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7 Tips for Fueling up Before, During, and After a Ride

Consider these dietitian-vetted tips so you don’t find yourself running on empty halfway through your cycling session. By Karla Walsh Whether you’re a road biker or ride indoors, your body is essentially your bike’s engine. Just like a car’s engine can’t run far—or as efficiently—without much gas, your muscles can’t perform at their peak without ... Read more

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Colorado’s Wine Ride – Tour de Vineyards

The Ride Collective proudly presents The Wine Ride, the 30th annual Tour de Vineyards that provides two-course options and promises a vibrant blend of scenic views, sumptuous wines, and spirited cycling. Due to its unique nature, it’s touted as one of the best cycling events in Colorado, and the Rockies. It’s two ride options showcase the beautiful ... Read more

Chatfield Time Trial Through the Lens of Ryan Muncy

Do you a cyclist that likes a good time trial?  You won’t want to miss the remaining 2 weeks of the Chatfield TT. Years in the making, the three-week race series continues September 11 and 18 . If you missed the action last week, Ryan Muncy of Ryan Muncy Photography did not.  As he has been shooting the Cherry ... Read more

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The Ride of Awareness Takes Off From Denver to Grand Junction

Last Week, Kate Agathon gave us a deep dive into the Ride of Awareness in her article: Ride of Awareness: Paving the Way for SaFer Roads“. Today, the ride took off from Denver, Colorado and we were able to catch up to it in Golden, Colorado when they stopped for coffee. Meet the team that ... Read more

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Lunar Exploration by Bike – The Tour of the Moon

The Tour of the Moon is a picturesque road bike ride featuring Colorado National Monument and the panoramic American West. Limited to 2,200 participants, the Tour of the Moon is a unique road cycling race that highlights the beautiful American West. The event takes place in Colorado National Monument, and the surrounding areas of Fruita, Colorado – starting ... Read more

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Ride of Awareness: Paving the Way for Safer Roads – By Kate Agathon

Tour de France Champion joins distinguished group WRITER’S NOTE:  Four years ago, I read a heartbreaking essay “To the Driver Who Hit Me and Ran”  by Boulder elite-level cyclist Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein. Published by Outside Magazine, the former Bicycling Magazine editor recounted the struggle of recovery after he was left to die in a ditch after being struck by ... Read more

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Introducing the Couch to Cross Cyclocross Race at Jeffco Fairgrounds

Welcome to the world that is Rattler Racing. It all started in 2015. Seeing a serious need for some mid-week mountain bike racing, we set out on creating a summer series. Little did they know how well it would be received. Since then, they have added XC, some gravel, cross and maybe the occasional stage ... Read more

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Keeping It Clean: How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain

Your bike’s drivetrain — the chain, cassette, chainrings, and derailleurs — is the beating heart of your ride. It’s what turns your power into forward motion. And just like any high-performance machine, it needs care to keep working smoothly. A dirty drivetrain not only makes your ride less efficient, but it also accelerates wear on ... Read more

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10 Breakfast Ideas Before Going On A Bike Ride

If you don’t know what to eat before going out cycling in the morning, you don’t want to make much hassle, but you need energy to pedal, here are ten healthy, high-energy, three-ingredient breakfast options for cyclists. The shopping simple and can filled up on your next grocery run.  Chances are you already have most ... Read more

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The Rampart Rager-This Week’s Featured Event Brings Gravel To Colorado Springs

Embrace the Grit of Gravel Cycling at the Rampart Rager Gear up for one of Colorado’s most exhilarating gravel experiences — the Rampart Rager, happening August 23, 2025, with the breathtaking backdrop of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. This year’s edition promises even more adventure, challenge, and community spirit. The race is hosted ... Read more

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