Why not? What limits are their for women in our community? I personally have the luxury of knowing Marty and say that I think it is so cool, regardless of her gender, that she so passionately changed her career goals to become a bike mechanic. Marty was a photographer and writer for the Daily Camera and now she is following her dreams.

From USA Cycling

Photo Credit: USA Cycling

“There’s such a huge body of knowledge and I’ve always been fascinated with the actual mechanics of a bike.”

Caivano, who is from Boulder, Colo., attended the United Bicycle Institute (UBI) in Portland, Ore., at the urging of a friend.
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“The most rewarding part of learning about the mechanics of bikes and bicycling is being able to take the sport beyond riding,” says Caivano. “It’s like unlocking the mystery of your bike.”
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Caivano says she was one of only two women to attend the UBI sessions, out of 18 total participants (about 11%), a pattern she has found to be true across the field. In fact, says USA Cycling, the percentage of women members to men is only 13%.

Boulder Food Share Rescue saves and delivers much of its food by bike. The rescue picks up perishables from local grocery stores and delivers them to family in need around town.

Amazing cool useful product and had much of it's innovation coming right out of Colorado from Biju, yes the cycling chef. He's a lot more than just a darn good chef.

Hello Boulder County Bicyclists!