NEWS-BLOG
Welcome to the Bike Fort Collins News-Blog. Browse or search below for articles, news, press releases and content by category–or you’ll find that we link to content here from other web pages, eNewsletters and our other digital communications.
2023 City Elections – We Asked the Candidates
With elections right around the corner (November 7th) and as a city that holds the distinction and enjoys the reputation as one of the country's most bicycle-friendly communities, bicycling must be prioritized among our newly elected City Council. With Councilmembers in Districts 2, 4, and 6, on the ballot this year, as bicycle enthusiasts and supporters we want to know where the candidates...
You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. – Scott Bolte
Bike Fort Collins first launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. Back in 2009 as a broader awareness campagin featuring local residents active in our bike loving community. Beginning in 2021, we are excited to reintroduce this bio-series, recognizing one new Fort Collins resident each month here on our news-blog/website, The Pedal Post eNewsletter and BFC social channels, and highlighting their love...
Bike Fort Collins’ Wish for Wheels FoCo Program Entering 4th Year
August 31, 2023 — FORT COLLINS, CO – For the fourth consecutive year, Bike Fort Collins and Wish For Wheels, are once again aiming to help ensure every second-grader in Poudre School District’s Title 1 schools has access to a bicycle so they can learn to ride, be active, and establish a lifelong habit of bicycling. With continued community support, the Wish for Wheels FoCo program provides every...
Tour de Farms 2023 Another Huge Success
Once again, we had another successful Tour de Farms for 2023, Bike Fort Collins welcomed back many familiar faces and celebrated the new friends we made along the way. Extra support from all our sponsors HSD Law, Purpose Brewing & Cellars, OtterCares, Recycled Cycle and Fitness, ENT Credit Union, Go West T-Shirt Co. and Fortified Collaborations meant that we were able to bring a quality...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: N. Mason Street & Cherry Street
In our August 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 N. 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 experience. Here is a...
Past Newsletters & Email Communications
In the event you may have missed them, we keep this page updated with past issues of The Pedal Post e-Newsletter, our Volunteer Updates, and other email communications that we've put out to our subscribers and volunteers.2023Newsletters The Pedal Post e-Newsletter - August 2023 Issue (August 31, 2023) The Pedal Post e-Newsletter - July 2023 Issue (July 31, 2023) The Pedal Post e-Newsletter - May...
Tour de Fat: Legendary as Ever
Grab your handlebars and fasten your seatbelts (metaphorically, of course), because we're about to take you on a ride down memory lane, reliving the unforgettable annual Tour de Fat that had our town buzzing with excitement, laughter, and a whole lot of quirky creativity. This event wasn't just your run-of-the-mill fundraiser; it was a pedal-powered carnival that left a trail of smiles and...
You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. – Zack Allison
Bike Fort Collins first launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. Back in 2009 as a broader awareness campagin featuring local residents active in our bike loving community. Beginning in 2021, we are excited to reintroduce this bio-series, recognizing one new Fort Collins resident each month here on our news-blog/website, The Pedal Post eNewsletter and BFC social channels, and highlighting their love...
Entering 4th Year, Bike Fort Collins’ Wish for Wheels FoCo Program Helps Ensure Access to Bicycles for All 2nd Graders
August 31, 2023 — FORT COLLINS, CO – For the fourth consecutive year, Bike Fort Collins and Wish For Wheels, are once again aiming to help ensure every second-grader in Poudre School District’s Title 1 schools has access to a bicycle so they can learn to ride, be active, and establish a lifelong habit of bicycling. With continued community support, the Wish for Wheels FoCo program provides every...
Intersection/Facility Focus – Survey Results: West Swallow Road and Mason Trail
In our July 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 Swallow Road and Mason 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. Here is a...