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April’s RAT Ride Includes Special Guests
The following is a summary of this Ride-Around-Town (RAT) Ride organized and led by Bike Fort Collins. 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. Date: April 19, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. BFC Ride Leaders: Dave Dixon & Tim Wooten # Attendees: 15 THE ROUTE Start – Equinox...
Banking for a Better Tomorrow
Bike Fort Collins is excited to announce a new alignment with Atmos Financial, a new online banking institution that is home to "the most climate-focused bank account." That climate-focus translates to providing account holders the ability to fund their accounts to earn high savings rates (by supporting non-profits like BFC), see where their money is being deployed, and even get cash back on...
City to Host Dutch ThinkBike Workshop in April
Building off the success of the “How the Dutch Do It” Webinar Series that the City of Fort Collins’ FC Moves Department hosted last year, this year they are hosting an in-person ThinkBike Workshop. And like last year, BFC has again been invited to participate. In partnership with Dutch experts from Mobycon, Goudappel Coffeng, and the Dutch Cycling Embassy, representatives from each of those...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: East Trilby Road and South College Avenue
In our February issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of East Trilby Road and South College Avenue?” Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results. WHAT HAPPENED? In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their experience....
ICYMI: Community Shows Support for Bike Park at Former Hughes Site
As we reported back in January, Fort Collins needs a Bike Park! At that time, the city was seeking public input on prospective uses for the former Hughes Stadium site. It was all follow up to a community vote in favor of the following ballot measure back in April 2021: Shall the City enact an ordinance requiring the City Council of the City of Fort Collins to immediately rezone upon passage of...
You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. – Maria Elena Price
Bike Fort Collins first launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. Back in 2009 as a broader awareness campagin featuring local residents active in our bike loving community. Beginning in 2021, we are excited to reintroduce this bio-series, recognizing one new Fort Collins resident each month here on our news-blog/website, The Pedal Post eNewsletter and BFC social channels, and highlighting their love...
Spring Safe Routes to School Season in High Gear
After what seems like an especially long, cold winter and with spring finally beginning to show itself, it is also a sign for when our Safe Routes to School programming shifts into high gear. Excitedly, we have already conducted some sessions and have a number of other schools scheduled (per a set school rotation) and other programs scheduled for April and May: Lopez Elementary School – February...
The Perfect Ratio – Tour de Pi(e) Ride 2023
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the annual Tour de Pi(e) ride this year. We had a picture-perfect break in the weather to enjoy the perfect ratio of pie and beverages on this wonky math day. As the warm evening set in, riders began arriving at Retreat Bakery and Bar. Geoff, the owner, welcomed riders with a choice of two flavors of pies, Key Lime or Caramel Apple, beautifully baked by...
You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. – Elijah “Eli” Winner
Bike Fort Collins first launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. Back in 2009 as a broader awareness campagin featuring local residents active in our bike loving community. Beginning in 2021, we are excited to reintroduce this bio-series, recognizing one new Fort Collins resident each month here on our news-blog/website, The Pedal Post eNewsletter and BFC social channels, and highlighting their love...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: East Harmony Road and Ziegler Road
In our January issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of East Harmony Road and Ziegler Road?” Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results. WHAT HAPPENED? In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their experience. Here is...