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Teens Charged with Murder in the 2024 Death of Cyclist After Video Surfaces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Albuquerque family one of the most awful groups to be part of, families that have lost a loved one due to road violence-being hit by a motored vehicle while riding a bike. Cyclist Scott Habermehl was killed in a fatal hit-and-run May 2024. Up until this week, it was believed to ... Read more
Elite Racing Returns to Colorado In 2026
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob Roll, Eric Heiden, Alex Steida ... Read more
Getting Your Bike Ready For Spring
For most of the country, the days are getting longer and the temperatures milder. If you have not gotten out for your first ride, or you did, and there were some issues with your bike, it is time to address them with some Spring cleaning and maintenance. To get your bike ready for spring, focus ... Read more
2025 USA Cycling Event Organizer Advancement Fund Now Accepting Applications
-USA Cycling – March 17, 2025 In its second year, the program will award grants to competitive events offering clinics paired with racing opportunities to lower the barrier for new cyclists. USA Cycling is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Event Organizer Advancement Fund, an initiative designed to support race promoters committed to growing ... Read more
3 Principles of Recovery Nutrition
By Tom Danielson, Contributor — CINCH CYCLING The information around what to eat for recovery is very one dimensional, often leading people to make mistakes. There are three common mistakes I see people making: Not eating enough carbohydrates, inconsistent hydration, and consuming the wrong macronutrient ratios. To avoid these mistake And more, follow the three ... Read more
This is NOT Just a Careless Driving Case, Despite The Defense’s Attempt to Make it That
by — Gary Robinson — Editor, The Avid Cyclist What is a defense attorney’s job? To Represent their client throughout the legal process. There is no doubt that Andy Gavaldon did exactly that in representing Amy Weiss against charge of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed 10-year-old “Ollie Stratton.” He also ... Read more
Get Ready to Pay for Parking to MTB in Some Colorado and Montana Areas
By Gary Robinson, editor, The Avid Cyclist If you are planning trips to mountain bike in Colorado or Montana, specifically on federal lands, bring some extra money for parking. The BLM will be charging for parking in certain areas which is intended to support trail and land maintenance. These fees will begin May 15, 2025. ... Read more
The Images of the FrostBite Time Trial by Ryan Muncy and Brent Murphy
This Weekend marked the “kick-off” the 2025 bike race season, as usual, with the Frostbite Time Trial up north of Fort Collins, in Wellington Colorado. It was great to see everyone out there again, gearing up for the season!You can find great photos and images from the Frostbite TT and upcoming races at the sites ... Read more
Amy Weiss Sentenced in Deadly Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old Ollie Stratton
After a sentencing hearing that lasted through the afternoon and into the evening, Amy Weise received her sentence today. On December 20, 2024, Weise was found guilty of Careless Driving Resulting in Death, in which she struck and killed 10 year old “Ollie Stratton” while he was riding his bike. 4 days prior, she pled guilty ... Read more
Wild Rye and Smith Have Announced a Limited Edition Women’s Cycling Apparel and Protection Collection
Smith and Wild Rye, March 5, 2025, announced their collaborative collection of women’s technical cycling apparel, complemented by co-brandedhttp://www.wild-rye.com/ unisex protective helmets and performance eyewear for this coming Spring and Summer. The Smith x Wild Rye limited-edition capsule collection is inspired by their shared legacy of adventure with origins in Sun Valley, Idaho through these co-branded products that ... Read more
