Calling All Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day Station Hosts |
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We're calling all 2021 Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day Station Hosts!
Station Hosts are local businesses and organizations that provide free breakfast to bicyclists on Wednesday morning, June 23. Station Hosts propose an outdoor, public location to pop-up and provide breakfast, swag, and camaraderie for Fort Collins bicyclists.
Station Hosts agree to cohesive guidelines outlined in our Station Host Toolkit. Hosts may also partner with other organizations to help share breakfast costs and spread work loads among other groups. The City provides marketing materials and coordinates the overall event. The call for Station Hosts will end Wednesday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m.
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May 5th is National Bike to School Day |
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Be on the lookout for thousands of local K-12 students to be riding their bikes on National Bike to School Day -- Wednesday, May 5. In fact, many schools will celebrate the whole week as Bike Week, so expect to see kid-powered bicycles crowding our transportation system in early May.
For information on the national event, in which thousands of U.S. schools participate, visit walkbiketoschool.org.
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Access Fort Collins, Your New BFF! |
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Access Fort Collins is an easy way to send your questions, comments and service requests directly to the City staff person who can help you. Submit your service request online and review the status of your request, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can use Access Fort Collins on the web, or by downloading the free app. |
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April is Distracted Driving
Awareness Month
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April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on the road. Follow these safety tips for a safe ride every time:
- Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location. Only then is it safe to send or read a text.
- Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
- Do not scroll through apps, including social media, while driving. Cell phone use can be habit-forming. Struggling to not text and drive? Put the cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
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It is time to put on your sleuth hat and take a look at the picture to the left. Can you name this location in Fort Collins?
Here are some clues to help you:
37 acres
Flat
Recycled asphalt trail
Trail distance is 0.3 miles
Natural area
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Bike Fix-it Bonanza Coming May 8 |
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What is one of the most common reasons people don’t ride their bikes? Their bikes need repairs! We’re aiming to solve that problem by taking free bike maintenance to neighborhoods around Fort Collins.
If you have a minor repair that is holding you back, or one that is just plain annoying, on May 8th visit one of our 3 locations around town to get a quick safety-check oriented repair done in 15 minutes or less.
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We are tentatively starting back up our in-person classes! 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 May 18th 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 May 25 from 5:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Everyday Cycling
Whether you are traveling to work, running errands or traveling to visit friends you can go by bike! In this presentation we will discuss the benefits of using a bike for transportation and show you how to make it possible. Join us to learn what to ride, what to wear, what to carry, how to carry your stuff, route selection and safety techniques. We will also provide information about local classes, events and other cycling-related resources.
Next Class will be on April 22 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
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Bicycle Friendly Driver
Have you ever been driving and noticed a cyclist doing something unexpected? Find out some possible reasons for this in our Bicycle Friendly Driver class. You'll learn everything from why cyclists take the lane, to changes we can make when we are driving to help share the road more with all road users. Earn a Bicycle Friendly Driver certification upon completion of the course.
Next class will be on April 15 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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