NEWS-BLOG
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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,...
King Soopers Community Rewards
Love King Soopers? Love Bikes? Let’s Team Up! Did you know that every time you shop at King Soopers, they’ll donate a little something to Bike Fort Collins? It’s super easy, Shop like usual + Link your King Soopers card = Free money for Bike Fort Collins! Every dollar raised helps support local bike programs, advocacy, education, and events that make our community better for everyone on two...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Prospect Road and I-25
In our March 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 Prospect Road and I-25?" 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. Here is a...
25th National Bike Summit: Advocating for a Bicycle Friendly America
Nearly 400 advocates for better biking gathered in Washington, DC, on March 11-13 for the 25th National Bike Summit. With current threats to federal funding for bicycling and walking projects, this was a critical time to raise our voices. Over the course of three days, we participated in discussions, workshops, and advocacy efforts to ensure that biking remains a priority in national...
Remembering Chris ‘CJ’ Johnson: A Fierce Advocate, Leader, and Friend
It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend Chris ‘CJ’ Johnson on March 5th in his adopted home of Honolulu, Hawaii. CJ was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer, on February 13th, 2025. CJ was a passionate and dedicated individual—a fierce advocate for cyclist and pedestrian rights, a defender of marginalized communities, and a beloved member of the Fort...
Colorado has a New Hands Free Driving Law
In Colorado, roughly 36 crashes per day involve a distracted driver. In fact, last year 77% of Colorado drivers admitted to using their phone while driving. It’s not hard to believe — it seems everywhere you look while on the road, a driver has their eyes and hands on their phone. But thanks to new legislation, that’s changing. In a significant move to enhance road safety and reduce distracted...