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A Coloradoan In Flanders
By Kris Thompson, Contributor-AvidCyclist Do you have bucket rides/events you want to do in your life? Bucket rides/events can motivate you into training for the goal/event, they can inspire imagination of stepping outside of a comfort zone and give you opportunities to have an experience unlike ever before. I did, and it was to ride the Tour of Flanders Sportif ride, or the more accurate title, De Ronde van Vlaanderen, which takes place the day ... Read more
Martin Luther King Jr., Hero, Leader, Legend…Cyclist?
By: Gary Robinson, Editor This coming April 4th will mark 56 years since the assassination, by a racist, of the man whose life we remember today. Can any of us really imagine how different our lives and the entire world would have been had be been allowed to live. While there has been advancement on the issues he advanced, making our lives better, they all could have progressed further had he been alive. What other ... Read more
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 recognition provide a solid foundation. However, the challenges are real: potential tariffs, shifting consumer demand, and increased competition from direct-to-consumer ... 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 eve of the Iranian Hostage Crisis. With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, there was some optimism that we might have ... 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 going add something new. We are hosting the first of what we hope will be an annual event: “Bicycle Colorado ... 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 Bicycle Shop was founded in 2006 by retired police officer Ernie Clark, who kept the wheels on with a small ... 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 she hit and killed our sweet son as he biked home a few blocks from a friend’s house in Timnath. ... 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, duration or intensity. The minimal amount of exercise needed to preserve endurance For any seasoned cyclist, it’s very clear that ... Read more
Lakewood Wants YOUR Feedback On Upgrading Their 2025 Bike Plan
The city of Lakewood is seeking feedback from the community to update its Bike Plan for 2025. The current Plan was adopted back in 2018, and separated bike lanes didn’t make a debut in the area until after the Plan was written. In the six years since the Plan was adopted by Lakewood City Council, the active transportation landscape has changed significantly as bicycling infrastructure expands throughout the region. According to Active Transportation Coordinator for ... Read more
Wild West Cyclocross Was In Mud And Snow, The Way CX Is Meant To Be!
cyclo-cross noun cy·clo-cross ˈsī-klə-ˌkrȯs -klō-: the sport of racing bicycles over rough terrain that usually requires carrying the bicycle over obstacles If you wanted to experience the totality of that definition, this past weekend’s Wild West Cross, presented by Rattler Racing, was all of that and more. It had something for everyone who is a fan, or a participant: snow, mud, stairs, puddles and even the occasional dry spot. Cyclocross brings out the kid in a lot ... Read more
