ROUTES
Note: Post ride, special guest Pearl iZUMi will be in attendance at New Belgium with giveaways, special 30% codes for riders, raffling off a kit. Plus bringing fit kits and items from their Pro, Attack, and Expedition lines (& shoes!), so you can try stuff on and actually see things in person. More details below.
The May Training Ride has two great options. The longer route heads to Red Mountain and Soapstone for about 10 miles of single track. There are some rocky sections but they never seem to last long. Plus you get some pretty dope views along the way. Tubeless pretty much required and wider tires (40+) are going to be better. You could also skip the singletrack and circle back to meet the group at the exit of Red Mountain for a stellar alternate day. We’ll likely stash some water in Buckeye but we do recommend carrying more than you think you need. Longer Route.
The shorter route heads through Lory for some light single track for 32 miles and under 2000 feet of climbing. You’ll need a state park pass (is included with your car registration as of 2023 in Colorado. If you don’t have this, you can pick up a $4 bike day pass online). Shorter Route. 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.
How to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium.
Lanterne Rouge: Queer+ Bikes
BIG THANKS TO QUEER+ BIKES FOR BEING OUR LANTERNE ROUGE FOR OUR MAY RIDE!
Queer+ Bikes is a Fort Collins-based, queer-centered group, welcoming queer folks and allies who are committed to upholding safe space.
We welcome all bodies, experiences, and genders on bikes!
We strive to omit barriers to cycling by offering inclusive group rides, workshops, and a free gear closet.
We value creating community just as much as we love riding bikes.
Snacks, Strava Club
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.
Note: When you are on single track and there is a short, steep pitch, try putting some significant power down to push over the top. You’ll maintain a higher overall speed and are more likely to clear the pitch.
Pearl iZUMi Giveways, Fit Kits, and More:
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.
Post ride they will be joining us at New Belgium, bringing giveaways, providing a 30%(!) discount code to attending riders that you can take home, and they will be raffling off a kit for one lucky rider 😯
And, with everything being on the internet these days, they will be bringing some fit kits so that if you are one of those in-betweeners, you can figure out what size you are IRL, Fat Tire in hand 💁 From their collections, they will have jerseys, vests and bibs from their Pro, Attack, and Expedition line, along with both Expedition shoes.
