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Colorado Avid Cyclist” is a lifestyle blog about bike touring, biking, and other adventures. It’s a place to read stories about cycling in Colorado and around the world, get inspired to take an adventure of your own, and find reviews of bikes and gear from a cyclist’s perspective.
We’re regular people who have found a passion for biking and want to help others find the same enjoyment. So whether you’re into mountain biking or touring with your family, there should be something here that can get you into an adventure too.
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The Pro’s Closet Is Back, (Kind of)

They say “When one door closes, another one opens” (unless its the same door.) Last month, The Pro’s Closet gave its final “fare thee wells” as they announced the their doors would close for the

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Mechanic's Tips

How to Service Your Bicycle Headset

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 answers the whens, whys, and how to service your bicycle

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Feature Articles

The Pro’s Closet Closing its Doors

The end of an era in the Colorado Retail Cycling Industry has apparently come to an end.  This morning, The Pros Closet released the following post via Linked In: After 18 remarkable years of serving

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Mechanic's Tips

Tips for Internal Cable Routing

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 Guy Bicycles takes us through the basics with these simple

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Brent Murphy at Frisco CX

Brent Murphy, Brent Murphy PhotographyOn Saturday, I had the opportunity to head up to the mountains to photograph Frisco CX at the Frisco Nordic Center. Apparently this is a race that had been run in

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Mechanic's Tips

Epic Handle Bar Wrap Upgrade

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 on your road bike to take them from grimy to

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Marinated Shrimp & Succotash Toasts

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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Mechanic's Tips

How to Install Road Brakes

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 sure you install them correctly and have a safe ride.

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