RCR Strategic Plan 2025-2028

The following document outlines RCR’s Strategic Plan for the next three years.

MISSION: Routt County Riders advocates to implement positive change for all types of cyclists in Northwest Colorado.

VISION: We envision a community where every resident has access to a bicycle; trails and roads are built and maintained for every level and discipline of rider; and cyclists, pedestrians and motorists safely enjoy our beautiful Yampa Valley for transportation and recreation.

People building a wooden bridge for a bike trail

RCR PRIORITIES

BIKING INFRASTRUCTURE

Goals

  • Create, and maintain trails year-round to encourage cycling in Routt County.
  • Increase connectivity and safety for road, gravel, mountain biking and commuting by bike.

Strategies

  • Identify opportunity gaps in trails and commuter infrastructure for decision-makers and stakeholders. 
  • Build and maintain a diverse network of trails through volunteer programs and local partnerships.
  • Assist local land management agencies in maintaining and enhancing area trails and resources for the community.
  • Promote all-season cycling by facilitating winter riding opportunities.
  • Improve rural road riding experience and private landowner relationships.

BIKING ACCESS

Goals

  • Remove or reduce cost barriers to cycling.
  • Provide bike maintenance education to community members in need.

Strategies

  • Expand and enhance the Bike Match program to connect more riders with bicycles.
  • Increase usage of the community bike shop.
  • Broaden the reach of maintenance education to equip more cyclists with essential repair skills.
  • Partner with organizations to increase accessibility to both recreational and competitive cycling.

ADVOCACY/ADVISORY

Goals

  • Collaborate with decision-makers and community groups to increase the infrastructure and connectivity needed  to support mountain, gravel, road cycling and bike commuting.

Strategies

  • Collect and analyze existing and new data to interpret community needs and desires for all forms of cycling.
  • Track and participate on local and statewide committees and boards that have an impact on cycling.
  • Count and interpret data on recreational usage of area trails through continued partnership with the City of Steamboat Springs.
  • Organize a more impactful, positive voice for local cyclists.

EVENTS

Goals

  • Support and manage events that create a sense of community.

Strategies

  • Leverage existing group rides and create new social rides to engage local cyclists.
  • Continue to support mountain, road, and gravel race events.
  • Host social events (films, membership drives, etc) to increase membership and camaraderie.

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Goals

  • Provide education to make cycling safer and supported by the community.
  • Create opportunities for the local community to enhance cycling resources.

Strategies

  • Continue and expand school safety programs.  
  • Create communications through social, online and print media that disseminate safer cycling behaviors.
  • Promote education and resources to enhance safety, avoid incidents between drivers and cyclists, and foster safer sharing of rural roads.
  • Encourage positivity amongst trail users.
  • Improve recognition programs for volunteers and supporters.