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YGR Time Trial Series PB Cafe Vino

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.

CSU Race Weekend 2024

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.

Frostbite Time Trial 2024

The Frostbite Time Trial is hosted by Team Rio Grande Racing and historically launches the Colorado road racing calendar each year. This year the race takes place on March 16th. The course heads South and then North on the I25 frontage road for 11.4 miles near the Buckeye Power Plant exit. As the name implies, it's usually cold and as the photo shows, it's usually windy.

Bike to School Day 2024

Bike to School Day 2024 will take place on Wednesday, May 8th. Contact your school (probably the gym teacher) to see if your school is participating. If they're not, see what you can do to make it happen.

Soapstone, Red Mountain and Hermit Park Reopen for the Season

Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Red Mountain Open Space and Hermit Park Open Space have reopened for the season. Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, managed by Fort Collins Natural Areas, Hermit Park Open Space and Red Mountain Open Space, managed by Larimer County, close annually in December and reopen on March 1st. The public open spaces close each winter due to the "sensitive wintering range for large mammals and low recreational opportunities."

Fort Follies 2024 Update

Fueled by enthusiasm of a successful 2023 season and exciting new partnership with Incycle NoCo as their official bike shop sponsor, the Fort Follies Women’s Cycling Team is gearing up for an exciting 2024.

Founded in 2012, the Fort Follies have become an important part of the cycling community in Fort Collins. The team seeks to empower women and all cyclists seeking femme spaces in northern Colorado to be active and impactful members of the cycling community. The team does this through riding, racing, and community involvement, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and empowerment among women cyclists.

Overland is Hiring AGAIN!!

Love working on our local trails? Well, Overland Mountain Bike Association has 4 new jobs available – Trail Crew Leader (1) & Trail Crew Member (3). Each are seasonally full-time with 40 hrs/week May-Sep/Oct. The Crew Lead pays between $22 and $25 per hour. The Crew Member position pays between $20 and $22 per hour. Application Deadline: April 15, 2024. Full job descriptions are below and on the OMBA website.

Ardor Racing 2024 Update

It their fourth year, Ardor Racing has expanded their roster, achieved Domestic Elite Status and has their sights on Pro Nationals in May. They also plan to elevate even more riders into the Pro, 1, 2 categories.

Zack and Whit to Take on Transcordilleras

Whitney and Zack Allison are en route to Colombia for Transcordilleras an eight-day gravel stage race where they will compete in the mixed duo category. Transcordilleras is a self-supported bikepacking race across Colombia's Andes mountain ranges. The race is 1,100 kilometers long and 25,000 meters of elevation gain and takes place over three mountain ranges in eight days. Zack and Whit will carry everything they need to complete the eight stages on their fully loaded Enve MOGs. They will be staying in hotels each night. Racing takes place Febrero 11th through the 18th. You can see their bike and gear checks below and follow along live via the embedded tracker map. Logan VonBokel and Ben Delaney are competing in the three-day race.

2024 CSU Rams Cycling Team Update

The Rams are coming off a strong 2023 and are poised for big things in 2024. See what they have planned for the upcoming road season.

2024 Winter Bike to Work Day Map

Winter Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day day is coming up on Friday, February 10, 2023. This year, FCMoves has 54 stations, hosted by over 100 local businesses and organizations, including 7 schools ready to pop up all around Fort Collins. Breakfast will be available until gone between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Some stations will have propane heaters and mechanics in addition to breakfast.

OMBA Opens Additional Position

Just under a year after the position was developed and filled, OMBA is again hiring a Membership & Outreach Coordinator. Samantha Boon successfully filled the position in March but has taken a marketing job within the cycling industry.  According to the posting, " The Membership & Outreach Coordinator will work in pursuit of this vision by working to ensure a strong membership base and to provide effective communication to internal and external audiences. " "The position has a pay rate between between $18 and $22 per hour. A full-time 40 hours/wk commitment is preferred, but we are open to a part-time status of 20-30 hours/wk."