by bikefc | Jul 14, 2016 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs
Living in Fort Collins affords almost everyone the luxury of traveling by bicycle pretty much all the time. Unfortunately, not everyone in Fort Collins can afford the luxury of owning a bicycle. This is where the Fort Collins Bike Co-op’s most well-known...
by bikefc | Jun 8, 2016 | More Bikes
Working at a used bike shop, I kind of forget what new bikes look like. When I walk into a commercial retail shop I’m sort of shell-shocked: everything is gleaming! Everything is shiny! And then I get a look at the price tags. Everything is really...
by bikefc | May 23, 2016 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs, Safe Streets
Sometimes it’s not what’s said, but what’s left unsaid, that speaks volumes. When there’s a belief, or a behavior, that is generally consented to without the need for speech or direction, that’s a bias. It might not be the bias of every...
by bikefc | May 17, 2016 | Bicycle Advocacy, More Bikes, Programs
Colorado State University wants to take credit for all our bicyclists. Doesn’t matter if you are heading to class or enjoying the cut through campus. We want to know our bicycle trails are serving the needs of the campus and community. At CSU, our Bicycle Master...
by bikefc | May 10, 2016 | Events, More Bikes
Members of the Brave New Babes out on an all ladies mountain bike ride. Photo: Betsy Farris Fort Collins is a platinum bicycle friendly city, which means that we have a robust bike culture, miles of bike-friendly infrastructure, bike paths, and are committed to...
by bikefc | May 4, 2016 | Events, More Bikes, Safe Streets
Get Your Wrench On! Are you a woman or a member of Fort Collins’ LGBTQ community? Are you sick of taking your bike to some bike shop for a tune-up or a repair? Would you like to learn about bike mechanics in a safe and comfortable atmosphere with a bunch of other...