Summer Biking

The summer bike season is finally upon us ladies and gentlemen. Besides the great biking weather, this also means an onflux of bicycle events are on the horizon. This also means that the towns best bike trails are in their prime condition. The Poudre Trail, Spring Creek Trail, Mason Trail, Foothills Trail, Fossil Creek Trail, Power Trail, and many others will ready for that perfect ride in the shade and sun.

Here is a list of just some of the summer biking events in
Fort Collins:

May 17 - Community Classic Bike Tour - 6:30 am to 2:00 pm - A non-competitive, multi-distance bicycle tour that travels through the beautiful foothills of Loveland and Fort Collins. To participate, meet at McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave. in Loveland.

June 1 - "Got Skills" Kids Mountain Bike Camp - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm - The first of two sessions of Mountain Bike Mondays, which features five different trails, a fun-filled clinic, guest speakers, and more. Each session is limited to 12 campers, ages 7 to 16. Register early for a 10% discount. Contact New World Sports at (970)224-5857.

June 13 - The Fossil Creek Park Bike Festival - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Includes biking games for kids, good food, great music, Bike Polo, and of course, a lot of riding.

June 14 - Art In Public Places Bike Tour - Want to view art in public settings? Then why not do so while on your bike? This bike trip around Fort Collins visits several "art in public spaces" projects. This event combines activities of the Colorado Mountain Club, the FTC Art In Public Places Board, and of course Bicycling. Visit redyork@gmail.com for more info.

June 22 through June 28 - Bike Week - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm every day - Celebrate biking in Fort Collins with week-long events.

June 24 - Bike to Work Day - Join thousands of local bicyclists as they ditch their car and ride a bike to work. Bicyclists can enjoy free breakfast throughout Fort Collins from 6:00 am to 9:00 am.

July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, and August 16 - Six Day Races at CSU - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the Colorado State University Oval - Come watch and participate in bicycle races. A $5.00 entry fee, helmet and signed waiver are required to race. Experience is not.

July 19 - New Belgium Brewing's Urban Assault Ride - This is a "funky scavanger hunt" where teams of bikers take to the streets to compete in challenges and navigate through obstacle courses throughout the city. There will be games, music, prizes, and much much more.

September 5 - New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat - New Belgium's annual tour that promotes the increased usage of bicycles and touts information on other positive offerings to the community through riding bikes. Come dress up, decorate your bike, and enjoy the company of your fellow bikers.