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Freehub PRESENTS A Mountain Bike Film Festival
It is Film Festival time, and it is coming soon to a theatre near you! Freehub PRESENTS, brought to you by Arkansas Tourism, is a collection of films from some of the best filmmakers and riders, as well as new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big screen experience. The multi-stop film festival honors top ... Read more
Guide To Nutrition for the Avid Cyclist
I often come across individuals who are exercising several hours a week on their bike, putting in serious distances and tearing up the climbs and yet, they are struggling to maintain a healthy weight and many find themselves suffering from pre-diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Cycling is a sport where many of us amateurs ... Read more
The Technology to End Traffic Deaths Exists. Why Aren’t We Using It?
By: Michael White, Co-Founder, The White Line. Our son did everything right. A reckless driver still killed him. Technology could have stopped it. Right now, America is facing a traffic safety crisis unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. And it’s only accelerating: 2023 was the deadliest year for pedestrians and cyclists in 45 years. Crashes are ... Read more
Colorado High School Cycling League Gets New Director
After 16 amazing years, Kate Rau, founder and Executive Director of the Colorado High School Cycling League, is passing the torch. As Kate is stepping down, stepping up will be Chris McGee, who many of you know from his previous work with Bicycle Colorado and BRAC. Kate founded CHSCL 16 years ago to empower youth, ... Read more
Rattler Racing Brings Mountain Bike Racing To Castle Rock, Colorado
Nestled just south of Colorado’s capital city, Castle Rock is a thriving world-class community. With more than 70,000 residents, Castle Rock values its small-Town character, its traditional Downtown core and its regular community events. The Town’s identity stems not only from the namesake Rock, but also from a scenic natural landscape that surrounds it. There ... Read more
KHMTT Time Trial Final Chapter for 2025-Images by Ryan Muncy
Wow…how fast 7 weeks goes by. This week, Ryan Muncy is posting is images of the final week, #7 of the Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series for 2025, brought to you by the Cobras Cycling Team. Ryan Muncy of Ryan Muncy Photography has been shooting this annual event for years, and I hope he will be for ... Read more
New segment of Clear Creek Canyon trail could open by Labor Day
By John Meyer, The Denver Post Runners, walkers, cyclists and even families with baby strollers have been waiting more than three years for the next segment of the popular Peaks to Plains trail in Clear Creek Canyon to open. It will only be a few more months now. Project planners say they expect to open ... Read more
What Is The Best Place To Sell Bikes Online
By: Justin Bolinger, Contributer to Avid Cyclist and CEO of “I Know A Guy Bicycles” The “best” place to sell bikes online depends on several factors, including the type of bike, its price range, and how much effort you’re willing to put in. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide: For Higher-End Bikes and a ... Read more
Cycling Community Mourns Death of Advocate Killed in Crash With Motorcycle
by Colton Chavez-9News April 30, 2025 Northern Colorado has always been a hub for cycling, both recreational and professional. This week though, that community is mourning the loss of Ian Dickenson, a long time cycling advocate who was struck and killed by a motorcyclist Sunday near Horsetooth Mountain Open Space near Fort Collins, Colorado. According ... Read more
“How These Three and Others Mock Accountability: Dismissing Victims in Favor of Criminals in Opposition to SB25-281”
Editorial – by: Gary Robinson, avidcyclist.com 2 weeks ago, The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony regarding SB25-281. It is a bill that would make Careless Driving Resulting in Death a felony, instead of a misdemeanor as it is now. Three of the opposition to this bill offered testimony and comments, so tone-deaf and dismissive ... Read more
