Colorado Avid Cyclist is exited to offer our new Avid Plus membership for individuals with benefits from our site, and featured businesses that will continue to grow. Below is our growing list of member benefits
“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.
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob
For most of the country, the days are getting longer and the temperatures milder. If you have not gotten out for your first ride, or you did, and there were some issues with your bike, it is time to address them with some Spring cleaning and maintenance. To get your
-USA Cycling – March 17, 2025 In its second year, the program will award grants to competitive events offering clinics paired with racing opportunities to lower the barrier for new cyclists. USA Cycling is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Event Organizer Advancement Fund, an initiative designed to support
By Tom Danielson, Contributor — CINCH CYCLING The information around what to eat for recovery is very one dimensional, often leading people to make mistakes. There are three common mistakes I see people making: Not eating enough carbohydrates, inconsistent hydration, and consuming the wrong macronutrient ratios. To avoid these mistake
by — Gary Robinson — Editor, The Avid Cyclist What is a defense attorney’s job? To Represent their client throughout the legal process. There is no doubt that Andy Gavaldon did exactly that in representing Amy Weiss against charge of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed
By Gary Robinson, editor, The Avid Cyclist If you are planning trips to mountain bike in Colorado or Montana, specifically on federal lands, bring some extra money for parking. The BLM will be charging for parking in certain areas which is intended to support trail and land maintenance. These fees
This Weekend marked the “kick-off” the 2025 bike race season, as usual, with the Frostbite Time Trial up north of Fort Collins, in Wellington Colorado. It was great to see everyone out there again, gearing up for the season!You can find great photos and images from the Frostbite TT and
After a sentencing hearing that lasted through the afternoon and into the evening, Amy Weise received her sentence today. On December 20, 2024, Weise was found guilty of Careless Driving Resulting in Death, in which she struck and killed 10 year old “Ollie Stratton” while he was riding his bike.
Smith and Wild Rye, March 5, 2025, announced their collaborative collection of women’s technical cycling apparel, complemented by co-brandedhttp://www.wild-rye.com/ unisex protective helmets and performance eyewear for this coming Spring and Summer. The Smith x Wild Rye limited-edition capsule collection is inspired by their shared legacy of adventure with origins in Sun Valley, Idaho
On June 21, 2024, Minh-Thi Nguyen, a 24 year old, 3rd year Doctoral Student at MIT, was riding her bike to her lab. While she was in a designated bike lane, a Box Truck turned right into the bike lane, striking her. According to witnesses, she tried to avoid the
By: Tyler Zipperer of Biked Goods— Calling all cyclists, active families, and food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with the Bakin’ Biker ’25 Cookbook. This comprehensive cookbook and nutrition guide is packed with over 100 recipes designed to fuel your rides and energize your everyday life.
Fueling Those Winter Miles The days are getting shorter and the temps continue to dive down. Winter will officially start in a week but it feels like it has started for a while. Maintaining a structured training schedule can be difficult with the cold and the time limitations of daylight.
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob
For most of the country, the days are getting longer and the temperatures milder. If you have not gotten out for your first ride, or you did, and there were some issues with your bike, it is time to address them with some Spring cleaning and maintenance. To get your
-USA Cycling – March 17, 2025 In its second year, the program will award grants to competitive events offering clinics paired with racing opportunities to lower the barrier for new cyclists. USA Cycling is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Event Organizer Advancement Fund, an initiative designed to support
By Tom Danielson, Contributor — CINCH CYCLING The information around what to eat for recovery is very one dimensional, often leading people to make mistakes. There are three common mistakes I see people making: Not eating enough carbohydrates, inconsistent hydration, and consuming the wrong macronutrient ratios. To avoid these mistake
by — Gary Robinson — Editor, The Avid Cyclist What is a defense attorney’s job? To Represent their client throughout the legal process. There is no doubt that Andy Gavaldon did exactly that in representing Amy Weiss against charge of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed
By Gary Robinson, editor, The Avid Cyclist If you are planning trips to mountain bike in Colorado or Montana, specifically on federal lands, bring some extra money for parking. The BLM will be charging for parking in certain areas which is intended to support trail and land maintenance. These fees
This Weekend marked the “kick-off” the 2025 bike race season, as usual, with the Frostbite Time Trial up north of Fort Collins, in Wellington Colorado. It was great to see everyone out there again, gearing up for the season!You can find great photos and images from the Frostbite TT and
After a sentencing hearing that lasted through the afternoon and into the evening, Amy Weise received her sentence today. On December 20, 2024, Weise was found guilty of Careless Driving Resulting in Death, in which she struck and killed 10 year old “Ollie Stratton” while he was riding his bike.
Smith and Wild Rye, March 5, 2025, announced their collaborative collection of women’s technical cycling apparel, complemented by co-brandedhttp://www.wild-rye.com/ unisex protective helmets and performance eyewear for this coming Spring and Summer. The Smith x Wild Rye limited-edition capsule collection is inspired by their shared legacy of adventure with origins in Sun Valley, Idaho
On June 21, 2024, Minh-Thi Nguyen, a 24 year old, 3rd year Doctoral Student at MIT, was riding her bike to her lab. While she was in a designated bike lane, a Box Truck turned right into the bike lane, striking her. According to witnesses, she tried to avoid the
By: Tyler Zipperer of Biked Goods— Calling all cyclists, active families, and food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with the Bakin’ Biker ’25 Cookbook. This comprehensive cookbook and nutrition guide is packed with over 100 recipes designed to fuel your rides and energize your everyday life.
Fueling Those Winter Miles The days are getting shorter and the temps continue to dive down. Winter will officially start in a week but it feels like it has started for a while. Maintaining a structured training schedule can be difficult with the cold and the time limitations of daylight.
