Have you started planning for the 2026 FoCo Fondo yet? Whit and Zack have a ton of training rides, clinics and events planned before the big dance on July 19th. Dig it below.
Spring & Early Summer Training
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Castelli Training Ride Series: March 22, April 26, May 17, and June 7.
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Women’s Weekend Clinic (w/ Fort Follies): May 23rd and 24th.
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Gravel Skills Clinic (p/b Source Endurance): June 6.
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Solo Training Window: July 1–15 (On Your Own Training Rides).
Fondo Weekend Schedule
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Thursday, July 16: Tap Talks @ New Belgium (West Bar), 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. “All About Bikes” stories and beers.
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Friday, July 17: Packet Pick-Up & Kick-Off Party (p/b Niner Bikes) @ The Lyric Cinema, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
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Saturday, July 18: * 8:00 AM: Coffee & Burritos @ Wolverine Farm Publick House.
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9:30 AM: Morning Shakeout Rides (p/b Castelli & Zeal Optics) @ New Belgium.
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Bike & Outdoor Lifestyle Expo + Packet Pick-Up @ New Belgium.
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10:00 AM: 12-Mile “Here for It” Family Ride (Safe Routes to School).
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Sunday, July 19: The Main Event. Routes: 32, 60, 100, and 118 miles.
Community Impact
Friends of FoCo Fondo: The Friends of FoCo Fondo Leadership Program continues for 2026, supporting and compensating leaders within the BIPOC, Non-Binary/Gender Expansive, Para, and Women’s communities to help grow inclusive roots in local cycling. More info.
Safe Routes to School Partnership: The FoCo Fondo is committed to making Fort Collins a safer, more inclusive place to ride. Since 2018, the event has donated over $30,000 to Safe Routes to School to support after-school bike clubs, gear fleets, and repair clinics in low-income neighborhoods.
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