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Tour de France 2026 Final Week: The Stages, Storylines, and U.S. Riders to Watch
As the peloton winds its way through the picturesque French countryside, anticipation builds for the Tour de France 2026 final week. This climactic period promises to deliver unparalleled drama, showcasing the grit, strategy, and sheer athleticism that define cycling’s most prestigious race. With the yellow jersey still fiercely contested and several stages poised to shake ... Read more
Sean Duffy’s Bike Lane Theater is a Warning Shot to Local Governments
By: Carson Blume Look, I’ve seen a lot of theater in my time. Men in suits standing behind podiums, announcing things like they just discovered fire. This week it was Sean Duffy, Trump’s Transportation Secretary, posting online like he’d single handedly slain a dragon. “I just redirected $1.73 billion in USDOT grants away from Biden ... Read more
FoCo Fondo Presented by Fat Tire Announces Elite Field and Livestream for Year 11
Lauren Stephens headlines a deep women’s field as FoCo Fondo returns July 19 with a $15,000 equal prize purse, bolo tie cutoffs, and a live broadcast on YouTube — with ideal weather in the forecast. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT COLLINS, Colorado — FoCo Fondo Presented by Fat Tire returns to Fort Collins, Colorado for its ... Read more
The Finish Line is Just a Suggestion: Béa and Damien Complete Their 5,000-Mile Journey
By Gary Robinson, staging.avidcyclist.com When I first spotted Béa and Damien Bertaux descending Wolfensberger Road in Castle Rock, Colorado, their heavily loaded touring bikes and the small “France” license plate dangling from the rear rack told me they were on a serious adventure. They were riding from Cancún, Mexico, to Calgary, Canada—a five-month journey delayed ... Read more
Cycling’s Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Dangerous Cities in the US to Ride a Bike
By: Avid Cyclist America loves cycling. Millions of people ride for fitness, commuting, and the simple joy of being on two wheels. Yet for all the enthusiasm, the United States remains one of the most dangerous developed nations in the world for cyclists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,166 bicyclists were ... Read more
Cadence: Why Is It So Important, And How Efficient Cadence Can Make You Faster
Cadence is a murky subject for cyclists. We all know that pedaling at one cadence feels very different from spinning at another, and we naturally gravitate towards certain cadences in cycling. But few of us really understand how cadence affects our efficiency on the bike, and there’s lots of contradictory information on the topic. So ... Read more
Trump’s Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, Says Bike Lanes Are DEI – And Cyclist’s Safety Is Not Important
Apparently the Trump administration is just calling anything it doesn’t like “DEI”. With this latest move, the administration is assuming that all cyclists are liberals, and their lives and safety are not a concern. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that his department would redirect $1.73 billion in Biden-era grants away from establishing “DEI bike ... Read more
The New 2027 Scott Spark RC: Redefining the Modern XC Race Machine
The cross-country (XC) racing landscape has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Tracks are gnarlier, descents are steeper, and the demand for bikes that can handle rough terrain without sacrificing climbing efficiency has never been higher. Enter the new 2027 Scott Spark RC—a bike that completely reimagines what a top-tier XC race machine can ... Read more
Sip, Savor, and Spin: The 32nd Annual Tour de Vineyards Awaits
By; Gary Robinson / staging.avidcyclist.com As the heat of summer begins to wane and the first hues of fall paint the Western Slope, cyclists from across the country will gather in Palisade, Colorado, for a ride unlike any other. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, The Ride Collective will host the 32nd annual Tour de Vineyards ... Read more
Why Cascadia Super Gravel Is One of the Pacific Northwest’s Most Unique Gravel Races
I’ve been a part of more gravel races than I can count. Most of the time, my role is that of a photographer, capturing the moment. On some levels, that sounds exhilarating. While it is a blast, most of my time is spent waiting, watching … and thinking. Recently, I shot photos at Cascadia Super ... Read more
