Feature Articles
The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort- Cycling’s “Field of Dreams”
We have traveled hoping to get some good cycling in only to find out the place you booked is no where near a good place ride, they don’t allow bikes in the room, or nowhere to go after a ride to refuel with a pint or snack. Have you ever had dreams of a place that was designed for you, and your bike, and your ride? It is here…The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. And ... Read more
Ride of Awareness: Paving the Way for Safer Roads – By Kate Agathon
Tour de France Champion joins distinguished group WRITER’S NOTE: Four years ago, I read a heartbreaking essay “To the Driver Who Hit Me and Ran” by Boulder elite-level cyclist Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein. Published by Outside Magazine, the former Bicycling Magazine editor recounted the struggle of recovery after he was left to die in a ditch after being struck by a van while riding on his way home from training at the Boulder Valley Velodrome in July 2019. The crash ... Read more
What I Learned At The Foco Fondo
By Lynn Piefer, avidcyclist.com New Belgium Brewery was the perfect host for this event. If you were able to take a brewery tour, you would have learned about sours and how they were made, the history of Belgium ales, and cool new words like: “flocculation”, (and no, it is not something used in a Tinder profile). We all know that Reese’s is where peanut butter met chocolate. Well, when bikes met beer, New Belgium called ... Read more
How Bentonville Arkansas Went From Walmart Town To Bike Mecca
Buoyed by the interests of the family behind Walmart, Bentonville has become an unexpected hub for cycling. By: Emily Cochrane Listen for the click of a bike gear, shifting in tune with its rider. A whoosh of air as tires lift off the ground, then a satisfying thud as the bike returns to earth. The clack of a cyclist’s cleats, fresh off a ride, in the downtown square. This is the soundtrack to Bentonville, a ... Read more
Biking Rollins Pass, Epic, Historical and Unforgettable
By: Bill Plock, Contributor Biking over Rollins Pass was epic but far from historical. For thousands of years, people have been traversing Rollins Pass, connecting the front range of Colorado with Grand County and the headwaters of the Colorado River. Native American hunting parties built rock walls near the top to funnel game long before the first horse-drawn wagons paid a toll to cross the Continental Divide in the 1870s. In 1904, trains began the ... Read more
7 Health Benefits of Cycling Regularly
“Go Ride Your Bike” I can not count the times I heard my mom scream that to me growing up. Well, she was on to something. Whether riding a bike outdoors or using a stationary bike at home, the gym, or in a spin class, cycling has been shown to improve overall health and increase fitness. It also provides lifestyle benefits such as reduced emissions when used as transportation. Riding a bike is an accessible ... 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 are 87 miles of trails, 50 well-planned parks and more than 6,000 acres of open space for residents and visitors ... 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 Hands-Off Approach: The Pro’s Closet (TPC) is excellent for higher-value used bikes. They offer three options: selling outright, trading in, ... 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 that it insulted victims, ignored accountability, and mocked the very notion of justice. This was not just another policy debate ... Read more
It’s Time To Get Serious About Traffic Violence
By: Brad Tucker I have been practicing law for over thirty-five years, the majority of which has included representing bicyclists who have been hit by drivers who disregarded the safety of others. The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that will increase penalties for drivers who hit and kill vulnerable road users, such as bicyclists and pedestrians, from a class one misdemeanor to a class six felony. This is not an easy topic, and I ... Read more
