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Rediscovering the Joy of Cycling: Why Slowing Down Can Spark Your Passion
Cycling is a beautiful contradiction. It’s a sport of numbers—watts, miles, cadence, elevation—but it’s also a simple pleasure: two wheels, open road, and the rhythm of your breath. Somewhere between chasing PRs and analyzing power files, many riders lose the spark that first got them on a bike. The pure joy. The freedom. The feeling ... Read more
Post Ride Awesomeness In Less Than 20 Minutes
By Tom Danielson, Owner and Coach-CINCH Cycling Do you ever get back from a ride and have no idea what to eat? You’re dazed, you’re tired, and your brain is doing that post-ride fog thing. Here’s the simple process I use to get a solid meal on the table in under 20 minutes: 1. Start With Your ... Read more
How To Properly Fuel Your Ride
By Tom Danielson, Owner and Coach-CINCH Cycling Stop Obsessing Over Carbs Per Hour and Start Obsessing About This! In cycling right now, everyone is obsessed with carbs per hour. 90g per hour. 120g per hour. How to stack glucose-to-fructose ratios. How to squeeze one more gel in. Before you even start to worry if you are eating enough ... Read more
How to Ride Smooth, Strong, and in Control in Your Paceline
By Tom Danielson, Owner and Coach-CINCH Cycling This past weekend I spent some time in a fast group doing paceline work in extremely windy conditions. It was one of those days where the wind wanted to rip the bike out of your hands, which also means it was a perfect day to sharpen execution and ... Read more
Riding The Line: Borderlands Gravel Returns To Douglas Arizona
Grit, gravel, and adventure in the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. Race hard and experience the untamed beauty of BorderLands Gravel. November 15, 2025 There are rides that challenge your body, and then there are rides that change your perspective. Borderlands Gravel, held along the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona, is the rare event that manages to do ... Read more
Your Guide To Debunking The Top Anti-Cycling Arguments You Will Hear In 2026
You’re scrolling the comments under an article about a new bike lane and there it is: “No one uses them!” Or maybe you’re riding peacefully down a calm urban street when a passing driver yells, “Get off the road!” Or my personal favorite, “Cyclist don’t pay taxes, they shouldn’t use the roads at all!” Anti-bike arguments aren’t just ... Read more
How To Master Wet Roots On Your Mountain Bike
By Liam Mercer Stop slipping and start shredding with this guide to how it is done. At the best of times, roots are pretty hard work. They’re lumpy, hard, and often, downright scary. Slather them with a liberal film of wet and grease, and they can strike the fear of god into even the most ... Read more
Flow Formulas: The Research-Backed Fuel Changing Endurance Sports
Ahead of the curve on the high-carbohydrate fueling trend, Flow Formulas helps athletes consume higher carb loads efficiently while minimizing gastrointestinal discomfort. Every product is precision-designed to deliver sustained energy without compromise, empowering endurance athletes to perform at their peak during intense competition or long pursuits. Over the years, Flow Formulas has been the choice ... Read more
“50 Ways To Bike The Nation” -US Cycling States Ranked
Admit it, you started to read that title to the tune of Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”. At staging.avidcyclist.com, we believe the bike is a passport — to fitness, freedom, community, and adventure. But where you live can dramatically affect your riding experience. Some states provide expansive trail systems, bike-friendly infrastructure, and ... Read more
Littleton, Colorado–Vote No on Ballot Question 3A- by Pete Piccolo
In 2024, Bicycle Colorado adopted Public Policy Principles to guide our decision on which policies to champion, support, or oppose. One of these principles is adopting land use policies that support safe active transportation. This November, residents of Littleton will vote on Ballot Question 3A. While framed as “preserving neighborhoods,” 3A undermines efforts to expand safe options for ... Read more
