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New Multi Use Path for Tavelli Elementary Neighborhood
(This is a current view of the road approaching Tavelli Elementary in northeast Fort Collins. The grant money will create bike lanes, crosswalks and complete sidewalks.) The City of Fort Collins Safe Routes to School Program announced this week the award of a grant that it says will make a major impact in safety and accessibility for students walking and riding to Tavelli...
Take the Lane Like a Boss
To “take the lane” means riding right smack in the middle of a travel lane in a single file line with cars. It can seem pretty scary, but there are times when it is THE safest place to be on the road. Once you understand why it can be safer, and how to do it, you can give it a go and see just why this bike riding tip will make you feel like the Boss of the Road. Why you should take the lane - To...
Cyclofemme: More Than a Ride, More Than a Day
“Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.” -Susan B. Anthony Cyclofemme is an annual ride held on Mother’s day and recognized around the world that...
Spring Creek Trail Closure at College Underpass
EDIT 4/19 - After speaking to the Parks Department, they wanted me to make clear that the North (yellow) route is actually not a trail and is technically private property. To that end, I want to clarify that this map is not an official city communication. Ride on private trail spurs at your own risk. Starting Monday, April 18th , the Spring Creek Trail underpass at College Ave will be...
RAT Rides with Bike Fort Collins
[Bike Fort Collins Blog welcomes Sylvia Cranmer, long time cycling community leader and current chair of the Bicycle Advocacy Committee] One of the great things about Fort Collins is that it offers opportunities for us average folks to have an impact and make a difference in our community. Fort Collins is on the crossroads of being a large town/small city, which keeps things cozy...
YGR Live 2016 – We’re Back
YGR Live was developed in 2011 as "Northern Colorado's Live Bike Talk Show". Our goal was to put together a regular event with a diverse lineup of guests and stories. Over the years we've featured pro athletes, community leaders, educators, race promoters, journalists, health and fitness experts and more. All with the goal of celebrating all the diverse and wonderful facets of bike culture...
Welcome to the Bike Co-op
The FC Bike Co-Op is one of Bike Fort Collins' oldest partners in local bike community development in advocacy. We're thrilled to include them as regular contributors to our new blog. Here's a brief primer on the Co-op's history and vision and programs. They'll be updating us on a monthly basis with all things Co-op. - CJ] The Fort Collins Bike Co-op was founded in 2003 as the Bike Against...
Horsetooth Time Trial Tips from YGR
[su_row][su_column size="2/3"] In honor of the return of the Horsetooth Time Trial starting next week, BIke Fort Collins closes out our month of rolling out regular blog contributions from our partners by sharing a beginners guide to the "race of truth" Waaaait a second. Back up. Whats a Time Trial? A time trial is a kind of bike race that usually held on a point to point or looped...
FC Bikes: Bike Share, Low Stress Network, and Whats the BFD?
[su_row][su_column size="2/3"] [We know theres some confusion out there about the difference between Bike Fort Collins, FC Bikes, and the Fort Collins Bike Co-op, and we're workin' on clarifying, but all three groups are critical partners in the sustainable transportation movement in Northern Colorado and we at BFC are excited to add FC Bikes- the City of Fort Collins' Bicycling program-...
At the Intersection of Bicycling and Faith
At the intersection of bicycling and faith by Meg Dunn [As we continue to roll out our expanded blog content, I'm honored to present our first regular contribution from stalwart local blogger Meg Dunn. I asked Meg to share her insights on the spiritual and religious case for bikes and sustainable transportation. -ED] I love hanging out down by the Poudre river. The rustle of the leaves in the...