Bike Fort Collins

What Bike Fort Collins does

Bike Fort Collins (legal entity: Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bicycle advocacy and education organization founded in September 2005 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. The organization operates exclusively within the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado region and is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors with a small executive team led by Executive Director Mike Moses. Its mission centers on "More Bikes. Safe Streets." with an organizational vision unveiled in 2021 "to be the Amsterdam of the U.S." BFC serves a hybrid constituent base that includes K-12 students (via the Safe Routes to School program), Title 1 elementary school 2nd graders (via the MyCycle bike donation program), underserved North Fort Collins communities (via the Active Living Program), Bicycle Friendly Businesses (62 of which are certified in Fort Collins, the most of any U.S. city), and the broader Northern Colorado cycling community through events and advocacy.

The organization's core products and services are programmatic rather than technology-based. The flagship Safe Routes to School program delivers K-12 bicycle and pedestrian safety education to over 7,000 Poudre School District students annually, conducting over 4,000 bike mechanic checks and logging over 30,000 aggregate miles of bike riding each year. The MyCycle program (launched 2020) provides free bikes and helmets to 2nd graders in six PSD Title 1 schools, with over 1,600 bikes distributed since launch and approximately 300 annually at $175 per bike/helmet. Supporting programs include the Bicycle Friendly Business Development Program, Active Living Program (with Spanish-language resources and an e-bike pilot tracked via the CanBikeCO App), and an array of community events — Tour de Fat (350+ volunteers annually), Bike to Work Day (6,000 participants in 2026), Bicycle Film Festival, Bike Prom, Tour de Pi(e), Tour de Farms, Ride of Silence, and others. BFC operates no proprietary technology stack; the underlying infrastructure is composed of third-party SaaS platforms including NeonCRM for donor/membership management, Constant Contact for the Pedal Post newsletter, Zeffy for donations and event ticketing, Print Your Cause for the merchandise store, and Atmos Financial for banking.

BFC's revenue model is diversified across individual donations, annual memberships (individual/student/family/business tiers), event proceeds (raffles, registration fees), corporate sponsorships and foundation grants (Kaiser Permanente historically, REI, current sponsors including New Belgium Brewing, City of Fort Collins, Platte River Power Authority, Scheels, Waterpik, Priority Bicycles, Neenan, Cushman & Wakefield, KUNC, Hadfield Stieben Doutt, Avid Cyclist, Cafe Vino, and Fort Collins Day Tours), and the MyCycle unit-economics ($175 × ~300 bikes annually). The organization holds BBB Accredited Charity status, a GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency, and a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating, supporting donor confidence. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: grassroots engagement, volunteer networks (350+ for Tour de Fat), the 12+ Membership Business Partner referral network, and a multi-channel marketing mix (website, Pedal Post eNewsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and earned local media).

Name

Bike Fort Collins

Legal name

Friends of the Fort Collins Bicycle Program, Inc.

Website

https://bikefortcollins.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bike Fort Collins is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization founded in 2005 serving Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. It delivers K-12 Safe Routes to School programming to over 7,000 students annually, runs the MyCycle bike donation program for Title 1 schools, and operates community cycling events and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Advocacy & Community Cycling Education Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-bike Adventures (THAJABAF)

Keywords

• Bicycle advocacy services
• Safe routes to school
• Community cycling education
• Bike friendly business
• Nonprofit cycling programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community-minded individuals supporting bicycle advocacy, education programs, and community initiatives. Donations directly fund Safe Routes to School, Active Living Program, and other advocacy efforts.
2. Membership Program: Individual, student, family, and business memberships with benefits including member sticker, early registration for events, exclusive discounts from Business Partners, bike travel box checkout access, and recognition in Pedal Post eNewsletter. Annual membership model.
3. Event Proceeds: Revenue from events including Bicycle Film Festival ticket sales, Bike Prom tickets and raffle, E-bike raffle proceeds, and Tour de Farms registration fees. Events serve as fundraisers for the organization's programs.
4. Corporate Grants & Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors and foundation grants including Kaiser Permanente Health Foundation (Active Living program), REI grants, and business sponsors for events and programs. Includes ReFUND CO state tax refund donation program.
5. MyCycle Bike Donations: Corporate philanthropy through bike build events providing bikes to 2nd graders. $175 per bike/helmet with minimum 10-bike organizational commitment. Corporate team building events funded by participating organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bike Fort Collins is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for bicycle-friendly infrastructure and delivers bicycle safety education to K-12 students and the broader community in Fort Collins, Colorado. Its core offerings include the Safe Routes to School program, MyCycle equity-focused bicycle giveaway, Bicycle Friendly Business program, Active Living program, Bike Camps, community cycling events such as Ride of Silence, Bike Prom, Tour de Fat, Tour de Farms, Tour de Pi(e), Bike to Work Day, Bicycle Film Festival, and Family Rodeos, plus a membership program and branded merchandise store that fund the advocacy mission.

Product overview

Bike Fort Collins operates as a nonprofit bicycle advocacy and education organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on its core mission of 'More Bikes. Safe Streets.' The primary offerings include Bicycle Advocacy (representing cyclists as a collective voice), Safe Routes to School (delivering K-12 bicycle and pedestrian safety education to over 7,000 students annually), MyCycle (providing free bikes and helmets to Title 1 school 2nd graders), the Bicycle Friendly Business Development Program, and the Active Living Program (promoting active transportation in underserved communities). Supporting these core initiatives are various events (Bike Prom, Tour de Fat, Bike to Work Day, Tour de Farms, Tour de Pi(e), Ride of Silence, Community Rides, and Happy Hours), educational tools (Legal or Not Quiz), and an online merchandise store. The organization also manages outreach programs like Bike Clubs, Walking Clubs, Family Rodeos, and Bike Camps for youth development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bicycle Advocacy Program Ongoing civic advocacy that engages local government and the community to advance cyclist safety, protected infrastructure, and bicycle-friendly policy in Fort Collins. Aimed at city and county policymakers, residents, and members who support safer streets.
• Safe Routes to School In-school bicycle and pedestrian safety education and active-transportation programming delivered in partnership with Poudre School District and area K-12 schools. Aimed at PSD administrators, school staff, students, and parents.
• MyCycle Equity-focused bicycle giveaway and education program that provides bikes and safety training to underserved, low-income, and marginalized youth in the Fort Collins community. Aimed at community partners, schools, donors, and the youth participants themselves.
• Bicycle Friendly Business Program Certification and recognition program for Fort Collins employers that support employees who bicycle to work, providing employer-facing guidance, promotion, and a designated "Bicycle Friendly Business" status. Aimed at local businesses, their owners, and HR/operations staff.
• Active Living Program Community program that promotes active, bicycle-friendly lifestyles through education and outreach beyond the K-12 school setting. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and community members of all ages.
• Bike Camps Summer bicycle skills camps for children and youth that build on-the-bike competence, safety awareness, and confidence. Aimed at Fort Collins families and youth participants.
• Bike Clubs and Walking Clubs Recurring community bicycle and walking club rides that bring together residents for group exercise, socialization, and route discovery. Aimed at adult Fort Collins residents and visitors.
• Bike Fort Collins Membership Program Annual membership program that allows individuals and families to financially support the organization's advocacy and education mission in exchange for recognition as members of the local cycling community. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and supporters of the organization.
• Bike Fort Collins Online Store E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise such as apparel and accessories, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit's programs. Aimed at supporters, members, and the general public.
• Ride of Silence Annual solemn community ride held in memory of cyclists killed or injured in traffic, observed as part of a national Ride of Silence tradition. Aimed at Fort Collins cyclists and community members.
• Bike Prom Annual community bicycle-themed prom-style social event celebrating cycling culture with costumes, music, and group rides. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and the local cycling community.
• Tour de Fat Annual fundraising community cycling festival with costume rides, entertainment, and proceeds benefiting Bike Fort Collins' programs. Aimed at the general public, members, and supporters.
• Tour de Farms Annual community bicycle tour that visits local farms and food producers, linking cycling with local food and agritourism. Aimed at Fort Collins cyclists and families interested in local food.
• Tour de Pi(e) Annual community ride paired with a pie-themed social gathering, combining cycling recreation with a food-centered event. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and cycling enthusiasts.
• Bike to Work Day Annual community event that celebrates and encourages bicycle commuting, typically featuring station activations and commuter engagement around Fort Collins workplaces. Aimed at Fort Collins commuters and employers.
• Bicycle Film Festival Annual festival screening bicycle-themed films as part of a national Bicycle Film Festival franchise, bringing cycling culture and storytelling to the Fort Collins community. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and cycling enthusiasts.
• Family Rodeos Family-oriented bicycle rodeo events that teach children and parents on-bike handling and safety skills through stations and games. Aimed at Fort Collins families with school-age children.
• BFC Happy Hour Recurring casual social gathering for members, supporters, and the cycling-curious community to network and connect with Bike Fort Collins staff and volunteers. Aimed at adult Fort Collins residents and members.
• Legal or Not Educational Quiz Interactive web-based quiz that educates users about Colorado bicycle traffic laws and what is legally required when riding a bicycle. Aimed at Fort Collins residents and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 students educated annually through Safe Routes to School program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Your Group Ride (YGR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Founding sponsor of MyCycle program. Your Group Ride provides funding and corporate team building events for bike builds. Supports MyCycle bike build events for local PSD Title 1 schools.
• Wish for Wheels FococoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Partnership to provide bikes to second-graders during COVID-19 pandemic. Program evolved into MyCycle, providing bikes and helmets to Title 1 school students. Since 2020, over 1,600 bikes and helmets distributed.
• Zagster/Pace Fort CollinsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Partnership for Pace Fort Collins dockless bike share program. BFC promotes ridership and helps procure sponsors. Zagster/Pace operates 250+ bikes across 20+ stations. Service transitioned from Fort Collins Bike Library in 2018.
• City of Fort CollinscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership since 2012 on Safe Routes to School program. City provides funding, FC Moves/Active Modes department support, and infrastructure planning collaboration. BFC advocates for bike funding and policies. Joint participation on Bicycle Advisory Committee, Vision Zero Action Plan, and Active Modes Plan.
• Poudre School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership since 2012 for Safe Routes to School program delivery to K-12 students within PSD schools in Fort Collins. BFC delivers all bicycle education curriculum through PE classes, skills courses, and supervised rides.
• New Belgium BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2006Partnership since 2006 for Tour de Fat - Fort Collins' largest cycling event and BFC's biggest fundraiser. New Belgium provides venue, beer, and event support. BFC organizes volunteer recruitment and community participation. Over two decades, Tour de Fat has raised nearly $6 million for local bike nonprofits nationwide.
• League of American BicyclistsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational bicycle advocacy organization. BFC participates in National Bike Summit, League programs, and Bicycle Friendly America certifications. Tim Wooten is League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified.
• Colorado State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through CSU Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC). CSU sponsors bike share stations and cycling events. Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University. Collaborates on student bike safety education.
• Larimer County Department of Health & Built EnvironmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Active Living program, asphalt art/Paint the Pavement initiative, and Built Environment Leadership Team. Works on active transportation and public health initiatives for northern Fort Collins.
• Recycled CyclesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBFC business member and Membership Business Partner. Partnered on e-bike pilot program with City of Fort Collins. Provides bike maintenance support for various programs.
• Retreat Bakery Bar, Butter Milk Bakery, Totally 80's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTour de Pi(e) ride stops at three local establishments for pie and pizza tastings. Community event partnership for annual fundraising ride.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• League of American Bicyclists: The national umbrella advocacy organization for cycling in the U.S., runs the Bicycle Friendly America program and the National Bike Summit. Bike Fort Collins directly participates in League programs (BFB certifications, National Bike Summit) and is a regional affiliate of the League's mission.
• PeopleForBikes: National cycling advocacy coalition focused on infrastructure, policy, and industry coalition-building. Operates in the same bicycling advocacy space as Bike Fort Collins at a much larger national scale, sharing overlapping policy and infrastructure missions.

Direct peers

• Bicycle Colorado: The statewide bicycle advocacy nonprofit for Colorado, directly comparable to Bike Fort Collins' advocacy function but at the state level. BFC and Bicycle Colorado collaborate on legislative advocacy (e.g., HB22-1028, 2026 bills) and represent the closest peer in mission and geography.
• Bike Denver: City-level bicycle advocacy nonprofit serving Denver, Colorado. Closely analogous to Bike Fort Collins in structure (municipal-scale advocacy + education + events), serving a peer Rocky Mountain city with comparable Platinum-tier Bike Friendly Community aspirations.
• Cascade Bicycle Club: Major Pacific Northwest bicycle advocacy and education nonprofit serving the Seattle/Puget Sound region. Operates a comparable portfolio of advocacy, education (youth bike safety), community rides, and large-scale events like RSVP and the Seattle to Portland ride.
• San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: Long-established Bay Area bicycle advocacy nonprofit with comparable mission across advocacy, education, and member-driven programs. Comparable in scale (50k+ members historically) and in running community rides and bike-skill education programming analogous to BFC's RAT rides and SRTS.
• Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA): Regional bicycle advocacy nonprofit serving the greater Washington D.C. area, focused on advocacy, education, and community rides. Closely parallels Bike Fort Collins' structure as a city/region-anchored advocacy nonprofit with a strong education and membership component.

Emerging players

• Bikes Belong Foundation: Grant-making foundation focused on increasing ridership, particularly among underrepresented communities. Complementary to BFC's Active Living and equity programming and a potential funding partner for MyCycle-style initiatives.

Others

• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National advocacy nonprofit focused on converting abandoned rail corridors into multi-use trails. Operates in an adjacent but not directly competing space — active transportation infrastructure advocacy — sharing overlapping policy and community-building goals with BFC.
• Fort Collins Bike Co-op: A former project under Bike Fort Collins' nonprofit umbrella (2007-2009) that subsequently spun off as its own 501(c)(3). Operates as a local bike repair/refurbishment nonprofit in Fort Collins, sharing geography and an ecosystem-level partnership with BFC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BikeFortCollins
• Instagraminstagram.com/bikefc/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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