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Distracted Drivers Are Taking Lives in Colorado and Punishments Must Be More Severe to Hold Them Accountable
By: Rod Stratton- The death of our 10-year-old son is an example that Colorado’s laws don’t do enough to discourage distracted driving. That has to change. My son, Ollie, had his life tragically cut short at just 10 years old. According to the Larimer County sheriff, there is evidence that the driver was distracted when ... Read more
How Much Should I Train Over The Holidays To Maintain Fitness?
The holidays are coming up and all the social commitments, reduced daylight, and changing weather will put training time in danger. The question many cyclists are asking themselves is how much do I have to train to maintain my fitness through this season? Let’s see where you can cut some corners, whether it’s training frequency, ... Read more
Lakewood Wants YOUR Feedback On Upgrading Their 2025 Bike Plan
The city of Lakewood is seeking feedback from the community to update its Bike Plan for 2025. The current Plan was adopted back in 2018, and separated bike lanes didn’t make a debut in the area until after the Plan was written. In the six years since the Plan was adopted by Lakewood City Council, ... Read more
Wild West Cyclocross Was In Mud And Snow, The Way CX Is Meant To Be!
cyclo-cross noun cy·clo-cross ˈsī-klə-ˌkrȯs -klō-: the sport of racing bicycles over rough terrain that usually requires carrying the bicycle over obstacles If you wanted to experience the totality of that definition, this past weekend’s Wild West Cross, presented by Rattler Racing, was all of that and more. It had something for everyone who is a fan, or ... Read more
Riders Were Flying at the Cross Of The North
This past weekend was one of the best race weekends of the year which included Cross of the North up at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. Brent Murphy and Terri Irsik were there and took a ton of photos, and I hear they are not done posting them all on their sites. I have ... Read more
The Pro’s Closet Is Back, (Kind of)
They say “When one door closes, another one opens” (unless its the same door.) Last month, The Pro’s Closet gave its final “fare thee wells” as they announced the their doors would close for the last time. Prices were slashed, as the going out of business sale commenced. Days after, an online auction ensued of ... Read more
The Three Amigos of Photography Take On Valmont Cross
The City of Boulder was the host of the Valmont Cross this past weekend, and it was not without great racing and some unexpected visitors…from a galaxy far, far away. We have always known that Cross athletes were a bit different, add Halloween into the equation, they show their true colors. Valmont has always been ... Read more
2 Cross Events, 2 Photographers, 2 Times the Fun
Whether you were out racing or cheering at Cyclo-X Parker and Amy D Breaking Barriers Cross this past weekend? You can relive those intense moments, see moments you missed, or find yourself in action shots, thanks to the talented photographers who captured it all! Brent Murphy Photography and Ryan Muncy Photography were on-site to document ... Read more
Denver canceled part of a protected bike lane near Sloan’s Lake. Here’s why
Recent plans to upgrade the bike lane in Denver along W. 29th, between Sheridan Blvd and Zuni were drastically downsized. Nathaniel Minor of Denverite, had a great article that digs into why. It’s worth the read for sure! Recent Posts Let’s do this Check out upcoming events cycling event Calendar
Somebody’s Husband, Father, Son, and More-The Dehumanization of Cyclists
October 16, 2024 This Past Saturday, there was a tragic crash in Douglas County at the intersection of Hwy 83 and Jones Rd. Saturday Evening, just before 5pm, Robert Garrison of Denver 7 posted a story titled: “Cyclist dead, another injured after single-vehicle crash in Douglas County” The article that followed, consisting of 6 sentences, ... Read more
