Bicycling

Update (2/10): The construction crews will pour concrete on 2/13 followed by one day for curing.  The trail is scheduled to re-open on 2/15.

Spring Creek Trail will be closed at Creekside until at least February 10; with the cold and snowy weather, this may delay the utility construction that is taking place. 

If you have any questions about the trail closures, please email 

Update (2/10): The construction crews will pour concrete on 2/14 or 2/15 followed by one day for curing.

Update (2/7): The Mason Trail is closed at Bay Road on the west side of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks.  It will be closed through February 10 and possibly into the week of February 13 depending on conditions. City of Fort Collins Utilities is completing work on an underground water main as part of the MAX Bus Rapid Transit project.  The trail will be fully re-opened as soon as the work is completed.

Update (2/4): The New Mercer Ditch Company had to cancel their work on Friday due to the snow storm.  The Mason Trail will be closed again on Monday February 6th to finish their maintenance work.

The Mason Trail will be closed between Harmony Road and Horsetooth Road starting at noon Monday, January 30.  It is scheduled to be closed through the end of the day Friday, February 3.  New Mercer Ditch Company will be doing maintenance which will involve heavy equipment making it unsafe for public access during that time.  The trail may be accessible to the public during non-working hours if it is determined to be safe.  The trail will be fully re-opened as soon as the work is completed.

If you have any questions about the trail closures, please email

Thanks for all of your support for the 2011 Bike to Work Day event!  This event is more and more fun every year.  The BTWD Report includes data from the event, pictures from several stations, and winners of the Worksite Challenge. Congratulations and thanks for all you do for our local cycling community!

A new Bike Box has been installed at the intersection of Plum and Shields.  Be sure you know what to do when you approach this big green box.  Our friends in Portland, OR have put together some great learning tools:  Watch a Video | Read a Brochure

Fresh off the presses, the 2011 Bicycling Guide to Northern Colorado is here! Inside you will find stories about Bike Style, Fun-damentals of Cycling, and a Calendar of Bike Events.  Pick one up at your local bike shop!

Motorist and bicyclist education is an important aspect in creating a bicycle friendly community. The "Coexist" Campaign was designed to address six of the most important educational messages for bicyclists and motorists. Learn more>

Fort Collins is one of the best cycling towns in the United States, and it's going to get even better. City Council adopted its first Bicycle Safety Education Plan (BSEP) to encourage safer cycling in Fort Collins.  This includes education outreach for cyclists of all ages and abilities, as well as motorists and law enforcement.  Check out the full plan here or the handy summary to learn more about this safe cycling effort.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC), through education and encouragement, works to reduce the number of motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian crashes in our community, and increase knowledge and awareness about how to safely share roads.  The BPEC works to increase the number of bicycle riders and pedestrians in the community, nurturing health and wellness.

Share the Road: When cycling and/or driving on roads in Colorado, please follow the 3-2-1 Courtesy Code and always practice mutual awareness, patience, and courtesy.

• 3 Feet to pass(motorists must provide three feet distance when passing a cyclists)
• 2 Abreast when clear (cyclists may ride two abreast when traffic is clear behind)
• 1 Single file to allow passing (cyclists are required to ride single file to allow passing)