Colorado Springs Renewed as Silver Bicycle Friendly Community for 2026

We are proud to announce that the League of American Bicyclists has officially renewed Colorado Springs as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)!

This renewal is more than just a title; it is a reflection of our city’s long-term commitment to building a best-in-class transportation system. Since first achieving the Silver in 2017 and having our Silver designation renewed in 2021, Colorado Springs has continued to evolve, striving to be a place where everyone, residents and visitors alike, can navigate our community safely and easily by bike.

A Growing National Movement

“Building better places to bike is a shared effort,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The communities recognized here are part of a growing national movement, taking practical steps to support bicycling as a safe, accessible, and valuable part of everyday life.”

Today, we are proud to be among 444 communities across the United States that are transforming the American landscape, one bike lane at a time.

Evidence of Progress

The Silver BFC award recognizes the tangible investments Colorado Springs has made in bike education, pro-bike policies, and a culture that celebrates cycling. Key milestones contributing to this renewal include:

• Community & Culture: The continued expansion of our Bike to Work Day celebrations and the incredible growth of local cycling groups, such as the Wednesday Ride. We’ve also seen the growth and impact of partners like PikeRide, our local non-profit electric bike share, and Kids on Bikes, which empowers the next generation of riders through education and access.
• Trail Connectivity: Completing the northern (Rock Island Trail) Legacy Loop connection, paving the west side of the Pikes Peak Greenway, and repaving the Sinton Trail.
• On-Street Safety: Implementing the Oro Blanco, Wooten Rd, and Fountain Boulevard buffered bike lanes plus, the Pikes Peak Avenue bike boulevard improvements.

What’s Next: Updating the Vision

While we celebrate this milestone, we are already looking toward the future. The City of Colorado Springs will use the detailed analysis from this assessment to reevaluate COS Bikes!, our city’s bike master plan.

Last updated in 2018, an updated master plan will ensure our infrastructure and programs keep pace with our growing community.

BFC Report Card

Once the League publishes our official BFC Report Card, we will share those insights here to highlight our strengths and identify where we can continue to improve.

2021 Colorado Springs BFC Scorecard
2017 Colorado Springs BFC Scorecard

Learn more about the League’s Bicycle Friendly Community program at bikeleague.org/community.