​A Fort Collins biking tradition that started 10 years ago is ready to ride again.The popular New Belgium Brewing-sponsored FoCo Fondo combines elite gravel racing and a weekend-long cycling community celebration July 16-19.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe event already has several thousand riders signed up, according to event organizers, including some international professionals in the main race.Here’s what to know for the this year’s FoCo Fondo, including schedule, race options, community events and more.July 16: Tap Talks at New Belgium West Bar (5:30-7:30 p.m.)July 17: Kick-off party at The Lyric Cinema with packet pickup and live music from AWD Organ Trio (4:30–7:00pm)July 18: Bike and lifestyle expo (free, open to public); Costume relay race (2:30pm); Shakeout rides and brewery tours also availableJuly 19: FoCo Fondo race day, all distances start 6-6:30 a.m.; followed by finish-line festival at New Belgium Brewing; Bike and lifestyle expo (free, open to public)There are four options for the competitive gravel races: 32, 60, 100, and 118 miles.The 118-mile “Triple Dog Dare” premiere route has a $15,000 prize purse split equally across gender categories as “one of the most inclusive prize structures in competitive gravel cycling.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA coveted bolo tie cutoff is awarded to riders who finish the 118-mile route within a certain time is back. Last year’s champion and USA Gravel Cycling national champion Lauren Stephens will defend her title.Another big FoCo Fondo emphasis this year is rider safety. This year’s course will have nearly double the amount of controlled intersections to facilitate riders through busier areas.See full course routes and details online. Registration for most race options is still available via this registration link.Cyclists compete in the 2025 FoCo Fondo gravel racing event on July 20, 2025 on trails just outside of Fort Collins, Colo.It’ll almost be like a mini Tour de Fat preview when the costumes come out.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe costume relay race features teams of 2-4 riders on the New Belgium short track, with each rider doing a half-mile lap before handing off to a teammate.The costume directions are simple. “Make it fun. Make it freaky. Make it yours,” according to a FoCo Fondo news release.The winning team will receive a $100 gift card to Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant.As of July 16 at 2 p.m., costume relay team slots are still available, with 24 teams the max cutoff. Registration is available online.Wondering what’s going on at New Belgium all weekend?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe two-day bike and outdoor lifestyle expo runs July 18-19 at New Belgium and is open to the public.Bike brands like Trek, Castelli Cycling and Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB) will have a presence, alongside local art, live music, food trucks, community organizations and Colorado outdoor groups.”The expo offers locals access to new brands and ideas, and gives our