Join us for a little pre-party at New Belgium for a bike-themed Tap Talks in the Community Room from 5:30-7:00pm. For our 2026 series, grab your favorite New Belgium brew and sit back and hear from three incredible speakers:
Changing Who Feels Like They Belong on a Bike with Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes.
What happens when someone who never saw themselves represented in cycling decides to show up anyway? Marley shares her personal journey from feeling like an outsider in the cycling world to co-founding a national movement that has helped thousands of people find belonging on two wheels. Through stories, lessons learned, and practical actions anyone can take, she explores how we can create a cycling culture where more people feel welcome, supported, and excited to ride.
How Riding A Bike Rewrote My Story with AJ Finney, comedian and mental health advocate.
Sometimes the most transformative experiences begin by accident. This talk follows AJ’s unexpected journey into cycling—from a couples' activity to a personal passion—and explores how a simple bike ride became a tool for resilience and self-discovery, setting him on course for an ambitious 3,500-mile gravel adventure.
Momentum, Together with Kevin Krause, Executive Director of Send Town Bike Club
Sharing insights on how our local community has created momentum in growing youth cycling, the collaborative push for a bike park, and bigger goals for multimodal transportation. Get inspired by what’s possible when people come together, learn how to get involved locally, or even build some momentum in your own community!
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Marley Blonsky is a cyclist, author, speaker, and co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, a nonprofit dedicated to making cycling more inclusive and welcoming for people of all sizes, abilities, and backgrounds. Her work has been featured on the TODAY Show, in The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, and Bicycling Magazine, where she was named Rider of the Year in 2023. Marley is also the author of The Rag Tag Best Friends Bicycle Club and the subject of the short film We Are Cyclists. Whether she's riding gravel, bikepacking across Oregon, or leading community rides, Marley is passionate about helping more people discover the joy and freedom that bicycles can bring.
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AJ Finney is a Denver-based comedian known for his high-energy, psychedelic-inspired storytelling that blends Midwestern charm with hilarious takes on family, anxiety, recovery, and the beautiful absurdity of everyday life. A standout performer, he has appeared on FOX’s Laughs, competed on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and earned recognition from Comedy Central, HBO, and Gilda’s LaughFest, where he was named Best of the Midwest. Sober since 2014, AJ is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and often brings authenticity, resilience, and hope to both his work and his community. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys outdoor adventures, long bike rides, and serving as the beloved longtime host of the Hillberry Music & Arts Festival in Eureka Springs Arkansas
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Kevin is a community advocate focused on getting everyone riding more bikes-for all the reasons, especially #morekidsonbikes. He is currently Executive Director of local nonprofit Send Town Bike Club, has served on the City of Fort Collins’ Active Modes and Bicycle Advisory Boards, and helped lead the Hughes for Everyone and the Fort Collins Bike Park Collective efforts. He is a proud husband, dad, and loves helping turn big ideas into real impact—and probably loves RAD as much as you do.
In 2025 we heard the following:
Endless Point-to-Point: Bike Racing as a Pathway for Community Building & Pursuing an Impactful Career by Michael Kanter
No Empty Parking Lots! by Alex Maltese (FoCo Gravel People)
On the Road Again: Rediscovering the World Through Cycling by Alison Rehfus - Adaptive Adventures