Feature Articles
The White Line Applauds New Bill to Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable, Cites Magnus White’s Case as Wake-Up Call
April 8, 2025 Propelled by the powerful stories of victim families, SB25-281 includes new mandatory chemical testing clause BOULDER, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The White Line, founded in memory of 17-year-old US National Cycling Champion Magnus White, today announces its full support of SB25-281, a bill introduced by Senators John Carson (R) and Marc Snyder (D) aimed at improving safety on Colorado roads by holding negligent drivers accountable. The White Line applauds this bi-partisan legislation as a ... 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 on cleaning, expecting and lubricating components. Don’t forget to check chain tension, spokes, and tighten any loose bolts. Winter temps ... 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 represented her in the charge of Tampering with Evidence, a charge she plead guilty to moments before the trial for ... Read more
A Coloradoan In Flanders
By Kris Thompson, Contributor-AvidCyclist Do you have bucket rides/events you want to do in your life? Bucket rides/events can motivate you into training for the goal/event, they can inspire imagination of stepping outside of a comfort zone and give you opportunities to have an experience unlike ever before. I did, and it was to ride the Tour of Flanders Sportif ride, or the more accurate title, De Ronde van Vlaanderen, which takes place the day ... Read more
Martin Luther King Jr., Hero, Leader, Legend…Cyclist?
By: Gary Robinson, Editor This coming April 4th will mark 56 years since the assassination, by a racist, of the man whose life we remember today. Can any of us really imagine how different our lives and the entire world would have been had be been allowed to live. While there has been advancement on the issues he advanced, making our lives better, they all could have progressed further had he been alive. What other ... Read more
Will Trek Bikes Survive 2025?
The question of Trek’s survival in a potentially turbulent 2025 bike market is complex. While recent news of restructuring and product line reductions has raised concerns, it’s crucial to remember Trek’s position as a major player in the industry. Their extensive dealer network, diverse product portfolio (spanning road, mountain, e-bikes, and more), and strong brand recognition provide a solid foundation. However, the challenges are real: potential tariffs, shifting consumer demand, and increased competition from direct-to-consumer ... Read more
“Breaking Away” a timeless American coming-of-age movie, remains a cycling classic.
by: Gary Robinson, editor-Colorado Avid Cyclist I had just graduated high school 1979, I remember it as a time of political and economic turmoil. The inflation rate was 12% and its release was 2 days prior to President Jimmy Carter’s “Crisis in Confidence” to the American people. Tensions were high, and we were on the eve of the Iranian Hostage Crisis. With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, there was some optimism that we might have ... Read more
Coloradoavidcyclist.com Presents: Bicycle Colorado Night at “The Avs”
Coloradoavidcyclist.com has been a big supporter of different events, advocacy groups, and non-profits in the past. That is not changing! Shortly after our inception, we came along side of Bicycle Colorado, and have lent them our support as a corporate supporter/member and also donate a portion of our proceeds to them. For 2025, we are going add something new. We are hosting the first of what we hope will be an annual event: “Bicycle Colorado ... Read more
Second Chance Bikes continues Late Founder’s Legacy in Denver
By MAX LEVY | mlevy@prairiemountainmedia.com | Loveland Reporter-Herald PUBLISHED: December 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM MST Nonprofit will donate bikes out of new Mile High WorkShop space A scrappy nonprofit that has provided bikes to thousands of homeless people, young children and others in need across the metro area is ready to open its doors in Denver. Second Chance Bicycle Shop was founded in 2006 by retired police officer Ernie Clark, who kept the wheels on with a small ... Read more
Distracted Drivers Are Taking Lives in Colorado and Punishments Must Be More Severe to Hold Them Accountable
By: Rod Stratton- The death of our 10-year-old son is an example that Colorado’s laws don’t do enough to discourage distracted driving. That has to change. My son, Ollie, had his life tragically cut short at just 10 years old. According to the Larimer County sheriff, there is evidence that the driver was distracted when she hit and killed our sweet son as he biked home a few blocks from a friend’s house in Timnath. ... Read more
