As many of you may already know, National Bike Month takes place in May while here in Colorado we reserve the month of June for our annual celebrations. This year we are particularly excited to announce the relaunch of many of your favorite in-person events such as BIKE PROM, Bike to Work Day (two breakfast stations), the Bike From Work Bash, Pour Brother's Community Night, BFC Happy Hour, and an entire month of bike reverie along the way.
You can learn more about each of these events in our calendar listing below or by heading to our Colorado Bike Month page on our website. READ MORE
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The Ride of Silence is a national day of remembrance “to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured on America’s roadways” and takes place annually on the third Wednesday of May. Coming together for the first in-person Ride of Silence in over two years, Bike Fort Collins accepts the role of leading this poignant event in an effort to remind us of the important work in keeping our streets safe for all vulnerable road users.
This year’s ride met at Wolverine Farm and Publick house on and rode past each of the two bicycle fatality locations where ghost bikes were dedicated for the lives lost. READ MORE
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The first Ride-Around-Town (RAT) Ride of the year took place on May 11th. RAT rides are open to the public and their purpose is to explore and discuss the strengths and weaknesses in bicycle infrastructure and connectivity in Fort Collins, as well as celebrate improvements as they are completed.
Read about this month's ride and the observations that were made along the route that covered the southeast and central area of Fort Collins. READ MORE
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Intersection / Facility Focus - College Ave & Mountain Ave |
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Many thanks to those who participated in last month's Intersection/Facility Focus Inventory survey! This has helped us focus our survey efforts on areas that matter to local riders from a variety of locations, creating a more balanced understanding of our city's bicycle network. Each month we will focus on a different location gleaned from this results. For the month of June we will begin with College Ave. and Mountain Ave.. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this brief survey. Your voice matters! |
Read results from our Intersection/Facility Focus Inventory HERE
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CSU Students Present Final E. Elizabeth & College Ave. Design |
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Last December we introduced a group of CSU engineering students who were developing a proposed design solution for the intersection of East Elizabeth Street and College Avenue as part of a class project. As we had shared back then, Bike Fort Collins was excited to hear they recognized the same problem that BFC had also brought to the attention of the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and Transportation Board. Last month they presented their final design solution.
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Win An E-Bike - Enter the Spring Into Summer Raffle
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Equip yourself with the ultimate set-up for bicycle commuting. The City Commuter from Pedego Electric Bikes is a Class 2 E-Bike with pedal assist, throttle assist, and has a max speed of 20 mph. MORE INFO
E-Bike Prize Package valued at $4,300.
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Drawing will be held at Bike Prom on June 25th. Need not be present to win.
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Community Input & Help Needed |
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North College Bus Rapid Transit - MAX Extension Project |
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The City has been developing a future vision for transit service on North College Avenue from Downtown Fort Collins to Terry Lake Road. This study has been exploring bringing the MAX Bus Rapid Transit Route to North College Avenue. Additionally, its been investigating near-term reconfiguration of Transfort routes, pedestrian and bicycle connections to transit, and safety measures for all street users. While Bike Fort Collins has been part of a working group, advocating from a bike and ped perspective, they're at a phase where they are seeking public input.
Join a virtual workshop to review and share feedback on the proposed design, project priorities and phasing, and possible future development. The workshops are open to all and will take place on Monday, June 13 (English) and Tuesday, June 14 (Spanish), from 6-7:30 pm. MORE INFO / REGISTER
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Community Night @ Pour Brothers |
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Wednesday, June 15th
Come out to Pour Brothers (220 Linden St.) on Wednesday, June 15th from 5pm to 7pm for an evening of bike themed trivia! All tips from this evening will go to support Bike Fort Collins as waitstaff enjoys a higher hourly wage. Everybody wins!
Many thanks to Alex and Taylor Broyhill for running the trivia show!
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BFC Happy Hour @ Equinox Brewing |
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Thursday, June 16th
Join us for Bike Fort Collins Happy Hour every 3rd Thursday, 5:30pm at Equinox Brewing! June's happy hour is particularly special as we will also be celebrating Colorado Bike Month. We can talk about bikes or not talk about bikes, either way it's always a jovial crowd of bike loving folks.
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Wednesday, June 22nd
This year Bike Fort Collins will be located at not one but TWO breakfast station locations. Please be sure to swing by our usual Oak Street Plaza location as well as our new location at the corner of Remington and Lake immediately next to the Remington Bike Count. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 22nd 7am to 9am for Bike to Work Day 2022!
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Wednesday, June 22nd
Join us at Odell Brewing (800 E. Lincoln Ave) for the Bike From Work Bash, 5pm to 8pm! This year's Bike to Work Day in-person after party will include live music, promo beverages, prizes, swag, giveaways and a visit from the VeloFix truck! Join us in the tasting room.
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Saturday, June 25th
This is the premier hijinks and hooligans event of the year for Bike Fort Collins! With special thanks to FoCo Bike Mob, the Bike Prom 2022 promises to be loud and proud with featured band, Gora Gora Orkestar, DJ Specific Heat, raffle, silent auction, digital projections and lots of dancing late into the night. Get your tickets now!
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Membership Business Partners are business members of BFC, who also provide a special incentive (i.e. offer, discount or perk) for our individual and family members.
Cooper Construction is an exterior general contractor, specializing in Roofing, Gutters, Painting, Siding and Windows serving all of Colorado. They can assist with repairing home exteriors while making it impervious to the weather and maintaining great curb appeal.
As we enter the summer and hailstorm season, remember that Cooper Construction will donate $1,000 to Bike Fort Collins in a member’s name when they contract with Cooper for a new or replacement roof.
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins for as low as $25 annually, and help us build strength in numbers. We represent you and the next generation of cyclists by advocating for more funding, education, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional level.
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A special callout and thanks to the following BFC Business Members. We invite you to support these businesses/organizations whenever and however you can, as they support a similar passion for bicycling as we all do.
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Thank You for reading, and for your interest in and support of Bike Fort Collins.
Our mission is to increase participation in active transportation and advance bicycle culture and policy changes, creating safer streets and communities, while also creating an inclusive and empowering culture for all bicyclists, regardless of ability or identity.
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