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Under new ownership as of December 2024, the Merc is once again open—and more welcoming than ever. We caught up with the new team behind the counter to learn what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what they hope to build for both cyclists and the broader Masonville community.

The June YGR Time Trial Series presented by Cafe Vino start on Tuesday June 10th.

There are a ton of cool events either wrapping up or kicking off this week (I'll mention them in a bit) but I wanted to take a moment to highlight and encourage you to attend one in particular that is near and dear to my heart; Ollie's Ride for Change is happening at CSU on Saturday. We will meet for a fun day to celebrate Ollie and advocate for safer streets. The day will include bike decorating contests and giveaways, free helmets, face painting and other family-friendly activities, a bike rodeo to teach children essential cycling skills, a bike expo featuring community groups and cycling safety resources, advocacy speakers discussing legislation to combat distracted driving, food trucks, and more.

Wrapping up his thirteenth year of bike commuting, Tom Sweeney—a PSD fifth-grade teacher, cyclist, and photographer—has continued his steady streak, riding to and from school every day since January 18, 2012. Along the way, he documents the seasons and everyday moments through his photography, capturing the world as it shifts around his daily route.

Mountain bikers in Northern Colorado have a new trail to explore: the Bay to Bay Trail at Horsetooth Reservoir officially opened today, offering 1.8 miles of shoreline riding.

Listen, I get it—turning Hughes into a Natural Area might sound like a good idea. If I didn’t know the full story, I’d likely agree with you. If someone approached me in a parking lot asking me to sign a petition to get the issue on the November ballot, I’d probably sign it. Who wouldn’t want more natural areas?

After 16 years as a weeknight fixture in Fort Collins, the City Streets Criterium Series is entering a new era in 2025—with a new location, new name, and continued commitment to grassroots bike racing.

On Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, the Fort Collins cycling community will join thousands across the globe for the International Ride of Silence, a solemn and powerful event held annually on the third Wednesday in May. This no-drop, slow-paced ride honors those who have been killed or seriously injured while riding on public roadways and reminds motorists to safely share the road.

The Colorado State University Cycling Team delivered a strong showing at the 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships last weekend (May 2–4, 2025) in Madison. Racing in the Club Division, the Rams earned multiple top-10 finishes, including second-place results in both the men’s and women’s team time trials, a second-place overall finish in the Road Team Omnium and the  WIN in the Year-long Team Omnium (cumulative points for the entire school year, across disciplines).

After weeks of deliberation, a Fort Collins civic assembly has released its final recommendations for the former Hughes Stadium site, calling for a multi-use plan that includes a bike park, natural restoration, outdoor gathering spaces, and dedicated areas for Indigenous cultural use and education.

I'm sad to announce that Ian Dickinson was the cyclist who lost his life in Sunday afternoon’s collision with a motorcyclist near Horsetooth Mountain Park.

A cyclist was killed and a motorcyclist injured Sunday afternoon in a collision on Larimer County Road 38E near Horsetooth Mountain Park, according to witnesses.