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Two Wheels, One City: Your Fort Collins Spring Biking Guide
Explore Fort Collins on two wheels this spring. From scenic trails to brewery cruises, here's how to bike FoCo like a local.
🚴️ Fort Collins by Bike: Ride Into Spring

Hey FoCo,
Fort Collins isn't just a bike-friendly city. It's a bike-loving city. With more than 280+ miles of trails, scenic canyon climbs, and brewery routes perfect for a leisurely cruise, spring is the ideal time to explore the Choice City on two wheels. Whether you're into gravel, pavement, or dirt, there's a ride waiting for you.
Let’s dive in. 👇

🧠 FoCo Trivia Time
How many miles of bikeways and trails does Fort Collins offer? |
☑️ Tap to vote—we’ll reveal the answer in the outro!

Ride Into Spring
Spring Creek & Poudre River Trails: These paved multi-use paths run through the heart of the city, offering flat, scenic rides past parks, murals, and breweries.
🏔️ Mountain Biking Musts
Pineridge, Maxwell, & Foothills Loop: Quick access from town with trails for beginners to intermediate riders. Beautiful foothill views included.
Blue Sky & Indian Summer: Smooth singletrack, gentle climbs, and a flowy ride perfect for casual weekend warriors.
Lory State Park: Just five miles west of town, this gem offers a wide variety of trails with lake views and wildflowers in full bloom.
⛰️ Road & Gravel Rides
Dairy Loop & Bellvue Routes: Easygoing road rides with scenic stops like the Howling Cow Café (grab that root beer latte!).
Rist Canyon to Masonville: A classic challenge with big climbs and big views. For experienced cyclists who want a little burn with their breeze.
Soapstone Prairie & Red Mountain: Remote gravel riding through wide-open landscapes. Bring water and snacks—you won't want to leave.
🍺 Rent & Ride
Recycled Cycles: Affordable cruiser and city bike rentals, no reservation needed.
Pedego Fort Collins: Rent electric bikes by the hour or day, perfect for covering more ground without breaking a sweat.

🗓 What’s Happenin’ in Fort Collins: Event Listings
🎭 Wednesday, May 7🆓 Free Events 🎤 Weekly Open Mic Comedy (recurring Wednesday)📍 Slyce Pizza Co. | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎲 Bingo Night (recurring Wednesday) 📍 Horsetooth Tavern | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free 🎲 Bingo Night at the Goat (recurring Wednesday) 📍 Gilded Goat Brewing | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎥 Wild Card Wednesdays (recurring Wednesday) 📍 The Lyric | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free Colorado Mountain Club New and Prospective Member Meeting📍 Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 🎟️ Free Music Trivia at The Lyric📍 The Lyric | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 💵 Ticketed Events Gelli Printing Basics📍 Blue Moose Art Gallery | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ $55 The Aristocrats📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $41 | Thursday, May 8 🆓 Free Events 🧠 Thursday Night Trivia (recurring Thursday) 📍 Jessup Farm Barrel House | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free 👻 Haunted Pub Tour (recurring Thursday) 📍 Old Town Square | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 🎟️ $22 🎶 The Positive Spin: Vinyl Night (recurring Thursday)📍 Mobb Mountain Distillers | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎶 Open Bluegrass Jams (recurring Thursday) 📍 Horsetooth Tavern | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🆓 Free An Evening with Michele Filgate in conversation with Andrew Altschul📍 Old Firehouse Books | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 💵 Ticketed Events Doug Stanhope📍 The Comedy Fort | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed ProbCause DJ Set📍 The Coast | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $26.48 Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed Grounding Yourself: Nature’s Influence on the Brain, Body and Mind📍 Center for Creativity | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 🎟️ $60 ($54 members) |

🛫 Pedal On, FoCo!
Whether you're a cruiser, a climber, or a gravel grinder, spring is the perfect season to explore Fort Collins by bike. Get out there, ride smart, and don’t forget your helmet. 🚴♀️ —Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛 🧠 Trivia Answer: C. 285 miles of bike trails! Fort Collins really rolls deep. |
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