Paint the Pavement Coming to Fruition |
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Beginning in the summer of 2020, Bike Fort Collins initiated a movement towards asphalt art and tactical urbanism with the express intent of creating safer streets. The artistic application of paint to pavement not only brings art to public spaces, but also humanizes our urban landscape. We are excited to announce that the city was recently awarded a $50K grant from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). These funds, termed the “Paint Pot,” may be used for historically underserved neighborhoods of Fort Collins that meet a multi-modal criteria determined by FC Moves. Bike Fort Collins is overjoyed to partner with the City of Fort Collins in this process as we take the lead in community engagement, capacity building and project location identification . READ MORE
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Program Provides e-Bikes to Low Income Essential Workers |
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Bike Fort Collins is proud to be one of the partners the City of Fort Collins has engaged with to support a grant it received through the Colorado Energy Office as part of the Can Do Colorado eBike Pilot Program—a program intended to help expand e-bike access in communities across the state while maximizing air quality benefits. The Fort Collins program includes providing Class 1 e-bikes to low-income essential workers living in and around Fort Collins with a strong focus on equity, at no cost to the recipients. READ MORE
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We Need Volunteers - Bikes. Beer. Music.
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Bohemian Light Music Festival
August 14 &15 - Bike Fort Collins and Overland Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) are psyched to be the nonprofit beer service hosts for the Bohemian Light Music Festival. An amazing line-up of bands is set, but capacity will be limited. So, ensure your entry by volunteering for a shift (or two)--plus get a free beer and a cool Bikes. Beer. Music. t-shirt. Not to mention your help enables BFC and OMBA continue to deliver great bike programs, and serving beer is fun.
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Tour de Fat - August 28
August 28 - Celebrating 22 years this year, Tour de Fat is back this summer--a day packed full of FREE festivities celebrating beer, bikes, and bemusement.
As with previous years, and like the music festival, we need TONS (hundreds!) of volunteers for this too. Click the button below to sign up for a shift (or two)--and get a two free beer tokens with each shift.
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Fort Collins Launches New e-Bike Share |
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It's back! Fort Collins has bike share again--and this time they are e-bikes. We are excited to help share that the city has selected Spin as a one-stop provider/operator for both e-bike share and e-scooter share service, since Zagster and the Pace system left town at the beginning of the pandemic and Bird scooters left this past spring. You should begin to se the bikes and scooters on the streets, as service began this past Monday. So, be sure to check try them out. READ MORE
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Bike Fort Collins was thrilled to host Mayor Arndt on a ride around town earlier this month. It was a great opportunity to continue to get to know her, while not only riding past and celebrating some new bicycle infrastructure that is under construction, but also show-and-share some improvement opportunities with her—some of which are the same ones we’ve either showcased in our Intersection-Facility Focus series, or in presentations we’ve made to the Bicycle Advisory Board. 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 Overland Trail and the Poudre Trail. What has your experience been at this intersection and safe do you feel when entering or exiting the Poudre Trail, whether you are traveling north or south on Overland? This area also tends to see more bicycle traffic when the Poudre Trail is closed due to flooding. Please be sure to take the survey and let us know your thoughts! |
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In our June issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for recent infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Overland and Drake. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Alisha Zellner |
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There are many sides of Alisha Zellner's story, but a single thread connects them all together. Zellner is a passionate person, her voice lifts above the little diner where we are meeting and it is strong and unwavering. She has the polish of a politician but scoffs and shakes her head when I tease about a future presidency. Nope. She is as visible and outspoken as she needs to be to achieve what she wants, and Alisha wants justice and equality.
Raised in Colorado Springs she casually mentions playing for the High School football team. “Whoa, whoa…” I slow her down, “tell me about that.” READ MORE
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Foco Fondo Benefits Safe Routes to School |
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The Foco Fondo was held this past Sunday, July 25 for the first time since 2019, due to the pandemic last year. In addition to having a few participants this year, BFC staffed a table/tent at Festival and an aid station, as well as provided ride leaders for the 12-mle family ride. We are especially grateful to the event organizers, Whitney and Zack Allison along with major sponsor, Scheels for donating a portion of proceeds to support after-school and summer SRTS programs. READ MORE
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Bike Ride for Black Lives |
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Back again for 2021, Bike Ride for Black Lives & Ride For Racial Justice brought together over 100 folks from all over the FoCo area on Sunday, July 11th in solidarity for racial justice and the dismantling of systemic racism. The primary focus and mission of these rides is to continue our dialogue around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity; breaking down barriers to entry in cycling for people of color. 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.
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.
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 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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August 14 & 15 - Bohemian Light Music Festival |
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As reported in the June issue and per the call for volunteers above, Bohemian is planning a scaled-back 2021 music festival, August 14 and 15. The impressive line-up has been announced, so mark your calendars.
And, again, we need hundreds of volunteers for this event, as OMBA and BFC are the nonprofit beer service hosts. SIGN-UP HERE
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As reported in the June issue and per the call for volunteers above, Tour de Fat and a day of Beers, Bikes and Bemusement is back in 2021! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 28 and what our social channels (as well as Tour de Fat's) for more information as it gets closer.
And, again, we need hundreds of volunteers for this event. SIGN-UP HERE
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September 18 - Open Streets |
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Open Streets is back this year. Come Ride the Route and see/celebrate how traveling by bike, foot, scooter, and other active, car-free transportation modes can be comfortable, easy, and a healthy alternative to driving. Event is FREE. Enjoy live music, arts and culture activities, and connect with local businesses from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. READ MORE
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September 19 - Tour de Farms |
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We are excited to announce the return of our Tour de Farms event/ride, after being canceled in 2020.
Join us on Sunday, September 19 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) for a fun and festive fall ride. Tour de Farms is a 35+ 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). READ MORE
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CDOT Bike & Pedestrian Safety Study |
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CDOT is studying ways to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians within Region 4 (Fort Collins's region). The study includes evaluation of systemic "hot spot" improvements, with a focus on equity. The study team will be identifing solutions to reduce bicycle and pedestrian related crashes. READ MORE
During the process, they will be using a robust digital platform to gather community input/feedback. Stay informed! REGISTER
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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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