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Bike Parks In The U.S. You Should Add To Your Bucket List
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com From the rugged peaks of the Rockies to the lush forests of the East Coast, the United States is home to a diverse and thrilling collection of mountain bike parks. Whether you’re a seasoned pro seeking adrenaline-pumping downhill runs or a beginner looking to build your skills on flowy singletrack, there’s ... Read more
Giving Back for Bikes: Five Ways to Support Bike Advocacy
In the non-profit world, the end of the year means a lot of fundraising. But in terms of bike advocacy, “giving back” can mean so much more than just donating dollars. Here’s a quick run-down on the many ways you can give back to support bike advocacy, from local shops to national advocacy organizations like ... Read more
You Don’t Have to Be Fast to Start Racing: Why Community Matters Most in Cycling
By: Kurt Schellenberger, Walt’s Bike Shop, Columbia, Missouri As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us look for fresh starts and new adventures. If you’re an average cyclist, this is the ideal moment to try something you’ve always wondered about—racing. And here’s the truth: you don’t have to be fast to ... Read more
Rattler Racing Partners With Velocity Ventures to Host Select 2026 Events in Colorado
For Release: January 2nd, 2026 Rattler Racing partners with Velocity Ventures to host select 2026 events It’s a new year, and Colorado Is gearing up for another big race season. With the excitement of the new local association – Colorado Bicycle Racing Association – we are beyond excited to see an event calendar coming together that consists ... Read more
Recap: American Flyers’ 40th Anniversary in Grand Junction
Recap: American Flyers’ 40th Anniversary in Grand Junction by Felix Wong | 20 Dec 2025 This post is belated recap of the 40th anniversary screening of American Flyers in Grand Junction—an event I felt genuinely fortunate to attend. The screening coincided perfectly with Andrea’s and my Great American Southern Road Trip through the Southwest, making it possible for me to be there in ... Read more
Your Winter Cycling Goals Should Include Maintenance
2026 is here! That means a fresh start with new goals. Maybe you want to ride more miles than you did last year, maybe you signed up for a Climate Ride and want to stay out of the sag wagon. Maybe your pickleball doubles partner is off in Tucson for the winter and your bike ... Read more
When The Best Decision In A Winter Group Ride is: Not Today
Stop & read before you ride in cold weather By Anthony Walsh, Roadman Cycling Yesterday I saw a group out training on road bikes. A full group. It was around 0°C. Their route clearly wasn’t salted. And in every shaded section there were patches of ice sitting there. I was wincing looking at them passing, ... Read more
The Wheels of Change: How Bicycles Are Paving the Way for Girls’ Safety and Education in Developing Nations
For millions of girls in the developing world, the path to an education is not a simple journey from home to a classroom; it is a long and often perilous road fraught with dangers that threaten their safety and their future. Distance is a formidable barrier, but the risks that accompany it—harassment, violence, and abduction—are ... Read more
Boost Your Cycling Game: The Benefits of Going Dry This January
How Abstaining From Alcohol, Even For Just One Month-Can Affect Your Health, Mental State, And More. By: Jennifer Acker At least one study shows that athletes tend to imbibe more than their peers, and cycling also tends to have a culture that embraces drinking. So while you think about your New Year goals and healthy lifestyle habits to ... Read more
Suspect Arrested After Shots Fired At Italian Pro Cyclists
Authorities say 25-year-old driver acted out of hostility toward cyclists By: Matt Hansen, Canadian Cycling Magazine Scary stuff for any cyclist to read. There are times it is sketchy enough on the road from close-passes or angry drivers. But this takes the panettonne. Italian police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of firing gunshots toward a ... Read more
