🚴‍♂️ Life on Two Wheels: Why Fort Collins Rules for Cycling

Hey there, FoCo,

In Fort Collins, biking isn’t just a weekend hobby—it’s part of everyday life. With more than 280 miles of bike lanes, 30+ miles of scenic trails, and a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community ranking, this city is built for life on two wheels. Whether you’re riding to work, brewery-hopping in Old Town, or tackling mountain trails just minutes from downtown, FoCo makes it easy (and fun) to pedal everywhere.

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🚲 Life on Two Wheels: Why Fort Collins is a Cyclist’s Dream

If Fort Collins had an official soundtrack, the steady whir of bike tires would be right up there with live music from Old Town Square. This city isn’t just “bike friendly”—it’s Platinum-certified, which is basically the cycling equivalent of winning an Olympic gold medal and then being asked to coach the team. With 280+ miles of wide bike lanes, 30+ miles of scenic trails, and a flat-enough landscape that even your out-of-shape uncle could pedal to brunch, FoCo is built for two wheels.

Pedal-Perfect Routes

For the ultimate scenic ride, the Poudre River Trail is hard to beat. It winds through natural areas, past breweries, and into neighborhoods that look like they belong on postcards. The Spring Creek Trail offers another smooth, nature-filled cruise, perfect for evening rides or weekend coffee runs. Want something a little more challenging? Head west to tackle the foothills or ride toward Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park for mountain biking that will test your legs and your grit.

Cyclist Perks You’ll Brag About

• The Pitkin Bikeway – Fort Collins’ first advisory bike lane, built with cyclist safety in mind.

• The Fort Collins Bike Library – Borrow a bike for the day (or longer) and explore at your own pace—brewery tour optional, but highly recommended.

• Ride Anywhere in Under an Hour – With FoCo’s compact size and top-notch infrastructure, you can zip from one end of town to the other before your playlist runs out.

More Than Just Infrastructure

This isn’t just a city where you can bike—it’s a city where biking is a way of life. Local advocacy group Bike Fort Collins champions safer streets, more education, and a cycling culture that welcomes everyone. You’ll spot commuters in work clothes, students cruising to class, and entire families pedaling together for Saturday morning pancakes. It’s a community that lives and breathes active transportation—and it shows.

So whether you’re here for a brewery crawl, a nature escape, or just to see how long you can go without using your car, grab your helmet and hit the road. In Fort Collins, cycling isn’t just a mode of transportation—it’s a celebration on wheels.

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🚴 Pedal Into the Weekend

That’s it for today’s ride through FoCo’s cycling scene 🚲✨ Whether you’re cruising down the Poudre River Trail, grabbing a pint on a brewery bike tour, or just pedaling to the farmers market, we hope you find your perfect two-wheeled adventure this weekend. Have a great one, and we’ll see you back here Monday for more FoCo fun! 💛

Answer: ✅ B) Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community — the highest level awarded by the League of American Bicyclists (and Fort Collins nailed it!).

—Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛

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