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Embrace the Chill: The Old Man Winter Rally Beckons Cyclists to Lyons, Colorado
Embrace the Chill: The Old Man Winter Rally Beckons Cyclists to Lyons, Colorado As the heart of winter beats its steady rhythm, a unique call to adventure echoes through the Rocky Mountains. For the avid cyclist, it’s a call that promises not just a ride, but an experience. On February 1, 2026, the town of Lyons, Colorado, will once again play host to the Old Man Winter Rally, an event that has cemented its place ... Read more
Bike Parks In The U.S. You Should Add To Your Bucket List
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com From the rugged peaks of the Rockies to the lush forests of the East Coast, the United States is home to a diverse and thrilling collection of mountain bike parks. Whether you’re a seasoned pro seeking adrenaline-pumping downhill runs or a beginner looking to build your skills on flowy singletrack, there’s a park for every rider. Lets explore the 10 of the top bike parks in the country, highlighting what makes ... Read more
You Don’t Have to Be Fast to Start Racing: Why Community Matters Most in Cycling
By: Kurt Schellenberger, Walt’s Bike Shop, Columbia, Missouri As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us look for fresh starts and new adventures. If you’re an average cyclist, this is the ideal moment to try something you’ve always wondered about—racing. And here’s the truth: you don’t have to be fast to race. In fact, most cycling races are about community, growth, and shared experiences far more than competition. Racing is for ... Read more
Recap: American Flyers’ 40th Anniversary in Grand Junction
Recap: American Flyers’ 40th Anniversary in Grand Junction by Felix Wong | 20 Dec 2025 This post is belated recap of the 40th anniversary screening of American Flyers in Grand Junction—an event I felt genuinely fortunate to attend. The screening coincided perfectly with Andrea’s and my Great American Southern Road Trip through the Southwest, making it possible for me to be there in person. That timing mattered, because this wasn’t just a movie night; it was the culmination of nearly a year of ... Read more
The Wheels of Change: How Bicycles Are Paving the Way for Girls’ Safety and Education in Developing Nations
For millions of girls in the developing world, the path to an education is not a simple journey from home to a classroom; it is a long and often perilous road fraught with dangers that threaten their safety and their future. Distance is a formidable barrier, but the risks that accompany it—harassment, violence, and abduction—are even more daunting. In this context, a simple, two-wheeled machine is emerging as a powerful catalyst for change: the bicycle. ... Read more
I’ve received some terrible cycling-themed Christmas presents over the years – and I treasure them all
By: Tom Davidson Christmas is a time for giving. Everybody knows that. Still, if you’d asked me when I was a child, I’d have told you the opposite. “Giving? No way! Christmas is about presents,” I’d have said. I was half right, too. Think about the logic for a second: if Christmas is a time for giving, then every gift given must also have a receiver. In turn, giving and receiving happen in equal measure – ... Read more
The Last Minute Gift Guide For The Cyclist In Your Life
CHRISTMAS IS LESS THAN 48 HOURS AWAY, and if you are anything like me, panic has set in, as I woke up to find I have under 2 days to get it done: shopping. Now it’s time to find the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life. But what do you get for the person who seems to have everything with two wheels? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered with a list of ... Read more
Cyclocross Deserves a Future, Not Short-Term Profit-by Elodie Kuijper
My name is Elodie Kuijper.I was a professional cyclocross rider until I had to stop in 2022 not because I couldn’t keep up anymore, but because it became financially unsustainable. What many people don’t know is that two thirds of the cyclocross peloton pay for everything themselves.Travel. Campers. Equipment. Staff. Everything. “But don’t all those riders live off generous start money?” Make no mistake that applies to maybe 10% of the peloton, at most. Cyclocross ... Read more
The 6 Coolest Bike Paths In The World
We can do our part to make this planet healthier by choosing more sustainable lifestyles, like forgoing some car rides, and taking a bike instead. To get you in the mood, here’s some of the coolest and most innovative bicycle infrastructure that’s already out there. Hopefully it inspires you to lobby your own locality to build unique bike paths of its own. Cycling Through Water, Genk, Belgium We can’t cycle on water, but it certainly ... Read more
“Following You” – Finding Purpose From Fear And Tragedy
This one is all about finding purpose and how often times it comes from a place of fear and tragedy. I’m proud to share with you a short film we have been working hard on. It’s called “Following You,” and it’s about purpose, how it changes, how it grows, and how we often lose sight of it as life moves forward. As children, our purpose is shaped by dreams. As adults, those dreams can fade, replaced ... Read more
