What Is the Northern Colorado Mountain Bike Festival?

Overland Mountain Bike Association hosts the NCMB every year at Lory State Park as a celebration of mountain biking and, specifically, mountain biking in Northern Colorado. The festival usually includes; Take-a-Kid MTB’ing Day, a poker ride,  skills contests, a vendor expo, live music, food, beer, and demo bikes.  It generally happens in late September or early October.

What is Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day?

IMBA’s Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day strives to encourage communities in the U.S.A. and around the world to join together and ride mountain bikes with kids. Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) events range in size from a few kids and families to several hundred gathering at a local park or trailhead. IMBA clubs and chapters, retail shops, Trips for Kids, schools, scouts and community groups are encouraged to host events. In 2017, 15,000 kids and family members participated in 150+ community events in the U.S. Several events were registered in other countries including: Italy, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Malaysia, and Mexico. You, your family or your company are encouraged to join the fun and participate in IMBA’s Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.


2025 Information

  • Dates: September 27-28, 2025
  • Location: Lory State Park
  • More information will be shared via Overland Mountain Bike Association
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New Belgium Brewing

Fort Collins cycling and New Belgium Brewing go hand in hand. The idea for the iconic Fat Tire brand was born during a bike trip through Belgium in 1988. In 1991 the first beers were brewed in the basement of a home on Mountain Street. The brand has been supporting the local scene for decades. Everything from donating all funds from Tour de Fat to local cycling nonprofits to hosting Tuesday night shorttrack, Tuesday night cyclocross, Cross of the North and the FoCo Fondo. They were the title…

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