Our mission
We are a grassroots, Fort Collins-based non-profit women’s cycling organization. We work to empower women of all abilities in Northern Colorado to be active and impactful members of our cycling community. We do this through group rides, community involvement, educational events, and race participation. The Fort Follies is for all cyclists comfortable in femme spaces, including cis-women, transfemme, and non-binary cyclists..
Our why
We exist because cycling has historically been male-dominated, and women—especially those new to the sport—often face barriers to entry: intimidation, lack of representation, safety concerns, and limited accessible entry points. We believe every woman deserves to experience the freedom, strength, community, and joy that cycling brings. We're changing the landscape of cycling in Northern Colorado by creating welcoming spaces where women can discover their power on two wheels.
Our Story
Why Fort Follies?
Folly is defined as lacking good sense or an act of foolishness. Well, really, what’s more foolish or lacking sense than 5 hour rides in the dead of winter, hucking your MTB off a big drop, racing a criterium at 30 mph, racing through sandpits on your cyclocross bike, or racing a track bike without brakes! You bet we’re lacking some sense to outsiders, but we have a ton of fun doing it together. We encourage and enable women to get into the sport whether for recreation, to get in shape, or to race competitively.
Where will you find Fort Follies members in the future? You’ll find them on the road, on the trails, and on their cyclocross bikes. Abilities range from those who have just started riding to those who compete in the pro ranks. We seek to be all-inclusive with the focus of creating a positive environment where women can try new things, push themselves, or simply enjoy the company of fellow riders. While we do hope to grow the racing scene, we do not force members to race, but rather reduce those intimidation barriers to make that step a little less scary if someone wants to dabble in racing.
Founded by Whitney Allison back in 2012, we have now grown to a 200+ rider club team that does it all. We hope you’ll join us!