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Northern Colorado Biking
Northern Colorado Outdoors is full of riders and cyclists! From casual fun rides to serious training rides, we just like to get out and have fun. Some of our events include our monthly Fort Collins Brewery Tour Ride, Fort Collins' Rocks Ride and our Fort Collins Pick 'n Pedal Ride
  
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Here is some additional information on biking/cycling:
Mountain Bike Trails in and around Northern Colorado
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Pineridge & Maxwell Natural Areas
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Pineridge and Maxwell Natural Areas are neighbors; hence, we listed them together. Pineridge Natural Area is home to Dixon Reservoir, a forested hillside, and a prairie. The loop around Pineridge is great for beginners and intermediate riders. Maxwell Natural Area sits directly north of Pineridge Natural Area. It features a large prairie, a rocky hillside filled with native brush and trees, and a very large "A" painted high atop the hillside that can be seen from miles away.
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From "Mountain Biking in and around Fort Collins" by Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking
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is home to Horsetooth Rock, Horsetooth Falls, and beautiful views. The park is a local gem. With 29 miles of trails, riders of all abilities can find plenty to do. Long grinding fireroads, technical singletrack, and fun valley trails...
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From the "Mountain Biking in and around Fort Collins" by Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking
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Entirely singletrack, this fun, twisty, roller-coaster type of trail runs south toward Loveland and connects with other trail systems including the "Devil's Backbone Trail".
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From the "Mountain Biking in and around Fort Collins" by Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking - 7.5 miles
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sits just north of Horsetooth Mountain Park and is home to Arthur's Rock, rolling hills, and valleys. Trails open to bikes are the East, West, and South Valley Trails, as well as the Shoreline Trail, Mill Creek Link Trail, Howard Trail
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From the "Mountain Biking in and around Fort Collins" by Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking
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Hewlett's Gulch is a favorite among mountain bikers in and around Fort Collins. It's fast singletrack, big drop-offs, creek crossings, killer climbs, and one very rocky descent will satisfy any mountain biker...
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From the guidebook "Mountain Biking COlorado"
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Poudre Park, CO - Mountain Biking - 8.5 miles
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Young Gulch is a great ride to do for those who like to get wet. During the spring thaw, the trail crosses a number of larger creeks. Since this ride travels through mixed conifer forests and under...
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From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Colorado"
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Poudre Park, CO - Mountain Biking - 10.3 miles
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It wasn't until a few years ago that one of Larimer County's most impressive and striking geological landmarks was opened to mountain bikers. The Devil's Backbone had originally been opened to hikers; ...
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From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Colorado's Front Range"
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Loveland, CO - Mountain Biking - 6.5 miles
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by Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol and www.Trails.com
Road Riding in and around Northern Colorado
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This is just one of many possible routes between these two fine, bicycle-loving college towns. This route, however, is among the most interesting, passing to the west of a line of hogbacks around Maso... |
| From the guidebook "Road Biking Colorado's Front Range" |
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| Longmont, CO - Road Biking - 52.1 miles |
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Starting from Loveland, this strenuous route tours some prime gently rolling terrain around Masonville before pointing upward at a brutal angle. Riders are invited (but not required) to test their str... |
| From the guidebook "Road Biking Colorado's Front Range" |
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| Loveland, CO - Road Biking - 45.3 miles |
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Tour Fort Collins’s two major bicycle-pedestrian paths on this mellow ramble. Combined with an easy road section, the two paths form a big triangle-shaped loop around the town. Terrain: Quite flat. Tr... |
| From the guidebook "Road Biking Colorado's Front Range" |
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| Fort Collins, CO - Road Biking - 16.2 miles |
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Fort Collins can be considered great because of its proximity to four wilderness areas and more campgrounds than your likely to find clustered anywhere else. While this is true, the city's worth visi... |
| From the guidebook "Short Bike Rides in Colorado" |
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| Fort Collins, CO - Road Biking - 13 miles |
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This short loop out of Fort Collins packs a lot of punch. Cruise out of town via Laporte, then hold onto your socks as Road 23 takes you on a roller-coaster tour of scenic Horsetooth Reservoir. Terrai... |
| From the guidebook "Road Biking Colorado's Front Range" |
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| Fort Collins, CO - Road Biking - 15.6 miles |
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This trip involves a long but moderate climb up Rist Canyon—one of the finest road climbs on the Front Range—followed by a very fast descent into Poudre Canyon. The final phase of the ride is a very l... |
| From the guidebook "Road Biking Colorado's Front Range" |
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| Fort Collins, CO - Road Biking - 43.2 miles |
by www.Trails.com |
Cruisin' in and around Northern Colorado
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The Spring Creek Trail follows Spring Creek through several parks in mid- Fort Collins. It currently extends from W. Drake Road to the confluence of Spring Creek and the Poudre River where it joins the Poudre Trail. The Spring Creek Trail extends through a new underpass of Taft Hill Road. This highly popular trail continues to Spring Canyon Community Park and the Pineridge Natural Area.
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Fort Collins, CO - Cruisin' Around
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The Mason Trail serves as a convenient route in the central core in the City of Fort Collins. Stretching from the Spring Creek Trail to south of Harmony Road adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad corridor, the trail offers a solution to improve safety and mobility for cyclists and pedestrians traveling north and south of the city.
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking
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Meanders along the Poudre River for 10.6 miles. It currently runs between the Overland Trail at Lyons Park and the Environmental Learning Center on E. Drake. Expansion of this trail east toward I-25 is expected over the next several years.
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Fort Collins, CO - Cruisin' Around
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This trail follows the west side of the Union Pacific Railroad south from Edora Park to south of Harmony Road via Golden Meadows Park and McMurry Ave.. Future phases will extend the 10-foot concrete trail and 5-foot gravel path south beyond Harmony Road eventually to Loveland's trail system. The Power Trail is 2.75 paved miles.
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Fort Collins, CO - Mountain Biking
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by: fcgov.com
Why Start Riding?
Why I Ride
by Chad Stamper
"I think this is it." I thought to myself while beginning my rocky dual track ascent up what would prove to be an amazing journey. Dark clouds form above me and the sound of thunder a short distance away threatens my ride. Unfazed by natures attempt to knock me down I push on expecting harsh rains and bitter cold temperatures. "Should I turn back?" No, a little rain can be fun but the cold is a little too much to bare. My uncovered hands were going numb. I press on though, thinking the workout would warm me up.
For the next two miles, I endured a steady dual track climb in what felt like freezing rain. The intensity of the ride warmed my lower half while my arms were kept numb by the wind. Reaching the top, I am greeted by a spectacular view of Lee Mountain. Within seconds, the clouds begin to disperse and the suns rays thaw my chilled arms.
Another trail intersect and a steep but quick hill, I made it to the top. The thought of 3 miles of mostly singletrack downhill reverberated in my head. The first two miles greet me with technical rock and root combinations. My calves burn while my toes grip the pedals, hands on weak brakes, I continue my descent.
The scenery changes again with a turn into the trees. I find myself tracking a small stream, hands still clasped tight absorbing roots and splashing my way down. Turn after turn and bump after bump, one of my best rides yet.
Finally, reaching the blacktop, I know the ride is coming to an end. Hands off the bars, arms spread, palms up, wearing a smile. This... is why I ride.
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