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Bikes, Burritos, and Warm Weather: Recapping Our Biggest Winter Bike to Work Day Yet!
Forget the "frosty" morning air—this year, Fort Collins brought the warmth! While we usually expect to see breath misting in the air, Winter Bike to Work Day 2026 felt more like an early spring skip than a mid-winter trek. With unseasonably warm temperatures gracing our streets, the community responded in a big way. Our station at Oak Street Plaza was buzzing with energy as 600+ riders roll...
Fort Collins Retains Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation
Fort Collins has once again solidified its reputation as a national leader in cycling by retaining its prestigious Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. This latest achievement marks the fifth time our city has earned the highest honor possible, placing it in an elite group of only three communities across the entire United States currently...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Vine Drive and Jerome Street
In our November 2025 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 Vine Drive and Jerome Street?" 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....
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Harmony Road and South Timberline Road
In our November 2025 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 South Timberline 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...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Stuart Street and South Lemay Avenue
In our November 2025 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 Stuart Street and South Lemay 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...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Swallow Road and South College Avenue
In our September 2025 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 Swallow 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...
Route2Change: Turning Grief Into Meaningful Action for Safer Roads
If you spend any time on a bike, you likely have a story—a close call, a crash, a moment when a driver didn’t see you or didn’t slow down. Some of us are fortunate to walk away from those moments. Others never get that chance. Thursdays, October 30th Route2Change gathering in Fort Collins was a powerful reminder of how deeply these experiences affect our communities. Hosted by The White...
Round Up your Purchases and Support Bike Fort Collins
With our Bike Fort Collins RoundUp Campaign, your spare change has a big impact! Did you know that you that there is a simple way to donate the spare change from your everyday purchases to Bike Fort Collins? It’s called RoundUp, and its the simple, safe, and secure way to share your spare change with us. After you sign up, RoundUp automatically rounds up every purchase you make to the next...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of North Mason Street and Cherry Street
In our September 2025 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 North Mason Street and Cherry Street?" 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...
From Second to Fifth: MyCycle Keeps Growing
This fall, Bike Fort Collins, with the continued support of Your Group Ride and Scheels Johnstown, proudly brought back MyCycle for its second year. This build-and-give program, rooted in our mission of equity and access, ensures every second grader at Poudre School District’s (PSD) Title 1 schools receives a brand-new bike and helmet—opening doors to freedom, confidence, and lasting memories....