Feature Articles
ABOB Denver is Building an Inclusive Community
By Kate Agathon All Bodies on Bikes (ABOB) now has a Denver chapter. “Colorado is an amazing state for bicycling, but there are so many groups focused on faster paced rides or cycling for exercise,” said ABOB Denver Chapter Lead, Noelle Dorward. “We want to create a community where true beginners and people of all body sizes and abilities can join fun, leisurely rides that bring together people from all kinds of backgrounds and riding ... Read more
Why do I Ride BIKE MS?
By: A.V. Schmit BIKE MS is an event that started in Minnesota, in 1980. Since that time cycling events hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society have raised more than 1.4 Billion dollars. I have been riding BIKE MS and its predecessor for more than 30 years. Why, because it makes a tangible difference in the lives of people living with MS. Personally, many of the best things in my life have come from cycling. BIKE MS is an opportunity to give something back to the sport that has given so much to me. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds much-needed research, patient navigators and other essential services for those affected by MS. Ride, fundraise, donate or come out a cheer. Together we can make a difference.
Experience and Possibility- Racing During the Power Years
By Kate Agathon Writer’s note: At 46 years, I am either approaching or well into middle age (depending on the source). Recently, I have found myself reading as many articles as I can addressing the existential midlife crisis. In doing so, I discovered an inspiring blog post “10 Clarifying Questions to Ask in Midlife” by a midlife coach named Sara Smeaton. I realized I was asking myself the wrong questions. The idea for this article ... Read more
No Justice in Kansas: Anti-Cycling Bias and The Tragic Death of Greg Bachman
By Kate Agathon ….. At 61, Greg Bachman had spent the last several decades of his life riding wherever his sense of exploration took him. From organized gravel and mountain biking events to solo multi-day bikepacking tours or adventures with his beloved wife of 22 years, Crystal Miller, Bachman loved indulging in the freedom that two wheels gave him. According to his wife, Bachman was a man who “loved to ride anywhere” and enjoyed riding ... Read more
The History of the Bike Helmet: From Leather to Mips®
By: A.V. Schmit
When cycling first got started, much like other sports, safety was not of paramount concern. As time and technology have marched on, the bicycle helmet has evolved into an essential piece of high-tech protection equipment.
Interested in Fat Biking? Five Things You Should Know
By Kate Agathon There’s no off season when you fat bike. Incredibly versatile mountain bikes, fat bikes are all-season machines that roll over snow, sand, and gravel with ease. From bikepacking, winter adventure riding, or commuting in snow flurries, the fat bike gives you the ability to explore more places in more seasons. We recently interviewed Lakewood resident and long time fat biker, Ali Pearks, who offered advice for those interested in getting into fat ... Read more
The Hardest Triathlon You’ve NEVER Heard Of
The Hardest Triathlon You’ve Never Heard Of After a self-supported adventure during COVID lockdowns, a Colorado triathlete is trying to bring an epic challenge to more competitors. FEBRUARY 27, 2023 JONATHAN DORN Spring 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic is raging, and event directors are shutting down races left and right. Tri teams have stopped working out together, and masked athletes are keeping an uneasy distance on their favorite trails, leery of invisible microbe clouds trailing behind the ... Read more
Multi-Sport is Taking to the Gravel
By Sam Piccolotti The multi-sport world continues to evolve and one of the latest evolutions is following the growing surge in gravel biking. The multi-sport world is getting dusty. The sport of Gravel Triathlon has emerged. Gravel triathlon athletes “are angling for something laid back,” said Lance Panigutti, race director and owner of Without Limits Productions LLC. Lance grew up in the sport of triathlon and prior to embarking as a race director, Lance raced ... Read more
Major Taylor -Honoring the Legacy of the Worlds Fastest Man
Honoring the Legacy of the Worlds Fastest man – By Kate Agathon Major Taylor Honoring the Legacy of the Worlds Fastest Man By Kate Agathon America’s first Black superstar athlete was a cyclist. Before Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, and Jesse Owens, there was Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor. Between 1896 and 1910, Taylor was the fastest cyclist in the world. Even by modern standards, he is considered to be one of the greatest American ... Read more
Shut Up, Body! a “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt
A “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt Recently, Jens Voigt visited Campus Cycles in Denver. Kate Agathon, was able to sit down for a 1-on-1 with Jens…enjoy! A “Tireside” Chat with Jens Voigt by Kate Agathon -Campus Cycles The Jensie talks retirement, reflects on his professional career, professes his love for Colorado, and shares his enthusiasm for Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Lindsey Vonn. Jens Voigt Visits Campus Cycles ... Read more
