The April ride has two distinct adventures! The ride departs from New Belgium Brewing at 10am. Please fill out the waiver to attend.
Grab our clothing reco’s for early spring weather (& a discount code!) below. We’ll be there a little early with some First Endurance hydration & Liquid Shots, Bobo’s Oat Bars, 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 Rio Grande gift cards throughout the year. We’ll stick around afterwards for a beer and food truck lunch.
ROUTES:
Riders are encouraged to ride with similarly paced riders. NEW in 2025! The Fort Follies will be leading a mid-paced (13-15mph) for women, femme & non-binary cyclists. It will not be no-drop, rather there will be occasional stops to regroup.
Segment Challenge: the Long Route will feature an optional Strava segment challenge! Go for Dammit!! and the fastest times of the day will win a set of Pearl iZUMi Expedition PRO Bibs.
Shorter route option - Riders are encouraged to ride with similarly paced riders. While it will not be no-drop, there will also be a lanterne rouge to make sure everyone makes it back ok - Big thanks to to Rebe Dunn of Overland Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) for taking on this role for our April ride! OMBA s a nonprofit organization dedicated to building an inclusive, engaged, sustainable mountain biking community in Northern Colorado. Through trail stewardship, education, and advocacy, OMBA enhances the outdoor experience for all trail users while promoting responsible recreation. With a commitment to preserving trails and expanding opportunities for adventure, OMBA plays a vital role in fostering Northern Colorado's thriving outdoor community.
Pearl iZUMi is supporting the training ride series in 2025. They offer a huge range of apparel options for every weather possibility we get here in Colorado. To boot, as of the end of 2024, 98% of their materials used are 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. Get the best pricing on the Pearl iZUMi site with code “FOCOFONDO” in 2025 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.