This popular weekend route includes an all-but-mandatory stop at Howling Cow Cafe. We’re just in it for the root beer milk lattes.
Bingham Hill-Dams Loop
This isn’t a 17-mile loop to balk at, with tough climbs and some incredible scenery. Kick-off going over Bingham Hill, the gateway to the north for riding in the mountains…
Bike Trails Loop
Fort Collins is a platinum-ranked bike city for a reason! We have incredible infrastructure, including a fantastic and well-used bike trail system. This route showcases two…
Rolling East
Fort Collins butts up against the Rocky Mountains, which means there is plenty of climbing to be had. This loop, however, is all about the plains of the Front Range. The route is…
Rist Canyon to Masonville
Rist Canyon is a very popular, challenging climb. The summit is actually higher than Estes Park. It’s not uncommon for cyclists to do this as an out-and-back, too. If you want to…
Classic Carter Lake
This classic road loop from Fort Collins offers a good amount of not-too-long climbs. You'll find that Carter Lake is a road where cyclists from both the Boulder area and Fort…
Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake is a tough six-to-seven-mile climb near Carter Lake. If you are feeling especially strong, you can add a Cater Lake loop onto the ride as well.
Poudre Stove Prairie
Poudre Canyon has a gentle elevation gain and an incredible landscape. Shortly after passing the iconic Mishawaka concert venue, you'll head up Stove Prairie, a tough five-mile…
Classic Estes Park Loop
Get in a few warm-up climbs on your way to Masonville before heading to Estes Park via Glen Haven. A little dirt cut-through spits you out at the Dam Store before you start your…
Poudre Canyon to Estes Park
It turns out that you can’t ride bikes all day if you don’t start in the morning. This trail is a big one, so start early. Pace yourself up Poudre Canyon before the steep…
