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THE BIG BIKE DIRECTORY Bike shops, cycling orgs, destinations THE 2022 BIKE CALENDAR Events, rides, races & classes

Ride the river

Bikes and brews Bike-friendly destinations— support around town

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FULL SERVICE BIKE SHOP AND BAR 34 taps, hot food, bike sales, maintenance, and suspension specialists

Just a 15 minute pedal from the trails for pre and post ride libations and last minute fixes

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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Bike

love for all

Join the bike-culture revival.

Bicycling is for everyone!

Whether you ride for fun with friends, commute to work and to run errands, love mountain biking or touring, biking has a place for you.

Ride the river

Explore the natural beauty of the Cache la Poudre River corridor. The Poudre River Trail attracts families, recreational riders, lycra-clad bikers and commuters.

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Pedal here for your beer

T he BIG Bike Directory

NoCo bicycle shops. . . . . . . . . . 23 Find your biker gang. . . . . . . . . . 26 Bike-friendly destinations. . . . . . 30 ABOUT THE COVER: We stopped traffic to get a better look at and a photograph of Colin Pinney’s hand-built bike. Shot on location in downtown Fort Collins.

Photo by Cheri Schonfeld, courtesy of Sky’s Open Designs, skysopendesign.com.

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Bike Calendar

Cycling Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Rocky Mountain Cannondale Pivot Kona Scott

BIKE RENTALS

• E Mountain • E City • Road • Gravel

• City • Mountain • Paddle Boards • And more!

970-631-8326 • DrakeCycles.com 902 W. Drake Rd. Unit 9 • Fort Collins

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FALL BACK IN LOVE “MAN, ITS 75 DEGREES OUT HERE!” I called out to my riding buddy at the top of Coyote Ridge. Not an unusual exclamation on any other day except it was November 30th…a temp this local did not grow up with.

Like it or not, we’re heating up here in Northern Colorado. Rather than curse the darkness or point a finger, I chose to embrace the warm temps and extend the riding season. And yes, it made the deep freeze of winter a bit more palatable.

“I think the continued growth in sales and service and the climate change are intertwined,” says Schuyler Gantert of Road 34 Bike and Tavern. “ We’re seeing more customers later in the year which helps sustain us through the winter.”

Combine that with the continued growth, traffic congestion and road closures and you have another year and reason to get on a bike.

“There is no bad place to ride or live in Fort Collins or the area” says Eric Drake of Drake Cycles. “ We continue to see and serve new residents to the area specifically due to the cycling culture the area provides.”

In this years’ issue of Ride you’ll find exactly where to ride and what to do this spring, summer and fall. Check out Theresa Baer’s Big Bike Directory on where to buy, tune and gear up for the season. The Calendar or Events will connect you to the right ride and the right time during your busy schedule.

New this year is “Ride the River”, Scott Titterington’s look at the Poudre River Trail and all it has to offer.

Finally, Lea Hanson encourages us to join the bike-culture revival and invites you to tap into and share your bike love.

If the coming warmer temps are fueling your fire and you’re paying what I am at the pump, you’re ready to Ride! Again.

Best, Greg Hoffman Publisher

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2022 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, Scott Titterington ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING

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Ride 2022 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. ©2022 Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc. All rightsreserved.

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BIKE LOVE FOR ALL

Join the bike-culture revival

Lea Hanson

BIKES ARE A PART OF our lives… or can be. While many in our community certainly hold their identity as a cyclist high and as a primary and salient aspect of their identity, that’s not the way it needs to be to consider yourself a bike rider. However, with any habit that is healthy for our bodies as well as the environment, bicycling is a one that very easily and often seamlessly fits into our general way of life here in Northern Colorado. Anna Kelso says, “We are SO lucky to live in a flat town 10

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that allows us to commute, transport ourselves, and haul trailers around all while accessing trails from [most of] our homes with only a short ride.”

Anna Kelso, Community Outreach Coordinator, Bike Fort Collins (https://bikefortcollins.org/) has done the job for over two years, and prior to that, she held a number of similar roles in bicycle advocacy for more than 15 years. If she knows one thing, it’s bicycle advocacy at the community level. Before joining us here in

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Northern Colorado, Kelso worked at the League of American Bicyclists in DC. “When I started to plan for my next move,” she says, “I knew I would only entertain living in a highly ranked bicycle-friendly community. That ended up being here in Fort Collins.”

WHAT IS BICYCLE ADVOCACY?

Loosely speaking, bicycle advocacy is about creating bicycle safety, education, and encouragement around bicycle riding and promoting and

of how relevant bicycle advocacy feels… communities tend to go through cycles (pun intended) and the fact we’re coming out of a pandemic impacts this greatly.

For example, Kelso says, “People bought a lot of bikes during COVID. And now we’re looking at opportunities to come back together after the pandemic and it’s amazing that bikes are a part of that.”

And while it may not have gone anywhere in spirit, bike culture certainly has been muted the past few years. But guess what? It’s back!

“It’s almost like there is a revival happening,” Kelso says. “We have more people than ever who are bike owners… add that to the ravenous appetite of people wanting to gather and be together…. it’s the perfect storm for reviving bike culture.” Community leaders and bicycle advocates all over Northern Colorado are finally confident to plan new and exciting events once again for community members to experience and love.

EVERYONE IS INVITED

creating a bicycle-friendly culture at a community level. Kelso loves the many ways people experience bike culture in Northern Colorado. She says, “I love getting to be at the intersection of it all. I love that the culture here is vibrant and rich in history. When we come together, it’s an amazing Venn diagram… sometimes the worlds overlap and sometimes they don’t.”

BIKE CULTURE AND ITS CYCLES

There are national trends in terms

Bike culture is hip, and so are you.

Feeling part of the group is an essential part of trying any new thing and it’s not easy if you’re worried you might not fit in. The great thing about Northern Colorado is the diversity within and layers of the culture that surround biking. No one needs a certain brand or type of bike, the right outfit, or even to know anyone to attend an event or visit a bike shop to make that first step toward integrating bicycling into your life. “There are so many ways to love bikes here,” Kelso says, “no matter a person’s interest and level of commitment, there is something for them.”

Check out this guide for events, ideas on bicycle-friendly destinations, bike shops, clubs and groups and a bike calendar.

RIDE ON!

Add biking to your life. It’s easy to get started.

ATTEND EVENTS

There are lots of events you can dabble with and meet new people. (https://bikefortcollins.org/ bike-events/) BIKE SOCIALLY FIRST

It’s pretty easy to hop on a bike for a leisure ride with a friend for coffee. Start with fun and it will feel fun!

READ COMMUNITY TRAIL MAPS

Start close to home! Getting familiar with the trails that exist in your community and your neighborhood will give you a very realistic idea of what types of riding is most easily accessible.

SET SMALL GOALS FOR CHANGE

Do little things that lead to big things. Bike to work once a week, replace one car trip with a bike trip each week, bike with your kids/family to a park once a month, and more!

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FRONT RANGE MEDIA AT FOCO FONDO

Ride theRiver Scott Titterington

h t e e r Cach o l p Ex e WHEN I LEAVE MY HOUSE TO RIDE to downtown Fort Collins, I have two choices. One is direct, the other curvy; one has exhaust and honking horns, the other fresh air and bird songs; one requires constant vigilance and heightened alertness, the other requires mere presence; one leaves me tired, the other refreshes me.

It takes a little longer to pedal downtown when I take the Poudre River Trail, but I don’t care. Just knowing that I’m going to have that half hour of fluttering trees, honking geese, gurgling riffles, waving grasses and smiling passersby changes my view of the

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entire day.

That is the healing, affirming nature of nature. A ride on the Poudre River Trail is time spent in a corridor of life that surrounds the Cache la Poudre River. From its western terminus at Watson Lake State Wildlife Area in Bellvue to its eastern end at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, the Poudre River Trail connects one open space area after another in a mosaic of life.

MULTI-USE TRAIL

When the final section, which includes a pass under the new I-25 bridge, is completed in 2023, it will stretch 44 miles in one unbroken

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READING THE MAPS Use these maps to get an overview of the Poudre River Trail and its corridor. We’ve designated three basic things.

Bike Trail Open spaces—public places along the river Access points—parking lots with restrooms Attractions—stops near the trail, worth the detour

ribbon. As I ride the trail, I see a variety of other folks. Sometimes young families with bike trailers and little people on little bikes putt down trail. Other times a lycra-clad, clip-in

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Howling Cow Cafe Dairy treats and sandwiches in a lovely setting Me Oh My Coffee & Pie Delicious baked goods and coffee

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LAPORTE Swing Station Local-flavor watering hole

North Shields Ponds Loop trail around a lake

N Overland Trail

N Co Rd 23

Trail access with parking and restrooms West terminus of the Poudre River Trail

Horsetooth Resevoir

New Belgium Poudre River Whitewater Park Brewery Bike-friendly Trail Access landmark with with parking and restrooms outdoor space and food trucks

Trail access with parking and restrooms Trail access with parking and restrooms

Turn off for Old Town Square and businesses

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park Family-friendly destination Lee Martinez Park Trail access with parking and restrooms

LaPorte Avenue

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McMurray Natural Area Loop trail around two ponds

Dazbog Coffee Cool patio seating Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Spur trail connects to PRT

ODell Brewing Company outdoor space and food trucks

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For more information about using the trail, check out these websites: www.poudretrail.org www.poudreheritage.org www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bike-maps

Fort Fun Entertainment center and park

E Mulberry Street

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Riverbend Ponds Natural Area Trails and wildlife viewing

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Spring Creek Trail terminus Trail access with parking

E Prospect Road

E Drake Road

S Timberline Road

S Lemay Avenue

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Riverbend Ponds Natural Area Trails and wildlife viewing

CSU Environmental Learning Center Community education facility and nature preserve. Trails open to public.

Larimer County eastern trail terminus Trail access with parking and restrooms.

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DESTINATION RIDES

pedals rider zooms by. Some days commuters with fenders, lights and paniers pass me. Other times, friends drift along on cruisers or mountain bikes chatting and stopping as they go. The trail itself seems to be the attraction as is it winds through lovely scenery. There isn’t just one way to enjoy the PRT.

natural beauty and maybe find a little peace in your day.

I never cease to be pleasantly amazed by how good I feel after just a short time on the PRT riding, and even stopping, by tall grasses swaying the breeze, lakes shimmering in the sun and that great blue heron fishing in the river.

Take a minute to check out the map.

It’s packed with destinations. Why not take some time and pick out your next adventure? Maybe you can leave straight from home. Maybe you have to throw the bikes in the car and drive to an access point.

Either way, you’ll discover wildlife,

Trail access with parking and restrooms

Poudre Learning Center Education facility focused on the Cache la Poudre River Trail access with parking and restrooms

Poudre Ponds Recreational Fishery, Fishing from the bank or boats

Poudre River Ranch Natural Area Trails and pond with boating and fishing

Trail access with parking and restrooms

Trail access with parking and restrooms

83rd Avenue

Island Grove Regional Park Multi-use park and event complex

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F Street Centennial Museum 30 structures from the Old West recreate the past Eastern trail terminus Parking and restrooms

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257 River Bluffs Open Space Waterfowl and raptor viewing; fishing

West trail terminus for this section with parking and restrooms.

High Hops Brewery Live music, hops field, patio

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WINDSOR Eastman Park Picnic shelter and play area

Highland Meadows Golf Course

Colorado Blvd.

Trail access with parking Frank State Wildlife Area Bird-watching, fishing, historical interest

Trail access with parking and restrooms.

257 Restaurant area

Trail access with parking and restrooms.

Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area Birdwatching

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2022 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 6. E nvy Brewing 3027 E Harmony Rd. Suite #2 7. Equinox 133 Remington St. 8. F unkwerks 1900 E. Lincoln Ave. 9.

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12. T he Jessup Farm Barrel House 1921 Jessup Dr.

13. Maxline Brewing 2724 McClelland Dr. #190 14. McClellan’s Brewing Company 1035 S. Taft Hill Rd. 15. New 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 19. P urpose Brewing & Cellars 4025 Mason St. #C 20. Rally King Brewing 1624 S. Lemay Ave. #4 21. Ramskeller Pub & Grub 1101 Center Ave. 22. Snowbank Brewing 225 N. Lemay Ave. #1 23. Stodgy Brewing 1802 Laporte Ave. 24. Z wei Brewing Co. 4612 S. Mason St. #120

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops MOBILE SERVICE Northern Colorado Beeline Bikes www.beelinebikes.com

Bike Wrench www.MobileBike Wrench.com 970-231-0605 The Bike Doc www.bike-doc.com Velofix* www.velofix.com BERTHOUD

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

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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

Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program www.homewardalliance.org/ hwa/bike-repair Murphy Center, 242 Conifer St. 970-658-9878

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

New World Sports, LLC www.newworldsportsllc.com 142 Remington St. 970-416-6803 Niner Bikes www.ninerbikes.com 1825 Sharp Point Dr., #110 877-646-3792

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

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NOCO BICYCLE Shops 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

Rocky Mountain Multisport (Located inside The Runners Roost) www.rocky mountainmultisport.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 Trek Bicycle Fort Collins www.trekbikes.com 202 W. Laurel St. 970-482-6006 Trek Bicycle Fort Collins www.trekbikes.com 931 E. Harmony Rd. 970-226-6006 YendraBuilt www.custommade.com/by/ yendrabuilt 1304 Duff Dr. #11 970-430-6505 24

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Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness www.bikepeddlerco.com 5240 W. 9th St. Dr., #200 970-356-3663 George’s Repair Shop https://www.facebook.com/ georgesrepairshop/ 825 7th St., 970-352-9492 Turnaround Bikes www.turnaroundbikes.com/ bike_shop 134 11th Ave., 970-518-5989

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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

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

Fort Collins Cycling Club Group rides for experienced adult cyclists of various abilities. www.fccycleclub.org

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

Fort Follies Empowers womxn of all abilities and disciplines to ride for recreation or race competitively. www.fortfollies.com www.facebook.com/groups/ fortfollies

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

Girls Gone Polo Fort Collins ladies bike polo club with pickup games and general fun for all skill levels. www.facebook.com/ groups/255269805032783

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 Send Town Bike Club Cultivating a lifelong passion for cycling in northern Colorado, including youth cycling. www.sendtown.org 970-646-5008 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 USABMX-sanctioned 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, private skills clinics and repair classes. www.frontrangerideguides.com 720-470-1627

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 FC Moves Bicycle Ambassador Program (BAP) The city’s active modes ambassadors that lead by example modeling safe behaviors, providing community support and leading various events. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bicycleambassador-program 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

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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 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

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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 Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program All-volunteer program providing free bike repair and maintenance to the homeless and others in need in the Fort

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Collins area. Volunteers of all skill levels welcome. www.homewardalliance.org/ hwa/bike-repair Murphy Center, 242 Conifer St. 970-658-9878

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

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, 970-289-8279

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.lovgov.org

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BIKE FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS CAFÉS, SHOPS, ARTS, MORE BELLVUE

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 The Cupboard www.thecupboard.net 152 S. College Ave. 970-493-8585 Edge Optics www.edgeopticseyewear.com 706 S. College Ave. #101 970-821-9548 Fort Collins Food Cooperative/ Mountain Avenue Market 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

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

The Lincoln Center www.lctix.com 417 W. Magnolia St. 970-221-6730

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

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

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

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Aunt Helen’s Coffee House www.AuntHelensCoffeeHouse.com 800 8th Ave., Ste. 101 970-515-6542

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 City of Fort Collins www.fcgov.com

City of Greeley www.greeleygov.com Coloradoan www.coloradoan.com

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

Colorado State University www.colostate.edu

Neuworks Mechanical, Inc. www.neuworksmechanical.com

Data Splice www.datasplice.com

Platte River Power Authority www.prpa.org

Dohn Construction www.dohnconstruction.com

Qualfon www.qualfon.com

Dresser-Rand Enginuity www.dresser-rand.com

RB&B Architects www.rbbarchitects.com

Fort Collins High School fch.psdschools.org

Steinborn Pipe Organ Services www.steinbornorgans.com

Gallegos Sanitation/Republic Services www.gsiwaste.com

Sunstone Health Associates www.sunstonecare.com

Growcentia www.growcentia.com Health District of Northern Larimer County www.healthdistrict.org Hewlett Packard www.hp.com Hodgkins Beckley Consulting, LLC https://hbc-slba.com In-Situ Inc. www.in-situ.com Intel www.intel.com Larimer County www.larimer.org Lesher Middle School les.psdschools.org

Terracon Consulting www.terracon.com Trebuchet Group www.trebuchetgroup.com The Town Church www.thetownchurch.org Trinity Lutheran Church www.trinitylutheranfc.org UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital www.uchealth.org University of Northern Colorado www.unco.edu VanMeveren Law Group, P.C. www.vanmeverenlaw.com VFLA/Ripley Design, Inc. www.ripleydesigninc.com Woodward, Inc. www.woodward.com

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THE 2022

BIKE CALENDAR Many events/rides were in the planning process at press time. Please check websites for finalized dates and details.

Events

MONTHLY EVENTS

DATES TBD, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER OMBA Trail Maintenance & Build Days www.overlandmtb.org

ONE-OFF EVENTS

APRIL (DATE TBD) RAT (Ride-Around-Town) Ride Advocacy rides with a heavy emphasis on fun, these are casually paced and designed to explore different areas across Fort Collins from a bicycle safety lens. www.bikefortcollins.org/ community-rides LATE APRIL (DATE/LOCATION TBD) OMBA Season Kickoff Party Learn about all of the year’s trail projects, events and group rides. www.overlandmtb.org SATURDAY, MAY 14 Bike Fix-It Bonanza Annual event offering free bicycle safety checks and minor adjustments at several locations (TBD). 10am–1pm.

Check website for details. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 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/community-rides MAY 27 THROUGH 29 Gravel Graceland Your gateway to adventure cycling via rip-roaring guided weekends in Northern Colorado and beyond. www.bikesportsco.com/experiences JUNE THROUGH AUGUST Poudre River Trail-Athlon Self-Paced Trail Activities Pick up adventure packet at your local library for ten self-paced familyfriendly trail activities such as fun run, bike the Poudre, mountain bike course, climbing wall, scavenger hunt, etc. www.poudretrail.org 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

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 OMBA: Spring Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day Free event for kids of all ages. Lory State Park, Bike Park, FC. 10am. www.overlandmtb.org JUNE (DATE TBD) Street Mural Ride Community ride touring art around town. www.bikefortcollins.org/coloradobike-month 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 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Ride to End ALZ A ride to fuel Alzheimer’s research.

Novice cyclist or avid enthusiasts choose a distance between 10–100 miles 7am–4pm. All routes start and finish at CSU Canvas Stadium, FC. www.alz.org/events/Ride-to-End-ALZ SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Freedom Tour Classic A community ride to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking. Local rides ranging from 15–100 miles including family fun rides up to experienced levels. All routes begin and end at Timberline Church, FC. https://frontrangefreedomtour. org/freedom-tour-classic

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Ride & Revel Choose from 20-, 40-, and 55-mile road routes or 50- and 70-mile gravel routes to benefit 60+ Ride. Craft beer, food and live music follow. Staggered rides start from Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave., GR. 7am-1:30pm. www.rideandrevel.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day Ride your bike to work (or anywhere) and fuel up at free breakfast and/or afternoon snack stations hosted by various local businesses, community organizations and city departments.

Various times and locations. www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-to-work-day www.fcgov.com/BTWD www.GreeleyBikes.com www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Remington Bike Count Challenge Stop by to be counted and help break the current record of riders in a single day. www.bikefortcollins.org/coloradobike-month WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Everybody Bike Day 2022 Loveland’s re-branded 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 SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Bike Prom An evening of bike-loving shenanigans at the Lyric Cinema with dancing and live music featuring Gora Gora Orkestar and more! www.bike fortcollins.org/colorado-bike-month JULY (DATE TBD) RAT (Ride-Around-Town) Ride Advocacy rides with a heavy emphasis on fun, these are casually paced and designed to explore different areas across Fort Collins from a bicycle safety lens. www.bikefortcollins.org/ community-rides

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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 21 THROUGH 26 Colorado Mountain Tour Cycle Colorado’s beautiful Gunnison Valley 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 24 FoCo Fondo A daring gravel cycling adventure with five route options including: 12-mile family route, 32-mile, 53-mile 102-mile, up to the 145-mile Triple Dog Dare You Route. Post-ride, enjoy food trucks, vendors, bike demos, live music and kids’ activities. Starts/finishes at New Belgium Brewing, FC. 6am–4pm. www.FoCoFondo.com JULY OR AUGUST (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 EARLY AUTUMN (DATE TBD) Shift Your Ride Challenge Shift Your Ride and get outside.

Challenge yourself to go car free at least one trip per week and shift your time and money to what matters most.

Regional participation. www.fcgov.com/bicycling SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) 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

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SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) Northern Colorado Mountain Bike (MTB) Fest Hosted by OMBA, this annual MTB event features bike demos, vendor expo, poker ride, skills contests, live music, food and beverages. Lory State Park, Soldier Canyon Pavilion FC. www.nocomtbfest.com www.overlandmtb.org SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD) 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 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Tour de Fat Fort Collins Established by New Belgium Brewing in 1999, this event is a community celebration of bikes, beer and philanthropic fun. Dress up as your alter ego while raising money for the local cycling community. www.newbelgium. com/events/tour-de-fat 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 SEPTEMBER 16 THROUGH 18 Gravel Graceland Your gateway to adventure cycling via rip-roaring guided weekends in Northern Colorado and beyond. www.bikesportsco.com/experiences OCTOBER (DATE TBD) RAT (Ride-Around-Town) Ride Advocacy rides with a heavy emphasis on fun, these are casually paced and designed to explore different areas across Fort Collins from a bicycle safety lens. www.bikefortcollins.org/ community-rides

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OCTOBER (DATE TBD) Wish for Wheels A bicycle drive for all Title I elementary schools in the Poudre School District. www.bikefortcollins.org

DECEMBER (DATES TBD) Bike the Lights Enjoy bicycle-friendly routes for viewing holiday lights in Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org

OCTOBER (DATES TBD) OMBA: Camping/Riding Trip Weekend camping/riding trip.

Camping/lodging location TBD. www.overlandmtb.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 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.bikefortcollins.org/bike-towork-day www.GreeleyBikes.com www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 National Walk & Bike to School Day K–12 students walk or 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 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Bicycle Film Festival Featuring biking-related films with other bike enthusiasts. See website for details. www.bikefortcollins.org NOVEMBER 24 THROUGH 25 Turkey Hot Lap Challenge Churn out as many turkey hot laps as you can and win prizes! www.bike fortcollins.org/community-rides NOVEMBER (DATES TBD) 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 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Santa Cycle Rampage FoCo Dress like Santa for this slow-roll bike ride that’s part flash mob, part brewery crawl, all in good cheer. www.facebook.com/SantaCycleFoCo 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 10, 2023 Winter Bike from Work Bash Join in the BTWD afterparty! All who show up on their bike to O’Dell’s after work get a FREE beer and enjoy live music, door prizes. www.bike fortcollins.org/bike-to-work-day FEBRUARY 2023 (DATE TBD) Velotines Ride Celebrate friendship and support gender equity, racial equity and transportation equity! www.bikefortcollins.org MARCH 14, 2023 Tour de Pi(e) Celebrate your favorite mathematical constant event with Bike Fort Collins and a local pie purveyor! www.bikefortcollins.org

Rides WEEKLY RIDES

APRIL THROUGH AUGUST Cycling Without Age Trishaw Rides Program offers free 30–60 minute trishaw bike rides to seniors that would like to visit the Poudre Trail. Volunteer pilots needed. Visit website for details and to schedule appointments. \www.poudretrail.org

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TBD Sugar Beets Ladies MTB Rides Spring/summer group rides TBD. www.facebook.com/ SugarBeetsCycling www.Sugarbeetscycling.com www.instagram.com/ sugarbeetscycling TUESDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Trek Tuesday Series Group rides around NoCo, various paces, followed by socializing at the nearby Bar & Grill. Meets near Trek South, 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC. www.fccycleclub.org WEDNESDAYS IN APRIL—OCTOBER OMBA Social Rides No-drop route options for all abilities.

Meet at Spring Canyon Park, FC 5:30pm. www.overlandmtb.org WEDNESDAYS, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Follies Weepeat Rides Open to women cyclists, weekly afterwork hill repeat intervals. Location TBD. www.fortfollies.com THURSDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Thursday Series Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 90 minutes long, followed by libation and socializing. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Saturday Series Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 45–60 miles or more. Location TBD. www.fccycleclub.org TENTATIVELY SATURDAYS Loveland Cycling Club Group Rides Cyclists of all abilities welcome. Check websites for details. www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/LovelandCyclingClub 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

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SUNDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Sunday Social Series Easy social group ride around NoCo,mostly on bike trails and residential streets. Starting location varies. www.fccycleclub.org

MONTHLY RIDES

APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER Fort Collins Cycling Club Sunday Brunch Once a month 90-minute easy social group ride, followed by brunch hosted at a club member’s home. Guests are welcome, reservations required. www.fccycleclub.org 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 FRIDAY, MAY 20, JUNE 17, JULY 22 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. https://pts.colostate.edu/ communityrides

ONE-OFF RIDES

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 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 in Rocky Mountain National Park. www.fccycleclub.org SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Bike Zone at Loveland Farmer’s Market Ride your bike to the market and receive $5 “market bucks” to be spent on any vendor. Bike zone offers variety of activities/displays. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV, 9am–1pm. www.lovgov.org/bikeloveland

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Glow & Go Family Bike Ride Guided bike ride for families and their children. Come early to decorate bikes with glow sticks.

Pre-registration required. www.lovgov.org/bikeloveland TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Full Moon Bike Ride Guided bike ride on recreation trails under the stars and light of the full supermoon. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV, dusk. Preregistration required. www.lovgov.org/bikeloveland SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Tour de Brewer Bike Ride Small group guided bike ride to local Loveland breweries. Short- and longdistance options available. Starting location TBD, 11am. Pre-registration required. www.lovgov.org/bikeloveland SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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 AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER (DATE/LOCATION TBD) Fort Collins Cycling Club: Fall Camping Weekend Enjoy a fun weekend of camping and moderate to challenging rides. www.fccycleclub.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Full Moon Bike Ride 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Full Moon Bike Ride 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

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Races Check www.yourgroupride.com for a comprehensive list of road and mountain bike races in NoCo. SATURDAY, JULY 30 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 2022 Bicycle Friendly Driver Discuss traffic safety laws and responsibilities for both cyclists and motorists. Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH 2022 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. Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH 2022 Bicycle Maintenance 1 & 2 Intro to bicycle mechanics class focuses on maintenance that can be done at home to keep your bike happy.

Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH 2022 B(e)-Bike Savvy Covers all things e-bike, including different types of e-bikes and their parts, where you can/can’t ride, how to transport/store, and the benefits of riding an e-bike. Also learn about new Spin fleet of e-bikes. Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling MONTHLY THROUGH WINTER MONTHS 2022 Winter Cycling Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently and comfortably through the winter months. Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

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