Strong advocacy makes every ride safer, more connected, and more accessible. Your Group Ride is proud to partner with Bike Fort Collins, our local bicycle advocacy nonprofit, to help amplify their initiatives, events, and community-driven mission across Northern Colorado.
Having collaborated closely with Bike Fort Collins for years, formalizing this ongoing partnership is a natural extension of YGR’s focus on the local cycling scene. Their team works tirelessly behind the scenes and on the streets to represent everyone who pedaled into town, commutes across city corridors, or lines up on the weekend.
What Bike Fort Collins Drives in Our Community
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Safe Routes to School: Hands-on bicycle and pedestrian safety education delivered directly to Poudre School District students, teaching real-world skills to young riders.
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MyCycle Program: Providing new bicycles and fitted helmets to second-graders across PSD Title 1 schools, making sure every kid gets the freedom of two wheels.
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Policy & Infrastructure Advocacy: Teaming up with local municipalities and regional transportation planners to push for dedicated infrastructure, safer streets, and smart cycling policies.
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Ghost Bike Memorials: Installing, preserving, and thoughtfully managing memorials that honor riders lost on our roads, ensuring community members are remembered and safety remains front of mind.
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Community Traditions: Organizing signature local gatherings including winter and summer Bike to Work Days, the Bike From Work Bash, Tour de Farms, and casual group rides that get new faces on bikes.
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Everyday Active Transportation: Removing barriers to daily bike commuting, fostering sustainable transport options, and encouraging more people to choose cycling for daily errands and commutes.
Through dedicated coverage, event spotlights, and shared storytelling, YGR will continue keeping riders connected to the efforts protecting and advancing our local riding network. Keep an eye out for upcoming initiatives and collaborative updates across both platforms.
