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?

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☑️ 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

🎶 Live Music Wednesdays (recurring Wednesday) 📍 CooperSmith’s Brewpub | Evening | 🆓 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

💃 Contemporary Dance Class (recurring Thursday) 📍 The Movement Apothecary | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Donation-based

🎶 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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