Category: Featured
SBT GRVL Race Delivered, A Race, A Ride and Fun!
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 19th, 2019By Bill Plock Top age grouper, Amanda Knutson when asked about the race said, “An extremely well organized event with enthusiast volunteers & generous sponsors! SBT showcased Steamboat’s best gravel roads that were both challenging & breathtaking. Thrilled to have it back again next year – it’s an event you don’t want to miss!” SomehowRead More
Bike Shop, Coffee Shop and a Classroom? Check It Out!
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 19th, 2019A new bike shop rolling into North Denver will double as a classroom–just in time for the school year. See, this bike shop is part of larger organization that utilizes it along with a coffee shop as part of learning environment for students while providing first rate products and service. Read more
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run outside Arvada
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 19th, 2019Nate Lynn, 9NEWS Late evening story as of 12:50am more details soon ARVADA, Colo. — A bicyclist is dead after being struck by an SUV that left the scene of the crash outside Arvada Sunday night. A spokesperson for the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said the crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. at Indiana StreetRead More
STB GRVL This Weekend, Epic Before it Begins? Preview by Jen Findley
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 14th, 2019Race directors, Amy and Matt, have done an amazing job of keeping everyone informed on the courses, events and race day expectations. Read more
Open Streets Denver’ and Bike Expo Highlight Family-Friendly Colorado Classic Event
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 13th, 2019The race is bringing Open Streets Denver to the city on Sunday August 25 (from 10:45 am to 12:30 pm), a unique event where eight downtown city blocks will be closed to motor vehicles for nearly two hours but open to anyone and everyone to bike, scoot, walk, blade, run or hop through downtown without concern for automobile traffic. Read more
CU Students Bring Innovative Bike Lights to Market
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 13th, 2019Alex came up with the idea to invent ShineOn as he was biking down the Boulder bike path. Around 5 PM every day, Alex passed a cyclist with the “brightest bike light imaginable,” nearly blinding him. One day, Alex noticed someone else was blinded by these lights. Alex thought to himself, “There’s gotta be a better way to see and be visible without reducing other people’s ability to see and be visible Read more
USA Cycling Master Championships, 105 Podium Spots to Coloradans–25 Firsts
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 12th, 2019Between the three races and all the different age groups and categories, there were 280 podium spots up for grabs. With racers from all over the country, to have over a third of the top finishers from Colorado speaks well to our cycling community Read more
Be A Voice, Be a Difference; Chuck Vogel’s Memorial, Aug 9th.
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 7th, 2019join us for a ghost bike dedication and memorial in honor of Chuck Vogel, 7:00pm this Friday, August 9 Read more
Why CEMEX, a Multinational Building Materials Company, Cares about Cyclists
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 5th, 2019. She was impressed that the company brought out one of the cement trucks to the race and had representatives there to talk with the cyclists, asking them to give the cement trucks extra room because they can’t stop on a dime. Read more
Tips for Mountain Bike Racing
Submitted by Bill Plock on August 5th, 2019Mountain bike racing for beginners is intimidating. I’ve only raced my mountain bike five times and any time I go to a new race, I’m constantly harassing my teammates for help and directions. Luckily, I have awesome teammates Read more