Feature Articles
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
The Cactus Cup: The Least Intimidating, Most Fun Mountain Bike Stage Race
By Jessica McWhirt I’m sitting in the backseat of Marc’s truck, the sun hasn’t peeked over the mountain range just yet, and SiriusXM radio is playing quiet enough to hear the wheels rolling along the Arizona highway. We have a 14-hour drive ahead of us. I get comfy (as comfy as I can for a 14-hour car drive). I’m coming home with a second-place finish and a newfound respect for homeowners. You see, my partner, ... 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
Fat Biking in Colorado
Colorado consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in America. It is no surprise, then, that Coloradans are smitten with an outdoor winter activity that sounds insane to those in less active climes: fat biking. By: Colorado.com Staff WriterUpdated: April 17, 2023 This snow-season innovation allows exercise-zany Coloradans to keep their wheels spinning, no matter the season. Find out where to fat bike in Colorado below. Fat bikes are becoming fixtures on groomed multi-use trails throughout ... Read more
Celebrating Rest: Why Recovery Days Also Deserve Kudos on Strava
Listen to your coach…its important to crush your rest days in order for you to crush your training days. by Vint Schoenfeldt – VeloCoachElite.com In a world obsessed with PRs, KOMs, and QOMs on Strava, where every ride is a race against yourself and others, the significance of recovery often gets overlooked. As athletes, we tend to focus on celebrating our triumphs on the road or trail, forgetting that the key to sustained performance and ... Read more
