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Thank You, CDOT, for Helping Protect Ghost Bike Memorials
Bike Fort Collins would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for helping protect two local Ghost Bike memorials. During routine roadside checks, CDOT crews discovered two Ghost Bikes that had been displaced from their locations. Rather than leaving them on the roadside, the crews carefully brought the bikes back to a CDOT warehouse, where they...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of Mason Trail and Springcreek Trail
In our August 2026 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 and Springcreek 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 experience....
Celebrating Bette Sears, a FoCo Bike Advocacy Pioneer!
Fort Collins, bike lanes are now such a familiar part of the streetscape that it can be easy to forget they had to start somewhere. More than five decades ago, one local resident helped make that change possible. On September 24, 1970, Fort Collins painted its first bike lane on West Olive Street. Fifty-six years later, the city is recognizing the person whose determination helped bring that...
Tour de Fat – Celebrating Bikes & Community
Tour de Fat once again brought Fort Collins together for a day that perfectly captures what makes this cycling community so special: bikes, creativity, costumes, music, beer, and plenty of fun. Bike Fort Collins was proud to be part of the 2026 celebration alongside New Belgium Brewing and fellow local cycling organizations. For decades, Tour de Fat has helped turn a love of bikes into...
Another MyCycle Build is the Books
Another MyCycle build is in the books, and this year's event brought 260 new bikes and helmets to elementary second grade students across Poudre School District. On September 10 and 11, more than 170 volunteers came together with Bike Fort Collins to make it happen. Over the course of two busy days, volunteers unloaded, assembled, organized, and delivered bikes to six PSD Title I schools:...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Mulberry Street and Whedbee Street
In our July 2026 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 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...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of East Prospect Road and South College Avenue
In our June 2026 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 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...
Bike Prom 2026: Punk Rock, Pedals & Prom Night Magic
Bike Prom returned in 2026 louder, bolder, and punk rock as ever! Fort Collins' cycling community showed up decked out in leather jackets, studs, creative DIY outfits, and plenty of bike-powered style for an unforgettable night celebrating bikes, music, and community. The evening kicked off at Prost Brewing Company, where guests gathered for a lively pre-party before the ride. Mitch and Casi...
Summer Bike to Work Day 2026 – Fort Collins Shows Up for Bikes
On Wednesday, June 24, Fort Collins once again showed why it's one of the most bike-friendly communities in the country with an estimated 6,000 participants showing up for the 2026 Summer Bike to Work Day. Riders were treated to beautiful, mild temperatures during the morning commute before a warm summer afternoon, with just a brief shower wrapping up the Bike from Work Bash. This year's event...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: Intersection of Linden Street and Willow Street
In our May 2026 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 Linden Street and Willow 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. Here is a...