2026 Race Dates: Five Tuesdays, September 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

The Dirt Pile races at New Belgium Brewing have introduced countless people to mountain bike and cyclocross racing since they began close to 20 years ago. The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, with a low entry cost and exciting racing that guarantees a great time. The beer garden and food trucks contribute to the Fort Collins vibe. Racing takes place on Tuesday nights, and be sure to arrive early for the free kid’s races. The races are hosted by Send Town Bike Club, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to getting kids on bikes in Fort Collins, courtesy of New Belgium Brewing.


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YGR is excited to welcome ExperiencePlus! as our newest advertiser. Founded in 1972, ExperiencePlus! has been leading cyclists on carefully crafted tours across Europe and South America for more than five decades. Their U.S. headquarters has been right here in Fort Collins since 1981, when Rick and Paola Malpezzi-Price moved their family here and grew the company from its roots in Italy. In 2008, their daughters Monica and Maria Elena stepped in to carry the business forward, building on their…

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