RIDE OF SILENCE

The 2025 Ride of Silence will take place on Wednesday, May 21. This solemn, no-drop ride is held at a casual pace to honor cyclists who have lost their lives on the roads in and around Fort Collins, including Ian Dickinson, who was tragically killed on Route 38E on April 27, 2025.

Held annually on the third Wednesday in May, the Ride of Silence is a nationally recognized event that commemorates fallen cyclists and raises awareness about the need for safer streets for all.

This year’s ride will follow the same route as last year, selected for its relative safety and accessibility. Along the way, we will stop at several key locations to pay tribute to those we’ve lost. These include the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Centennial Road, where George Rigby, 81, was fatally struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on February 26, 2023, and the intersection of McMurry Avenue and Harmony Road, where Jim Defazio, 76, was killed by a vehicle traveling eastbound on February 27, 2023.

We invite the community to join us in this important ride of remembrance and solidarity.

Day: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

• Tentative Timeline (subject to shift slightly):
5:45 pm – Gather at Purpose Brewing & Cellars Parking Lot
6:00 pm – Roll-out to Lemay Avenue and Centennial Road
6:15 pm – Arrive – Moment of Silence for George Rigby
6:25 pm – Roll-out to East Harmony Road and McMurry Avenue
6:45 pm – Arrive – Moment of Silence for James Defazio
6:55 pm – Roll-out to Purpose Brewing & Cellars
7:15 pm – Arrive Purpose Brewing & Cellars – Join us for a Moment of Reflection

* As always, helmets & lights required and rules of the road observed

From the official Ride of Silence website:

“-Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.”

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ride of Silence website, we alwasys ask that you follow these ride guidelines:

• Remember and honor those who’ve been hit & killed while riding or seriously injured
• Ride slowly and a relatively short distance – this is not a race
• Wear a helmet & obey road laws for bicyclists

Ride to Ollie’s Bike for Change

Ollie’s Ride for Change: A Family Bike Event to Remember June 7, 2025

Bike Fort Collins will lead a group ride from Roland Moore Park to the Colorado State University Lagoon, the site of the event. We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM at the Roland Moore Park parking lot, located at the intersection of South Shields Street and Roland Moore Drive. From there, we will depart as a group for a relaxed, no-drop ride covering approximately three miles to the CSU Lagoon to celebrate Ollie’s Ride for Change.

Join Ollie’s Bike Parade on June 7, 2025, at Colorado State University for the annual Ollie’s Ride for Change, a day dedicated to distracted driving awareness and cyclist safety, especially for our children. Sponsored by Colorado State University, this event promises a fun-filled day for families while championing a crucial cause.

This year’s event features a Pokémon-themed Children’s Bike Parade! Kids can pick up FREE decoration kits and transform their bikes into their favorite Pokémon designs. Costumes, creativity and the love of cycling is deeply encouraged! But that’s not all! Enjoy a Bike Expo showcasing a love for the cycling community and safe roadways, insightful speakers discussing current roadway legislation aimed at preventing distracted driving, and a non-official group bike ride to the event for cycling enthusiasts.

Bring the whole family for a gorgeous day of:

• Creative Bike Decorating: Unleash your inner artist and make your bike a Pokémon masterpiece!
• Bike Decorating Contests/Giveaways
• Free Helmets: Ensuring safety as we ease into summer.
• Face Painting: Add some extra flair to your day with fun face painting designs!
• Bike Rodeo: Test your skills and learn valuable bike safety tips.
• Community Connection: Share your love of cycling with families and fellow advocates.
• Food Trucks and Advocacy Speakers

Ollie’s Ride for Change is more than just a fun event; it’s an opportunity to honor the lives of children lost on the roadway and advocate for legal changes that will make our communities safer. Join us in making a difference and celebrating the joy of cycling. We’re proud to partner with organizations like Safe Kids, Avid Cyclist, Bike Fort Collins, Your Group Ride, Safe Routes to School, and many more!

Day: Saturday, June 7th, 2025

• Tentative Timeline (subject to shift slightly):
8:00 – 8:30 am – Gather at Roland Moore Park Parking Lot (Located at the intersection of South Shields Street and Roland Moore Drive)
8:30 am – Roll-out to Colorado State Lagoon
9:00 am – Arrive – CSU Lagoon to celebrate Ollie’s Ride for Change

* As always, helmets & lights required and rules of the road observed

TOUR DE PI(E) RIDE – MARCH 14, 2025

Happy Pi Day! It’s time for your favorite math-meets-munchies adventure—Tour de Pi(e)!

Join us on Friday, March 14th, 2025, for a deliciously quirky ride through Fort Collins. We’ll make three tasty stops at top pie and pizza spots, covering a fun and casual 10-ish miles. Expect the perfect ratio of sweet, savory, and sips as we celebrate this wonky math holiday in the most delicious way possible.

Don’t miss out—space is limited, and you knead to be there! 

* As always, helmets & lights required and rules of the road observed. woot!

R.A.T. (RIDE-AROUND-TOWN) RIDES – April 18, 2023

Equinox Brewing (133 Remington St.) – Meet at 5:15 p.m, for a 5:30 p.m. rollout

RAT Rides are advocacy rides with a heavy emphasis on fun. They are casually paced, designed to explore different areas across Fort Collins from a bicycle safety lens. Friendly, experienced ride leaders set a no drop, no attitude pace, and make frequent stops to smell the flowers and talk about road conditions, infrastructure, traffic volume, etc.

As part of the ThinkBike Workshop Dutch representatives from Mobycon, Goudappel Coffeng, and the Dutch Cycling Embassy, will be joining us on the ride.

Lennart Nout with Mobycon, Lennart is an urban mobility specialist with over twelve years of experience in infrastructure design, transport and land-use planning and traffic safety projects.

Richard ter Avest with Goudappel, Richard is professionalized in mobility planning and design. His expertise lies in organizing a city in a bike- and pedestrian-friendly way by also taking into account public transit, car infrastructure and public open spaces.

Margot Daris the Project Manager at the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Margot matches questions from abroad regarding cycling mobility with Dutch knowledge and expertise. She works on several topics connected to cycling, such as behavior change, inclusivity, infrastructure, and policy. Margot believes it is important to keep a pleasant living environment and sustainability as a starting point for mobility policies.

BFC representatives capture any ride notes and details from what is observed or identified and forward them on to the appropriate entities. Any big comments, issues, or ideas from the rides are communicated on our blog or via social channels. Ride routes are focused on fun as much as trying to finding any areas for cycling safety improvement. Route ideas or suggestions welcome.

The only requirements are wearing helmets, obeying road laws for bicyclists, and having fun.

Please bring lights and reflective clothing for your ride home.

Did you miss a R.A.T. Ride?  No worries, click on a date below to see the route and read the notes:

May 6, 2021  |  July 28, 2021  |  October 21, 2021  |  May 11, 2022  |  August 17, 2022  | 

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