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E-bike Rebate Returns

Colorado's popular statewide e-bike rebate program is coming back later this month. Beginning August 24, eligible low and moderate income Coloradans can register for a chance to receive a $1,000 point of sale rebate toward the purchase of a qualifying e-bike, with additional incentives available for cargo and adaptive e-bikes.

Chip Seal, A Necessary Evil

Alright, fine, let's talk about chip seal and why it's a necessary evil. Nobody likes it, but we should at least understand why it gets done every summer.
I fired off a Q&A to Todd Juergens, Director for Larimer County Road and Bridge, to get info on lifespan, frequency, cost, and why, from an engineering standpoint, repaving isn't always the best course of action. Head over to YGR to learn everything you ever wanted to know about your nemesis, Mr Chip Seal.

Power Trail Underpass Update

One of the biggest missing links in Fort Collins' trail network is finally beginning to look like..... a trail.

Laramie Bike Park Getting Closer

As Windsor prepares to break ground on a 10-acre bike park in early 2027 and Fort Collins continues planning for a proposed 60-acre bike park, another community in the region is about to celebrate a major milestone.

The City of Laramie, Wyoming, will officially open its new 9-acre bike park on Aug. 22, continuing a growing trend of communities investing in purpose-built spaces for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

MyCycle 2026: It’s On!

The MyCycle campaign kicked off this week, and I'm hoping you've already earmarked it as one of the ways you're going to give back to the community each year. The need isn't going anywhere, and neither are we. Let's fund some bikes.

2026 FoCo Fondo Recap

How's everyone feeling after yet another epic FoCo Fondo weekend? Dehydration headache anyone? Find results, photo galleries, and the full 118-mile course stream here.

How to Support Cate Withrow’s Family and Honor Her Memory

I know many of you are wondering how you can show support for Cate Withrow's family, friends, colleagues, and students after the recent crash that took her life. I've been in touch with the family and have compiled the following resources. I've also provided some mental health resources and tips on how to talk to Cate's friends and family after her passing- say her name, share a memory.

FoCo Fondo pb Fat Tire Announces Elite Field & Livestream

FoCo Fondo is back for Year 11 this weekend, and the conditions are lining up perfectly for some fast Northern Colorado gravel racing! If you aren't already signed up to tackle one of the legendary routes out of New Belgium Brewing, good news: registration is still open, so grab your spot now at bikereg.com/foco-fondo. For those of you watching from afar or resting up the legs, you can catch the full elite race live. Tune in this Sunday, July 19 starting at 6:00 a.m. MT over on the youtube.com/@bikesportsco livestream to see a stacked elite field, including two-time defending champion Lauren Stephens, Diederik Deelen, and Robin Cummings, battle it out for a piece of the equal $15,000 prize purse.

Cyclist in Monday’s Crash Identified

YGR has learned that the cyclist killed in Monday's crash was Cate Withrow, a beloved wife, mother and teacher at Boltz Middle School here in Fort Collins.

YGR TT Series July- Results & Photos

The YGR Time Trial Series pb Cafe Vino is underway for the rest of July. Find information, results and photos here.

Cyclist Killed

Fort Collins Police Services announced Monday night that a cyclist was killed by the driver of a dump truck Monday evening. The official press release is below. I will update with more information as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

Incycle NoCo

YGR is extremely happy to welcome Incycle Bicycles as its official bike shop and Specialized Bicycles as its official bike and cycling apparel brand. Incycle Bicycles, a premier retailer of Specialized bikes, moved to Fort Collins in June 2023 and now occupies all three of the former Lee's Cyclery locations in Fort Collins and Loveland. In addition to selling top-quality bikes, Incycle services all brands and proudly sponsors CSU Cycling and the Fort Follies, demonstrating its commitment to…

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