FORT COLLINS CYCLING CLUB |
Helpful Links
Introduction
Many bicycling-specific terms are defined in Wikipedia Glossary of Cycling.
Here is a link for an article addressing beginning cycling in many aspects: Healthy Cycling | A Beginner’s Guide - 5 Things You Need to Know.
Bicycle Safety: Smart Guide for Every Beginner Cyclist: - Power Meter CityGetting Started: Top Cycling Tips for Beginners - Athlos Sports (athlosports.com)
Group Riding
The FCCC Group Riding Guide: Riding in Groups
League of American Bicyclists (LAB) |
Bicycle Colorado |
Colorado Department of Transportation |
| LAB Smart Cycling videos |
Rules of the Road | Colorado Bicycling Manual |
| Five Rules of the Road | Event Calendar | State Patrol - How to Report Aggressive Driving |
| 2021 Insurance Brochure |
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT: Please use this First Report of Accident form - incident_form.pdf
Colorado Bicycle Law
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins -- Rules of the RoadCity of Fort Collins -- Trail Rules and Guidelines
Register your Bike with the City of Fort Collins
Bike Maps - City of Fort Collins (fcgov.com)
City of Greeley
Poudre River Trail Corridor -- Trail Etiquette
Road ID
An ID designed for active people that looks great, lasts forever, and might just save your live. Get yours at Road ID.
Some non-FCCC calendars of cycling events
Colorado Summer Bike Races: Come to Life Colorado
Several of our members also participate in rides with the St. Vrain Chain Gang
Routing and Social Tools
The website and app we use for all our club rides: Ride with GPS
A popular social website/app used by many of our members: Strava
FCCC Members can join our Strava group: Strava FCCC Group
Our ad-hoc ride planning tool: Fort Collins Cycling Club | BAND
Another popular mapping, tracking and social app: MapMyRide
Our Facebook Group: Fort Collins Cycling Club | Facebook
Gravel and Trail Maps
Gravel Road Maps and Biking Routes - Gravelmap
TrailLink: Trail Maps & Guide for Biking, Hiking & Running Trails | TrailLink
Bicycle Maintenance
From an e-bike website but relevant to all bikes: Bike Maintenance and Upkeep
For tubeless tire repair check out this video from Cycling Weekly: How to Fix a Tubeless Tyre
Electric Bikes
Good basic information if you are considering an e-bike: E-Bike Guide for Beginners - Fly Rides USA