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The Pro’s Closet Closing its Doors
The end of an era in the Colorado Retail Cycling Industry has apparently come to an end. This morning, The Pros Closet released the following post via Linked In: After 18 remarkable years of serving the cycling community, The Pro’s Closet (TPC) will close its doors in October. Since our founding, we’ve had the privilege of helping over 160,000 customers find their perfect ride and have sold more than 46,000 bikes. It’s been a hell ... Read more
Cyclocross Season Is Here, and So Are The Amazing Images
It is that special time of the year, there is a little chill in the morning air, the leaves are beginning to change, and yes, Cross is Coming…and so is a photographer’s dream. Cyclocross is not just a unique event, but a mixture of events, or hybrid that welcomes a different type of challenge and challenger. Also, because of its attributes, give the camera a plethora of images from speed to acrobatics caught ... Read more
See Denver on 2 Wheels With The Denver Century Ride
Discover Denver-On a Bike Explore Denver by bike on September 28, 2024 with the Denver Century Ride and let the good times roll! At the Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride, we believe that cycling is not just a sport, but a healthy and environmentally-friendly way of life. Discover the joy of biking across Denver safely within a fun & enjoyable experience. The Denver Century Ride explores the diverse neighborhood streets, parks, bike lanes and trails ... Read more
A Memorial Bike Ride Will Honor The Life of Magnus White, A Teen Cyclist Hit And Killed In July ’23 in Boulder County
“Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life” Almost a year ago, July 29, 2023, a 17-year-old, Magnus White, was hit and killed by a driver along Highway 119 in Boulder County. The death of this rising U.S. Cycling star was not only tragic, but preventable. A memorial bike ride this summer will honor the life and legacy Magnus White with The Ride For Magnus. The White Line, a nonprofit created after his death to inspire ... Read more
Best Bike Locks and How to Use Them
By: Brad Tucker, Colorado Bike Law Over two million bikes are stolen in the US every year. Some of these bikes are dirt cheap steeds barely capable of breaking a jog. Many others, however, have the value of a quality used car. Regardless of a bike’s monetary value, being the victim of a bike theft is terrible. There’s often a special bond between a rider and their bike, and having that bike taken from you ... Read more
Unleashing the Power of Zone-2 Training in Cycling, Insights from Inigo San Millan
By Vint Schoenfeldt, VeloCoach As cycling continues to gain popularity as a form of exercise and competition, athletes and coaches are constantly seeking ways to optimize performance. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is Zone 2 training, a method that focuses on developing the aerobic capacity of the body for enhanced endurance and performance. Renowned exercise physiologist, and personal coach to 2x Tour de France winner, Tadej Pogačar, Iñigo San Millan, Ph.D., ... Read more
Riding Bikes With Boys At Moab Rocks- By Jessica McWhirt
Riding Bikes With Boys At Moab Rocks by: Jessica McWhirt The first time I tried mountain biking was with my friend, Joe. Because I was a decent roadie, he assumed I’d have no issues handling a bike with wide handles and knobby tires on a skinny, twisty trail. He was wrong. I was terrified. I biffed it on the first turn up Kitty Litter at Buff Creek because I didn’t know how to change gears ... Read more
Should you ride the Triple Bypass?
The post Should you ride the Triple Bypass? appeared first on Bicycle Colorado. I love to ride bikes and have for almost 30 years now. Name the type of bike—cruiser, mountain, road, gravel—and I’ve likely ridden it over the past month, if not week, to get around town and to keep my aging body moving. Throughout my thirties and early forties, participating in bike races or non-competitive events was my thing. About twelve years ago, ... Read more
Stay Safe With These Six Assertive Bike Riding Techniques
Sooner or later, just about every cyclist has a terrifying near miss with a motor vehicle (or gets hit). There are only so many things we can do to keep ourselves safe. Wearing bright clothing, using flashing lights, avoiding dangerous roads, etc. Most cyclists know these strategies already. But there are certain riding techniques or practices that many cyclists never learn, or only figure out after a decade on the road. These defensive riding ... Read more
One-Man Manufacturer Crafts “Boutique” Mountain Bikes, Ski Bikes (by John Meyer, Denver Post)
Competitor calls Devin Lenz an “artisan” who makes “incredible bikes” In a backyard workshop behind his home in rural Weld County, Devin Lenz is explaining his obsession with designing and building things, a passion dating back to his boyhood in the 1970s when he was a BMX rider. His father was a guitar maker — a luthier — who also built drag racing cars. Young Devin was captivated. “He was building guitars, and I would ... Read more
