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Week #2 Pics of the Karen Hornbostel Memorial TT Series
The 2025 Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series p/b Cobras Cycling Team has entered its second week! Ryan Muncy of Ryan Muncy Photography was there to capture images of a chilly afternoon. Make sure to check out his photos of day on his site. Make sure to support him as well as all of the excellent photographers at ... Read more
Trial Begins for Driver Accused of Striking, Killing Colorado Cyclist, Magnus White
By: Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist Jury selection began Monday morning for the suspect driver accused of striking and killing Colorado teen cyclist Magnus White near his home in Boulder. Yeva Smilianska was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide months after the deadly crash. By 2:45 p.m., a jury was seated, and opening statements began after ... Read more
Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series #1 Images are Up
The 2025 Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series p/b Cobras Cycling Team has begun!Always remember to thank a COBRA for putting in the hard work all these years to keep this series alive and well, and thank you, COBRAS for having me back again.Photos are rolling on https://ryanmuncyphotography.smugmug.comI’m adding more as I post this, but ... Read more
“Back in the Saddle” – A Guide to Rebuilding Your Cycling Fitness for Summer
By: Vint Schoenfeldt, USA Cycling Certified Coach-Physiotherapist After a long winter of low mileage and too many comfort foods, getting back into cycling shape can feel daunting. But don’t worry—by taking a progressive approach, you’ll be ready to tackle those big summer rides before you know it. Whether you’re eyeing a century ride, a gravel ... Read more
Teens Charged with Murder in the 2024 Death of Cyclist After Video Surfaces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Albuquerque family one of the most awful groups to be part of, families that have lost a loved one due to road violence-being hit by a motored vehicle while riding a bike. Cyclist Scott Habermehl was killed in a fatal hit-and-run May 2024. Up until this week, it was believed to ... Read more
Elite Racing Returns to Colorado In 2026
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob Roll, Eric Heiden, Alex Steida ... Read more
Getting Your Bike Ready For Spring
For most of the country, the days are getting longer and the temperatures milder. If you have not gotten out for your first ride, or you did, and there were some issues with your bike, it is time to address them with some Spring cleaning and maintenance. To get your bike ready for spring, focus ... Read more
2025 USA Cycling Event Organizer Advancement Fund Now Accepting Applications
-USA Cycling – March 17, 2025 In its second year, the program will award grants to competitive events offering clinics paired with racing opportunities to lower the barrier for new cyclists. USA Cycling is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Event Organizer Advancement Fund, an initiative designed to support race promoters committed to growing ... Read more
3 Principles of Recovery Nutrition
By Tom Danielson, Contributor — CINCH CYCLING The information around what to eat for recovery is very one dimensional, often leading people to make mistakes. There are three common mistakes I see people making: Not eating enough carbohydrates, inconsistent hydration, and consuming the wrong macronutrient ratios. To avoid these mistake And more, follow the three ... Read more
This is NOT Just a Careless Driving Case, Despite The Defense’s Attempt to Make it That
by — Gary Robinson — Editor, The Avid Cyclist What is a defense attorney’s job? To Represent their client throughout the legal process. There is no doubt that Andy Gavaldon did exactly that in representing Amy Weiss against charge of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed 10-year-old “Ollie Stratton.” He also ... Read more
