** NOTE ** due to wet conditions, there is a new long route for Sunday. Enjoy the original long route after things have dried up- it’s so FUN.
The April ride has two distinct adventures: the longer route will now do a northern loop to Dead Pig Road and the shorter one covers some flatter bike paths…take note of the bits of single track along the sides and enjoy them if it’s not too muddy or icy! The ride departs from New Belgium Brewing at 10am.
Grab our clothing reco’s for late winter/early spring weather (& a discount code!) below. We’ll be there a little early with some First Endurance hydration & Liquid Shots (use BIKESPORTS for 20% off), Bobo’s (use BIKESPORTS30 for 30% off), Chamois Butt’r, and some rotating surprises through the training series.
Complete the ride and be sure to tag us on Instagram (@focofondo) and join our Strava Club for a chance to win prizes throughout the year. We’ll stick around afterwards for a beer and food truck lunch.
ROUTES:
Longer Option. Use Garmin GroupRide code 6N4Z44 to stay connected with other riders.
The ride isn’t no drop, rather, riders will be able to ride with similarly paced riders. There will also be a lanterne rouge on the shorter route to make sure everyone makes it back ok.
BIG THANKS TO THE FORT FOLLIES FOR BEING OUR LANTERNE ROUGE FOR OUR APRIL RIDE!
The Fort Follies are a group that seeks to empower women* in the Fort Collins area to be active and impactful members of our cycling community through riding, racing, and philanthropy. We strongly believe in a positive, supportive, and inclusive team, suited for women of all abilities and disciplines.
We aim to:
Connect Fort Collins women on bikes through group rides, clinics, events, and races.
Provide skills clinics and mechanical skills clinics to empower women to start racing and riding more.
Be active community members to make women’s voice heard and their participation felt in their cycling community.
Hold a strong presence in the grassroots racing series that takes place in the community
*The Follies are for all women, regardless of the sex they were identified as at birth.
Pearl iZUMi is supporting the training ride series in 2024. They offer a huge range of apparel options for every weather possibility we get here in Colorado. To boot, by the end of 2024, 98% of their materials used will be recycled or sustainable. We think that's pretty dang noteworthy.
For rides ~40-55 degrees, layering is still really important, although each layer becomes lighter and ideally storable on your person should you warm up. Below are our recommended layering options as we leave the coldest days of winter behind and head towards spring. Save 20% off the Pearl iZUMi site with code “BIKESPORTS20” and pick up an item or two:
Note: When you are on single track or narrow trails, the best practice is to look at where you want to go versus where you don’t want to go.