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Reported bike theft is down in Denver, but it’s always on the minds of Front Range cyclists
Thousands of cyclists will be commuting to work on two wheels Wednesday in observance of Bike to Work Day. By JOHN MEYER | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post With Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, stolen bikes and traffic safety issues are a top concern As thousands of Front Range cyclists make plans to celebrate Bike to Work Day ... Read more
The purchase of 4 Elevation Cycles stores in Colorado leads TREK to stop sales to them
Trek decides to stop sales to the stores that have long been associated with the brand. by Steve Frothingham, Bicycle Retailer June 10, 2022 Mike’s Bikes, the California retailer acquired by Pon.Bike last August, has bought the four-store Elevation Cycles chain in the Denver area. Elevation Cycles, founded in 2012, has long been closely associated ... Read more
Tips From a Pro: How to Approach a Gravel Race
By Tom Danielson, CINCH Cycling / CINCH Racing How do I approach a GRAVEL RACE? …. or any endurance race for that matter including: Gran Fondos, Enduro Mountain Bike Races and Century Rides? Last year, we competed in the Belgium Waffle Ride while we are sad to miss it this year. We have a couple of our athletes ... Read more
A Recent Study Shows Virtual Cyclists Don’t Meet Their Nutritional Needs
Science shows virtual cyclists don’t consume enough carbohydrates before, during, or after key events leading to underperformance. Christopher Schwenker June 4, 2022 A funny thing happened when discussing the topic of Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Supersapiens test cyclist Pete Butler during Episode 2 of the Virtual Velo Podcast. A level 50 Zwifter since the Beta days, Pete ... Read more
Impaired driver who killed beloved pro cyclist Gwen Inglis sentenced to 8 years in prison
Mike Inglis, Husband of Gwen Inglis led a memorial bike ride to the courthouse By JOHN MEYER | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver PostPUBLISHED: June 7, 2022 at 7:09 p.m. | UPDATED: June 8, 2022 at 6:37 a.m. Just before taking a seat on a tandem bike he would ride solo to the Jefferson County courthouse on Tuesday to attend the sentencing of ... Read more
Cyclist from Frisco, Colorado Killed in Collision with Pickup on Eve of Unbound Gravel
Colorado Cyclist, Gregory Bachman was in town to race at the Unbound Gravel and was riding on Friday evening when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck outside of Emporia, Ks. This past weekend was an amazing weekend for Cycling: Unbound Gravel, Elephant Rock, and the City Park Crit. It saddens us to ... Read more
Six Climbing Tips to Improve Your Climbing Without Changing Your Weight
Six Climbing Tips To Improve Your Climbing Without Changing Your Weight by Tom Danielson, CINCH Cycling Here are six things you can do right now to improve your climbing and make that epic battle the the terrain a much better experience. 1. Don’t surge at the base of the climb to try and keep up, ... Read more
Bicycle Colorado Helps Make Colorado a Better Place to Bike
Bicycle Colorado advocates for everyone who rides a bike. We are proud to sponsor and partner with this awesome organization, and here is why! Bicycle Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Denver. Our mission is to lead a passionate and growing movement that champions the interests of everyone who rides or could ride a ... Read more
Ryan Muncy Captures the 2022 Superior Morgul Circuit Race With his Camera
Ryan Muncy captures the Superior Morgul Circuit Race with his camera, once again. Last week was another epic event, The Superior Morgul Classic Circuit Race/Colorado RR Championships. And, once again, Ryan Muncy was able to capture the race through his camera lens as few can do. Check out his site for these amazing photos: https://ryanmuncyphotography.smugmug.com/ ... Read more
Gino Bartali: The Cyclist Who Saved Jews in Wartime Italy
In 2014, when one of the cycling world’s biggest races, the Giro d’Italia, got underway in Belfast, more was being revealed about the daring activities of one of its former winners in wartime Italy. He had everything to lose. His story is one of the most dramatic examples during World War II of an Italian ... Read more