Fort Follies Events Calendar
See our upcoming events calendar below. These events are open to all women (regardless of the sex they were identified as at birth) and non-binary cyclists who feel most comfortable in fem spaces; this in includes members of the team and members of the community.
The leadership team has gone back and forth this season about whether to have our rides allow for coed riders. We have decided to officially make our rides not coed unless specifically stated (like the family ride that we hosted recently). Other rides that may be coed would be if the Fort Follies collaborate on leading a ride with a group like Queer+ Bikes, who are open to cis, trans men. We know many people have lovely partners and friends that would be perfectly friendly and supportive people to ride with, but we don't want to assume everyone who shows up on our rides, or are leading our rides, are comfortable with a coed group ride. Our first priority is to make a special space for WTFNB (women, trans femme, and non-binary) riders in our community, and we feel this is the easiest way to consistently achieve that. Thanks for your understanding.
For all of all events please bring a bike in good working condition, a helmet, clothing and gear appropriate for the weather, water, snacks, tools and supplies to fix your own bike, and access to the route planned for the event.
All event attendees are required to completed our waiver.
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Public Events (may be Follies hosted or other community events)
Cycle-Curious Workshop
Interested in getting into (or back into) cycling as a hobby or sport and don’t know where to start?
The Fort Follies invites all cyclists comfortable in fem spaces, including cis-women, transfemme, and non-binary cyclist to an educational workshop in a supportive environment. This is open to the Fort Collins/Northern Colorado Community!
We will talk through what you need to get started cycling, answer your questions, break a few myths, and make sure you have what you need to start hitting the trails, or pavement, or gravel.
First Sunday Funday of 2025!
Come on our first endurance ride of the year. We’ll be riding a 100% paved route that is 24 miles with 700 feet of climbing.
This is perfect for anyone who wants to come see what the team is all about, get a better feel for riding with a group on the road, or coming and saying hi to our new teammates!
First Night of Weepeats!
Come out for the first official Wednesday Night Weepeats of the season!
We will meet at Fresh Foods at Mountain and Shields to go ride some repeats on the iconic Bingham Hill! This is a totally paved ride but any bike is welcome!
Cocktails for a Cause
Every month Ace Gillett’s will feature a local non-profit. On the first Thursday of each month, we will kick-off the cause of the month by donating 10% of our profits directly to the featured non-profit. Ace Gillett’s will also have a signature cocktail of the month curated by our bartenders in partnership with the non-profit. For every signature cocktail purchased throughout the month, Ace Gillett’s will donate $2.00 to the featured non-profit.
Food Cruise: French Fry Edition
Our first Food Cruise of the year will be french fry themed! More details coming soon. Exact times may change.
FoCo Fondo April Training Ride
Rescheduled from the 19th to the 20th
The FoCo Fondo kicking off in-person rides with this one- come on out to meet and ride with new people!
Looking for some non-bro energy? Come find some Follies to ride with! There are lots of us at each Fondo training ride.
The ride departs from New Belgium Brewing at 10am.
FoCo Fondo March Training Ride (make up ride)
We weren’t able to do these rides on the 30th, so we’re going to ride them on 4/6!
The FoCo Fondo kicking off in-person rides with this one- come on out to meet and ride with new people!
Looking for some non-bro energy? Come find some Follies to ride with! There are lots of us at each Fondo training ride.
The ride departs from New Belgium Brewing at 10am.
Backcountry Ski Meetup
Come out to backcountry ski (or splitboard) with some women who probably also bike! Organized by the Fort Follies but team registration is not required; feel free to bring fem friends (but please have them sign up also!). This is not a team event; we are just facilitating people getting together and are not liable for any injuries that can happen when you're in the backcountry.
FoCo Fondo March Training Ride
The FoCo Fondo kicking off in-person rides with this one- come on out to meet and ride with new people!
Looking for some non-bro energy? Come find some Follies to ride with! There are lots of us at each Fondo training ride.
The ride departs from New Belgium Brewing at 10am.
Backcountry Ski Meetup
Come out to backcountry ski (or splitboard) with some women who probably also bike! Organized by the Fort Follies but team registration is not required; feel free to bring fem friends (but please have them sign up also!). This is not a team event; we are just facilitating people getting together and are not liable for any injuries that can happen when you're in the backcountry.
Galentine's Day (Make-up ride)
🥧 Savannah Russell will be leading a Galentine's Ride on March 23rd, leaving from Wolverine Farm at 10am.
Dust-off-your-MTB Skills Session
Bring your mountain bike out for some fresh air and get a skills refresher, too! Meet Kat Steele at the Spring Canyon pavilion at 10am for a beginner-friendly skills session. Kat is a certified level 1 mountain bike coach.
This event is free and open to all femme riders. Please make sure to fill out our waiver before attending.
Century Challenge March Ride
Kat Steele has a goal of riding a century every month in 2025, and she wants you to come with! Riders are also welcome to ride part of the route. This month she’ll be riding the 2019 FoCo Fondo 105 mile course:
https://yourgroupride.com/ygr-gravel-20-2019-foco-fondo-fest-bite-the-bullet-105-miles/
This route has next to no facilities available, so make sure to pack plenty of water and food for 6+ hours. All femme riders are welcome. This will potentially be moved to the 16th if the weather isn’t great on the 15th.
No Fears Just Gears: Bike Maintenance Class
No Fears Just Gears Bike Clinic presented by Whitney Allison and Kat Steele
Part of the International Women’s Day Women and Femme Empowerment Day at New Belgium Brewery
Galentine's Ride
🥧 Savannah Russell will be leading a Galentine's Ride on February 16th, leaving from Wolverine Farm at 10am.
February FoCo Fondo Long On-your-own Route
Kat Steele will be leading this route at a 13-15 mph pace. Make sure to keep an eye on the weather and plan on bundling up! Meet at New Belgium at 8:30 am.
Winter Bike to Work Day
Come say hi at our stop at Incycle North at the corner of Mason and Laurel!
February FoCo Fondo Short On-your-own Route
Lisa Rephlo will be leading this route at a 10-13 mph pace. Make sure to keep an eye on the weather and plan on bundling up! Meet at New Belgium at 10 am.
January FoCo Fondo On-your-own Long Route
Kat Steele will be leading a group on this course, planning on stopping in Greeley at WeldWorks for lunch. She will be riding at a 13-15 mph pace.
Lisa Rephlo will be attending the ride as well, planning on doing 15-20 miles out and back from the start of the route. She will be riding at a 10-13 mph pace.
Everyone should meet at New Belgium at 8:30 am.
Taco & Mural Tour
Join the Fort Follies for Tour de Taco. We'll be visiting 5 taco spots, taken from the winners of the Coloradoan's "Taco Bracket" competition. Each of them offer vegetarian or vegan options. I was not able to verify gluten free, but most listed corn tortillas as options. Single tacos at each place range from 3 to 7 dollars. We'll be hitting them in the order listed below, and if the weather cooperates, we'll take the long way back to the start via the Poudre and Spring Creek Trails, for a total of 9.5 miles.
Sunday, November 10th, 11am.
Meet at Taqueria Los Comales 111 W. Prospect Rd
Pace will be 10-12 mph and any bike will work.
Stages:
1 - Taqueria Los Comales
2 - DGT Tacos
Pit stop at incycle North
3 - Uno Mas Taqueria
4 - Vatos Tacos
5 - Illegal Pete's
Picture Rock MTB Ride
Come ride with the Fort Follies at Heil Valley Ranch on the Picture Rock Trail. This is a blue trail so some experience is required. Click to sign up via EventBrite
Road Ride to Owl Canyon Coffee
Let's ride north to Owl Canyon Coffee! This is a 14-15mph road ride with 38 miles and 1000 feet of elevation gain. This is a no drop ride but come prepared to ride at that pace. We'll be stopping mid-ride in Wellington to get coffee! Follies and fem riders welcome.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/310246287
Thursday MTB Rides
Our last Thursday MTB ride will be September 26th.
We will be taking turns with Overland MTB Association (OMBA) to lead these over the summer. The goal is for the ride to always be beginner-friendly, and if there are enough people in attendance that would like to do a more advanced ride then we will split up into two groups!
Weepeats
Our last Weepeats will be September 25th
Wednesday Night Weepeats with the Follies is starting back up again on May 1st! We meet at Fresh Foods Market (what was previously Beaver's Market) at 5:45 every week. We roll out at conversation pace and typically do about an hour of hill repeats. We are usually on Bingham Hill, but occasionally switch it up.
Tour de Ice Cream
It still feels like summer out so let's do a tour of Fort Collins ice cream stops!
Women's Ride to Glen Haven
Let's ride up to Glen Haven and stop for their famous cinnamon rolls! We will have three route options, 67, 80, and 100 miles, all of which have a lot of miles and climbing, so make sure you come prepared for that! Meet at the Spring Canyon Dog Park at 7:30 am. This ride is open to all fem riders. If you’re not a registered Fort Follies member, please fill out our waiver before attending (found at the top of our Events page).
Adventure MTB Ride with OMBA
Come ride with the women of Fort Follies and Overland MTB Association (OMBA) at Buffalo Creek Trail System, located near Conifer, Colorado.
Tour de France Femme Finale Watch Party + Ride
Watch the finale of the 3rd Tour de France Femmes at 11:30 am at Road34 Bike Bar. This is open to the public so please bring family and friends! We’ll have a raffle that’s open to everyone that attends.
Follies and fem ride at 9 am leaving from Road34 - 23 miles of paved roads with dedicated ride leaders.
Adventure MTB Ride with OMBA
Come ride with the women of Fort Follies and Overland MTB Association (OMBA) at Trestle Bike Park, located in Winter Park Ski Resort.
Coffee Social Ride
Let’s start at Arboretum Coffee for some drinks and snacks before a chill social ride! Cyclists get 10% your order at Arboretum. We’ll be riding 13.7 miles on the bike trails and any type of bike will work!
Meet at Arboretum at 8:15am and we’ll start riding at 9am.
Let’s gravel ride in the dark!
The full moon fell on the FoCo Fondo weekend, so let’s just go ride in the dark!
Adventure MTB Ride with OMBA
Come ride with the women of Fort Follies and Overland MTB Association (OMBA) at Picture Rock Trail, located in Lyons, Colorado.
Early Bird Coffee Ride
Starting from Spring Canyon Park north parking lot, over to the Raptor’s observatory via Fossil Creek Trail, eventually connecting to Mason Trail to take us to the Arboretum Coffee Shop ( we get 10% off if for riding our bikes!). Bring a travel mug if you need to run right after, or we can sit and sip!!
Sunday Funday Poudre Trail
Come explore the Poudre Trail Connector with us! We plan on starting in Windsor and riding the trail as an out-and-back towards Greeley.
Join the Fort Follies
The Fort Follies are a group that seeks to empower women in the Fort Collins area to be active and impactful members of our cycling community through riding, racing, and philanthropy. We strongly believe in a positive, supportive, and inclusive team, suited for women of all abilities and disciplines.