Deadline TOMORROW - Support a Bike Park at Hughes |
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The city of Fort Collins has opened a second survey on the Future of Hughes Stadium Site. With the property rezoned for open space and acquisition underway, the City is soliciting your input into future land use scenarios. We support a multi-faceted use of the property that includes a Bike Park among other recreational activities. But we need your voice to be heard too. Please submit a survey response to the City of Fort Collins by Friday February 24th. Be sure to select LEVEL 5 on the survey if you want to see a Bike Park and outdoor recreation activities included! READ MORE
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Over 2,000 Take Part in Winter Bike to Work/Wherever Day |
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Despite the chilly temperature, Winter Bike to Work/Wherever Day (BTWD) 2023 had a great turnout. It's estimated over 2,000 participated (a 20% year-over-year increase) with hundreds visiting the BFC station, as well as attending the traditional, Bike from Work Bash. New to the festivities this year were Closing Ceremonies, where Fort Collins' Platinum Bicycle Friendly Businesses were honored, along with some live "bike" music from Crispy Watkins. Check out the video. READ MORE
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Tour de Pi(e) - Registration Now Open |
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Hurry! Only 6 Days Left to Get the Early-Bird Rate.
Our annual Tour de Pi(e) Ride will take place on Tuesday, March 14th (3.14).
Join us on this wonky math day as we wind through town for 10-ish miles, enjoying the perfect ratio of pie and beverage along the way. Hurry, space is limited! EVENT DETAILS
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Transportation Projects Fair - TONIGHT |
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BFC will have a table at the City of Fort Collins hosted Transportation Projects Fair Tonight (Thursday, February 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Stop by and see us at this crowd favorite open house-style event that will allow members of the public to browse a variety of short and long term projects planned throughout the city and talk to city staff and regional partners. Refreshments will be served and an interpreter will be available.
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Intersection / Facility Focus - E. Trilby & S. College Ave. |
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For this month's intersection/facility focus we look at the intersection of East Trilby Road and South College Avenue. What has your bicycle experience been at this intersection? Have you experienced any bicycle/vehicle conflict here, near misses, or unsafe behavior? Please take the survey, your voice matters! |
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In our January issue, we conducted the same survey and posed the same questions for the intersection of East Harmony Road and Ziegler Road. Thank you to those who responded. READ RESULTS SUMMARY
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You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. - Elijah Winner
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Meet Elijah "Eli" Winner, a 7th-grader at Mountain Sage Community School. Known as the "Compost Kid" in his neighborhood, on Sundays, rain or shine, he rides a custom BMX Impakt Sidehack, gifted by his Uncle, to collect compost from his neighbors.
On most Sundays, Eli rides roughly 2 miles to complete two rounds to collect all the compost buckets and bring them to the Compost Community CO-OP (a.k.a. "C3") at the local community garden. READ MORE
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Thinking of Shifting Your Ride? |
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...whether it be in favor of a new electric vehicle, or (hopefully) active modes like a new bike? Reminder that now, when you need or want to get rid of a car, truck, boat or RV, you can donate them to Bike Fort Collins, where the proceeds will go toward supporting our mission and all the work we do.
We've aligned with a nationally recognized organization that will pick-up and turn key the entire donation process. LEARN MORE
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Bike Fort Collins - Monthly Happy Hour |
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NEW LOCATION - March 17th
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for our monthly happy hour. Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Gilded Goat Brewing Company located at 3500 South College #194., (Next to Trader Joe's) and enjoy a dollar off your first beer. It's an evening of BFC camaraderie! See you in March!
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National Bike Summit - League of American Bicyclists |
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March 26th - 29th
The 23rd Annual National Bike Summit will take place Sunday, March 26 - Wednesday, March 29, 2023. At the 2023 National Bike Summit, attendees will convene around the theme of Choosing Our Future.
As 2022 has presented individuals and institutions with a host of transformational opportunities, there are many choices ahead about how the bike movement can shape the future for the next generation, from climate change to racial equity. 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.
Fossil Ridge Neighbors is a new exclusive neighborhood Magazine in south-east Fort Collins for the neighbors of Fossil Ridge. Neighbor participation is welcome and encouraged!
Members receive:
- 5-15% off services when they become a new client
- Free event announcements (sales not included) on Fossil Ridge Neighbors Calendar of Events section, and
- The Right Effect will donate 10% of a new client 1st quarter billings to BFC in member’s name
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Not a Member?
Become a member of Bike Fort Collins for as low as $25 annually, 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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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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