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The Truth About Numb Hands
The Truth About Numb Hands Tom Danielson, CINCH Cycling Are you still shaking your hands out on the group rides trying to get some circulations back in those things you need to steer the bike your riding? It’s kind of tough to pull those break levers when you can’t feel your fingers, isn’t it? Yeah, ... Read more
Bicycle Colorado-Celebrating Another Year of Biking Advocacy
Last year, Colorado Avid Cyclist was proud to become a supporter of Bicycle Colorado. As we will continue that support for 2023 and beyond, we felt it important to share their celebration of what there accomplishments were in 2022, which were plenty. Take a look at this article and we hope you you will support ... Read more
Shut Up, Body! a “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt
A “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt Recently, Jens Voigt visited Campus Cycles in Denver. Kate Agathon, was able to sit down for a 1-on-1 with Jens…enjoy! A “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt by Kate Agathon -Campus Cycles The Jensie talks retirement, reflects on his professional career, professes his love for Colorado, and shares his enthusiasm for Napoleon ... Read more
Boulder entrepreneur has built an outdoors media empire under the iconic Outside brand
By JOHN MEYER | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post Robin Thurston’s dreams of becoming a successful professional cyclist were dashed when he crashed into the back of a team support vehicle, knocking him unconscious and leaving him with more than 100 stitches in his head. He never lost his love for outdoor adventure, though, even as he steered his ... Read more
Heart Rate Variability and How It Will Make You a Better Cyclist
By: Christopher Schwenker Heart Rate Variability is a powerful data tool for guiding a cyclist’s training and recovery, but it isn’t the only wrench in the toolbox. Cyclists like to push the limits. They are constantly seeking the perfect ride by stretching the boundaries of their ability, learning more about themselves and what their bodies ... Read more
Setting Yourself Up for Virtual Cycling Success – Making it Functional
Setting Yourself Up For Virtual Cycling Success – Making it Functional Preparation is the key and this introduction to the virtues of indoor cycling will put you in a position to succeed. The Indoor Specialist season is upon us, and I, for one, am incredibly excited. I am also thrilled by the opportunity to share ... Read more
Cycling Colorado in the Fall
Tips to Enjoy Fall on 2 Wheels By: Geffen Semach 93 degrees yesterday…and 59 today. A sign of 2 things: 1. You live in Colorado, and it is FALL. A time of great color and great opportunities to catch them on a bike. The fall season is a time of change. Some of it great ... Read more
“Bike for Sale” What is the Best Way to Sell Your Bike
For whatever reason, you need to sell your bike, or one of your bikes. You are upgrading?, no room for a 17th bike? Your significant other found out you added another? Whatever the reason is, knowing the best, and safest way to sell a bike, especially a higher end bike, makes a big difference. We ... Read more
The Accidental Success
The company that was an “accidental success” Skratch Labs was originally founded by Pro Cycling Tour Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Allen Lim, and Co-founder, Ian MacGregor. The company itself is a self-proclaimed work in progress. It started with a hydration drink the two were making for pro cycling teams at the time and admit they ... Read more
Cross Training Sports for Cycling
5 Most Useful Cross-Training Sports for Cycling There are so many reasons to cross-train. It’s a great injury prevention tool. It’s great for conditioning your core, upper body, and increasing balance, endurance, and power. It gives your body time to properly recover. Unless you are a professional or totally training sport specific, cross-training allows for ... Read more
