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Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of North Shields Street & Laporte Avenue
In our June 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 Sheilds Street and Laporte 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....
Glitter, Gears & Good Times: Bike Prom 2025 Recap
Bike Prom was back—and it brought all the sparkle, spandex, and pedal-powered joy we could handle! Fort Collins’ vibrant bike community showed up in style for a night full of bikes, beats, and unforgettable moves on the dance floor. The evening kicked off with a pre-party at O'Dell Brewing, where the vibes were high and the outfits were next-level. Friends reunited, tulle skirts twirled, and...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of West Horsetooth Road and South Shields Street
In our June 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 West Horsetooth Road and South Shields 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...
Summer Bike to Work Day 2025 – Fort Collins Favorite Holiday
The 37th annual Summer Bike to Work Day once again brought Fort Collins to life with pedal-powered energy and community spirit. Thousands of residents embraced the joy of active transportation—whether by bike, foot, or scooter—showing just how deeply our city is committed to a healthier, more sustainable way of getting around. This year’s celebration featured nearly 90 morning stations and 12...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of West Elizabeth Street and South Overland Trail
In our May 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 West Elizabeth Street and South Overland Trail?" 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...
Bike Fort Collins Honors Fallen Cyclists at Ride of Silence
Each year on the third Wednesday in May, communities across the nation hold the Ride of Silence to honor those killed or seriously injured on our roadways and to call for safer streets for all. In Fort Collins, this solemn ride—led by Bike Fort Collins—offers participants a chance to remember lives lost or forever changed by bicycle crashes and to reflect on the critical work still needed to...
New Trail Alert: Ride Bay to Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir
Northern Colorado’s trail network just got even better. The brand-new Bay to Bay Trail at Horsetooth Reservoir is officially open, giving mountain bikers 1.8 miles of shoreline singletrack to explore—and it’s a beauty. This natural-surface route connects Inlet Bay to South Bay’s swim beach, linking two of the reservoir’s most popular recreation areas with a flowy, moderately technical trail that...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of Mason Trail & Spring Creek Trail at the Railroad Tunnel
In our April 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 Mason Trail & Spring Creek Trail at the Railroad Tunnel?" 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...
New Colorado Law Bans Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving (Effective January 1, 2025)
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,...
Cyclist Killed Near Horsetooth Mountain Park
Thank you to Dan Porter at Your Group Ride for the original story and details. Sunday afternoon brought tragedy to the Fort Collins cycling community. At approximately 1:21 p.m. on Larimer County Road 38E near Horsetooth Mountain Park, a cyclist was killed and a motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision. According to investigators and witness accounts confirmed by the Colorado State Patrol,...