Road Racing

Ned Overend Wins Single Speed Nationals

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This weekend is Mountain Bike Nationals in Sol Vista. Tons of racing with lots of great stories. Like Todd Wells winning a national title.

Another great story from yesterday is Ned Overend at age 54 wining the singlespeed national title. Here is a great interview where he talks about the bike he is riding and the race.

Sonya Looney gains spot on US World Championships Team

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From CyclingNews.com

CyclingNews reports that local rider Sonya Looney just gained a spot on the US National Mountain biking Marathon Worlds team. Worlds will be August 8th in St. Wendel, Germany and she will be joined by Krista Park (Cannondale-Incycle.com), Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale Factory Racing) and Burke Swindlehurst (Team Give-Blackbottoms). After learning of the spot here was Sonya's response

Cyclist Participating in Boulder Time Trial Series Hit by Car

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From the Daily Camera

*** UPDATED 7/15/2010 ***
The Boulder cyclist who was hit by a car while participating in the Boulder Time Trial Series on Wednesday night has been identified as Ryan Welsh, 25. He was taken to St. Anthony's Central Hospital in Denver with serious injuries and was listed in serious but stable condition this morning, a hospital official said.

Cyclist participating in Boulder Time Trial Series hit by car

By Laura Snider, Camera Staff Writer
Posted: 07/14/2010 06:13:38 PM MDT

A cyclist participating in the Boulder Time Trial Series on Wednesday night was airlifted to St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver with serious injuries after being hit by a car, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Erin Bishop, 28, of Boulder, was driving her silver Saturn north on U.S. 36 when she turned left onto Lefthand Canyon Drive shortly after 6 p.m., hitting the cyclist, who was headed south on U.S. 36 as part of the bike race, according to Trooper Heather Cobler.

U.S. 36 was closed briefly to allow a helicopter to land on the road, according to Boulder County dispatch.

Erie Colorado approves new Velodrome

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Erie Colorado just approved the constuction of a 250 meter velodrome at intersection of Bonnell Avenue and County Line Road. This outdoor facility will be open year round, built by Olympic standards and could be open as early as the spring of 2011! The group leading this effort is boneshaker LLC and partner Doug Emerson. If I have my names correct, Doug Emerson is also the owner of University Bikes and has been a long time supporter of track riding.


Artist drawing of the project

US Cycling Monument for North Boulder

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The North Boulder Park Cycling Monument is still alive and with a newly updated website where you can now learn details on donating and do it online!

Donation Details

  • $50 Receive an historic “US Cycling Monument” logo tee with your $50 donation
  • $100 This gift entitles you to a 6" x 12" sandstone paver cobble with your name or inscription
  • $1000 2' x 18" x 18" sandstone planter-bench block, with your name or inscription, + logo tee
  • $2500 3' x 18" x 18" sandstone planter-bench block, with your name or inscription, + logo tee
  • $5000 4' x 18" x 18" sandstone planter- bench block, with your name or inscription, + logo tee

2010 Longmont Criterium Report

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Yesterday was the Colorado criterium state championships in Longmont. The classic 6 corner Longmont Criterium course in its 24th year was the venue. The Pro-1-2 field was huge with probably over 100 riders toeing the line. The conditions were very difficult with raining coming down off and on through out the race.

Race Results

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Winter Park Super Downhill Digitized

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This past weekend was a weekend packed full of cycling events, North Boulder Criterium, Longmont Criterium, Triple Bypass, and Boulder Peaks Triathlon and some dirt events as well like Winter Park's Super Downhill. Spencer Powlison was the winner for the men's field and Heather Baumgartner tool the women's field. Mountain Moon Photographer took a lot of photos of the event, below are a few highlights.

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