SPOTLIGHTSLocal Bicycle Culture
Bicycling is a great way to get to know Fort Collins. With relatively flat terrain, 280+ miles of wide bike lanes, and 30+ miles of bike trails that follow both the scenic Poudre River and Spring Creek, bicycling is a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to see all that Fort Collins has to offer. City Council Adopts the 2008 Bike PlanIn response to City Council's recent adoption of the 2008 Bike Plan on October 7th, City staff has begun development and implementation of one of the bike plan's several recommendations. The Community section of the 2008 bike plan recommends the formation of a local bicycle advisory committee to steer the implementation of the 2008 bike plan's additional recommendations. View the public meeting press release (PDF) or the BAC development details (PDF). City of Fort Collins Earns Bicycling Gold from the League of American Bicyclists
Fort Collins solidified its place among the nation's most bicycle friendly communities when the League of American Bicyclists announced Fort Collins achieved Gold Level designation in the Bicycle Friendly Community program. Momentum e-newsletter
Subscribe to "Momentum" and get the skinny on bicycling in Fort Collins. The Momentum e-newsletter provides the latest info on bike events, construction updates, and local bike news. Momentum is sent out monthly or as needed. CoexistMotorist 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. Bicycling in Downtown Fort CollinsThe City of Fort Collins and local stakeholders are working to make bicycling safer for bicyclists and pedestrians in the downtown area. Bicycling on the sidewalks in the downtown area is prohibited. Police officers will ticket bicyclists and skateboarders for riding in the dismount zone. Cost of the ticket is $50.00. Adopt-a-BikewaySign up to adopt your favorite bikeway route. By letting the City know of obstructions and debris along your bikeway, we can do our best to keep your commuter route clean!
Weekly Bike Rides!The Straight Facts:
9am at Brave New Wheel, 105 E. Myrtle, Every other Sunday (11/22, 12/6, 12/20, etc...) Rio Rides:Sundays at 10:30AM leaving from the Rio Grande, located at 149 West Mountain. The rides are 2 to 3 hours and are a "no drop" ride usually out east at a medium pace. The Rio provides hot drinks before each ride. Full Cycle Bike Shop
Peak to Pub Rides:Wednesdays at 5:30pm, Beginner to Intermediate-Leaves from North of Jackson's Grill Lee's Cyclery / Fort Collins Cycling Team:The ride meets at Lee's Cyclery on Harmony and Lemay on Saturdays at 10:00 am through April and 9:00 am after April. After April - Wednesday nights 5:30pm-Intermediate to Advanced riders. Fort Collins Cycling Club (FCCC) 2007 Weekly Rides:Various rides which cover entry thru fast paced riding levels. Click here for a full list ... |
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