Among the benefits of living in Northern Colorado is enjoying the blend of rural and municipal settings. Bicyclists in particular appreciate the chance to hop on their bike in town, and in just a few miles find themselves pedaling through the countryside. While the scenery is beautiful, added safety and patience can be necessary to account for farm equipment cyclists will likely encounter along the way. Guest contributor, Sara Stieben recommends these considerations while enjoying their rural rides and all the scenery Fort Collins and Larimer County have to offer. READ MORE
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2nd Annual Wish for Wheels FoCo Bringing New Bikes to Second-Graders Who Don't Have One |
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As it set out to do last year, Bike Fort Collins again, in partnership with its peer Wish For Wheels, has a goal to bring a new bike and helmet to every second-grader in Poudre School District’s Title 1 schools this fall. And, the community’s support is needed to make it happen. BFC along with the two program launch sponsors, YourGroupRide.com and VeloFix Mobile Bike Shop are also seeking business partners to help fund bikes. “It was great to see the bicycle community unite around Wish for Wheels FoCo last year, and support the next generation of bicyclists. Many of us started at a young age and can remember that first bike that ignited our passion." said, Dan Porter with YGR. READ MORE
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BFC Engages Communities Around Asphalt Art |
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As the community engagement lead for our city’s Asphalt Art/Paint Pot program, Bike Fort Collins is pleased to announce the first three neighborhoods to receive Paint Pot funding. Selected neighborhoods include Andersonville, Hickory Village, and Hanna Farm/Putnam Elementary. These areas were selected based on several criteria using the Multimodal Index and census data with a special focus on underserved communities. To date, we have held three community engagement events in both Andersonville and Hickory Village communities, with similar events soon to be held in the Hanna Farm neighborhood in the coming week. READ MORE
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Intersection / Facility Focus |
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For this month's intersection/facility focus we look at the intersection of Mulberry St and Remington St. Remington is a major north/south connector for bike commuters, with Mulberry St as the only major intersection encountered north of Prospect Rd. and south of town. What has your experience been at this intersection? Do you feel safe crossing over Mulberry St. when traveling in the Remington St. bike lane? Have you had near miss encounters here? Do you have ideas for how this intersection could be improved? Your voice matters! |
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In our July issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for recent infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Overland Trail and the Poudre Trail. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Wayne Thornes |
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With the academic year beginning, we thought this would be a good time to highlight one of our school district’s most bicycle friendly principals, Wayne Thornes. Wayne assumed his position as principal of Shepardson Elementary in April of 2020 and uses his love for bikes as the underlying theme in his educational style. A year-round bicycle commuter himself, Wayne finds creative ways to get students and teachers alike out riding. In Wayne’s words “cycling is my community” and he lives to bring this community to his current students and the generations to follow. READ MORE
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Tour de Farms is September 19 - Register Today! |
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Spots are still available for the return of the Tour de Farms this year.
Join us on Sunday, September 19 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) for a fun and festive fall ride beginning and ending at Stodgy Brewing Company. Tour de Farms is a 30+ mile ride featuring a combination of paved and gravel roads, along with 2-3 stops at local area farms. Each farm stop features light tastings and refreshments along with a few words from a representative from each farm. Registration Cost: $60 (includes goody bag and t-shirt and commemorative poster). READ MORE
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Don't want to ride, but want to be involved? We still need volunteers too. SIGN-UP HERE
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This Saturday - Tour de Fat Merch Sales |
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While Tour de Fat is officially canceled this year, New Belgium's Tour de Fat team has invited BFC & Overland Mountain Bike Association to be onsite this Saturday to sell the ever-popular TDF merchandise. This is a great way for folks to still get some super-cool merch while helping our two great organizations working hard to improve the cycling experience, both in-town and up in the hills. While we know it's short notice, we need some volunteers to post-up and help sell the cool swag like: t-shirts, hats (knitted and caps), socks, license plates, patches and stickers. SIGN-UP HERE
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City's Annual Bicyclist and Pedestrian Count Days |
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The City of Fort Collins is conducting its annual Bicyclist and Pedestrian Count, Tuesday, September 21 and Saturday, September 25--and still needs volunteers for Saturday. This is an exciting opportunity to help generate the data needed to prioritize future improvements for those who walk and ride bikes in our community. They are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of 2-hour shifts at several different intersections and trail locations. All who sign-up will be eligible to receive one of many Downtown Business Association gift cards and other prizes! SIGN-UP HERE
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Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study |
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Building off the success of previous studies, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County are seeking public input for the Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS). The TCPPS is analyzing safety and congestion data for intersections and arterial roadways within Fort Collins and its Growth Management Area in unincorporated Larimer County. The study will ultimately provide a prioritized project list to guide the City and County as they develop a capital improvement plan and seek funding to improve the transportation network. Provide your input and take the survey. Deadline for input is September 5. READ MORE
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Mountain Avenue Reshaping Study |
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Bike Fort Collins is proud and appreciative to be representing its members and the bicycle community on the City's Steering Committee for the Mountain Avenue Reshaping Study. The purpose of the study is to identify future improvements for Mountain Avenue between Howes Street and the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. The outcome of the study will paint a vision for Mountain Avenue that celebrates the importance and history of the corridor that is beautiful and user-friendly while supporting the area businesses. Part of the study process includes gathering community input on how you use Mountain Avenue and/or how you'd like to use it. Provide your input and take the survey. READ MORE
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Rule Revision to Establish GHG Pollution Reduction Planning Levels |
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CDOT on behalf of the Transportation Commission of Colorado has filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the Secretary of State to consider revisions to the rules governing the statewide transportation planning process and transportation planning regions regions, particularly to establish a new standard to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from the transportation sector in order to improve air quality, reduce smog, and provide more sustainable options for travelers across Colorado. They are inviting community input via hearings (September 30 in Fort Collins) or in writing (Deadline October 15). READ MORE
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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.
Born out of adventure and necessity, Josh and John's was started in 1986 by two Colorado College graduates who saw an opportunity to bring homemade ice cream to the Colorado Springs area. It's been a local staple for years and is now sweeping across Colorado, and we're lucky they've landed in Fort Collins (Jessup Farm). If you haven't tried it, ride on over and check it our, you don't know what you're missing.
BFC members receive double punches on their Josh & John's "Icecream-o-meter" punch card when they show their BFC membership card.
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins 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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