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Will Trek Bikes Survive 2025?
The question of Trek’s survival in a potentially turbulent 2025 bike market is complex. While recent news of restructuring and product line reductions has raised concerns, it’s crucial to remember Trek’s position as a major player in the industry. Their extensive dealer network, diverse product portfolio (spanning road, mountain, e-bikes, and more), and strong brand ... Read more
“Breaking Away” a timeless American coming-of-age movie, remains a cycling classic.
by: Gary Robinson, editor-Colorado Avid Cyclist I had just graduated high school 1979, I remember it as a time of political and economic turmoil. The inflation rate was 12% and its release was 2 days prior to President Jimmy Carter’s “Crisis in Confidence” to the American people. Tensions were high, and we were on the ... Read more
Coloradostaging.avidcyclist.com Presents: Bicycle Colorado Night at “The Avs”
Coloradostaging.avidcyclist.com has been a big supporter of different events, advocacy groups, and non-profits in the past. That is not changing! Shortly after our inception, we came along side of Bicycle Colorado, and have lent them our support as a corporate supporter/member and also donate a portion of our proceeds to them. For 2025, we are ... Read more
Amy Weiss Found GUILTY of “Careless Driving Resulting in Death” in the crash that killed 10-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Stratton
Dec. 20, 2024. By Gary Robinson, Editor After a week long trial, The trial of Amy Weiss has come to an end. Today, the jury in the case found Amy Weiss GUILTY of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed 10-year-old “Ollie” Stratton, a Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense, and is governed by ... Read more
RacerShot’s Images of the Colorado’s CX Season Ends with Colo-Tucky Hot Laps in Golden
On Saturday, we finished off Colorado’s CX season with Colo-Tucky Hot Laps in Golden, a last-minute tune-up before everyone heads east to Louisville, Kentucky this week for #CXNATS. The race was put on by Lee Waldman, Rattler Racing and Donovan Racing Off Road Racing Team and it was a great way to end the season, ... Read more
Second Chance Bikes continues Late Founder’s Legacy in Denver
By MAX LEVY | mlevy@prairiemountainmedia.com | Loveland Reporter-Herald PUBLISHED: December 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM MST Nonprofit will donate bikes out of new Mile High WorkShop space A scrappy nonprofit that has provided bikes to thousands of homeless people, young children and others in need across the metro area is ready to open its doors in Denver. Second Chance ... Read more
Keep it Thin With This Chicken Sausage Stuffing Recipe
This flavorful Sausage Stuffing made with chicken sausage, celery, onions, herbs and French bread is my go-to Thanksgiving stuffing recipe for this year-again! This recipe takes the traditional stuffing you know and love and amps it up with flavorful chicken or turkey sausage, caramelized vegetables, and aromatic herbs. It’s a dish that’s hearty, versatile, and ... Read more
Colorado Cyclo-X’s Finale- The State Championships out at Cyclo-X Longmont Images
2024 Cyclocross is in the books as far as the Cyclocross Cup goes. But the memories will live on. The Racershot’s team was out there capturing all of the thrills and spills that is Cyclocross. Ryan Muncy and Brent Murphy were there shooting images while Tyler Phillips was capturing video as well as images. If ... Read more
Distracted Drivers Are Taking Lives in Colorado and Punishments Must Be More Severe to Hold Them Accountable
By: Rod Stratton- The death of our 10-year-old son is an example that Colorado’s laws don’t do enough to discourage distracted driving. That has to change. My son, Ollie, had his life tragically cut short at just 10 years old. According to the Larimer County sheriff, there is evidence that the driver was distracted when ... Read more
How Much Should I Train Over The Holidays To Maintain Fitness?
The holidays are coming up and all the social commitments, reduced daylight, and changing weather will put training time in danger. The question many cyclists are asking themselves is how much do I have to train to maintain my fitness through this season? Let’s see where you can cut some corners, whether it’s training frequency, ... Read more
