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-Eddy Merckx, Belgian pro racer

The Cyclist-Lawyer Megan Hottman Featured in The Engine Inside

May 15, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon Cycling is an emotional experience. It can be joyful. It can be heartbreaking. It can be empowering. Just ask Golden-based lawyer Megan Hottman (aka The Cyclist-Lawyer), who is one of six bicyclists featured in The Engine Inside, the newest cycling film coming out this summer by Anthill Films. Narrated by Phil Ligget, The Engine Inside shares the stories of bicyclists from

Uncovering the Secret History of the Front Range by Bicycle

May 9, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon Now that cycling season has arrived, consider shaking things up with leisurely rides that take you on cultural and historical tours practically

ABOB Denver is Building an Inclusive Community

May 3, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon All Bodies on Bikes (ABOB) now has a Denver chapter. “Colorado is an amazing state for bicycling, but there are so many

Colorado Avid Cyclist | BIKE MS Colorado

Why do I Ride BIKE MS?

April 24, 2023 No Comments

By: A.V. Schmit

BIKE MS is an event that started in Minnesota, in 1980. Since that time cycling events hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Colorado Avid Cyclist | Sealant Monsters

Is there a monster lurking inside your tires?

April 17, 2023 No Comments

Tubeless tires are not maintenance-free. The sealant needs to be checked at least every 6-months.

When your sealant dries up, in addition to leaving a

Yes, Your Damaged Carbon Bike Frame is Repairable!

April 12, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon Last winter, my Trek Domane SL6 road bike came off of its Wahoo trainer and resulted in a damaged seat stay and

Experience and Possibility- Racing During the Power Years

March 31, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon Writer’s note: At 46 years, I am either approaching or well into middle age (depending on the source). Recently, I have found

Find Your Females-Only Ride Squad

March 13, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon… Since it is National Women’s Month, we thought it would be appropriate to give a shout out to some of the great

No Justice in Kansas: Anti-Cycling Bias and The Tragic Death of Greg Bachman

March 8, 2023 No Comments

By Kate Agathon ….. At 61, Greg Bachman had spent the last several decades of his life riding wherever his sense of exploration took him.

Colorado Avid Cyclist | The History of Bike Helmets

The History of the Bike Helmet: From Leather to Mips®

March 7, 2023 No Comments

By: A.V. Schmit
When cycling first got started, much like other sports, safety was not of paramount concern. As time and technology have marched

2023 COLORADO CYCLING EVENTS

Ride of the Ancients

Ride to End ALZ

The Triple Bypass

24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

The Crippler

Pony Xpress Gravel 160

CYCLING NEWS

the ride collective aquires outside cycling events

The Ride Collective Acquires Outside Cycling Events

March 5, 2023 No Comments

The Ride Collective Acquires Outside Cycling Events February 13, 2023 Veteran event directors create new entity to grow Colorado’s leading portfolio of road, gravel, and

Castle Rock Bike and Ski is Growing into a New Location

February 28, 2023 No Comments

Castle Rock Bike & Ski is moving to a New Home in Castle Rock, Colorado. By Gary Robinson: Colorado Avid Cyclist Growing up in Colorado,

Bicycle Colorado is acquiring the nonprofit Colorado Cycling

February 11, 2023 No Comments

Dec 15, 2022 By: Bicycle Colorado Bicycle Colorado is acquiring the nonprofit Colorado Cycling Bicycle Colorado’s focus is to get more people of all ages

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