Join Anna Hall for a special episode of Tune Into Nature as we explore the dynamic biking culture at Colorado State University and in Fort Collins!

Biking is a key part of life both on campus and in the city, and there’s so much to discover. Luckily, we have Anna to guide us through the essentials of biking in this vibrant community.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

The city’s plans for enhancing biking infrastructure

How to find affordable bikes on campus

Tips for maintaining your bike

Registering your bike with the CSU Police Department

Building a biking community at any skill level

We couldn’t uncover all this information without some help. In this episode, we feature insightful interviews with:

AnnMarie Kirkpatrick, Active Modes Specialist, Fort Collins Moves

Anna Kelso, Active Modes Specialist, Fort Collins Moves

Will Walton, Bike Mechanic, CSU The Spoke

Allison Naseman, CSU Surplus Property

Brad Breese, Transportation Education and Enforcement Program Coordinator at CSU Police Department

B Steele, co-founder of Queer + Bikes and Lead Data Scientist for the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting started, there’s always something new to learn about our active biking scene. Don’t forget to check out the links below for more information and resources!

Links:

The Spoke Bike Shop: https://thespoke.colostate.edu

CSU Surplus Property: https://surplus.colostate.edu

Register your bike: https://police.colostate.edu/register...

Queer + Bikes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerplusbikes?igsh=MW13emxkemx2cDdwZQ%3D%3D

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