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Fort Collins, Colorado: The New Cycling Destination

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2009 ) FORT COLLINS, Colorado–In cycling circles the northern Colorado town of Fort Collins has been well-known, but in the past few years, more and more cyclists are coming out to test the roads and trails. In fact this fall the League of American Bicyclists named Fort Collins a Gold Level Bicycle-Friendly Community. Leaders at the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) believe the number of visitors who come to Fort Collins solely to cycle will increase even more in 2009.

“Cycling is king here” says Cathy Jones, marketing director of the Fort Collins CVB. CVB. “Perhaps it’s the wide open spaces, our record number of sunshine days, some high-profile cycling events, the ideal way for exploring the Front Range recreation areas, or safe accommodations for bicyclists. Yet, I believe it is the fact Fort Collins has invested so much into what makes cycling so popular – greenways, bike lanes, and promoting this alternative transportation choice to its residents, who do respond by riding bikes.”

There are 90 miles of trails and paths in Poudre Canyon and more than 200 miles of bike paths in and around the city. A new mountain biking park in Lory State Park, west of Fort Collins, is gaining tremendous popularity, according to Jones.

Road rides, mountain biking and road racing can all be found in Fort Collins from spring through fall. In Fort Collins you can experience everything from heart-pounding single-track to family-friendly paths meandering along the Poudre River, all within the setting of a “charming university town.”

Annual cycling events include the Horsetooth Double Dip; the Fort Collins Cycling Festival (www.fccyclingfest.com) typically held in June; New Belgium Brewery’s non-profit fundraiser “Tour de Fat” held in September (now taking place in 11 western cities but Fort Collins is the original tour); and the USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships held in the spring.

For casual visitors to Fort Collins, individuals can get a “bike loan” from the Fort Collins Bike Library. This program began in spring 2008 and received national attention. Visitors may borrow anything from mountain bikes to cruisers, plus trailers or tagalongs, for up to 72 hours at no charge. New World Sports, a mountain bike outfitter, provides bike rentals for transportation or guided tours. Even bicycles for children are available. Visit www.newworldsportsllc.com.

For more information visit www.visitftcollins.com or call the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-274-3678.

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Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau
CONTACT: Cathy Jones
TEL: (970) 232-3846
E-MAIL: cjones@ftcollins.com
WEB: www.ftcollins.com
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Nancy Harrison
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Nancy@atmstravelnews.com


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