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Get Ready to Pay for Parking to MTB in Some Colorado and Montana Areas
By Gary Robinson, editor, The Avid Cyclist If you are planning trips to mountain bike in Colorado or Montana, specifically on federal lands, bring some extra money for parking. The BLM will be charging for parking in certain areas which is intended to support trail and land maintenance. These fees will begin May 15, 2025. ... Read more
The Images of the FrostBite Time Trial by Ryan Muncy and Brent Murphy
This Weekend marked the “kick-off” the 2025 bike race season, as usual, with the Frostbite Time Trial up north of Fort Collins, in Wellington Colorado. It was great to see everyone out there again, gearing up for the season!You can find great photos and images from the Frostbite TT and upcoming races at the sites ... Read more
Amy Weiss Sentenced in Deadly Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old Ollie Stratton
After a sentencing hearing that lasted through the afternoon and into the evening, Amy Weise received her sentence today. On December 20, 2024, Weise was found guilty of Careless Driving Resulting in Death, in which she struck and killed 10 year old “Ollie Stratton” while he was riding his bike. 4 days prior, she pled guilty ... Read more
Wild Rye and Smith Have Announced a Limited Edition Women’s Cycling Apparel and Protection Collection
Smith and Wild Rye, March 5, 2025, announced their collaborative collection of women’s technical cycling apparel, complemented by co-brandedhttp://www.wild-rye.com/ unisex protective helmets and performance eyewear for this coming Spring and Summer. The Smith x Wild Rye limited-edition capsule collection is inspired by their shared legacy of adventure with origins in Sun Valley, Idaho through these co-branded products that ... Read more
Family Of MIT Cyclist Struck And Killed By A Truck Files $30M Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On June 21, 2024, Minh-Thi Nguyen, a 24 year old, 3rd year Doctoral Student at MIT, was riding her bike to her lab. While she was in a designated bike lane, a Box Truck turned right into the bike lane, striking her. According to witnesses, she tried to avoid the truck, but went underneath it ... Read more
7-Course Tasting Menu For Cyclists
By: Tyler Zipperer of Biked Goods— Calling all cyclists, active families, and food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with the Bakin’ Biker ’25 Cookbook. This comprehensive cookbook and nutrition guide is packed with over 100 recipes designed to fuel your rides and energize your everyday life. Today, I’m excited to share ... Read more
Nutrition for winter cycling: how to fuel off-season miles
Fueling Those Winter Miles The days are getting shorter and the temps continue to dive down. Winter will officially start in a week but it feels like it has started for a while. Maintaining a structured training schedule can be difficult with the cold and the time limitations of daylight. As the weather worsens (yes, ... Read more
A Coloradoan In Flanders
By Kris Thompson, Contributor-AvidCyclist Do you have bucket rides/events you want to do in your life? Bucket rides/events can motivate you into training for the goal/event, they can inspire imagination of stepping outside of a comfort zone and give you opportunities to have an experience unlike ever before. I did, and it was to ride ... Read more
“The Night Before” Bolognese Over Pasta
When it comes to fueling for a big Fondo or Charity Ride, we can take a lot of advice from the professional peloton. Just because you are not a pro, your body still needs great fuel to perform. A pro rider can burn up to 8,000 calories on a tough stage of the Tour de ... Read more
Old Man Winter Rally Through The Eyes of Ryan Muncy
11 years ago, the great folks at Adventure Fit Events set out to create a way for our community to rally together during the winter for an adventure in the snowy mountains. Since then, the The Old man Winter Rally has grown into a nationally-known celebration of winter endurance, grit, and camaraderie. Adventure Fit Events ... Read more
