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New Careless Driving Bill Under Review

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to review a new bill today that would impose stricter penalties on individuals who commit careless driving resulting in serious injury or death. Lawmakers will hear public testimony and vote on the bill’s advancement later in the day.

STP Available for Review

The City of Fort Collins is taking steps to improve and expand its paved trail system with the release of a draft Strategic Trails Plan. Developed in partnership with industry consultant Logan Simpson, the plan is now available for public review and feedback as the City works to ensure the trail network meets the current and future needs of the community.

Tips on Riding Near Horses

Springtime in Colorado means that the trails are going to be full of mountain bikers and horses. Here's and updated article ensure everyone has a safe interaction.

Alternative Sentencing for Weiss

Amy Weiss, the driver convicted of killing Olliver Stratton, is scheduled to report to the Larimer County Jail's Alternative Sentencing Department today, April 11th. Weiss will serve her two one-year sentences concurrently in the Work Release Program.

Bike To School Day

Bike to School Day is one of my favorite bike events of the year (and one that never lives up to its full potential in Fort Collins). This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 7th. Ping your school to see if it's participating. If it's not, see what you can do to get the ball rolling. Bike to School Day info, details on how to register your school and how to contact your school can be found on YGR. Link in the comments.

YGR Time Trials Set to Start

The 2025 YGR Time Trials are set to start on Tuesday, April 8th!
The first race is the Horsetooth Time Trial followed by the Taft Hill Time Trial on April 15th and finally the Doube Damn Dams on April 22nd.  The racing continues with the same courses in June 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.

Bike Park Feasibility Study Presentation

On Tuesday, Fort Collins Parks Planning and Development’s Senior Trails Planner, DK Kemp and Dean Klingner, the city’s Community Services Director updated the Mayor and City Council on the current status of the Bike Park Feasibility Study, which is taking place concurrently to the Hughes Civic Assembly Process.

New Trails Coming to Chimney Hollow

Chimney Hollow Open Space (CHOS) is a Larimer County-managed Open Space spanning 1,847 acres, located five miles southwest of Loveland. Nestled alongside the soon-to-be-completed 760-acre Chimney Hollow Reservoir—smaller in comparison to the nearby 1,100-acre Carter Lake—CHOS offers a diverse landscape of rolling hills, lush vegetation, and scenic water views. The open space is set to feature a 10-12 mile trail system connecting to Carter Lake Open Space (1000 acres) and will open to the public in 2027.

Mike McGuinn Killed Enroute to Frostbite

The Colorado cycling community is reeling from another death last week. Michael 'Mike' McGuinn, a longtime USAC race official, was killed in an automobile crash on I25 near Loveland on Saturday morning. Mike was on his way to work the Frostbite Time Trial near Wellington, as he had done so many times during his roughly 20-year career as a USAC official.

SendTown Enduro Program

Is your high school mountain biker interested in racing enduro? The Ciclismo Enduro Race Program is here! Designed for athletes ages 14+ (coed), this 13-week program offers expert coaching, structured training, and professional race-day support.

2025 NoCo Gravel Stage Race

The NoCo Gravel Stage Race is back for 2025. The first stage starts on April 1st with a new route dropping every month through August.

Frostbite Time Trial Results & Photos

154 racers kicked off their road season with the Frostbite Time Trial in Wellington. The race is hosted by Team Rio Grande Racing and sanctioned by USA Cycling. The 11 mile out and back course featured categories for Aero, Eddy Merckx, tandem and collegiate teams.