Club Rides
The Fort Collins Cycling Club sponsors a number of rides listed below. We're always interested in new rides. If you're interested in becoming a ride leader, see our ride guidelines and contact our Recreational Ride Director . Ride leaders receive a free club t-shirt after leading their first ride. We also have a list of other local group rides . We hope you'll come out and join us for a ride!
For date specific ride information, please check our Club Calendar
Regular Rides
First Saturday - ( First Saturday Ride )
This ride will be led by Ruth Billings and friends. It will be a moderately-paced ride. Check "Calendar" page for correct start time and ride details. Average pace of 12-15 mph, distance of 30-50 miles.
Second Saturday - ( Robertas Relaxing Rec Ride )
This ride is led by Roberta Howitt and friends. Start Times vary from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM depending on time of year and weather forecast. D level, 15-25 miles depending on group preference. No hills. Check "Calendar" page for correct start time and ride details.
Third Saturday: (Fox and Hounds and R3 Ride )
This ride is led by Kimberley Walker and friends. This is a faster-paced ride;
Les Howitt and friends will also lead the moderately-paced R3 ride on third Saturdays.
Check "Calendar" page for correct start time and ride details.
Fourth Saturday - ( Ride Fourth )
This ride will be lead by Pete Skram and friends. This will be a moderately-paced ride (15+mph, 25-40miles). Please check the Calendar page for correct start time and r
Tuesdays - ( Let's Take a Mulligan )
The Mulligan's Ride is led by Thuan Nguyen and Pete Skram. This is first and foremost a beginners ride and will range between 10 - 15 miles at an average speed of 10-12 mph. This ride should take about 70-90 minutes. There will be a leader and a sweep and no one will be left behind. There will also be a B-C level ride of varying lengths and speeds, depending on the interests of the riders. The ride will meet at the parking lot behind Mulligan's Pub at 5:45pm and will try to hit the road at no later than 6:00pm. As in previous years, we will meet at Mulligan's after the ride for food and socializing.
Special Rides
Turkey Day Ride - We traditionally meet on Thanksgiving Day at the South Lee's parking lot (corner of Lemay and Harmony) for a social ride at 10am in order to burn off some calories before Thanksgiving dinner. Put the turkey in, then enjoy a little ride! Watch for info on the club mailing list or on the news page in mid-November. This is a show-n-go ride, and is contingent on the weather.
Polar Bear Ride - We traditionally meet on New Year's Day at 10am at the Spring Creek Fire Station for a little ride to celebrate the new year. Watch for information on the club mailing list or on the news page in mid-to late December. This is a show-n-go ride, and is contingent on the weather.
12th Annual Spring Warm Up Ride - Sponsored by the Fort Collins Cycling Club is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at Spring Canyon Park. For more information, see the web page for the 2010 ride .
