2026 Ride of Silence

Join Bike Fort Collins for the 2026 Ride of Silence, a meaningful evening of remembrance, reflection, and community.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Fort Collins cycling community will join thousands of riders around the world for the International Ride of Silence—an annual event held on the third Wednesday in May. Together, we ride in silence to honor those who have been killed or seriously injured while riding on public roadways, and to raise awareness among motorists about the importance of safely sharing the road.

We're Hiring!

Bike Fort Collins is hiring enthusiastic cycling advocates to join our team as Safe Routes to School Instructors. You’ll teach bicycle and pedestrian safety to students ages 3–18 across the Poudre School District—in classrooms, on skills courses, and on supervised rides—while working alongside parents, teachers, and school staff.

Colorado Goes Hands-Free

New Colorado Law Bans Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving Starting January 1, 2025

To reduce crashes and make Colorado roads safer, a new state law will take effect on January 1, 2025, that bans handheld use of mobile electronic devices while driving. This means drivers can no longer hold or manually operate a cellphone or similar device while behind the wheel. Whether you’re making a call, texting, checking directions, or browsing, you must use a hands-free option like Bluetooth, a dashboard mount, or a car-integrated system like CarPlay or Android Auto.

Safe Practices

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Advocacy in Action: Recap of the 2026 National Bike Summit

Over 400 advocates from across the country convened in Washington, DC, from March 24–26, 2026, for the 26th Annual National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists. At a time when federal funding for biking and walking infrastructure remains uncertain, this year’s Summit underscored the importance of coordinated, nationwide advocacy to ensure active transportation remains a federal priority.

Advancing Safer Streets: Bike Fort Collins at Safe Streets Day 2026

Throughout the day, Bike Fort Collins engaged in productive, solutions-oriented conversations with legislators, emphasizing support for three priority bills: Senate Bill 26-072 – Increase Penalties for Vehicular Homicide and Assault: Strengthens accountability for dangerous driving behaviors that result in serious injury or loss of life.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Bike Fort Collins’ flagship program, we are very proud to have started this great education initiative with the City of Fort Collins back in 2012 benefiting the next generation of cyclists. Each semester, Bike Fort Collins is proud to deliver all associated instruction to K-12 city schools within Poudre School District.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE
RULES OF THE ROAD?

Test your knowledge of bike laws and bicycle etiquette with our Legal or Not Quiz. Careful, a few can be tricky.

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