You can register anytime after January 1st, 2026. Online registration will remain open until the start of your event or if we reach our rider cap, whichever comes first. If you want a personalized number plate, you must register before June 30th.

Register early to save money! Registration prices increase on March 1st and June 1st, 2026.

There are two pre-event opportunities to pick up your packet, at which you are also able to register if there is room. Please arrange to do so as event morning will be extremely busy and early. The ride starts will not wait for people still picking up their packets.

12-mile Here for It Riders have two opportunities to pick up their packet- the general Friday night option below and starting at 9:15am on Saturday ahead of the 10am departure at the New Belgium Brewing Expo Area off Buckingham.

General Packet Pick-Up Opportunities:

Friday, July 17, 2026: Lyric Cinema- The Great Outdoors from 4:30-7pm

Saturday, July 18th, 2025: New Belgium Brewing- Expo Area (Off Buckingham) from 10-5pm

Sunday, July 19th, 2025: New Belgium Brewing- Expo & Finish Festival Area (Off Buckingham) starting at 5am

You are able to register day-of, as long as spots still remain. We have a hard cap of 2500 riders. All registration, including day-of, is run through our BikeReg until around 15-minutes before each start wave.

Packet pick-up will open at 5am in the New Belgium Festival Area, where the Start/Finish is located. You may NOT park here for any reason. Please use the New Belgium Matrix Lot or just ride there!

FoCo Fondo offers three gendered categories: men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive, which are pulled from your BikeReg profile gender selection.

We believe that all people deserve a place in sport. In addition to men's and women's categories, we have a non-binary and gender expansive category for any individuals who do not conform to the gender binary of men/women. This category has the same acknowledgement and awards as the overall men's and women's categories (but no age group awards at this time). We welcome transgender riders who wish to compete in the men's or women's category who have been in the care of a doctor undergoing HRT for at least two years. Transgender riders are welcome to ride in the category that most aligns with their gender, regardless of this framework, if they are not competing for a podium position. For transgender riders who wish to ride competitively, but do not meet the above framework for the men's/women's categories, we invite you to compete in the non-binary and gender expansive category. While this is not a perfect framework, we are doing what we can to make the FoCo Fondo a welcoming, fun, and safe place for all riders. Equal prize purses and acknowledgement across all three categories at FoCo Fondo is provided so that no matter what you can compete for absolute podium glory if that's your jam. We’re so happy you are here.

Your gender category will be imported from your BikeReg Account information. If you would like to compete in a different category than your gender marker in BikeReg, please email Whitney at whitney@bikesportsco.com ahead of event day so we can make that edit for race day with the timing company. If you would like to participate in the Fondo, but have concerns about safety relative to your registration and gender category in public spaces, feel free to contact the non-binary and gender expansive leader and/or the event directors so that we can figure out a solution together so that you can enjoy the event.

There are no International Paralympic Committee classification standards for gravel biking. For our event, an eligible para athlete is anyone with a permanent disability. 

If you are unsure or have questions/comments, please get in touch with our Para Leader Alison Rehfus at arehfus@me.com.

*Adventure!

*Chip timing for all routes except the 12-mile Here for It Route. This low-pressure route is focused on fun, adventure, and taking in the scenery. These riders will still receive a number plate.

*Road controls for the start and finish of each course (see mileage specific details for your course in your Rider Guide)

*FoCo Fondo schwag bag+ packet + bottle or similar.

*Aid stations with a variety of snacks, water, First Endurance, and aid station volunteers.

*Delicious post-ride meal Lickskillet Catering + Fat Tire beer (or N/A beverage). 12-milers have their post-ride meal on Saturday through a designated food truck.

*Live music, activities for kids, cool water, a post-ride towel to clean up.

*Access to professional photos for personal use.

*Chance to win one of the dozens of giveaways from our partners.

*A weekend full of socials, rides, an expo, activites and more!

Check out our volunteer program. We have loads of opportunities to make sure you can ride.

REFUND POLICY:

• Through April 1, 2026: You may receive a 100% refund or transfer your entry to 2027.

• April 2–May 15, 2026: You may receive a 50% refund or transfer your entry to 2027.

• After May 15, 2026: No refunds or deferrals are available. You may still change categories or transfer your entry to another rider.

TRANSFER POLICY

For 2026, there is a $5 surcharge to change categories or transfer your entry to another rider.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Rider-to-rider transfers can be completed directly in BikeReg.

• Upgrading to a longer distance requires paying the difference in price.

• Downgrades do not receive partial refunds.

• BikeReg offers optional registration insurance, which we strongly recommend.

• FoCo Fondo additionally takes out an insurance policy through Adventure Advocates that should we be required to cancel for adverse weather, natural catastrophe or terrorism, riders entry fees should be protected.

If you fall within the refund period, you can request a refund (see above question for dates). You can also transfer your entry to another rider for a $5 surcharge through your BikeReg account. If you purchased third party event insurance, you can contact them for 100% of your entry refunded.

Yes, you can log into BikeReg and change which route you are signed up for. If there is a cost difference, you’ll pay when you change your entry. There are no refunds if you downgrade your distance.

If you’d like to downgrade your distance during the ride (i.e. signed up for the 100-mile but feel bad and want to complete the 60-mile), that is okay, however, you’ll receive a DNF. At the finish, you need to immediately report to timing so they can amend your result.

Yes. Please use common sense around other riders. E-bike riders will not be considered for prizes or bolo ties and you should designate that you are on an e-bike when you register.

There is a tandem category in BikeReg. Your “tandem captain” will register both riders at the same time. The price is per team (versus each individual) and includes double wrist bands for food & drink, rider bags, etc.

If your tandem partner is a teen or younger (or a kid in a trailer), please reach out to focofondo@gmail.com for special pricing.

Phone numbers used to register in Bike Reg will be used to send a final reminder and emergency information for the weekend of the event only.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

We have loads of actvities for event weekend. Please consult the 2026 Rider Guide or the Events page.

Subject to change- please consult your Rider Guide for most up-to-date info.

Thursday July 16th

• 5:30-7pm: Tap Talks @ New Belgium

• 7pm: Informal Rio Grande dinner gathering post-Tap talks

Friday July 17th

• 4:30-7pm Kick Off Party & Packet Pick Up at Lyric Cinema supported by LivWell, Everyday Weed, and Starbuds

Saturday July 18th

• 8-9:15am: Wolverine Coffee Farms Coffee & Burritos with Simple Steps, Better Air

• 9:15-10am 12-mile ONLY packet pick up

• 9:30-11am Morning Shakeout Rides (Longer/Shorter)

• 9:45am 12-mile staging

• 10am 12-mile departure

• 10-5pm: Expo

• 11am-12:30pm Late Morning Shakeout Rides (Longer/Shorter)

• 12pm New Belgium Beer Service Begins at Expo

• 12-5pm Maker’s Fair Begins

• 12pm Zeal Slow Race

• 12:30pm Brewery Tour

• 2:30pm FFF Relay Race Fundraiser @ Expo

• 3:30pm Brewery Tour

• 4pm Last call New Belgium Beer Service at Expo

• 5pm Expo ends

Sunday July 19th:

• 5-9:30am Packet pick up/day-of reg. Open

• 5:45am 118-miler staging- ELITES

• 6:00am 118-miler ELITE MEN departure

• 6:05am 118-miler ELITE WOMEN departure

• 6:10am 118-miler ELITE NB/GE departure

• 6:30am 118-miler General Departure

• 6:45am 100-mile staging

• 7am 100-mile departure

• 7:15am 60-miler staging

• 7:30am 60-miler departure

• 7:45am 32-miler staging

• 8:00am 32-miler departure

• 10:30am Festival opens

• 11:00am Lunch, beer and live music begins

• 2:00pm 32-mile podiums

• 2:30pm 60-mile podiums

• 3:00pm 100-mile podiums

• 3:30pm Hitch a Ride drawing

• 4pm- Last call food/beverage

• 4:00pm 118-mile podiums + Finish line party

• 5:00pm Festival ends, post-party at main brewery area

There is very limited parking- consider not driving if you are able to and Hitch-A-Ride.

There is parking available just west of New Belgium Brewing in the Matrix parking lot. Please do not park in front of houses in the Buckingham neighborhood. We are also working on opening up some additional parking opportunities for 2026 and will share that when it’s confirmed.

Note: there is limited para parking on Buckingham St near the festival entrance that we'll have reserved for para athletes needing it.

In the New Belgium Brewing Employee Lot.

Note: There is absolutely no parking here and you cannot drive into the venue. Don’t even try.

Yes and yes! All riders receive a wristband for a comped Sunday lunch and Fat Tire (or N/A options). You must bring your ID to receive a beer and additionally your wrist band to receive your comped beverage.

Bring a way to pay if you’d like to purchase additional food, additional beverages, or something from a vendor!

Hard no.

The Bike & Outdoor Lifestyle Expo runs 10-5pm Saturday and 10:30-5pm on Sunday. It is free of charge.

Have your non-riding family members or friends join in on the fun all weekend and come celebrate your finish Sunday!

There is a variety of vendors from the cycling industry, outdoor industry, and Fort Collins's wonderful small businesses. Check out our expo page for the most up-to-date list.

Safe Routes to School and Bike Fort Collins will have some kids' activities.

There are also shakeout rides that will preview the final few miles of the course. Check out the Rider Guide or Event page for most up-to-date details.

Sunday will also feature a full expo, minus bike demos. Several brands will be there to support post-ride relaxation and recovery for riders, along with mechanical support. Safe Routes to School and Bike Fort Collins will have some kids' activities. Sit back and relax and soak in your accomplishment!

Saturday:

The Saturday expo area will have Antojitos del Sureste Mexican Food Truck, Mary's Mountain Cookies, and Hal’s Coffee, in addition, the front of New Belgium will have Jersey Cowboy, Fat Tomato, and Edison’s Ice Cream. Saturday you will be able to bring beer to the expo from the Liquid Center- New Belgium will provide you a plastic cup and a direct access to the expo through a passageway in the Liquid Center to stay within the perview of the liquor license permitted area.

Sunday:

Riders are greeted at the finish with cold watermelon from Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant & Ultragen Recovery Drink from First Endurance.

Sunday lunch is provided by Lickskillet Catering. They cover all major food allergies and restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free. Rider entries include a meal ticket and you are able to purchase additional meal tickets when you register. No day-of meals will be able to be purchased from Lickskillet Catering.

The front of New Belgium will have additional food trucks available for purchase- Fork Yeah & Corndoggies.

Mary's Mountain Cookies will also have ice cream sandwiches available for purchase. Hal’s Coffee will also be available.

Sunday New Belgium will offer a variety of beers, seltzers, Athletic Beer, Lemonade, and bottled water in addition to Fat Tire. There will be two water stations to refill your bottles.

On Sunday, the full festival will not be open until 10:30am, and beer service at 11am, but there will be a mechanic providing support at the start should you have an emergency. There will also be water, bathrooms, and a first aid kit available. It will be early so come prepared for your respective distance start times. Do yourself a favor and know the schedule in advance!

During the ride there will be a few “party police” on e-bikes who can help with minor mechanicals and a couple motos who can do the same. They are roaming, so their help is not guaranteed. You must come self-sufficient.

All routes are provided via Strava and are available in the Rider Guide and on the route page. Having the route on your phone or cycling computer is mandatory.

Strava is free to use and makes it easy to download the route onto your cycling computer or use from the app on your phone. Here is how to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium.

The routes will also be marked but understand that signs get removed every year and therefore they are not 100% dependable.

No cue sheets are provided as we don’t think they are very accurate. If you insist on a cue sheet, you can print from Strava.

Refer to the 2026 Rider Guide (available closer to the event) for your specific route, along with their location(s).

Here for It (12-miles): 1 Aid Station

Dare You (32-miles): 1 Aid Station + Oasis

Double Dog Dare You (60-miles): 3 Aid Stations + Oasis

Triple Dog Dare You (100-miles): 4 Aid Stations + 1 Water Stop + Oasis

Quad Dog Dare You (118-miles): 4 Aid Stations + 1 Water Stop + Oasis

Aid Stations will stock water, First Endurance hydration, and sodas like Coke. For food, each aid station will be unique and will have a variety of items like First Endurance Liquid Shot gels, Bobo’s Oat Bars, bananas, pretzels, pickles, fig bars, cookies, candy, and more.

If you have a very specific diet, we'd recommend packing your own nutrition products.

There will also be a potty at each full aid and public restroom on the 12-mile route. All routes have ADA potties available at the full aid stations (no potties at the water-only stops)

Each aid station will also have a pump, very limited tool selection, and first aid kit.

All routes except the 12-mile Here for It Route has chip timing.

The 12-mile Here for It Route is focused on adventure, fun, and safety on the bike paths and will not have chip timing but will have number plates still.

All chip timed routes will have results posted here.

All routes are open to traffic and you must follow the rules of the road. Stay to the right except when passing and always be aware of your surroundings. You can review the Colorado Rules of the Road here.

Also, no littering. Use those lovely pockets or your handlebar bag to store your wrappers until you get to an aid station or festival.

*Enough food and hydration to get to the next aid station.

*Things to address the most common mechanicals include items to change several flats, a really good multi-tool, and a master link.

*A phone with a good battery (consider airplane mode!)

*ID or access to ID on phone

*Other considerations: chapstick with SPF, sunscreen, Chamois Butt'r, Tums, pain reliever of choice.

You cannot receive outside private aid at anytime during the event. Outside private aid means a special person who is there to deliver exclusive aid to you specifically, such as taking your clothes, providing you with a special bottle, etc. This includes at aid stations and in-between. It’s essential to reduce vehicle traffic on course to increase the safety of all riders.

Our aid stations have plenty of water, electrolyte, snacks, and light mechanical help like pumps.

Your family and friends are welcome on course to cheer you on BUT they are not welcome to drive on course at any time. Encourage them to ride there! #morebikesmorelikes

Use the routes provided the week of the event to figure out a spot WITHOUT driving on course please. Extra vehicles reduce safety…period.

Should you need to abandon, please be sure your pick up person knows the course and how to be on it as little as possible.

Learn more about the Stop as Yield Law in Colorado here. In short, if clear, it allows cyclists to safely roll stop signs or stop and proceed at red lights.

Yes! Helmets are required to participate.

Yes! The intersections will be controlled at the start of each wave until you hit the dirt.

On the way back in, most intersections will be controlled for the last 8 miles of the 60-, 100-, and -118 and the last 6 miles of the 32- mile until 3:30pm.

2026 will see a few additional controlled intersections controlled, which will be communicated in the Rider Guide. This will affect 60-, 100- and 118-mile riders.

Yes, we require media passes to shoot on course. You can inquire directly to Whitney at whitney@bikesportsco.com.

FoCo Fondo offers something for everyone. You can ride it, you can race it, go for a bolo tie time, maximum fun points, or compete in the 118 mile overall race for cash. What matters most is that you have a really really really really good time.

For those that enjoy a little competition, the timing for each route will also be separated by age group, gender (M/F/NB), and special categories like para athlete and single speed along with podiums and prizes. E-bike and tandems do not have a race category this year but are welcome to participate.

The long route also features a prize purse. Thank you Fat Tire for matching the non-binary/gender expansive prize purse!

Bolo ties are awarded on the 118-mile route only. To win the coveted, handmade, FoCo Fondo bolo tie, you must finish the course by a certain time of day not ride time, total time.

Bolo Ties will be awarded as follows:

• Elite Men: 1 pm

• Elite Women: 1:50 pm

• Elite NB/GE: 2:10 pm

• Age Group Men: 1:30 pm

• Age Group Women: 2:15 pm

• Age Group NB/GE: 2:30 pm

• Single Speed Men: 2:15 pm

• Single Speed Women: 3:00 pm

• NB/GE Single Speed: 3:15 pm

You will be awarded your bolo tie at the finish line as you cross inside of the designated times. If we miss you, please head back to the finish line or registration.

Results are by mass start-finish, not by time on course. Everyone's start time is the same no matter when you cross the timing mat (i.e. 8am for 60-mile riders). Your finish time is when you cross the finish mat.

For example: if you do the 60-mile route, your time will start at 8am and if you cross the finish line at 12pm, your time would be 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Regarding cross-gender aid, we are fans of the spirit of sport, which means good ol' head-to-head competition. Let men compete against the men, women compete against the women, and non-binary/gender expansive against the non-binary/gender expansive without intentional interference. Dudes, don't give your wheel to your woman teammate or render aid that you wouldn't provide to any other rider. Women shouldn't come with a team of men to exclusively pace them, etc. It's lame AF and not in the spirit of sport. Compete head-to-head because you are already a badass athlete.

Riders who are currently serving or have ever served a doping violation are not welcome at FoCo Fondo. Please do not sign up and make the promoters call you out for past doping violations. We are not sympathetic to your doping scandal. You will be refunded and not allowed to start. Riders agree to follow current WADA guidelines regarding doping.

There are cut-off times on the 118-, at 9:30am to the Park Creek Aid Station (Approx 41 miles) however timing stops at 5pm for all routes when we our venue closes and all riders after that will receive a DNF.

Please refer to the Rider Guide. This is to ensure your safety. It’s summer. It’s hot and there is zero water outside of the aid stations on course. We want to make sure you get back okay and have a great time.

Chip timing is through Red Dirt Race Management. You will receive your number plate with the chip attached at packet pickup. You must fix your number plate to the front of your bike so the number is visible and the chip can be read at the start and finish. Your number plate cannot be folded or wrapped around your head tube or the chip will not read.

You will be able to see results here...on event day, you are responsible for reviewing your result and if there is an error, then you need to report it to registration/timing within 20 minutes of finishing ("protest period").

The 12-mile Here for It Route will receive number plates but will not have chip timing- it's all about fun!

No, we’re skipping aerobars this year- sorry!

Yes! 2026 prize purse for the 118-mile elite category is $5000 10-deep for men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive ($15,000 total) Fat Tire has matched the non-binary/gender expansive purse.

The awards ceremonies will be broken up this year. Please refer to your rider guide for the full schedule. The 118-mile awards will be at 4:00pm. No prize money will be mailed.

1st: $2000

2nd: $1000

3rd: $600

4th: $350

5th: $200

6th: $190

7th: $180

8th: $170

9th: $160

10th: $150

Additionally, there will be podiums and prizes for Overalls on the 118-, 100-, -60, & -32 + podiums for those same routes for age group categories, single speed and para.

Yes! There are age group awards on all routes except the 12-mile route. The 12- is meant to be enjoyed as is! Age breakdowns will be: <18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and is your age at the end of 2026.

Award times are at the following:

• 1:30pm 32-mile awards

• 2pm 60-mile awards

• 2:30pm 100-mile awards

• 3pm Hitch a Ride drawing

• 4pm- Last call food/beverage

• 4:00pm 118-mile awards

Prizes will be for Top 5 Overall and 1st place para- must be present to receive them.

Age group and special category podiums are 3 deep. There will be a professional photographer taking photos of all podiums and providing those post-event for you for free.

There will be special category podiums three deep on all routes except the 12-mile route for para and singles speed athletes.

There will not be podiums for the e-bike or tandem category in 2025. No prizes will be mailed.

There WILL be podiums & awards for the para category in the 32, 60, 100, and 118 mile distances.

Yes! If there are enough registrants, we will be breaking down the para category into the following subcategories for podiums:

• Visually Impaired 

• Trike – no assist 

• Trike – e-assist 

• Stand-up – no assist 

• Stand-up – e-assist 

Answers when filling out registration will inform us as to which subcategory each athlete is in.

Prizes will be awarded when a subcategory has at least two or more competitors.

Please reach out to Alison Rehfus (arehfus@me.com) if you have questions around podiums and awards for para category. 

Yes! This is the second year that we will be breaking down the para category into subcategories for podiums. See the following FAQ for more info: “Will there be podiums and awards for disciplines under the para category?” 

There are separate starts on the 118-mile route only.

6am Elite Men

6:05am Elite Women

6:10am Elite NB/GE

6:30am All additional 118-rider categories

Post-race showers for our out-of-town riders are available from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Old Town Athletic Club. Towels and shower amenities are provided. Simply drop in and sign a waiver at the front desk when you arrive.

Bikes are fun and let's keep it that way. In a group, skip the headphones so riders can communicate with you if needed for your safety (transparency mode is fine).

In 2026, we will have livestream of the men, women, and non-binary 118-mile elite category. This will be both live-streamed on our YouTube and also streamed at the venue with a large display.

For all other riders on chip-timed routes, you can check out our Results page. Most routes also have additional timing mats so you can see your person’s progress. There is no chip-timing on the 12-mile route.

All riders will receive a one text from FoCo Fondo via Project Broadcast at the beginning of event weekend to notify them of our emergency text service. Phone numbers will be pulled from BikeReg.

In case of an emergency, all riders will receive a text communication from us of the danger and action steps to take. Although you have the ability to unsubscribe, we encourage you not to. We will not use this for any marketing services at any time- now or in the future.

In 2026, this line will be monitored for non-emergencies, like a catastrophic mechanical or a small crash rendering you unable to finish the ride or get to the next aid station.

Please also consider signing up for LETA911, which includes county-issued alerts.

All riders should have an emergency contact to call if they need a pick-up- this is likely the fastest option for you.

In 2026, we will have a monitored text line for non-emergencies, like a catastrophic mechanical or a small crash rendering you unable to finish the ride or get to the next aid station. However, we have limited support and many riders, so patience is required. If you are able to continue, please get to the closest aid station, where we are better able to help.

We do have SAG drivers on each course who will be bringing up the rear of the route, as well as roaming medical.

July is usually hot and dry. However, several times we have had afternoon storms blow through. Usually, they blow through pretty quickly. It is a rider's responsibility to be aware of the weather around them and make a call regarding their safety, whether that is to keep riding, to stop and take shelter, or to call their emergency contact.

We’ve had cloudless years, years with hail, and years with plenty of wind.

2023 saw one of the hottest days of the year. 2022 was in the low 70s. 2024 was maybe…perfection?

We do monitor the weather closely and invest a ton of resources in the case of hot weather, like ample ice.

Like in Bite the Bullet, if you have a busted tooth take a bullet casing, bite down on it really hard, and it can act as a crown. You do what you have to do to survive the horse race. But really, the kids' and family routes will have volunteers and ride leaders who can help if you have an issue.

You are responsible for your (and your kids', if they are riding) safety, so do ride within your limits. If you need major medical attention or to go to the hospital, call 911 immediately. If you have a bump or scrape and want to clean up, get a bandaid, and continue, just head to the next aid station and they will have aid for you. Basic first aid supplies will be available at aid stations and a medic tent will be available from 10am-5pm at the finish.

Please be prepared if you need technical assistance for flats or minor things. Making it to aid stations is your best bet. If you need a ride please call your emergency contact. Our text line will also be available for non-emergencies like a minor crash or catastrophic mechanical but patience will be required.

Each route has a SAG driver bringing up the rear and we have roaming medic services.

FoCo Fondo is an event that takes place on roads open to traffic. The course has been designed to utilize as low-traffic roads as possible. Sunday is also an exceptionally low traffic day.

We have controlled intersections at the beginning and end of the route as you re-enter town until 3:30pm + some additional bonus ones in 2026. However, it’s essential you keep your wits about you and are very aware of your surroundings for your own safety.

All riders must be aware and operate under the Rules of the Road in Colorado at all times. If you have an emergency in relation to a driver, please call 911.

FoCo Fondo takes out an insurance policy through Adventure Advocates that should we be required to cancel for adverse weather, natural catastrophe or terrorism, riders entry fees should be protected.

Wildfire is top of mind for many people right now, our plan is that if it were to be smoky, we would make that call the morning of the race as we are subject to the winds. With the Colorado wildfires this year, we’ve had good air quality so far while areas south like Boulder or Denver have been far worse. Our current policy would be to cancel if the AQI the morning of was 150 or above. The insurance policy should guarantee refunds on all paid entries directly back on your card. We would still through a big party as best we can since we have already pre-paid for everything at that time.

FoCo Fondo is an event in July and it is typically hot and dry. The event starts in the morning. An important part of preparation for a summer-based events also includes being heat acclimated and understanding where aid stations are.

It is a rider’s responsibility to know their body and make decisions for their own health and safety. What is an overheating situation for one rider is not a big deal to another- much of this has to do with preparation.

We have amply stocked aid stations with water, electrolyte, and plenty of ice (and snacks!). It is communicated in the rider guide where those are. Riders must carry the fueling they need to get to those aid stations to refuel. A lack of a plan can result in a negative or dangerous outcome for you - that is your responsbility.

Riders are able to downgrade their distance at anytime leading into the event and up to around 15-minutes before their start. If you know you did not prepare and are worried about the heat, then downgrading could be a good choice for you.

Additionally, we have a roaming medic, medic at the start/finish, roaming SAG, and a non-emergency text line.

Here are two great resources with tips for before, during and after summer events and best practices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjdPhBTs6Vo&list=PLM4YnE7yRUl1MKak9_y8OzMDGfR22pL6p&index=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk62eve8yWQ&t=16s

Bikes are for the people! FoCo Fondo seeks to faciliate your journey on a bike regardless of age, race, gender, ability, body, sexual orientation, economic status, favorite color, or preferred New Belgium beer. It takes guts to show up at an event and we're psyched you are willing to share an adventure with us. We have a zero tolerance policy for harrassment. Riders or spectators failing to abide by this policy will be dismissed from FoCo Fondo, without refund or award if applicable. Bike are unifying, adventures are unifying. Let's ride.

Founded December 2025 is 501(c)(3) Friends of FoCo Fondo, back for it’s second event year. Friends of FoCo Fondo creates access, opportunity, and community connection for people who ride bikes or want to ride bikes. It will run several of the programs founded by FoCo Fondo including: the Leadership Program, scholarship programs, clinics, and Safe Routes to School donation. We aim to bring more stability to these programs and with stability can come the growth of these programs that is so deeply demanded.

FoCo Fondo is continuing donating the entries for these programs, supporting the Volunteer to Earn and Entry Program, and infinite tiny details that add up to one big inclusive, fun space to be a part of. FoCo Fondo staff continue to donate significant time (and funds) to see Friends of FoCo Fondo succeed for our community.

This program has now rolled into a 30-rider scholarship program supporting BIPOC, gender expansive, and para athletes. Now a Friends of FoCo Fondo production, this 20-rider program opens for applicants in February 2026. This includes an entry and housing and partnered with Fat Tire. Learn more.

There will be podiums distinguished by age group and gender, plus an extra category for para athletes and single speed. There are overall podiums for each route (by gender) and first place para overall. Age group and special category podiums are 3-deep.

The prize purse ($15,000 total, 10-deep) will be split equally for men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive on the long route.

Although riding a bike is a simple and beautiful thing, we understand that cycling is expensive and the entry may not be affordable for all. We offer a flexible Volunteer Program for riders who need this support to 1) be an important part of the FoCo Fondo, and 2) get to ride! Sign up here.

Safe Routes to School in Fort Collins extends way beyond teaching kids how to safely ride to school. Although we give the organization full reign on how to use these funds, typically they have primarily funded after school bike clubs at the lower economic schools in the area. Sports are so important and we love the power of the bike to provide exercise, transportation, AND adventure!

These funds have also provided things like a bike mechanic in needed neighborhoods to keep kids rolling, MTB education, helmets for kids, purchasing adaptive bikes, purchasing geared bike fleets, and teaching new immigrant kids how to bike to school with confidence. We really appreciate the thoughtful and creative use of the funds to best support those who need it most. The past two years has allowed Safe Routes to School to grow their adaptive fleet to ensure no kid has to stay behind during the bike programming days at school.

In 2023, As a part of the Leadership Program, we were able to consult with local para athlete Sam Summers on best practices. If you register for the para category, we have additional questions for you so we can make sure you are getting any extra support you might need (i.e. help getting your bike out of your vehicle, special parking, etc). After three years, Sam has given the reins to Alison Rehfus to lead this program. If you have questions, please reach out to Alison directly.

Note that all full aid stations have both ADA potties and transfer chairs.

For information about para athelete category prizes and podiums, please see the competitors section.

Heat acclimation is an extremely important part of summer riding and events. You can also utilize techniques to avoid overheating even if you are acclimated. Source Endurance has created some great resources for you on how what happens to your body when it overheats, how to acclimate, and the best event-day protocols for hot weather:

• Strategies for Altitude & Heat

• Top Tips to Thrive at FoCo Fondo

Fort Collins sits at about 5000 feet. There is overlap between heat acclimation and altitude acclimation, so definitely make sure you are heat acclimated if possible if you are coming from a lower elevation. For the best practices, check out these resources from Source Endurance:

• Strategies for Altitude & Heat

• Top Tips to Thrive at FoCo Fondo

Learn how to design a fueling strategy for yourself based on your body and pace here. Or contact Source Endurance for a Race Day Nutrition Plan and they will calculate it out for you!

Pacing is an important strategy for a successful event day. There is a tendency to get caught up in the excitement and go out too hard. Learn how to create a pacing strategy for yourself.

You should 100% run tubeless tires with fresh sealant…we have goatheads out in Colorado and flatting is annoying.

We recommend the WTB Vulpine 40mm or 45mm.

There are a few stretches of deeper gravel and B roads, but a technical rider can scoot through those with care and enjoy faster rolling overall. The course has been completed on road tires a few times but not at all recommended.

We have some great resources for you! Check out the free FoCo Fondo x Zwift Series, Training Rides & Events, Training & Nutrition, or grab the steal-of-a-deal Source Endurance’s FoCo Fondo Ultimate Training Guide through BikeReg which includes an 8- or 12- week static training plan.