RiDE Magazine | 2023

THE BIG BIKE DIRECTORY

Bike shops, cycling orgs, businesses

THE 2023 BIKE CALENDAR Events, rides, races & classes

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BIKES AND BREWS

FEATURES

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The power of art

Asphalt art incorporates bright colors and artistic designs to help build community and calm traffic. Fort Collins neighbors have come together to make their streets safer and more beautiful.

14 The Colorado Safety Stop

A new law in Colorado increases safety for bicyclists and reduces crashes at controlled intersections. The law allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and stop lights as stop signs.

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Bikes &

Brews

Check out the map and pedal here for a refreshing craft beer.

ABOUT THE COVER

Cover model Brandon, is a competitive cyclist as well as an avid mountainbiker who enjoys “Getting in over my head.” This year, he is the Steamboat Gravel Athlete and an advocate for Ride for Racial Justice. Learn more about this organization and their events at: RideForRacialJustice.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR ISSUE SPONSORS

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PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF FORT COLLINS

HERE WE GO AGAIN!

RiDE

2023 GUIDE TO NORTHERN COLORADO BICYCLING CULTURE & EVENTS

“$73 BUCKS! You gotta be kidding me,” I exclaimed to my wife as I saw the price on the pump. Yup, 1970 was ringing in my ears—high gas, crazy inflation and the need for some financial relief. I found it then and am finding it now in my two-wheeled friend, my bike.

Life has always presented us with challenges. That’s just life on life’s terms. In 2020, the industry and cycling as a whole experienced a boon never seen in modern times. Problem was, no local shops could get the inventory everyone was clambering for.

The last two years got better as supply caught up to demand and crowded trails and local sales leveled off. And now, the consumer will win as there’s plenty of inventory and deals are out there, locally, without the hope-and-prayer push of an Amazon button.

“Unlike 2020, my inventory is great, and prices have come back,” says Schuyler Gantert of Road 34 Bikes. “This is a great chance to get what you want without waiting.”

As well, servicing your bike for the season is easier too, without the glut of bikes jamming up your favorite shop.

“We’re expanding this spring and summer. Demand has increased and we’re making room for more instore service and selection,” says Dakota Troudt from Rocky Mountain Multi Sport.

Getting fit for your next bike may be the most important factor of all to maximize efficiency and prevent soreness or injury. You can find that at local shops.

“We’ve had a good spring and it’s great to have bikes to sell and customers getting a same-day experience,” says Eric Drake of Drake Cycles. “It’s been a hard winter and people are ready to ride!”

Greg Thornton of Provelo Bicycles sums up the overall optimism: The cycling industry has always had its challenges, but the current supply-chain issue and others brought on by Covid as well as a technological evolution are the most recent.  While these issues are daunting, the commitment and passion of all those in the industry will overcome these hurdles and the journey that is the bicycle business will continue to roll on.

Pedal on,

Greg Hoffman

PUBLISHERS

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Susan Harting

COVER PHOTO

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Theresa Baer, Anna Kelso, Lauren Nagle

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Ride 2023 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.

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The POWER of art

ASPHALT PAINTINGS BUILD COMMUNITY AND MAKE STREETS SAFER

Anna Kelso

AS YOU RIDE AND drive around Fort Collins, you might notice some pretty big art—on the street. Maybe you’ve seen Frida Kahlo adorning Hickory Street or the tribute to Hispanic/Latinx sugar beet field workers in the Andersonville neighborhood.

In recent years, asphalt art has become increasingly popular as a low-cost and quick-build method for calming traffic and building community. By incorporating bright colors and artistic designs into our roads, we can humanize our interactions within the streetscape and create safer places that tie us more intimately to our community.

DESIGNING WITH PEOPLE IN MIND

Visual cues shape how we interact with our streets and reframe our thinking around where bikes and pedestrians belong. We can create safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians when we combine traffic-calming applications, such as curb extensions and painted crosswalks, with the asphalt art. Extending curbs into the street with paint and defining this space with striping and plastic posts allows us to both slow traffic and shorten pedestrian crossing distances. Additionally, drivers tend to behave differently behind the wheel when navigating a streetscape designed with people in mind.

ASPHALT ART IN OUR TOWN

The City of Fort Collins created its own asphalt art program in 2020, in partnership with Bike Fort Collins, in response to traffic-calming needs, particularly at intersections. This program has been supported with grant funding from both the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) as well as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Addressing issues of transportation equity, we focused on historically underserved neighborhoods and Title I schools. We have successfully installed asphalt art projects at the following locations:

PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF FORT COLLINS

• Roosevelt Avenue and Maple Street

• Romero Street

• Hickory Street

• Alta Vista Street

CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION

Each location included a series of events designed to foster conversation and connection among community members with a focus on bike and pedestrian safety. Public participation is a key element of our city’s asphalt art program, as it strengthens community ties and offers hands-on learning opportunities when advocating for change at the local level.

With each installation, neighbors were invited to participate in the painting process. In this way, each mural is a visual representation of what we can accomplish when members of the community come together. This simple act of bringing art to our asphalt has brought life, culture, history, and beauty to the streets of Fort Collins.

LOOKING FORWARD

In 2023, FC Moves plans to incorporate more trafficcalming elements into our designs to realize the full potential of how asphalt art can be used to reshape our streetscape on a faster timeframe than more traditional forms of infrastructure implementation.

FC Moves will open the asphalt art program to the public by 2024 so that local residents have an avenue to initiate, design, and install projects in their neighborhoods.

The next phase of this development will also include a series of workshops designed to offer support and guidance for those interested in initiating the process.

Visit the FC Moves website where you can learn more about the asphalt art program and the lo cation of each existing installation.

ASPHALT ART IMPROVES SAFETY

The 2022 Asphalt Art Safety Study conducted by Bloomberg Philanthropies made critical correlations between asphalt art and improvements in street safety. The study looked at 17 different asphalt art studies throughout the country and reported the following results.

• 50% decrease in rate of crashes involving pedestrians or other vulnerable road users

• 37% decrease in rate of crashes leading to injuries

• 17% decrease in the total crash rate

• 25% decrease in pedestrian crossings involving a conflict with drivers

• 27% increase in frequency of drivers immediately yielding the right of way to pedestrians

• 38% decrease in pedestrians crossing against the walk signal

Anna Kelso is the FC Moves, Active Modes Specialist for the City of Fort Collins

PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF FORT COLLINS

The Colorado Safety

NEW LAW INCREASES SAFETY FOR BICYCLISTS

LAST SPRING, THE COLORADO

GENERAL ASSEMBLY enacted HB 22-1028, legalizing the “Colorado Safety Stop” throughout the state of Colorado. This law allows bicyclists or other “low-speed conveyances” like e-scooters to treat stop signs as yield signs and stop lights as stop signs.

The new law is designed to increase safety and reduce crashes at controlled intersections.

This law does not allow people riding bicycles to ignore stop signs and stop lights, but the Colorado Safety Stop now permits these users to proceed through an intersection after ensuring it is clear, safe to do so, and the bicyclist or other low-speed

vehicle has the right of way. The law also does not require one to do the Safety Stop, and it is okay if you choose to not use this tactic.

HOW TO DO IT

Stop signs—When coming to a stop sign, a bicyclist or e-scooterist can treat that stop sign as a yield sign if they have the right of way. The law does not change the definition of right of way. When approaching any intersection on a bike or e-scooter, keep the following in mind when determining whether to use the Safety Stop:

Are other road users approaching or stopped at the intersection? If so,

wait your turn.

Am I traveling at 10 mph or less? If not, slow down to comply with the law and give more time to assess the situation.

Stop lights—When coming to a stop light, a bicyclist or e-scooterist can treat that stop light as a stop sign if they have the right of way. We do this already when we are driving and make a right on red, so that might feel familiar. The difference here is that the person riding a bicycle or e-scooter now has the option to continue straight.

Bicyclists or e-scooterists cannot make a left turn (unless it is a one-way street). This makes sense; we can’t

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see what is going on with the signal on the opposite side of the street. Do they have a red light? A green turn arrow? We can’t tell, so the law excludes us from turning left.

WHEN NOT TO DO IT

The Colorado Safety Stop may not be the best option in all situations. Generally, we teach bicyclists to be predictable and they fare better on our roadways when they are.

At FC Moves, we wanted to find out in which situations our bicycling community would not feel comfortable using the Safety Stop. This is what we heard, and we agree:

• When crossing major arterial

KIDS NOT ALLOWED

Young children do not have the well-developed sense of speed, distance, and danger required to exercise the Safety Stop safely. It is vital for parents to teach their children how this law works for adults and that it is not allowed for anyone under 15 years of age, unless accompanied by an adult who can make the decision for them.

When we choose to do the Colorado Safety Stop we should remember that children are always watching what adults do, and they model their behavior based both on what their parents teach them and on what they observe in society.

Note: Because the Colorado Safety Stop is prohibited for youth under 15 years of age, the city’s Safe Routes to School program does not teach this concept during its programming at schools.

streets (streets that have multiple lanes of travel in each direction)

• When crossing a high-volume, high-speed street

• When visibility or confidence is low

Interestingly, the cyclists that were polled also had predictability on their mind and said they would refrain from utilizing the new law when it is perceived that those driving motor vehicles would get upset or be confused by their behavior.

EXCEPTIONS

The Colorado Safety Stop can only be done by those who are aged 15 and older. Those 14 and under can also perform the Safety Stop if they have an adult present. This means that families can decide for themselves what makes the most sense for them and their safety.

The law also excludes people from doing the Colorado Safety Stop if there is a bike-specific light in place. (Remember, the

bike-specific stop lights apply to those on e-scooters, too.) We have a few of those in Fort Collins, mostly along our Pitkin Bikeway at the toucan crossings, and at the intersection of Laurel and Mason. The good news is that these lights, and other bike-specific infrastructure, are there to add to our overall safety moving through town.

KEEPING SAFE

Our roads are shared spaces, and we can all take actions to make sure that we keep everyone’s safety in mind. Remembering that the first come first served rule is in place, being sure to pass on the left (even if we are passing another bicyclist who is opting to not do the Colorado Safety Stop), and always yielding to pedestrians are all good steps towards safety.

Lauren Nagle is the Active Modes Specialist for the City of Fort Collins | FC Moves.

PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF FORT COLLINS

BIKES AND BREWS

PHOTO BY CHERI SCHONFELD

1. Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co. 2351 Busch Dr.

2. Black Bottle Brewery 1611 S. College Ave. #1609

3. CooperSmith’s 5 Old Town Square

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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. 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. Prost Brewing Co. 321 Firehouse Alley

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

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY & KNOW YOUR LIMIT

THE BIG BIKE DIRECTORY

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

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.bravenew wheel.com

111 W. Olive St. 970-416-0417

Cantitoe Road

www.cantitoeroad.com 800-422-2104

Carver Surf Racks www.carverracks. com

2649 E. Mulberry St. Ste. 25

Drake Cycles www.drake cycles.com

902 W. Drake Rd. 970-631-8326

Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op www.fcbikecoop.org

1501 N. College Ave. 970-484-3804

The Gearage Outdoor Sports www.gearageoutdoorsports.com

142 Remington St. 970-416-6803

Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program

www.homewardalliance.org/ hwa/bike-repair

Murphy Center, 242 Conifer St. 970-658-9878

Jax Outdoor Gear

www.jaxgoods.com

1200 N. College Ave. 970-221-0544

Moonmen Bikes

www.moon menbikes.com 970-732-2943

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

Precision Electric bicycles

www.PrecisionEBikes.com

1720 West Mulberry St, B9. 970-213-4176

proVelo

www.provelobikes.com

4612 S. Mason St., Ste. 110 970-204-9935

NOCO BICYCLE Shops

Recycled Cycles

www.recycled-cycles.com

4031 S. Mason St. 970-223-1969

CSU, 451 Isotope Dr. 970-491-9555

REI—Fort Collins

www.rei.com/stores/fort-collins

4025 S. College Ave. 970-223-0123

Road 34 www.road34.com

1213 W. Elizabeth St., 970-491-9934

Rocky Mountain Multisport (Located inside The Runners Roost) www.rocky mountainmultisport.com

3500 S. College Ave. #178 970-224-9114

YendraBuilt

www.custommade.com/by/ yendrabuilt

Turnaround Bikes

www.turnaroundbikes.com/ bike_shop

Jax Outdoor Gear www.jaxgoods.com

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

1304 Duff Dr. #11 970-430-6505

YiPsan Bicycles www.YiPsanbicycles.com

GREELEY

Blue Sky Cycles www.BlueSky Cycles.com 916 8th Ave. 979-820-3372

Bike Peddler Cycling & Fitness www.bikepeddlerco.com

5240 W. 9th St. Dr., #200 970-356-3663

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

George’s Repair Shop

https://www.facebook.com/ georgesrepairshop/ 825 7th St., 970-352-9492

134 11th Ave., 970-518-5989

JOHNSTOWN

Scheels

www.scheels.com

4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd. 970-663-7800

LOVELAND Breakaway Cycles

www.breakaway-cycles.com 2237 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-663-1726

Days Roll By

www.facebook.com/DaysRollBy 285B E. 29th St., 970-481-4339

The Extra Mile Outdoor Gear & Bike

www.theextramileoutdoorgear.com

126 W. 4th St. 970-800-3660

950 E. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-776-4540

2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-776-4540

PUSH Industries, Inc. www.pushindustries.com

1520 Taurus Ct., 970-278-1110

Trek Bicycle Loveland www.trekbikes.com

4880 Thompson Pkwy. 970-667-8735

WINDSOR

Spokes www.spokesinc.com

427 Main St., 970-686-9275

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

Group rides for experienced adult cyclists of various abilities. www.fccycleclub.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

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 patrol trails in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. www.overlandmtb.org

PEDAL Club (People’s Efforts to Deemphasize 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

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/ bicycle-ambassador-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

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

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

E-BIKE SPECIALISTS

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

Homeward Alliance Bike Repair Program

All-volunteer program providing free bike repair and maintenance to the homeless and others in need in the Fort Collins area. Volunteers of all skill levels welcome. www.homewardalliance.org/hwa/bike-repair Murphy Center, 242 Conifer St. 970-6589878

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

Northern Colorado Trail User Alliance Promotes and improves soft-surface, multiuse 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.lovgov.org

Bike-friendly businesses

THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS RECOGNIZES EMPLOYERS

Bikes are good for businesses—their employees and customers— and the community. To promote cycling, The League of American Bicyclists recognizes employers for their efforts to encourage a more welcoming atmosphere for bicycling.

Many regional businesses are named as Bicycle Friendly Businesses by the LAB. If you are a business owner or employee and would like to explore being designated a BFB, go to this link for more information: https://bikeleague.org/bfa/business/

To view a list of designated BFBs in our area, scan the QR code below with your phone.

PLATINUM DESIGNATION

City of Fort Collins Admin. Campus

Fort Collins Bike Co-op

New Belgium Brewing-Fort Collins

Velofix Colorado

GOLD DESIGNATION

Bike Sports

Health District of Northern Larimer County

Hodgkins Beckley Consulting, LLC

Lesher Middle School, an IB World School

Recycled Cycles Bicycles & Fitness

(South Store)

REI - Fort Collins

Rocky Mountain Recumbents

Steinborn Pipe Organs LLC

Trebuchet Group

SILVER DESIGNATION

[au]workshop

Associates in Family Medicine (South)

Coloradoan

Dohn Construction, Inc. (Office)

Fort Collins High School

Growcentia

Horse & Dragon Brewing Company

Intel

Niner Bikes

Odell Brewing Company

OtterBox

RB+B Architects, Inc.

Recycled Cycles Colorado State

University Store

Terracon Consultant, Inc.

The Gardens on Spring Creek

The Town Church

University of Colorado Health, Poudre

Valley Hospital

VanMeveren Law Group, P.C.

VFLA/ Ripley Design, Inc.

Left Hand Brewing Company

St. Vrain Valley School District

BRONZE DESIGNATION

AMD, Fort Collins

Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness

Brave New Wheel

Broadcom Inc. (Fort Collins)

DataSplice

Edge Optics

Fort Collins Food Cooperative

Fort Collins Lincoln Center for the Performing and Visual Arts

Gallegos Sanitation, Inc

Hewlett Packard

In-Situ Inc.

Jax Outdoor Gear

National Center for Genetic Resources

Preservation

Neuworks Mechanical, Inc.

Nuance Chocolate

Platte River Power Authority

Qualfon

Snooze AM Eatery

Sunstone Health Associates

The Armstrong Hotel

The Cupboard

The Gearage Outdoor Sports

The Wright Life

Trinity Lutheran Church

Whole Foods Market, Fort Collins

Woodward Inc. - Fort Collins

Aunt Helens Coffee House

City of Greeley

Simply BulkMarket

St. Vrain Cidery

Discover more Bike-Friendley

Businesses:

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

SECOND THURSDAYS

OMBA Trail Talks

Learn about a new trail, major reroute or rebuild each month. 6-7:30pm. Locations vary each month. www.overlandmtb.org

ONE-OFF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

OMBA Season Kickoff Party

Learn about all of the year’s trail projects, events and group rides. 6-9pm. Agave Room at The Rio, 149 W. Mountain Ave, FC. www.overlandmtb.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Poudre River Trail-Athlon

Free family-friendly event with multiple outdoor activities: bike the Poudre, mountain bike course, fun run, climbing wall, scavenger hunt, nature walk, vendor booths, etc. 9am–Noon. Poudre Learning Center, 8313 W. F. St., GR. www.poudretrail.org

MAY 5 THROUGH 7

Gravel Graceland

A rip-roaring, guided long weekend adventure, taking in all Northern Colorado has to offer. From New Belgium Brewery. www.bikesportsco.com/experiences

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Bike Fix-It Bonanza

Annual event offering free bicycle safety checks and minor adjustments. 10am–3pm. Walk and Wheel Skills Hub in parking lot at Drake and Dunbar. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bfib

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.lovgov.org/everybodybikeday www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Loveland & National Trails Day Celebration

Bike Zone with bicycle helmet fitting and activities for whole family 8amNoon. Centennial Park (east side near Rec Trail), 100 S. Taft Avenue and River’s Edge Natural Area, 960 W. 1st Street, LV.

www.lovgov.org/walkandbikemonth

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Spring Open Streets

A community event that offers carfree streets for playing, biking and all modes of active transportation. Enjoy music, art, games, more. 10am-3pm. Route: Boardwalk Dr. and Landings Dr., FC.

www.fcgov.com/openstreets

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Bike Zone at Loveland Farmer’s Market

Activities, displays and free bicycle helmet fitting. Ride your bike to the market and receive $5 “market bucks” to be spent with any vendor. 9am–1pm. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV.

www.lovgov.org/walkandbikemonth

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Bike Prom

An evening of bike loving shenanigans with dancing and live music and more! Lyric Cinema,1209 N. College Ave., FC. www.bikefortcollins.org/coloradobike-month

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Ride to End ALZ

A ride to fuel Alzheimer’s research. Novice cyclist or avid enthusiasts choose a distance between 10–100 miles. All routes start and finish at CSU Canvas Stadium, FC.

www.alz.org/events/Ride-to-End-ALZ

YOURAdventure BEGINS HERE

Whether you’re here for the weekend, for the season or with us for a while, let Wilbur’s Total Beverage welcome you to Fort Collins.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Ride & Revel!

Choose from 20-, 40- and 55-mile road routes or 50- or 75-mile gravel routes. Lunch, craft beer/cocktails and live music follow. Lincoln Park, 800 10th Ave., GR. Proceeds benefit 60+Ride. www.rideandrevel.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Freedom Tour Classic

Community rides to bring hope and freedom to kids rescued from human trafficking. Five unique 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

JUNE 20 THROUGH 23

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day

Ride your bike to work (or anywhere) and enjoy breakfast and/or afternoon snack stations throughout your NoCo community hosted by various local businesses, community organizations and city departments. Various times and locations.

www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-towork-day

www.fcgov.com/BTWD www.GreeleyBikes.com

www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Remington Bike Count Challenge

In conjunction with Bike to Work/ Wherever Day, stop by to be counted and help break the current record of riders in a single day. www.bikefortcollins.org/coloradobike-month

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Summer 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.bikefortcollins. org/bike-from-work-bash

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Everybody Bike Day

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

JULY 13 THROUGH 16

OMBA: Annual Curt Gowdy Campout

Weekend camping/riding trip at Curt Gowdy State Park, Camp Jack Campground, WY. www.overlandmtb.org

SATURDAY, JULY 15

Poudre Trail Days

Biking program along Poudre River Trail. Visit website for details. www.poudretrail.org

JULY 20 THROUGH 25

Colorado Mountain Tour

Cycle Colorado’s beautiful Pikes Peak Region to fight human trafficking. www.frontrangefreedomtour.org/ colorado-mountain-tour

SUNDAY, JULY 23

FoCo Fondo

A daring gravel cycling adventure with four route options including: 12-, 32- 53-, 118-mile. Post-ride food/ beverage, vendors, bike demos, live music and kids’ activities. Starts at New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.FoCoFondo.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Tour de Fat Fort Collins

Costumed bicycle parade followed by a party with music, entertainment, contests and games. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC.www.newbelgium.com/ events/tour-de-fat

SEPTEMBER (DATE TBD)

Tour de Farms

A 40-ish-mile bike ride through scenic plains and farmland around Fort Collins with stops at local farms to celebrate safe routes, local food and great biking. Benefits Bike Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org/tour-de-farms

MID-SEPTEMBER

Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH)

Mountain Bike Challenge

Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www.4soh.org

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24

Northern Colorado Mountain Bike (MTB) Festival & Take-a-Kid Mountain Biking Day

Hosted by OMBA, this annual event features demos, vendor expo, poker ride, skills contest, live music, food and beverages. 8am-5pm. Lory State Park, Soldier Canyon Pavilion FC. www.nocomtbfest.com

www.overlandmtb.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Fall Open Streets

A community event that offers carfree streets for playing, biking and all modes of active transportation. Enjoy music, art, games, more. 10am-3pm. Route: Manhattan Ave & Troutman Pkwy. www.fcgov.com/openstreets

OCTOBER (DATE TBD)

BFC’s Wish for Wheels FoCo

A bicycle and helmet drive for all Title I elementary schools in the Poudre School District. www.bikefortcollins. orgwish-for-wheels-foco

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

bikefortcollins.org/safe-routes-to-school www.walkbiketoschool.org

LATE OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER (DATES TBD)

Light Up the Night: Bike Light Giveaway

Free bike light and reflective zipper pulls from the City of Fort Collins while supplies last. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

DECEMBER (DATE TBD)

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.santacyclerampagefoco.com

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day

Warm up with free breakfast and hot drinks when you ride your bike to work (or anywhere) located in NoCo communities. 7-9:30am. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

www.bikefortcollins.org/bike-to-work-day www.GreeleyBikes.com www.recreationliveshere.com/220/ Bike-Windsor

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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 a chance at door prizes. www.bikefortcollins.org/ bike-from-work-bash

LATE FEBRUARY/EARLY MARCH 2024

Your Group Ride RioSwap

Annual bike/gear swap and season kickoff party. Agave Room above Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, FC. Free admission. Cheap vendor tables. yourgroupride.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

Tour de Pi(e)

A favorite mathematical constant event. A 10-ish-mile bike ride celebrating Pi Day and the City’s low-stress bicycle network, stopping at premier pie or pizza makers in Fort Collins. Benefits Bike Fort Collins.www.bikefortcollins. org/community-rides

MID-MARCH 2024

Four Seasons of Horsetooth (4SOH) Mountain Bike Challenge

Grass-roots un-event with no entry fees and no real start times and is ridden on the solstices and equinoxes in Horsetooth Mountain Park and Lory State Park, FC. www.4soh.org

Rides

WEEKLY RIDES

SUNDAYS, JANUARY THROUGH MAY

Rio-Base Mile Ride

Long, slow ride (2-5 hours) with varying routes. 10am.The Rio, 143 W. Mountain Ave., FC. www.facebook.com/ groups/236368099813146

TUESDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER

Fort Collins Cycling Club Tuesday Series Group rides around NoCo, various paces, followed by socializing at the nearby Grey Rock Sports Grill. Meets near Trek South, 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC. www.fccycleclub.org

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH THROUGH MID-OCTOBER

Wednesday Open Ride (WOR) Solid B+ to A pace ride with different route every week. 5pm or 5:30pm (changes seasonally.) Southwest corner of Front Range Community College Library parking lot, 4616 S

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

SPRING/SUMMER

Sugar Beets Ladies MTB Rides Spring/summer group rides TBD. www.Sugarbeetscycling.com

WEDNESDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

OMBA Social Rides

Group ride options for all ability levels. Times/locations vary. www.overlandmtb.org

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 3 THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Follies Wednesday Night Weepeats

No-drop weekly women’s hill workout, rotating hills around West Fort Collins, roughly 1:30 hrs. 5:45pm. Meet at Fresh Foods (formerly Beavers Market.) www.fortfollies.com

THURSDAYS, MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER

Fort Collins Cycling Club

Thursday Series

Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 90 minutes long, followed by libation and socializing. Starting location varies. www.fccycleclub.org

SATURDAYS, APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

Fort Collins Cycling Club

Saturday Series

Various pace groups around NoCo, typically 20, 45 or 60 miles (sometimes more.) Starting location varies. www.fccycleclub.org

ALL SEASON

Saturday Open Ride (SOR)

Solid B+ to A pace ride with different route every week. 9am. Southwest corner of Front Range Community College Library parking lot, 4616 S Shields St, FC. www.facebook.com/ groups/236368099813146

SATURDAYS

Loveland Cycling Club Group Rides

Cyclists of all abilities welcome. Check websites for details. www.lovelandcycling.org

SUNDAYS, APRIL 30 THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Fort Follies Sunday Funday

Endurance Rides

Women’s endurance rides around northern Colorado, varying between road and gravel, 2–5 hour rides. 9am. Meeting location varies by week. www.fortfollies.com

MONTHLY RIDES

JANUARY THROUGH JUNE

Fondo Training Rides

From virtual training rides to in-person and women’s rides, get ready for the July adventure.yourgroupride.com/ foco-fondo-training-rides

MAY THROUGH JULY

CSU Lunchtime Community Rides

Lunchtime rides for CSU employees to help new bicyclists learn skills, gain confidence and build community. Various locations, CSU Main Campus. https://pts.colostate.edu/ communityrides

MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Fort Collins Cycling Club Social Ride & Dinner

Monthly 90-minute ride for various pace groups, usually on a Thursday evening, followed by a casual meal hosted at a club member’s home. Guests are welcome, reservations required. www.fccycleclub.org

ONE-OFF RIDES

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Fort Collins Cycling Club: Spring Fling

Kick the season off with 87- and 100mile routes. www.fccycleclub.org

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

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

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Loveland Bicycle Poker Ride

While riding route, adults collect a playing card and kids 12 and under play Yahtzee at each of five stops. Best poker hand and highest Yahtzee score win! 6-mile route on recreation trail and side streets. 9:30am. Starts/ends at Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV. www.lovgov.org/walkandbikemonth

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Fort Collins Cycling Club: 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 18 THROUGH 20

Fort Collins Cycling Club: Estes Park Weekend

Enjoy a fun weekend of moderate to challenging rides and camping. Hermit Park Open Space. www.fccycleclub.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

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. Details TBD. www.poudretrail.org

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

DECEMBER (DATES TBD)

Bike the Lights

Enjoy bicycle-friendly routes for viewing holiday lights in Fort Collins. www.bikefortcollins.org/community-rides

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Races

Check www.yourgroupride.com for a comprehensive list of races and cycling events in NoCo.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

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

NOVEMBER 4 & 5

Cross of the North

A grass roots cyclocross race for all ages and ability levels. New Belgium Brewing, 500 Linden St., FC. www.crossofthenorth.com

Classes

MONTHLY, APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER

Bicycle Friendly Driver

Discuss traffic safety laws and responsibilities, and how to avoid crashes or conflicts, and the Colorado Safety Stop Bill. Online via Zoom, 5:306:45pm. www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ upcoming-classes

MONTHLY, JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Smart Cycling, Parts 1 & 2

Certified instructors provide interactive and in-depth discussions of the following as it applies to the Fort Collins area: basics, principles of bicycling, bike infrastructure, hazards, on-bike bike handling skills to build confidence. Online/in-person. www.fcgov.com/bicycling

JUNE 8, JULY 6, AUGUST 17, SEPTEMBER 21

Bicycle Maintenance 1

Intro to bicycle mechanics class focuses on maintenance easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. Washington Park, FC. www.fcgov.com/ bicycling/upcoming-classes

JUNE 22, JULY 27

Bicycle Maintenance 2

Second part intro to bicycle mechanics with focus on taking maintenance up a notch. Washington Park, FC. www. fcgov.com/bicycling/upcoming-classes

FALL/WINTER 2023-2024

Cycling in Winter

Learn tips and techniques to help you ride safely, confidently and comfortably through the winter months. Dates/times TBD. www.fcgov. com/bicycling/upcoming-classes

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