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Isabella, Sam, and Jeremy, the trio that comprise HART Cycling, plan to take on the best mountain bike racers in the world with an expanded 2024 racing calendar. The professional mountain bike team, based in Fort Collins, will race in Switzerland, Italy, France, Canada, and, of course, the US. Also new for this season, the team brings Trailcraft Cycles on as a major sponsor (more on this exciting development soon).

The City has selected local artist Jess Bean to lead the upcoming Asphalt Art installation at the intersection of Canyon Avenue, Magnolia Street and Sherwood Avenue  (Funfact: I crashed at that intersection as a cat4 during the Fort Collins Criterium in 2001 or 2002) . Bean currently serves as the executive director of the Fort Collins Mural Project, has extensive experience working on collaborative creative installations and excels in building community through art.

Some fairly substantial changes are taking place for this year’s City Streets Criterium series. Races will now take place on Thursdays in June. They will require online payment, and there is a cash payout for all categories in an omnium format. Thanks to FCCT for hosting and to First City Mortgage, Elevations Real Estate, and Trek Bicycles for sponsoring the event.

The FoCo Fondo is adding a Bike and Outdoor Lifestyle Expo to its already jam-packed weekend of festivities.  The Expo will happen on Saturday, July 20th, and the Fondo will take place the following day.  According to an April 10th press release, "Attendees will have the opportunity to try out a variety of demo bikes from gravel, MTB, e-bike, and adaptive bikes, on a closed demo course on New Belgium property. Additionally, brands from a variety of cycling and Colorado outdoor culture will be in attendance."

Larimer County wants to hear your opinions about transportation and potential funding options. They are considering a ballot measure to add a 0.15% or 0.25% sales tax (15 or 25 cents on a $100 purchase) and dedicate the funds to transportation. Please review the data below (much more on the website) and take the survey (there are several questions regarding cycling and pedestrian safety and infrastructure).

The city of Fort Collins is updating its Strategic Trails Plan (paved paths) for the first time since 2013, and the parks, planning, and development department would like to hear from you.

As Team Rio Grande Racing enters its 25th year, the Elite team plans to expand its already impressive palmers. This year the team will race a heavy early and late season calendar with a midseason break. The team also welcomes two new riders to its 11-rider roster.

There's a new coffee cart in Poudre Canyon. The Kind Bean coffee cart opened on March 23rd in Poudre Park. The converted Airstream is 10 miles up the canyon from Ted's Place, 1.5 miles East of the Grey Rock trailhead, and would make a great stop during the Poudre/Masonville loop or before/after a session on Hewlett Gulch. 

IN THE DIRT is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist.

Overland Mountain Bike Association recently filled two positions within the nonprofit. Dieter Long will take over as the Membership Outreach & Coordinator, filling the vacancy left when Samantha Boon left to work as the Marketing Coordinator at Niner Bicycles. Taylor Young relocated to Fort Collins from Bentonville, Arkansas, to lead the newly developed Trail Operations Manager position.

We're just shy of a month out from the first YGR Time Trial of the year! Head over to YGR for full details on dates, routes, categories, cost and whatnot but here are the high points: The YGR Time Trials have been happening on generally the same courses just outside Fort Collins, CO, on Tuesday nights since 2009.

The legendary CSU races are coming up at the end of April. The CSU Rams Cycling team will host the Oval Criterium and the Cobb Lake Road Race on April 20th and 21st, respectively. Collegiate and USAC categories available.