You can register anytime after January 1st, 2025. Online registration will remain open until the start of your event or if we reach our rider cap, whichever comes first. If you want a personalized number plate, you must register before July 1.

2025 registration prices will increase as we near event weekend. Please visit our BikeReg for our pricing schedule. Early registration aids our team tremendously with planning and reduces waste.

There are two pre-event opportunities to pick up your packet, at which you are also able to register if there is room. Please arrange to do so as event morning will be extremely busy and early. The ride starts will not wait for people still picking up their packets.

12-mile Here for It Riders have two opportunities to pick up their packet- the general Friday night option below and starting at 9:15am on Saturday ahead of the 10am departure at the New Belgium Brewing Expo Area off Buckingham.

General Packet Pick-Up Opportunities:

Friday, July 18, 2025: Lyric Cinema Cafe- The Great Outdoors from 4:30-7pm

Saturday, July 19th, 2025: New Belgium Brewing- Expo Area (Off Buckingham) from 10-5pm

Sunday, July 20th, 2025: New Belgium Brewing- Expo & Finish Festival Area (Off Buckingham) starting at 5am

You are able to register day-of, as long as spots still remain. We have a hard cap of 2500 riders.

Registration will open at 5am in the New Belgium Festival Area, where the Start/Finish is located. You may NOT park here for any reason. Please use the New Belgium Matrix Lot or just ride there!

FoCo Fondo offers three gendered categories: men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive, which are pulled from your BikeReg profile gender selection.

We request that athletes who wish to compete for men's or women's podiums observe the framework for "Group A" athletes from the IOC/USA Cycling framework for national events. We do not require that athletes provide any information to IOC/USAC in order to qualify, instead we trust that you are able to determine your category based on your private conversations with your doctor. Those who are not competing for the podium (either overall or age-group) are welcome to race in the category that aligns with their gender irrelevant of the framework. Because racing categories will be filtered by gender provided by your BikeReg profile, if you would like to compete in a different category than your gender marker in BikeReg, please email Whitney at whitney@bikesportsco.com well ahead of event day so we can make that edit for race day with the timing company.

We value riders of all genders at FoCo Fondo and acknowledge that the gender framework presented by the IOC/USA Cycling is imperfect. We offer equal prize purses and acknowledgement across all three categories at FoCo Fondo so that no matter the category, you can compete for the same prizes and absolute podium glory. We’re so happy you are here.

There are no International Paralympic Committee classification standards for gravel biking. For our event, an eligible para athlete is anyone with a permanent disability. 

If you are unsure or have questions/comments, please get in touch with our Para Leader Sam Summers at srs5333@gmail.com.

*Adventure!

*Chip timing for all routes except the 12-mile Here for It Route. This low-pressure route is focused on fun, adventure, and taking in the scenery. These riders will still receive a number plate.

*FoCo Fondo schwag bag+ packet + bottle or similar.

*Aid stations with a variety of snacks, water, First Endurance, and aid station volunteers.

*Delicious post-ride meal Lickskillet Catering + Fat Tire (or N/A beverage)

*Live music, activities for kids, cool water, a post-ride towel to clean up.

*Access to professional photos for personal use.

*Chance to win one of the dozens of giveaways from our partners.

Check out our volunteer program. We’re happy to work with your schedule to make sure you can ride.

For 2025, we can refund or transfer to 2026 100% of your entry until April 1, 2025. From April 2, 2025 to May 15, 2025, we can refund 50% of your entry or transfer 100% of your entry. After May 15, 2025, we are unable to refund or transfer your entry, unless it is changing categories for the current year or transferring an entry to another person.

You are able to transfer your entry to another person yourself FOR FREE, by logging into BikeReg.

If you decide to enter a category of greater distance, you'll be responsible for the additional cost. There are no refunds if you downgrade your distance.

BikeReg offers additional insurance on your entry that we highly recommend if this is a concern for you.

If you fall within the refund period, you can request a refund (see above question for dates). You can also transfer your entry to another rider free of charge through your BikeReg account. If you purchased third party event insurance, you can contact them for 100% of your entry refunded.

Yes, you can log into BikeReg and change which route you are signed up for. If there is a cost difference, you’ll pay when you change your entry. There are no refunds if you downgrade your distance.

If you’d like to downgrade your distance during the ride (i.e. signed up for the 100-mile but feel bad and want to complete the 60-mile), that is okay, however, you’ll receive a DNF. At the finish, you need to immediately report to timing so they can amend your result.

Yes. Please use common sense around other riders. E-bike riders will not be considered for prizes or bolo ties and you should designate that you are on an e-bike when you register.

New for 2025: We’ve added a tandem category in BikeReg. Your “tandem captain” will register both riders at the same time. The price is per team (versus each individual) and includes double wrist bands for food & drink, rider bags, etc.

If your tandem partner is a teen or younger (or a kid in a trailer), please reach out to focofondo@gmail.com for special pricing.

We have loads of actvities for event weekend. Please consult the 2025 Rider Guide (available closer to event day) or the Events page.

Saturday July 19th:

9:45am 12-mile staging

10am 12-mile departure

Sunday July 20th:

5-9:30am Packet pick up/day-of reg. open

5:45am 118-miler staging- ELITES

6:00am 118-miler ELITE MEN departure

6:05am 118-miler ELITE WOMEN departure

6:06am 118-miler ELITE NB/GE departure

6:30am 118-miler General Departure

6:45am 100-mile staging

7am 100-mile departure

7:45am 60-miler staging

8:00am 60-miler departure

8:45am 32-miler staging

9:00am 32-miler departure

10:30am Festival opens

11:00am Lunch, beer and live music begins

4pm- Last call food/beverage

4:15pm Awards- All Categories + Hitch a Ride

5:00pm Festival ends, post-party at main brewery area

There is parking available just west of New Belgium Brewing in the overflow parking lot. Please do not park in front of houses in the Buckingham neighborhood. We are also working on opening up some additional parking opportunities for 2025 and will share that when it’s confirmed.

Note: there is limited para parking on Buckingham St near the festival entrance that we'll have reserved for para athletes needing it.

Also, consider not driving if you are able to and Hitch-A-Ride.

In the New Belgium Brewing Employee Lot. Note: there is absolutely no parking here. Don’t even try.

Yes and yes! All riders receive a wrist band for a comped Sunday lunch and Fat Tire (or N/A options). You must bring your ID to receive a beer and additionally your wrist band to receive your comped beverage.

Bring a credit card or cash if you’d like to purchase additional food, additional beverages, or something from a vendor!

In addition to your ID, it’s best practice while riding to also have a credit card or cash, just in case!

Hard no.

Both are free of charge. Have your non-riding family members or friends join in on the fun all weekend and come celebrate your finish Sunday!

There is a variety of vendors from the cycling industry, outdoor industry, and Fort Collins's wonderful small businesses. There are also several brands doing bike demos Saturday only. Check out our expo page for the most up-to-date list.

Safe Routes to School, Bike Fort Collins, and the Girl Scouts of Colorado will have some kids' activities.

There are also morning and afternoon shakeout rides that will preview the final few mile of the course.

Sunday will also feature a full expo, minus bike demos. Several brands will be there to support post-ride relaxation and recovery for riders, along with mechanical support. Safe Routes to School and Bike Fort Collins will have some kids' activities. Sit back and relax and soak in your accomplishment!

Saturday:

The Saturday expo area will have 1-2 food trucks, Mary's Mountain Cookies, and coffee, in additional to the two food trucks available at the front of New Belgium. Saturday you will be able to bring beer to the expo from the Liquid Center- New Belgium will provide you a plastic cup and a direct access to the expo through a passageway in the Liquid Center to stay within the perview of the liquor license permitted area.

Sunday:

Sunday lunch is provided by Lickskillet Catering. They cover all major food allergies and restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free. The front of New Belgium will have additional food trucks available for purchase.

Mary's Mountain Cookies will also have ice cream sandwiches available for purchase. Coffee and espresso beverages will also be available.

Sunday New Belgium will offer a variety of beers, seltzers, Athletic Beer, Lemonade, and bottled water in addition to Fat Tire. There will be two water stations to refill your bottles.

On Sunday, the full festival will not be open until 10:30am, and beer service at 11am, but there will be a mechanic providing support at the start should you have an emergency. There will also be water, bathrooms, and a first aid kit available. It will be early so come prepared for your respective distance start times. Do yourself a favor and know the schedule in advance!

During the ride there will be a few “party police” on e-bikes who can help with minor mechanicals and a couple motos who can do the same. They are roaming, so their help is not guaranteed. You must come self-sufficient.

All routes are provided via Strava and are available in the tech guide (available closer to the event) and on the route page. Strava is free to use and makes it easy to download the route onto your cycling computer or use from the app on your phone. Here is how to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium.

The routes will also be marked but understand that signs get removed every year and therefore they are not 100% dependable.

No cue sheets are provided as we don’t think they are very accurate. If you insist on a cue sheet, you can print from Strava.

Refer to the 2025 Rider Guide (available closer to event day) for your specific route, along with their location(s).

Here for It (12-miles): 1 Aid Station

Dare You (32-miles): 1 Aid Station + Oasis

Double Dog Dare You (60-miles): 2 Aid Stations + Oasis

Triple Dog Dare You (100-miles): 3 Aid Stations + 1 Water Stop + Oasis

Quad Dog Dare You (118-miles): 4 Aid Stations + 1 Water Stop + Oasis

Aid Stations will stock water, First Endurance hydration, and sodas like Coke. For food, each aid station will be unique and will have a variety of items like First Endurance Liquid Shot gels, bananas, pretzels, pickles, fig bars, cookies, candy, and more. Bar-U-Eat will also provide some locally made treats.

If you have a very specific diet, we'd recommend packing your own nutrition products.

There will also be a port-o-potty at each full aid and public restroom near the Cattail Chorus aid station on the 12-mile route. In 2025, all routes have ADA potties available at the full aid stations (no potties at the water-only stops)

Each aid station will also have a pump, very limited tool selection, and first aid kit.

All routes except the 12-mile Here for It Route has chip timing.

The 12-mile Here for It Route is focused on adventure, fun, and safety on the bike paths and will not have chip timing but will have number plates still.

All routes are on open roads and you must follow the rules of the road. You can review the Colorado Rules of the Road here. Also, no littering. Use those lovely pockets or your handlebar bag to store your wrappers until you get to an aid station or festival.

*Enough food and hydration to get to the next aid station.

*Things to address the most common mechanicals include items to change several flats, a really good multi-tool, and a master link.

*A phone with a good battery (consider airplane mode!)

*ID

*Other considerations: chapstick with SPF, sunscreen, Chamois Butt'r, Tums, ibuprofen.

You cannot receive outside private aid at anytime during the event. Outside private aid means a special person who is there to deliver exclusive aid to you specifically, such as taking your clothes, providing you with a special bottle, etc. This includes at aid stations and in-between. It’s essential to reduce vehicle traffic on course to increase the safety of all riders.

Our aid stations have plenty of water, electrolyte, snacks, and light mechanical help like pumps.

Your family and friends are welcome on course to cheer you on BUT they are not welcome to drive on course at any time. Encourage them to ride there! #morebikesmorelikes

Use the routes provided the week of the event to figure out a spot WITHOUT driving on course please. Extra vehicles reduce safety…period.

Should you need to abandon, please be sure your pick up person knows the course and how to be on it as little as possible.

Learn more about the Stop as Yield Law in Colorado here. In short, if clear, it allows cyclists to safely roll stop signs or stop and proceed at red lights.

Yes! Helmets are required to participate.

Yes! The intersections will be controlled at the start of each wave until you hit the dirt.

On the way back in, most intersections will be controlled for the last 8 miles of the 60-, 100-, and -118 and the last 6 miles of the 32- mile until 3:30pm.

Yes, we require media passes to shoot on course. You can inquire directly to Whitney at whitney@bikesportsco.com.

FoCo Fondo offers something for everyone. You can ride it, you can race it, go for a bolo tie time, maximum fun points, or compete in the 118 mile overall race for cash. What matters most is that you have a really really really really good time.

For those that enjoy a little competition, the timing for each route will also be separated by age group, gender (M/F/NB), and special categories like para athlete and single speed along with podiums and prizes. E-bike and tandems do not have a race category this year but are welcome to participate.

The long route will also feature a prize purse by Source Endurance for M/W riders and a matched purse for non-binary riders thanks to Fat Tire.

Bolo ties are awarded on the 118-mile route only. To win the coveted, handmade, FoCo Fondo bolo tie, you must finish the course by a certain time of day not ride time, total time.

Bolo Ties will be awarded as follows:

Elite Men finishing by 1pm

Elite Women finishing by 1:50pm

Elite NB/GE finishing by 2:06pm

AG Men finishing by 1:30pm

AG Women finishing by 2:15pm

Single Speed Men by 2:15pm

Single Speed Women by 3:00pm

Gender Expansive Single Speed 3:00pm

You will be awarded your bolo tie at the finish line as you cross inside of the designated times. If we miss you, please head back to the finish line or registration.

Results are by mass start-finish, not by time on course. Everyone's start time is the same no matter when you cross the timing mat (i.e. 8am for 60-mile riders). Your finish time is when you cross the finish mat.

For example: if you do the 60-mile route, your time will start at 8am and if you cross the finish line at 12pm, your time would be 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Regarding cross-gender aid, we are fans of the spirit of sport, which means good ol' head-to-head competition. Let men compete against the men, women compete against the women, and non-binary/gender expansive against the non-binary/gender expansive without intentional interference. Dudes, don't give your wheel to your woman teammate or render aid that you wouldn't provide to any other rider. Women shouldn't come with a team of men to exclusively pace them, etc. It's lame AF and not in the spirit of sport. Compete head-to-head because you are already a badass athlete.

Riders who are currently serving or have ever served a doping violation are not welcome at FoCo Fondo. Please do not sign up and make the promoters call you out for past doping violations. We are not sympathetic to your doping scandal. You will be refunded and not allowed to start. Riders agree to follow current WADA guidelines regarding doping.

There are cut-off times on the 100- and 118-. Please refer to the rider guide (available closer to event date). This is to ensure your safety. It’s summer. It’s hot and there is zero water outside of the aid stations on course. We want to make sure you get back okay and have a great time.

Chip timing is through Red Dirt Race Management. You will receive your number plate with the chip attached at packet pickup. You must fix your number plate to the front of your bike so the number is visible and the chip can be read at the start and finish. Your number plate cannot be folded or wrapped around your head tube or the chip will not read.

You will be able to see your times via a link posted closer to event day...on event day, you are responsible for reviewing your result and if there is an error, then you need to report it to registration/timing within 20 minutes of finishing ("protest period").

The 12-mile Here for It Route will receive number plates but will not have chip timing- it's all about fun!

No, we’re skipping aerobars this year- sorry!

Yes! 2025 prize purse for the 118-mile is $5000 10-deep for men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive ($15,000 total). Thank you Source Endurance & Fat Tire for contributions to the prize purses. Thank you for sticking around for the awards ceremony at 4:15pm on July 20th to receive your prize money.

1st: $2000

2nd: $1000

3rd: $600

4th: $350

5th: $200

6th: $190

7th: $180

8th: $170

9th: $160

10th: $150

Please review our gender category guidelines at the top of this page under Registration. We’re hoping this is a good fit and we’re always trying to do better!

Yes! There are age group awards on all routes except the 12-mile route. The 12- is meant to be enjoyed as is! Age breakdowns will be: <18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ and is your age at the end of 2025.

Awards will be held at the main stage at 4:15pm. Prizes will be for Top 5 Overall and 1st place age group. Age group podiums are 3 deep.

Firstly, there WILL be podiums & awards for the para category in the 32, 60, 100, and 118 mile distances. However, what that looks like--we don't know yet. Due to para gravel cycling being a new, non-International Paralympic Committee sport, classifications that would determine different para categories do not exist. However, there is a lot of work going into defining the para gravel space. All this to say, we have goals of recognition for different para disciplines, but this will depend on guidance and discussion with other para gravel event pioneers/organizers as well as turnout for different para disciplines at the FoCo Fondo event.

Bikes are fun and let's keep it that way. In a group, skip the headphones so riders can communicate with you if needed (transparency mode is fine).

There will be overall awards three deep on all routes except the 12-mile route for para and singles speed athletes. First place will receive a prize. There will not be awards for the e-bike or tandem category in 2025. Awards are at 4:15pm at the main stage.

There are separate starts on the 118-mile route only.

6am Elite Men

6:05am Elite Women

6:06am Elite NB/GE

6:30am All additional 118-rider categories

Yes! Local gym Ascent Studio is offering free showers for riders at their facility.

Here is the location.

All riders should have an emergency contact to call if they need a pick-up. We are not able to provide a pick-up service for all riders on event day.

July is usually hot and dry. However, several times we have had afternoon storms blow through. Usually, they blow through pretty quickly. It is a rider's responsibility to be aware of the weather around them and make a call regarding their safety, whether that is to keep riding, to stop and take shelter, or to call their emergency contact.

2023 saw one of the hottest days of the year. 2022 was in the low 70s. 2024 was maybe perfection? We’ve had cloudless years and years with hail. Windy years and still years.

Like in Bite the Bullet, if you have a busted tooth take a bullet casing, bite down on it really hard, and it can act as a crown. You do what you have to do to survive the horse race. But really, the kids' and family routes will have volunteers and ride leaders who can help if you have an issue.

You are responsible for your (and your kids', if they are riding) safety, so do ride within your limits. If you need major medical attention or to go to the hospital, call 911 immediately. If you have a bump or scrape and want to clean up, get a bandaid, and continue, just head to the next aid station and they will have aid for you. Basic first aid supplies will be available at aid stations and a medic tent will be available from 10am-5pm at the finish.

Please be prepared if you need technical assistance for flats or minor things. Making it to aid stations is your best bet. If you need a ride please call your emergency contact.

FoCo Fondo is an event that takes place on open roads. The course has been designed to utilize as low-traffic roads as possible. Sunday is also an exceptionally low traffic day.

We have controlled intersections and the beginning and end of the route as you re-enter town until 3:30pm. However, it’s essential you keep your wits about you and are very aware of your surroundings for your own safety.

All riders must be aware and operate under the Rules of the Road in Colorado at all times. If you have an emergency in relation to a driver, please call 911.

Bikes are for the people! FoCo Fondo seeks to faciliate your journey on a bike regardless of age, race, gender, ability, body, sexual orientation, economic status, favorite color, or preferred New Belgium beer. It takes guts to show up at an event and we're psyched you are willing to share an adventure with us. We have a zero tolerance policy for harrassment. Riders or spectators failing to abide by this policy will be dismissed from FoCo Fondo, without refund or award if applicable. Bike are unifying, adventures are unifying. Let's ride.

New for the 2025 event year is 501(c)(3) Friends of FoCo Fondo. Friends of FoCo Fondo creates access, opportunity, and community connection for people who ride bikes or want to ride bikes. It will run severl of the programs founded by FoCo Fondo including: the Leadership Program, scholarship programs, clinics, Safe Routes to School donation and childcare. We aim to bring more stability to these programs and with stability can come the growth of these programs that is so deeply demanded.

FoCo Fondo is continuing donating the entries for these programs, supporting the Volunteer to Earn and Entry Program, and infinite tiny details that add up to one big inclusive, fun space to be a part of. FoCo Fondo staff continue to donate significant time (and funds) to see Friends of FoCo Fondo succeed for our community.

Now a Friends of FoCo Fondo produciton, this 20-rider program opens for applicants in February 2025. This includes an entry and housing and partnered with Fat Tire. Learn more.

There will be podiums distinguished by age group and gender, plus an extra category for para athletes and single speed. There are overall prizes for each route (by gender, 10 deep). Age group and special category podiums are 3-deep and prizes are for the top step.

The prize purse ($15,000 total) will be split equally for men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive on the long route.

Although riding a bike is a simple and beautiful thing, we understand that cycling is expensive and the entry may not be affordable for all. We offer a flexible Volunteer Program for riders who need this support to 1) be an important part of the FoCo Fondo, and 2) get to ride! Sign up here.

Safe Routes to School in Fort Collins extends way beyond teaching kids how to safely ride to school. Although we give the organization full reign on how to use these funds, typically they have primarily funded after school bike clubs at the lower economic schools in the area. Sports are so important and we love the power of the bike to provide exercise, transportation, AND adventure!

These funds have also provided things like a bike mechanic in needed neighborhoods to keep kids rolling, MTB education, helmets for kids, purchasing adaptive bikes, purchasing geared bike fleets, and teaching new immigrant kids how to bike to school with confidence. We really appreciate the thoughtful and creative use of the funds to best support those who need it most.

Childcare is an option at FoCo Fondo via Sunshine House CSU! Get the details and sign up here.

Limited grants are available via Friends of FoCo Fondo.

In 2023, As a part of the Leadership Program, we were able to consult with local para athlete Sam Summers on best practices. If you register for the para category, we have additional questions for you so we can make sure you are getting any extra support you might need (i.e. help getting your bike out of your vehicle, special parking, etc). If you have questions, please reach out to Sam directly.

Heat acclimation is an extremely important part of summer riding and events. You can also utilize techniques to avoid overheating even if you are acclimated. Watch this essential webinar from Source Endurance on how what happens to your body when it overheats, how to acclimate, and the best event-day protocols for hot weather.

Fort Collins sits at about 5000 feet. There is overlap between heat acclimation and altitude acclimation, so definitely make sure you are heat acclimated if possible if you are coming from a lower elevation. For the best practices, check out this webinar from Source Endurance.

Learn how to design a fueling strategy for yourself based on your body and pace here. Or contact Source Endurance for a Race Day Nutrition Plan and they will calculate it out for you!

Pacing is an important strategy for a successful event day. There is a tendency to get caught up in the excitement and go out too hard. Learn how to create a pacing strategy for yourself.

You should 100% run tubeless tires with fresh sealant…we have goatheads out in Colorado and flatting is annoying.

We recommend the WTB Vulpine 36mm or WTB Vulpine 40mm.

There are a few stretches of deeper gravel and B roads, but a technical rider can scoot through those with care and enjoy faster rolling overall. The course has been completed on road tires a few times but not at all recommended.

We have some great resources for you! Check out the free FoCo Fondo x Zwift Series, Training Rides & Events, Training & Nutrition, or grab the steal-of-a-deal Source Endurance’s FoCo Fondo Ultimate Training Guide through BikeReg which includes an 8- or 12- week static training plan.