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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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Frost Bite Time Trial Pics Are Up at RacerShots!

Hey racers! RacerShots kicked off our 2024 season today at the annual Frostbite Time Trial!Check out Brent Murphy’s Frostbite TT photos online right here:https://www.brentmurphyphoto.com/…/2024-03-16-Frostbite…And make sure to head over to  www.racershots.com to find your race photos

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Fat Biking in Colorado

Colorado consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in America. It is no surprise, then, that Coloradans are smitten with an outdoor winter activity that sounds insane to those in less active climes: fat

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VeloCoach-Taking You To The Next Level

Cyclists, maybe even more than other types of athletes, consistently want to improve. Today, we have coaches available for almost every part of our life. Spiritual, life, career, weightlifting, swimming, etc. Cycling is no different.

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Why Zone 2? Why So Easy?

by Vint Schoenfeldt “Why can’t I just do Zwift races every day in the winter? The intensity is high, I can get a good workout in a short amount of time, and I feel like

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Colorado Winter Clothing Guide

By Tom Danielson, CINCH Cycling This past weekend reminded us that here in Colorado, the seasons change as fast as costumes in a Taylor Swift show, (ok, bad example).  Are you confused on what to

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Get Your Share the Road License Plate

Share the Road license plates raise awareness and encourage everyone to use our roads safely and respectfully. With nearly 6,000 plates on Colorado vehicles, together we’re spreading the word while raising funds to help make

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E-bike Rebates Still Going Strong

By Kate Agathon 5,502. Over five thousand more cyclists in the city. Over five thousand less cars sitting in congested Denver traffic. Over five thousand individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle through an alternative mode of

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Beyond Bike Month

By Kate Agathon Although Bike Month in Colorado is officially over, for some community members, Bike Month is every month of the year.  For these individuals, there is no designated Bike Month on their calendars,

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U.S. Cyclists in the 2023 Tour de France

By Kate Agathon The USA Cycling National Team (and Colorado!) will have a solid representation at the 2023 Tour de France. The average age of these phenomenal cyclists competing on the world’s biggest cycling stage

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Getting Back on Track

Why the Boulder Valley Velodrome’s restoration is important to one Colorado Springs family and the future of track cycling. By Kate Agathon Imagine the thrill of riding a fixed gear bike with no freewheel or

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