Gear up and get involved Find a group that fits you Cyclists of all ages, abilities and genres can find a NoCo group that supports their passion. From social clubs to competitive racing, there are groups aplenty from which to choose.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the City of Fort Collins Transportation Board. With the goal of promoting safe and efficient bicycling in Fort Collins and the surrounding area, the BAC provides recommendations on bicycle capital improvements, bicycle policies and Bicycle Plan priorities to the Transportation Board. Regular meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 6pm in the Community Room at 215 N. Mason; they are open to the public. www.fcgov.com/bac The Bicycle Ambassador Program (BAP) is a partnership between the City of Fort Collins FC Bikes Program and Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC). The BAP trains people to become ambassadors of safe cycling, increasing knowledge about how to ride and share roads and trails safely with a goal of reducing the number of motor vehicle/bicycle/pedestrian crashes in our community. www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org The Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC) is a group of movers and shakers in NoCo’s bicycling community. BPEC members meet once a month to learn
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Bicycling guide to northern Colorado
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Belle Starrs is an all-women bicycle club in Fort Collins that strives to inspire more women to get on their bikes and ride! No spandex or fancy equipment needed, just a passion for two wheels and the free spirit that accompanies it. The Starrs organize group rides, give back to the community through volunteering and provide a forum where women can make connections for biking. www.thebellestarrs.wordpress.com about bicycling-related matters, share information and plan ways to work together to meet the needs of our community. Participants represent bicycle advocacy groups, nonprofit agencies, state and local governments, medical professionals, school districts, youth, parents and teachers. www.bpeclarimer.org Bike Fort Collins (BFC) is a local nonprofit bicycle advocacy group that encourages safe and enjoyable bicycling. Led by involved and dedicated cyclists, BFC’s goal is to encourage an enthusiastic bicycling community through FUNdamental programs that educate, engage and enable cyclists of all ages and abilities. www.bikefortcollins.org The Ciclismo Youth Foundation provides all coaching and operational support for four high school teams in Fort Collins: Fort Collins High, Poudre High, Rocky Mountain High and Fossil Ridge High. It also offers a summer junior cycling program for youth to develop bike maintenance, riding and racing skills. www.ciclismoyouthfoundation.org CSU Rams Cycling Team provides students and faculty with a high-caliber competitive
outlet in both road and mountain disciplines at the regional and national level. The Team’s focus is racing, though it also organizes rides for cyclists of any level and hosts a variety of social events throughout the school year. www.ramscycling.com Epic BMX supports bicycle motocross (BMX) racing at the American Bicycle Association-sanctioned (ABA) track in south Fort Collins. The organization sponsors races on Thursday evening and Saturday mornings. They also conduct BMX skills clinics; ABA membership is required. www.epicbmxfc.com FC Bikes is the City of Fort Collins’ bicycle program. Through collaboration with northern Colorado communities, other city departments and local bicycle organizations, FC Bikes promotes safe bicycling and encourages it as a viable, healthy means of transportation for Fort Collins’ residents, employees and visitors of all ages and abilities. Through advocacy, programming, planning and infrastructure, FC Bikes seeks to increase bicycling while creating and maintaining a bicycle-friendly community. www.fcgov.com/bicycling