Travel Resources
Thanks for joining us this summer at FoCo Fondo! We want to make your travel easy with some recommended travel resources. Summer is an excellent time of year to visit. Be sure to book early as things do fill up. We’ll update the below details with coupon codes and sign up information as it becomes available.
Be sure to also check out the Friends of FoCo Fondo Hitch-a-Ride program, which offers incentives for things like carpooling, taking the shuttle, and riding instead of driving.
Visit Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a lively city full of outdoor activities, breweries, live music and more. Check out Visit Fort Collins online or in Old Town Square to plan the best few days in Fort Collins.
Gettin’ Here
The nearest airport is Denver International Airport. We encourage you to consider not renting a car and enjoy our highly bikeable town.
Landline shuttle 2025 information and discount code coming soon!! Landline has just implemented a new pricing system where the first ticket is full priced, but every ticket thereafter is $15 (+ you can get that 15% off). Kids 12 and under are FREE.
There are also two different icons you will see when booking. The larger bus icon will show departures that will be on a motorcoach with has a much larger cargo area available. They recommend you try to book the motorcoach trip if you have bikes in addition to your bags. If you are traveling with any bikes or oversized luggage, please contact Landline customer service to ensure your bags can be accommodated. Text 888-428-1149 to inquire.
If you are traveling with your bike, consider using BikeFlights.com for low shipping costs, on-time delivery and easy-to-pack Bike Boxes. We’ve partnered up with Old Town Fort Collins shop Brave New Wheel for bike builds and mechanical needs. Check out how to use BikeFlights.com and these shops for your bike travel here.
Brave New Wheel charges $200 to unpack and build your bike, and then to repack it post-event. This can be for shipping purposes or airport travel.
Please arrange this service with them no later than Friday, July 5th by calling them.
Brave New Wheel: at 970-416-0417
Accommodations
The Elizabeth Hotel is in Old Town Fort Collins and walkable to the start/finish at New Belgium Brewing. Click below for a special 15% off corporate rate.
Colorado State University Guest Housing
CSU offers affordable housing options just a few minutes ride from New Belgium Brewing. Single occupany, double occupancy, and private rooms are all options. As a bonus it includes wifi, access to laundry, and a meal each day. Reservations are first come first serve and are now open.
Camping
NEW! Our friends at Morning Fresh Dairy Farm are offering 10 spots on a property they own along the Poudre River exclusively for our event! Camping is available from Friday, July 19 at 10am - Monday, July 22 at 10:00am for $25. Tents and/or campers welcome, but there are no hookups and only basic porta-potties available. Register here (spots will go quickly)! Please Note: This location is a 12 mile drive or ride to the race start.
The other option in the area is the Fort Collins KOA with a few mile jaunt down the bike path right to New Belgium.
Additionally, pre or post-event, there is incredible camping in the Red Feather Lakes area, with many free options.
Childcare at FoCo Fondo
Yes! We have childcare options available and Friends of FoCo Fondo offers a childcare grant for those needing the extra support. More details will be available closer to the event.