COMING SOON
830 S COLLEGE AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO
Joyride is a bike repair shop, cafe, and gathering space: A place where your bike gets taken care of and so do you. We are intentionally alcohol-free and proudly women, trans, and queer-owned.
We're creating a place where you can drop your bike off for a repair, grab a cup of coffee, join a group ride, meet new friends, sign up for a workshop, or simply hang out without pressure or pretense. Connection happens through:
✦ Professional, approachable bike repair and education
✦ Group rides, workshops, and on- and off-bike events
✦ A cozy cafe with coffee and light bites
✦ Thoughtfully curated retail from like-minded brands
We exist to center those who have historically felt unseen or unwelcome, while welcoming anyone who loves bikes, is just getting started, or is simply looking for a place to connect.
At its core, Joyride is about reimagining cycling culture through softness, joy, and community.
Created by the team behind Queer+ Bikes, Joyride is rooted in years of real community-building, inclusive rides and events, and a shared belief that bikes can be a source of connection and joy.
MEET YOUR FOUNDERS
LAUREN MEHL
she/herLauren discovered her love for cycling after moving to Colorado, growing from daily commuting to gravel and mountain biking. At Joyride, she’s bringing her program and communications experience to help plan events and build a welcoming, connected cycling culture in Fort Collins. She can’t wait to incorporate her love of food and drink to create a tasty and satisfying cafe experience.
B STEELE
he/theyBethel or “B” just loves all things bikes. He is a data scientist and longtime bike mechanic who’s happiest building wheels, teaching others, and riding everything from gravel to mountain. At Joyride, B is focused on helping people feel confident on and off their bikes. B is a self-proclaimed coffee geek and a former production assistant who looks forward to making you feel right at home.
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
