While May was National Bike Month, June is Bike Month in Colorado. We have some great events planned to support and celebrate Bike Month this June. Check out our schedule of events including, a virtual Bicycle Film Festival featuring Together We Cycle, another run at beating the single day Remington Bike Count record, Bike to Work/Wherever Day and more. READ MORE
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The Amsterdam of the U.S. |
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We are excited to to bring the feature film, Together We Cycle to Fort Collins as part of Bike Month and the Bicycle Film Festival. Together We Cycle chronicles the bumpy road that ultimately led to the Dutch cycling culture that exists today. A very fitting film from Bike Fort Collin's perspective, as our vision is for "Fort Collins to be the Amsterdam of the U.S." when it comes to bicycling. READ MORE
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Drake & Overland Trail Improvements |
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Walk / Bike-to-School Challenge Results |
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Recall that in March, as part of the Safe Routes to School program, we announced a Spring Walk/Bike-to-School Challenge. We want to thank the three PSD elementary schools that participated. Over 700 students across the three schools earned a certificate for walking/riding 10% or more during the Challenge window. We look forward to conducting the Challenge again with the hopes that even more schools join the fun next time. READ MORE
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Earlier this month, we were excited to bring back the first Ride-Around-Town (R.A.T.) Ride since 2019. On May 6th we hosted approximately a dozen community members as we casually pedaled a 5+ mile, no-drop route through Capital Hill, City Park and University North neighborhoods, stopping on four separate occasions to discuss improvement opportunities, as well as celebrate improvements that have been made. See the full notes that were captured from the ride. READ MORE
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Cesar Grajales |
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Cesar Grajales is a storied bike racer with a long and impressive career, including a defeat of Lance Armstrong up the Brasstown Bald section of the Tour de Georgia—although, he recalls that accomplish very humbly. In fact, Grajales is incredibly humble considering his talented career. A quick Google search of Grajales produces some overwhelming results. Retired now, he calls Fort Collins home while he stays connected to his Columbian roots through “side passion projects.” It was fun to talk to him about his career, retirement, his favorite local ride, favorite brewery, some of his favorite cycling memories and more. READ MORE
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Intersection / Facility Focus
This month's intersection/facility focus features the westbound section of Mulberry St. adjacent to City Park--and was partly informed as a result of our May 6th RAT Ride. This specific section of Mulberry Street was recently redesigned to accommodate a protected bike lane with a subsequent pilot test. May's intersection/facility focus examines the section of bike lane that hugs Sheldon Lake, crossing just in front of parked cars and sharing sidewalk space with pedestrians.
Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe navigating this stretch? Do you bypass the bike lane and stay in the road? Do you find vehicles and lake-goers (who park in the diagonal spots) ignore the bike lane? We invite you to take the following survey as we work to improve the overall safety of our streets and improve bicycle infrastructure connectivity. Your voice matters!
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In our April issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for the section of Kechter Rd. between S. Timberline and Ziegler Road. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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A big thank you to JAX Outdoor Gear and all who participated in our Jamis from JAX Raffle during April-May. Congratulations to the prize package winner, Bill Schneider from Overland Park, KS. READ MORE
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Membership Business Partners are business members of BFC, who also provide a special incentive (i.e. offer, discount or perk) for our individual and family members.
This month we highlight not only a Membership Business Partner, but one of our Bicycle Advocacy sponsors: Arenus Animal Health
We are most grateful to Arenus Animal Health for their support of our Bicycle Advocacy efforts. Arenus also generously offers any BFC member 10% off on any purchase of their Steadfast Canine product. Additionally, those who purchase 6 or more bottles of any combination of Steadfast Canine sizes also receive a Steadfast Canine dog bandana (while supplies last).
For any dog owners/lovers, Steadfast Canine is a powerful, daily chewable tablet that reduces injury recovery times and helps keep aging dogs active and comfortable. It’s difficult to see your beloved companion(s) in pain. Steadfast Canine supports your dog’s joints, bones, and soft tissue to make them comfortable and bring back the spring in their step.
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins and help us build strength in numbers. We represent you and the next generation of cyclists by advocating for more funding, education, stronger policies, and better bikeways at the city, county, and regional level.
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June 11-27 - Virtual Bicycle Film Festival |
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The Bicycle Film Festival returns to Fort Collins and this time with a feature length documentary, Together We Cycle! This film chronicles the events that led to Dutch cycling culture of today--a way of life that today seems almost primordial.
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June 23 - Bike to Work / Wherever Day |
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Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is back and Bike Fort Collins is proud to cohost the Oak Street Plaza breakfast station! This spring celebrate our town's most coveted bicycle holiday and bike to work or wherever. We look forward to seeing you all out on your bike on Wednesday, June 23rd and don't forget to swing by our breakfast station for some fun schwag and friendly bicycle banter! READ MORE
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June 23 - Remington Bike Count Challenge |
Let this be the year that we break the Remington Bike Count record! Back by popular demand, Bike Fort Collins leads the charge to break the standing Remington Bike Count record on Bike to Work (Wherever”) Day on June 23rd. Racking up the bike count numbers on this day is more about the symbolic coming together as a community than capturing actual bicycle mode share. With that in mind, please don’t feel shy about riding past the counter multiple times. Come out and help us meet our goal of 2,000 riders! |
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June - Bike Themed Art & Creative Writing Contest |
ART CONTEST: In celebration of Colorado Bike Month we invite you to capture your love of bikes in whatever media form you prefer. This is an opportunity to convey the magic of riding through visual arts using canvas, paper, photographs, video, paint, marker, crayon, collage, etc. READ MORE
WRITING CONTEST: The Bike Fort Collins Creative Writing Contest is your opportunity to share a bike related story with us in 5,000 words or less. Share your personal experiences, fictional stories, testimonials, inspirational moments… any and all bike related expressions in written word. READ MORE
*all submissions due on June 31st.
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June 25 - Poudre River Fest |
Fort Collins is an amazing place to ride your bike and explore the beautiful and important Cache la Poudre River! Have you ever stopped along the bike path and really looked at the river? Enjoy a self guided 3.2 mile bike loop with short activities and educational stops along the way! READ MORE
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A special callout and thanks to the following BFC Business Members. We invite you to support these businesses/organizations whenever and however you can, as they support a similar passion for bicycling as we all do.
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Thank You for reading, and for your interest in and support of Bike Fort Collins.
Our mission is to increase participation in active transportation and advance bicycle culture and policy changes, creating safer streets and communities, while also creating an inclusive and empowering culture for all bicyclists, regardless of ability or identity.
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