Feature Articles
AvidCyclist.com Announces Formal Partnership With The White Line Foundation
10% of all proceeds from the AvidCyclist.com membership program will support critical advocacy and safety initiatives Littleton, Colorado– February 5, 2026 – AvidCyclist.com, a leading online platform for the cycling community, today announced a formal partnership with The White Line Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the tragic and preventable deaths of vulnerable road users. This partnership deepens a long-standing collaboration that began with the inaugural “Ride For Magnus” over a year ago, and ... Read more
An Apology And Explanation That The Cycling Community Deserves
I Want to Sincerely Apologize to our Viewers and the Cycling Community Just over a week ago, a video was posted on TikTok showing me yelling at a person holding a phone/camera. I was on and beside my bike at Chatfield Reservoir in Colorado on a training ride. I would like to sincerely apologize for the way I acted. There is no excuse for that behavior and it is not the way I have been ... Read more
A Hollywood Legend and His Bicycle: Celebrating Paul Newman’s Birthday This Week
Yesterday, January 26th, marked the birthday of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Paul Newman. While he’s remembered for his captivating performances and piercing blue eyes, for cycling enthusiasts, he holds a special place for a single, unforgettable scene in the 1969 classic, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. This scene, a whimsical and charming interlude in a Western buddy film, not only showcased Newman’s charisma but also his surprising skill and daring on two ... Read more
Performing Over Performance-A Ride With A Cycling Influencer
By: Anthony Walsh, RoadManCycling.com He stopped mid-climb to adjust his camera exposure settings-I’m not joking. 4km’s into Alpe d’Huez. The most iconic climb in cycling. He unclips, pulls out a tripod, and starts filming “authentic suffering content.” As this was happening a 60-year-old on a steel bike passes him without looking back. 50K followers and probably a lower threshold than 50w Welcome to cycling’s creator economy, where performing for the camera matters more than actual ... Read more
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
