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Milligan Cyclists Testify at Preliminary Hearing in Fatal Team Crash Case
Two riders, a responding deputy and a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper took the stand as the case focused on whether the accused driver was impaired By Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist | September 18, 2026 ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — Two members of the Milligan University cycling team testified Friday at a preliminary hearing for John Alexander Benfield, ... Read more
Grassroots Gravel Returns to Pueblo With Five Ways to Ride and One Community First Mission
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com Pueblo’s signature gravel weekend is built to welcome first-timers, seasoned racers and everyone who believes the best cycling events should belong to their communities. Some cycling events ask a question before the start: How fast are you? Grassroots Gravel asks a better one: How do you want to experience the ... Read more
The Next Five Years of American Cycling Are Being Written Right Now
A federal transportation deadline could determine which bike lanes, trails and safer streets get built through 2031 By Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist | September 16, 2026 The next trail connection, protected bike lane or safer intersection in your community may depend on a debate happening in Washington before most riders realize it has begun. A ... Read more
11,178 Miles, One Football, 30 NFL Venues: Bond Almand’s Ride To Seattle
On September 9, Bond Almand reached Lumen Field in Seattle after 65 days on the road, finishing a ride that Velo reported at 11,178 miles. Before the Seahawks–Patriots season opener, the 22-year-old delivered the football he had carried from Miami. The pregame moment made the ending public. The ride itself made the moment meaningful: a ... Read more
The Golden Gravel Trail Is Calling—But Fire Season Changes the Plan
The Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) has introduced the Golden Gravel Trail, a monumental 3,805-mile (6,124 km) digital-only route spanning eight states to celebrate its 50th anniversary . This massive undertaking stretches from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Port Orford, Oregon, and promises to be a defining achievement for long-distance gravel cyclists and bikepackers . However, the ... Read more
Tubeless Troubleshooting: The Tape, Valve, Bead, Sealant, and Pressure Checklist
The promise of road tubeless is undeniable: fewer flats, lower rolling resistance, and a more supple ride quality. However, the reality of setting up a tubeless system can sometimes feel like a wrestling match in your garage, complete with sprayed sealant and a tire that simply refuses to hold air. If you have ever found ... Read more
Train Your Gut Before Race Day: A Four-Week Plan for More Carbs and Fewer Stomach Problems
By Avid Cyclist Training the digestive system can make a demanding race-day fueling plan more tolerable. Learn how to train your gut for cycling to absorb more carbohydrates and prevent stomach problems on race day with this four-week plan. The professional peloton is currently consuming more carbohydrates per hour than ever before, pushing the boundaries ... Read more
What America’s Best Bike Cities Have in Common—and How Riders Can Help Their City Break 50
For urban and suburban cyclists across the United States, the quest for safe, connected routes is a daily reality. The 2026 PeopleForBikes City Ratings reveal a significant shift in this landscape, with 555 U.S. cities now scoring 50 or higher . This marks a substantial jump from just 234 cities reaching that milestone in 2025 ... Read more
Your FTP Goes Up In The Gym
By Frank Overton – Fascat Coaching Weight lifting for cycling works: you can increase your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) by lifting weights, when the lifting is done in a cycling specific manner. We know because we’ve been coaching cyclists through the following 10 week, 4 phase, cycling specific weight lifting program for more than 20 years. Athletes who ... Read more
FitByJenny Helps Cyclists Build Strength That Transfers to the Bike
Personalized coaching from longtime trainer and elite cyclist Jennifer Schumm helps riders move better, develop balanced strength, and pursue their goals with confidence. Cyclists spend countless hours building endurance on the bike, but smart strength training can be an equally valuable part of becoming a more capable and well-rounded athlete. For riders in the Denver ... Read more
