Spin E-bike/E-Scooter Share to
Launch in Fort Collins on July 26
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Pending contract finalization, Spin, which operates in communities across North America and Europe, will begin operations in Fort Collins on July 26, 2021. The City, CSU, and Spin held a ribbon cutting and demonstration Friday, July 9.
The City and CSU are excited to provide Fort Collins with a new e-bike and e-scooter share program, an innovative addition to the City’s suite of equitable and sustainable transportation options. Spin’s e-scooters and e-bikes will be located throughout the city and CSU campus. Users can access and rent the devices through the Spin app.
Some locations in Fort Collins, like the Old Town dismount zone, will be geofenced, meaning devices will not be allowed to operate within the ‘fenced’ dismount zone area. The City’s operating and parking rules for e-bikes and e-scooters will also apply to Spin devices.
Spin will operate daily, except between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.
Spin e-bikes and e-scooters cannot currently be brought onto Transfort buses, although the City is beginning conversations to see if changing that rule is possible. Spin e-scooters and e-bikes will be parked at several key Transfort bus stops and stations, and can help residents begin or complete trips involving Transfort.
One exciting component of the Spin program is its adaptive bike delivery program, which is intended to serve Fort Collins’ disability and older adult community members. Fort Collins residents will be able to request an adaptive bike (trike, recumbent trike, or handcycle) via webform, by calling Spin customer support, or by emailing support@spin.pm. Spin staff will deliver the device to the riders’ requested location. Riders can rent the adaptive bikes at no cost for an extended period of time. Information on this program can be found on the City’s Spin web site.
To support low-income residents, Spin offers the ‘Spin Access’ program for eligible residents who wish to receive discounted rates by providing proof of income or enrollment in city, state, or federally funded programs such as the SNAP/EBT, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), TANF, WIC, or HUD Housing Choice Vouchers. Multiple cash payment options are also available for unbanked users.
The program’s launch follows an e-scooter pilot program between the City, CSU, and Bird. That program ended on May 31, 2021, and its success resulted in the City and CSU issuing an RFP (request for proposals) for a more permanent vendor. Spin was selected as a result of that process. Fort Collins’ previous bike share program, Pace, ended in May of 2020 because the company ceased operations.
To learn more about the Spin program, visit the City’s Spin web site at: www.fcgov.com/spin. Spin’s website is: www.spin.app.
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Calling all Vendors for
Sept. 18 Open Streets!
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Open Streets returns to Fort Collins on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. This year we’re hosting our event along Jackson Ave. and City Park Ave. Open Streets events aim to create a temporary car-free environment to highlight all the possible uses for our public streets other than moving cars.
Open Streets vendors are grouped into small clusters of 10-15 other local businesses and organizations called Activity Hubs. Activity Hubs are located along the event route with plenty of open space in between for participants to play, stroll, bike, scoot or skate along. Open space is programmed with activities like Chalk the Block, where participants create a full street of chalked art. Within Activity Hubs, vendors provide free, fun, engaging activities for participants. Vendors create their free activity, and are then able to connect with 100s of participants throughout the event. Activity Hubs also include food trucks, live music, participatory arts activities, places to sit and relax, and of course feature the main course of the event: you and your organization! While vendors come up with their own ideas for free activities, we’re also here to help you plan! Contact us to brainstorm ideas to help you get the most out of your participation.
Ready to register or looking for more information? Head to www.fcgov.com/openstreets to view our updated Vendor and Sponsor Guide. Registration ends Aug. 6, 2021, so apply today!
Looking to get a little more out of Open Streets? We’ve revamped our event sponsorship options to meet various needs and support key elements of our event plan. Check out our Vendor and Sponsor Guide for our all-new sponsor categories, or contact us to discuss your options.
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FoCo Fondo: A Cycling Adventure with an Eye on Equity, Benefitting our
Safe Routes to Schools Program
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The FoCo Fondo is a daring gravel cycling adventure that starts and finishes at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Race the 107 mile Bite the Bullet for cash prizes and a bolo tie, or challenge yourself with the rolling 50-mile route.
Fondo organizers also have their eyes on equity and have made their event more welcoming and open to more people- gender categories for the races now include male, female, and new this year: nonbinary.
The City’s Safe Routes to School program will again be on hand for the FoCo Fondo on Sunday, July 25. The event will include free registrations for kids 12 and under. Kids 13+ also receive reduced-cost registrations. The FoCo Fondo benefits Safe Routes to School, providing new opportunities for local kids to join summer bike camps and after-school bike clubs during the school year. Info at fcgov.com/saferoutes. Post-ride, enjoy the Fondo’s Festival full of food trucks, vendors, bike-demos, live music, and activities for the kids.
Head over to the Fondo website to register and to find out more info!
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Take MAX to Taste of Fort Collins
July 24 & 25
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Summer festivals are back and so is special event Transfort service! Park at one of four MAX station park n' rides and head to the live music and great food hassle free! There are no fares being collected on Transfort or MAX at this time.
During Taste of Fort Collins, Transfort will offer the following extended MAX service:
Saturday 7/24
- 10 minute frequency on MAX
- last Northbound departure from the South Transit Center at 10:33pm
- last Southbound departure from the Downtown Transit Center at 11:00pm
All other Saturday routes will run current Covid-level service reductions.
Sunday 7/25
- 10 minute frequency on MAX
- first Northbound departure from the South Transit Center at 11:03am
- first Southbound departure from the Downtown Transit Center at 11:30am
- last Northbound departure from the South Transit Center at 9:33pm
- last Southbound departure from the Downtown Transit Center at 10:00pm
No other Transfort service on Sunday.
Masks are still required while riding. See schedules at http://ridetransfort.com/routes/max and click on the Exceptions tab to view special event and Covid-level service times.
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How to Report an
Abandoned or Found Bike
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Have you always wondered what do you do when you find a bike or come across an abandoned bike? The answer might surprise you. In an effort to be more sustainable the City has long partnered with the Fort Collins Bike Co-op to handle rogue bikes around town. If you would like to report a bicycle that is found or abandoned you should contact the Bike Co-op directly, either by filling out their online intake form or by calling (970) 484-3804 during business hours. To learn more about what happens to these bicycles and to report a bike visit https://www.fcbikecoop.org/recovered/
If your bike has been stolen you should contact Fort Collins Police non-emergency line at 970-419-FCPD (3273), or online at https://www.fcgov.com/police/coplogic-start-report.php
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Beginner Roadside Mechanics 101 |
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Come hang out with Alisha Zellner (Bike Ride for Black Lives) and Lauren Nagle (FC Moves) as they build on the Learning with Alisha series. Ride in and learn on your own bike! We will go over:
- What you should check on your bike before heading out for a ride
- What to carry to be prepared for mechanic situations
- Fix a flat
This outdoor class is Sunday July 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Washington Park. Please RSVP using the link below.
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Infrastructure Spotlight: Midpoint Dr. |
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This spring, in coordination with the City’s Streets Department through their Street Maintenance Program, bike lanes were installed along Midpoint Dr. Midpoint Dr. serves several important destinations, including human service providers, Liberty Common School, and the Larimer County services, and many other employers.
Midpoint Dr. is an alternate route to Sharp Point Dr. and connects to S. Timberline Rd. and the Poudre Trail at Prospect Ponds Natural Area.
Next time you’re in the area, check our these new bicycling facilities!
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Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day 2021 |
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What a day it was on June 23! As the Fort Collins Coloradoan put it, there were “bikes on every corner”. We want to thank each of you that got out to ride in Fort Collins first large-scale event in over a year. In total, we estimate 3,800 bicyclists found free breakfast, comradery, and connection this year. Mark you calendar for Winter Bike to Work Day to be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
A special thanks to Jay’s Bistro, Whole Foods Market, CSU Bookstore, and Green Events who donated awesome prizes for our participant survey.
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We have in-person classes again! These classes will be located at Washington Park, and are dependent on weather and Covid restrictions.
Students are encouraged to bring their own bicycle, but it is not required. The instructor will be reaching out prior to the class with details. Students that complete the class will receive free tire levers or patch kit.
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Bike Maintenance 1
In this intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. We will cover the following topics:
- Basic Bike Anatomy- review and learn all the basic parts of a bicycle
- Standard tools for at home repairs- we've come up with a top 10 list of tools needed to work on your bike at home
- Fix a flat- this is the #1 at home repair. Learn how to fix a flat for your bike, either tubed or tubeless, or offer tips for your fellow students if you have a tried and true method
- Drivetrain maintenance - cleaning your bike, lubrication, chain wear
Next class will be on August 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Bike Maintenance 2
In this second part intro to bicycle mechanics class we will focus on taking maintenance up a notch. Everything covered can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy. If this is your first time trying out at home maintenance on a bicycle, we recommend you take the Maintenance 1 class first. There we cover foundational topics like fix a flat.
In Maintenance 2 we will cover the following topics as time allows:
- Cables and housing- a basic overview
- Barrel adjusters- use to improve performance for braking and shifting
- What's that sound?- a basic diagnosis of problems
Next class will be on August 17 from 5:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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(B)e-bike Savvy
In this latest in-person class from FC Moves, we will cover all things e-bike, including the different types of e-bikes and their parts, where you can ride where you can't, how to fix a flat, and the benefits of riding an e-bike. You'll also get some information about our new Bike Share fleet of e-bikes from Spin!
The first class will be on July 27 from 6:00p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
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City of Fort Collins-FC Moves | fcgov.com/fcmoves
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