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Weldtite Launches Weldtite USA
Weldtite, a UK manufacturer of bicycle maintenance products, has announced its expansion, with the launch of Weldtite USA, operated in exclusive partnership with Cycling Supplies Inc. Beginning May 2026, American cyclists will gain direct access to Weldtite’s range of lubricants, cleaners, sealants and repair solutions. British Engineering of Cycling Maintenance Products now available in America ... Read more
Pedal to the Plate: Great Cycling Destination Restaurants Nationwide
There’s a special kind of hunger that only a long bike ride can produce. It’s the kind of hunger that makes a burger taste like a Michelin-starred masterpiece and a cold beer feel like a gift from the heavens. For bicyclists, the destination is often just as important as the journey, especially when that destination ... Read more
Cyclist Derangement Syndrome: America’s Sociopathic War on Cyclists
By Gary Robinson— Colorado Avid Cyclist “It puts the lotion on the skin…” Most of you will recognize that line from Silence of the Lambs. It was pointed out because if the killer dehumanizes the victim, there is no empathy. There is a sickness spreading across American roads, and it is not merely the familiar ... Read more
The Pedaler’s Jamboree – A Rolling Music Festival on the Katy Trail
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com If you are looking for a cycling event that perfectly blends the joy of riding with the vibrant energy of a music festival, look no further than the Pedaler’s Jamboree in Missouri. Held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, this unique event transforms the historic Katy Trail into a 32.7-mile rolling celebration ... Read more
Fuel Right: Tailoring Carbohydrate Intake to Maximize Cycling Performance
By: Garbriel Martins Carbohydrate-rich foods have gone through heaven and hell in the past decades. While the role of carbohydrates is well recognized in enhancing cycling nutrition and performance, it seems that the perfect harmony lies in eating according to the workout you are going to perform. Training adaptations In cycling and endurance sports, pasta ... Read more
Shifting Gears Together: The Real Challenges — and Practical Solutions — for Couples Who Both Ride
Cycling is often romanticized as the perfect shared pursuit. Two people, two bikes, the open road, and nothing but time. Yet for a surprising number of couples who both ride, the reality is far more complicated. When one partner trains for centuries and the other commutes a few miles to work, when one chases Strava ... Read more
The Ultimate Bike Safety Check: The Three “Must Do’s”
By Justin Bolinger, Contributor for AvidCyclist.com & Owner iknowaguybicycles.com Before you hit the trails or the pavement, ensuring your bike is safe and ready to ride is absolutely crucial. Regular maintenance not only prevents catastrophic failures but also guarantees a safe and enjoyable experience. As I always say, this basic check is often what bike ... Read more
Gnarly Granola Breakfast Cookies
By Tyler Zipperer, Contributor Owner, Biked Goods, Bikedgoods.co These are the cookies I make when I need something real — not a bar, not a pastry, but a sturdy, satisfying breakfast snack that helps carry me through the morning. They’re thick, chewy, and packed with texture from oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Substantial ... Read more
Racing for a Reason: Jerry Schemmel’s 860-Mile Race Across the West for Best Day Ministries
By Gary Robinson, Owner/Founder-AvidCyclist.com It is hard to keep a good man down, especially when that man has made a life out of picking others up. Jerry Schemmel is a good man. For 14 seasons, he was the beloved radio voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA, painting vivid pictures of the diamond for ... Read more
A French Couple’s Five-Month Bicycle Journey-Cancun To Calgary
By Gary Robinson, Founder of AvidCyclist.com Sometimes the most inspiring stories in cycling aren’t found at the finish line of a major race, but on a winding road on a Friday afternoon. I was driving home to Castle Rock, Colorado, descending the long, windy hill known as Wolfensberger, when I spotted two cyclists. They were ... Read more
