Bicycling home page: City of Fort Collins

FINAL DRAFT of the 2008 Bicycle Plan - PDF

Update to the 1995 Bicycle Plan & Program

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.

Official Review of Fort Collins (PDF)
Press Release

Momentum e-newsletter

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Coexist

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.

Bicycling in Downtown Fort Collins

The 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-Bikeway

Sign 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 (10/12, 10/26, 11/8, etc...)
Sunday Morning Brunch O' Bikes Cruiser Ride. 9 am on 10/12, 10/26, 11/8, and every other Sunday to follow. Bring your slow bike and your appetite. Under ten miles of cruising, followed by breakfast at a local eatery. Meet at Brave New Wheel, 105 E. Myrtle.

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

Saturday Road rides: Meet at Full Cycle back entrance at 9:30am on Saturdays
Wednesday night MTN Bike Rides: 5:30pm call shop for location of rides:
Monthly basic bike care classes: 1st Wednesday of each month, call shop for times - 484-1800

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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