountain-tour SUNDAY, JULY 25 FoCo Fondo Festival Daring gravel cycling adventure that starts and finishes at New Belgium Brewing for families and racers alike.

Choose family-friendly 12- or 25-mile routes, rolling 50-mile or challenging 100-mile gravel fondo. Post-ride, enjoy food trucks, vendors, bike demos, live music and kids’ activities. Starts/ finishes at New Belgium Brewing, FC. 7am–4pm. www.FoCoFondo.com TENTATIVELY AUGUST Redneck Ride for Parkinson’s A 24-mile ride from Stove Prairie to Loveland. Donations accepted to benefit Parkinson’s patients. Sign up with Rocky Mountain Recumbents at 970-221-4838. www.rockymountainrecumbents.com

LATE SUMMER (DATE TBD) Open Streets Come Ride the Route during a day of car-free, family-friendly streets with free music, art, games, more. Date/ location/time TBD. www.fcgov.com/openstreets TENTATIVELY SEPTEMBER Shift Your Ride Month Challenge yourself to Shift just one trip per week to an active, sustainable mode and go car-free. Find helpful tips and resources to help you online at www.fcgov.com/SYR. TENTATIVELY SEPTEMBER 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. www.bikefortcollins.org www.fortifiedcollaborations.com SEPTEMBER 3 THROUGH 5 Gravel Graceland, Numero Dos Three days of moderate mileage and introductory to mixed terrain riding.

Each day’s route will contain at least 80 percent dirt to pavement and will range 39–48 miles each day with varying elevation. FC. www.bikesportsco.com/events TENTATIVELY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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/tourde-fat MID-SEPTEMBER Four Seasons of Horsetooth Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the two solstices and two equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park. www.4soh.org

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Northern Colorado Mountain Bike Fest Hosted by OMBA, this annual MTB event features bike demos, vendor expo, poker ride, skills contests, music, food and beverages. Lory State Park, Soldier Canyon Pavilion FC. www.nocomtbfest. com ,www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 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, Soldier Canyon Pavilion, FC. www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org TENTATIVELY OCTOBER Bicycle Film Festival Featuring biking-related films with other bike enthusiasts. Dates and location TBD. See website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org OCTOBER (DATES TBD) OMBA: Moab Trip Weekend camping/riding trip in Moab, UT. Camping/lodging location TBD. www.overlandmtb.org WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 National Bike to School Day K–12 students bike to school to celebrate active transportation. Check with your school for special activities. www.fcgov.com/saferoutes www.bikefortcollins.org/programs www.walkbiketoschool.org OCTOBER 22 THROUGH 24 Gravel Graceland, Numero Tres Three days of moderate mileage and intro to mixed terrain riding. Each day’s route will contain at least 80 percent dirt to pavement and will range 39–48 miles with varying elevation. FC. www.bikesportsco.com/events NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH 26 Turkey Hot Lap Challenge Churn out as many turkey hot laps as you can and win prizes! www.bikefortcollins.org/community-rides

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DECEMBER Bike Fort Collins Holiday Gift Guide Find that perfect gift for bike lovers and support local businesses. www.bikefortcollins.org TENTATIVELY NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Light Up the Night: Bike Light Giveaway Free bike lights and more distributed by the City of Fort Collins while supplies last. www.fcgov.com/bicycling TENTATIVELY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 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 www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor MID-DECEMBER Four Seasons of Horsetooth Mountain Bike Challenge Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the two solstices and two equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park. www.4soh.org DECEMBER 20 THROUGH 25 Bike the Lights Enjoy bicycle-friendly routes for viewing holiday lights in Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org JANUARY 2022 (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 MARCH 14, 2022 Tour de Pi(e) Celebrate your favorite mathematical constant event with Bike Fort Collins and a local pie purveyor! www.bikefortcollins.org

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FEBRUARY 2022 (DATE TBD) Galentines Ride Celebrate friendship and support gender, racial and transportation equity! www.bikefortcollins.org

Rides WEEKLY RIDES TUESDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Trek Seasonal Series Various pace groups around Fort Collins beginning near Trek South.

Meets afterwards at Ryan’s Bar & Grill. www.fccycleclub.org WEDNESDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER OMBA Social Rides No-drop route options for all abilities.

Locations and times vary, check website for details. www.overlandmtb.org WEDNESDAYS, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Follies Weepeat Rides Open to women cyclists, weekly after work hill repeat intervals. Location TBD. www.fortfollies.com THURSDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Thursday Evening Series Various pace groups west and northwest of Fort Collins beginning at Intersect Brewing. Join after for food and drink. Check calendar for details. www.fccycleclub.org THURSDAYS, SELECT MONTHS Sugar Beets Ladies MTB Rides Spring series: April 1 through May 6 at 6pm. August 26 through September 30 at 6pm.www.facebook.com/ SugarBeetsCycling www.Sugarbeetscycling.com SATURDAYS Loveland Cycling Club Group Rides Cyclists of all abilities welcome. Leaves from Centennial Park at 1st and Taft, LV. Check websites for start times. www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub

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SUNDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER OMBA Women’s Group Rides Riding locations and times vary, check website for details. www.overlandmtb.org SUNDAYS, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Follies Road Rides Open to women cyclists, weekly road rides starting off small and ending big!

Location TBD. www.fortfollies.com SUNDAYS Rocky Mountain Recumbents Morning Rides No-drop policy rides. Check website for times and locations. For times and distances, check website calendar.

1901 Sharp Point Dr., Ste. E, FC. www.rockymountainrecumbents.com WEEKENDS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Weekend Ride Series Various pace groups in and around NoCo, typically 45–60 miles or more beginning near Harmony Library.

Check calendar for details. www.fccycleclub.org MONTHLY RIDES TBD, 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 TBD, APRIL THROUGH JULY CSU Lunchtime Community Rides Designed to help new bicyclists learn skills, gain confidence and build community. Each ride features a specific topic, and participants will also receive a free lunch. 11:30am–1pm. https://pts.colostate.edu/ communityrides TBD Greeley Community Bike Rides All skill levels and ages will cycle a 3–5mile loop determined based on the postride partnership with a local business each month. No registration required.

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ONE-OFF RIDES MAY (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Spring Fling Kick the season off with 87- and 100mile routes. 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 JULY (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Breck Epic Test your cycling prowess with this 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 SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Fall Camping Weekend Enjoy a fun weekend of camping and moderate to challenging rides. www.fccycleclub.org TENTATIVELY SEPTEMBER Full Moon Bike Ride This annual event is the only time the trail is open after dark. An 18-mile ride between Greeley and Windsor.

Helmets and lights required. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet at either the Kodak Trailhead in Windsor or the Rover Run Trailhead in Greeley at 8pm. www.poudretrail.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Ride4Success Choose your distance and enjoy neighborhoods, open country and the Poudre Trail. All levels and ages. After, experience OctoBREWFest, a family oriented celebration featuring music, food and fun activities. Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave., GR. 7am–4pm. www.d6successfoundation.org/ ride4success www.bicyclecolorado.org/featuredevent/ride-4-success

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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

Races Check www.yourgroupride.com for a comprehensive list of road and mountain bike races in NoCo. SATURDAY, JULY 31 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

Classes MONTHLY THROUGH 2021 Bicycle Friendly Driver Discuss traffic safety laws and responsibilities for both cyclists and motorists. Online or in person (TBD). www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH 2021 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. Online or in person (TBD). 5:30–7pm. Ongoing dates for 2021 TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH 2021 Bicycle Maintenance 1 Intro to bicycle mechanics class focuses on maintenance easily be done at home to keep your bike happy.

Online or in person (TBD). 6–7:30pm.

Ongoing dates for 2021 TBD. www.fcbikecoop.org MONTHLY THROUGH WINTER MONTHS 2021 Winter Cycling Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently and comfortably through the winter months. Online or in person (TBD).

5:30–6:30pm. Ongoing dates for 2021 TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

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