Two Wheels, One City: Your Fort Collins Spring Biking Guide

5/7/2025 โ€ข What's Happenin' Team โ€ข Fort Collins
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Two Wheels, One City: Your Fort Collins Spring Biking Guide

Explore Fort Collins on two wheels this spring. From scenic trails to brewery cruises, here's how to bike FoCo like a local.

๐Ÿšด๏ธ Fort Collins by Bike: Ride Into Spring

Hey FoCo,

Fort Collins isn't just a bike-friendly city. It's a bike-loving city. With more than 280+ miles of trails, scenic canyon climbs, and brewery routes perfect for a leisurely cruise, spring is the ideal time to explore the Choice City on two wheels. Whether you're into gravel, pavement, or dirt, there's a ride waiting for you.

Letโ€™s dive in. ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿง  FoCo Trivia Time

How many miles of bikeways and trails does Fort Collins offer?

โ˜‘๏ธ Tap to voteโ€”weโ€™ll reveal the answer in the outro!

Ride Into Spring

  • Spring Creek & Poudre River Trails: These paved multi-use paths run through the heart of the city, offering flat, scenic rides past parks, murals, and breweries.

๐Ÿ”๏ธ Mountain Biking Musts

  • Pineridge, Maxwell, & Foothills Loop: Quick access from town with trails for beginners to intermediate riders. Beautiful foothill views included.

  • Blue Sky & Indian Summer: Smooth singletrack, gentle climbs, and a flowy ride perfect for casual weekend warriors.

  • Lory State Park: Just five miles west of town, this gem offers a wide variety of trails with lake views and wildflowers in full bloom.

โ›ฐ๏ธ Road & Gravel Rides

  • Dairy Loop & Bellvue Routes: Easygoing road rides with scenic stops like the Howling Cow Cafรฉ (grab that root beer latte!).

  • Rist Canyon to Masonville: A classic challenge with big climbs and big views. For experienced cyclists who want a little burn with their breeze.

  • Soapstone Prairie & Red Mountain: Remote gravel riding through wide-open landscapes. Bring water and snacksโ€”you won't want to leave.

๐Ÿบ Rent & Ride
  • Recycled Cycles: Affordable cruiser and city bike rentals, no reservation needed.

  • Pedego Fort Collins: Rent electric bikes by the hour or day, perfect for covering more ground without breaking a sweat.

๐Ÿ—“ Whatโ€™s Happeninโ€™ in Fort Collins: Event Listings

๐ŸŽญ Wednesday, May 7

๐Ÿ†“ Free Events

๐ŸŽค Weekly Open Mic Comedy (recurring Wednesday)๐Ÿ“ Slyce Pizza Co. | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽถ Live Music Wednesdays (recurring Wednesday) ๐Ÿ“ CooperSmithโ€™s Brewpub | โฐ Evening | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽฒ Bingo Night (recurring Wednesday) ๐Ÿ“ Horsetooth Tavern | โฐ 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽฒ Bingo Night at the Goat (recurring Wednesday) ๐Ÿ“ Gilded Goat Brewing | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽฅ Wild Card Wednesdays (recurring Wednesday) ๐Ÿ“ The Lyric | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

Colorado Mountain Club New and Prospective Member Meeting๐Ÿ“ Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce | โฐ 6:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

Music Trivia at The Lyric๐Ÿ“ The Lyric | โฐ 6:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

๐Ÿ’ต Ticketed Events

Gelli Printing Basics๐Ÿ“ Blue Moose Art Gallery | โฐ 6:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $55

The Aristocrats๐Ÿ“ Aggie Theatre | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $41

Thursday, May 8

๐Ÿ†“ Free Events

๐Ÿง  Thursday Night Trivia (recurring Thursday) ๐Ÿ“ Jessup Farm Barrel House | โฐ 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐Ÿ‘ป Haunted Pub Tour (recurring Thursday) ๐Ÿ“ Old Town Square | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $22

๐ŸŽถ The Positive Spin: Vinyl Night (recurring Thursday)๐Ÿ“ Mobb Mountain Distillers | โฐ 6:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐Ÿ’ƒ Contemporary Dance Class (recurring Thursday) ๐Ÿ“ The Movement Apothecary | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Donation-based

๐ŸŽถ Open Bluegrass Jams (recurring Thursday) ๐Ÿ“ Horsetooth Tavern | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

An Evening with Michele Filgate in conversation with Andrew Altschul๐Ÿ“ Old Firehouse Books | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

๐Ÿ’ต Ticketed Events

Doug Stanhope๐Ÿ“ The Comedy Fort | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticketed

ProbCause DJ Set๐Ÿ“ The Coast | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $26.48

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute๐Ÿ“ Aggie Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticketed

Grounding Yourself: Natureโ€™s Influence on the Brain, Body and Mind๐Ÿ“ Center for Creativity | โฐ 5:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $60 ($54 members)

๐Ÿ›ซ Pedal On, FoCo!

Whether you're a cruiser, a climber, or a gravel grinder, spring is the perfect season to explore Fort Collins by bike. Get out there, ride smart, and donโ€™t forget your helmet. ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ

โ€”Your Whatโ€™s Happeninโ€™ Fort Collins crew ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿง ย Trivia Answer: C. 285 miles of bike trails! Fort Collins reallyย rollsย deep.

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