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Somebody’s Husband, Father, Son, and More-The Dehumanization of Cyclists

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October 16, 2024 This Past Saturday, there was a tragic crash in Douglas County at the intersection of Hwy 83 and Jones Rd. Saturday Evening, just before 5pm, Robert Garrison of Denver 7 posted a story titled: “Cyclist dead, another injured after single-vehicle crash in Douglas County” The article that followed, consisting of 6 sentences, explained that “A 55 year

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Denver canceled part of a protected bike lane near Sloan’s Lake. Here’s why

October 22, 2024 No Comments

Recent plans to upgrade the bike lane in Denver along W. 29th, between Sheridan Blvd and Zuni were drastically downsized.

The Pro’s Closet Closing its Doors

September 26, 2024 No Comments

The end of an era in the Colorado Retail Cycling Industry has apparently come to an end. This morning, The

‘Beloved’ Colorado Olympian faces long recovery after cycling crash in Breckenridge

August 22, 2024 No Comments

DENVER (KDVR) — Six days in with over 200 miles down, Howard Grotts was in the lead of the Breck Epic,

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Check, Remove, and Replace a Bicycle Chain- Tech Tip

October 15, 2024 No Comments

Your bike chain is crucial to your performance on your bike. In this week’s Tech Tip, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through checking, cleaning, and knowing when to replace, and removing

The Three Amigos of Photography Take On Valmont Cross

October 29, 2024 No Comments

The City of Boulder was the host of the Valmont Cross this past weekend, and it was not without great racing and some unexpected visitors…from a galaxy far, far away. We have always known that

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Unleashing the Power of Zone-2 Training in Cycling, Insights from Inigo San Millan

May 16, 2024 No Comments

By Vint Schoenfeldt, VeloCoach As cycling continues to gain popularity as a form of exercise and competition, athletes and coaches are constantly seeking ways to optimize performance. One approach that has gained traction in recent

Marinated Shrimp & Succotash Toasts

September 5, 2024 No Comments

Looking for a great quick dinner that has plenty of “chewy protein” as my wife calls it, and fresh veggies? You don’t even have to turn on the stove for this satisfying veggie-packed dinner. The

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Somebody’s Husband, Father, Son, and More-The Dehumanization of Cyclists

October 16, 2024

October 16, 2024 This Past Saturday, there was a tragic crash in Douglas County at the intersection of Hwy 83 and Jones Rd. Saturday Evening,

Check, Remove, and Replace a Bicycle Chain- Tech Tip

October 15, 2024

Your bike chain is crucial to your performance on your bike. In this week’s Tech Tip, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us

How to Service Your Bicycle Headset

October 8, 2024

Servicing your headset is often overlooked until it starts to make a funny sound. This week, Justin, the owner of I Know a Guy Bicycles

The Denver Century Ride Through The Lens Of Ryan Muncy

October 2, 2024

Big congrats to everyone who took part in the Denver Century Ride this past weekend! Whether you tackled the full 100 miles or joined for

How to Get Your Frame to Pop! (In a Good Way)

October 1, 2024

Everyone wants their bike frame to look great, and to pop, visually, that is. This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us

Tips for Internal Cable Routing

September 24, 2024

Replacing internal cables on your bike and not sure of the best way? In this week’s edition of Tech Tips, Justin of I Know a

Cleaning Bike Parts with Ultrasonic Magic

September 17, 2024

The days of greasy clean up are gone. Check out this weeks Tech Tip from Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles as he takes

Cyclocross Season Is Here, and So Are The Amazing Images

September 11, 2024

It is that special time of the year, there is a little chill in the morning air, the leaves are beginning to change,

Epic Handle Bar Wrap Upgrade

September 10, 2024

Tired of grimy handlebars on your rides? This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bikes takes us through upgrading your handlebar tape and technique

Marinated Shrimp & Succotash Toasts

September 5, 2024

Looking for a great quick dinner that has plenty of “chewy protein” as my wife calls it, and fresh veggies? You don’t even have to

What to do if you spot a driver ‘rolling coal’ on Colorado roads

September 3, 2024

by Elaine Tassy·Aug. 29, 2024, 4:00 am Our Colorado Wonders story on the low numbers of drivers being cited for rollin’ coal – 43 to

How to Install Road Brakes

September 3, 2024

It is important to install road brake pads correctly. This week, Justin of I Know a Guy Bicycles takes us through the basics to make

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