Pedaling To Prosperity: How Cycling Boosts Local Economies
By Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist If you’ve ever stopped for coffee mid-ride or picked up a spare tube at a local shop, you already know that cyclists are customers. But … Read more
Gary Robinson
Founder/CEO, staging.avidcyclist.com
Gary has been a cyclist, both recreation and racer, his entire live, as well as a backcountry skier, CrossFit athlete, and instructor, NASM certified trainer, and owned several businesses including a marketing business specializing in event signage, banners, and tent displays.
He began this site as a blog about all aspects of cycling, called Colorado Avid Cyclist. In the spring of 2024, a life-altering event reshaped Gary’s purpose, and this site’s. After he was struck from behind by the driver of a Ford F-250 in Castle Rock, Colorado, we saw how cyclists are often viewed as less than human on the road. Minutes after the crash, while paramedics were attending to him, we witnessed the driver’s callous response on social media, posting photos of the scene and making slanderous comments, revealed a deep-seated dehumanization of cyclists. This incident, coupled with the tragic death of another cyclist and the ensuing online vitriol, ignited a new mission.
After covering several deadly motor vehicle/cyclist crashes, he published an essay: “Somebody’s Husband, Father, Son, and More: The Dehumanization of Cyclists,” that went viral, resonating with thousands and sparking a movement. This pivotal moment transformed Colorado Avid Cyclist into a platform for advocacy, which encouraged him to expand this site into a national resource and platform to promote the cyclist lifestyle.
Articles by Gary
The Heartbeat Of Cycling: Why Independent Bike Shops Still Matter
There is a sound that belongs to a real bike shop: a freehub ticking down after a wheel leaves the truing stand; an air compressor snapping to life; a chain … Read more
Collagen Peptides and Protein for Cyclists: What They Can—and Cannot—Do for Recovery and Injury Rehab
Cycling is celebrated as a low-impact sport, but the repetitive nature of pedaling and the intense loads of interval training can take a toll. As a result, riders are increasingly … Read more
Garmin Acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, Leading Endurance And Strength Training Platforms For Athletes And Coaches
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has acquired the TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic training platforms for athletes and coaches. The acquisition strengthens Garmin’s fitness ecosystem with … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
