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10 Acre Bike Park in the Works

The Town of Windsor is planning a 10 acre bike park as part of a 60 acre community park in north Windsor. Tara Fotsch of the Town of Windsor Parks, Recreation and Culture department said they are hoping to begin construction as early as 2027, pending funding. The park is being described as an all wheels park, designed to be inclusive to scooters, bikes, wheelchairs and more, with features that cater to a wide range of ages and abilities.

Suspect Arrested in Luis Loma Death

Four and a half years after Luis Loma was killed in a hit-and-run crash on North Shields, LCSO has arrested a suspect in the unsolved homicide case.

2026 YGR Time Trials

The 2026 YGR Time Trials are set to start on Tuesday, April 21st!
The first race is the Horsetooth Time Trial followed by the Taft Hill Time Trial on April 28th and finally the Doube Damn Dams on May5th. The racing continues with the same courses in July and again in August. These are great, no-pressure training races for everyone from experienced pros to first-timers. Categories for road, knobby-tired (gravel, cx and mtb) and aero.

Multi-Use Site Plan Moves Forward at Hughes

Planning work is underway on the 164-acre site of the former Hughes Stadium, now referred to as the Fort Collins Foothills Multi-Use Site, following voter approval of a 2025 ballot initiative supporting its redevelopment.

The City of Fort Collins has announced and entered Phase 1 of the project, a Conceptual Framework that will establish a high-level plan for how the site will be organized and used moving forward.

North South CO Set to Return

After reporting a few days ago that the North South Colorado bikepacking race was done and dusted Your Group Ride has confirmed that the event is back on!

Etiquette for riding near horses

Last weekend, there was a very unfortunate interaction between a cyclist and an equestrian, resulting in the equestrian being airlifted from Horsetooth Mountain Open Space to MCR. I wanted to take a second to reshare Reno's tips for riding near horses.
TLDR, if you see a horse and you're within earshot, start talking to the rider and ask them what they'd like you to do. It's always good to chat them up in the parking lot to get their take, too, that's what I do when I'm coaching with SendTown Bike Club

2026 Team Update: Mii Flo Cycling

As the largest bike racing team in Northern Colorado by the numbers, the competition begins and ends on race days, as we strongly encourage collaboration, participation, and volunteerism for the betterment of our cycling community. We are fortunate to live and ride in a region with multiple teams and individuals who share our vision, while consisting of a wide range of diversity and skillsets.

North South Colorado Canceled

YGR has confirmed that the North South Colorado bikepacking race will not take place in 2026. Event organizer Mark Lendzion confirmed via email that he is no longer organizing the self supported, 600 plus mile event after moving out of state. Efforts to find a new organizer have not been successful.

2026 Weekday Race Schedule

Here's the 2026 NoCo/SoWyo weekday race schedule for Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2026. The schedule includes information on Tuesday and Thursday night races held in Fort Collins, Timnath, and Laramie.

NoCo Gravel Stage Race Info

The NoCo Gravel Stage Race is a grassroots way to explore new routes across Northern Colorado and connect with other gravel riders in the community. No set times or dates.

2026 One Speed Open

The One Speed Open, a super lowkey single speed gravel race benefiting local nonprofits, will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 9 am. The start and finish are at Sodgy Brewing.

Trailcraft Goes 29

After 12 years of building brand loyalty among kids and families riding 20", 24", 26", and 27.5" mountain bikes, family-owned and Fort Collins-based Trailcraft Cycles is going all in with 29" carbon frames, offering both hardtail and full-suspension models.

Dohn Construction

I'm very excited to welcome Dohn Construction to the YGR family of advertisers. You'll recognize Dohn as a longtime Team Rio Grande Racing sponsor, and you have undoubtedly seen their tents at Bike to Work Day stations for years.  They've hosted a company-wide Wish for Wheels build and contributed to the USA Pro Cycling Challenge when it came to town.  Doug and Connie Dohn, both avid cyclists, have participated in several charity rides, including the Courage Classic, which benefits Children’s…

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