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Trial Begins for Driver Accused of Striking, Killing Colorado Cyclist, Magnus White
By: Gary Robinson, Avid Cyclist Jury selection began Monday morning for the suspect driver accused of striking and killing Colorado teen cyclist Magnus White near his home in Boulder. Yeva Smilianska was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide months after the deadly crash. By 2:45 p.m., a jury was seated, and opening statements began after months of postponement in Boulder County Court. White, 17, was finishing up a ride traveling southbound on Highway 119, commonly ... Read more
Teens Charged with Murder in the 2024 Death of Cyclist After Video Surfaces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Albuquerque family one of the most awful groups to be part of, families that have lost a loved one due to road violence-being hit by a motored vehicle while riding a bike. Cyclist Scott Habermehl was killed in a fatal hit-and-run May 2024. Up until this week, it was believed to be a fatal hit and run accident. Their loss became even more emotionally devastating when recent evidence was discovered that ... Read more
Elite Racing Returns to Colorado In 2026
If you have lived in Colorado for any amount of time, you know that Pro Cycling has rich history in the state. In the 80s and 90s we had the 7-11 team founded by former U.S. Olympic cyclist, Jim Ochowicz, later being sponsored by Motorola. Names like Andy Hampsten, Rob Roll, Eric Heiden, Alex Steida and Ron Keifel make up the story line of that team. Also that saw Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault ... Read more
2025 USA Cycling Event Organizer Advancement Fund Now Accepting Applications
-USA Cycling – March 17, 2025 In its second year, the program will award grants to competitive events offering clinics paired with racing opportunities to lower the barrier for new cyclists. USA Cycling is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Event Organizer Advancement Fund, an initiative designed to support race promoters committed to growing the sport of cycling. For its second year, the fund will award grants to event promoters who implement beginner, junior, ... Read more
Get Ready to Pay for Parking to MTB in Some Colorado and Montana Areas
By Gary Robinson, editor, The Avid Cyclist If you are planning trips to mountain bike in Colorado or Montana, specifically on federal lands, bring some extra money for parking. The BLM will be charging for parking in certain areas which is intended to support trail and land maintenance. These fees will begin May 15, 2025. On that day, parking in the Big Hole River corridor in Montana will costs $5 per day. You an also ... Read more
Amy Weiss Sentenced in Deadly Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old Ollie Stratton
After a sentencing hearing that lasted through the afternoon and into the evening, Amy Weise received her sentence today. On December 20, 2024, Weise was found guilty of Careless Driving Resulting in Death, in which she struck and killed 10 year old “Ollie Stratton” while he was riding his bike. 4 days prior, she pled guilty to Tampering with Evidence, by deleting the texts from her phone that were made leading up to the crash that took ... Read more
Wild Rye and Smith Have Announced a Limited Edition Women’s Cycling Apparel and Protection Collection
Smith and Wild Rye, March 5, 2025, announced their collaborative collection of women’s technical cycling apparel, complemented by co-brandedhttp://www.wild-rye.com/ unisex protective helmets and performance eyewear for this coming Spring and Summer. The Smith x Wild Rye limited-edition capsule collection is inspired by their shared legacy of adventure with origins in Sun Valley, Idaho through these co-branded products that embody growth, evolution, innovation, and shared experiences. The vibrant collection, pulling inspiration and coloration from the abstract cross-section of roots, ... Read more
Family Of MIT Cyclist Struck And Killed By A Truck Files $30M Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On June 21, 2024, Minh-Thi Nguyen, a 24 year old, 3rd year Doctoral Student at MIT, was riding her bike to her lab. While she was in a designated bike lane, a Box Truck turned right into the bike lane, striking her. According to witnesses, she tried to avoid the truck, but went underneath it between the front and rear wheels. She was transported to a hospital in Boston, where she died. On February 26, ... Read more
Montana “Polititions” put forward one of the most absurd cycling bills, EVER!
by: Gary Robinson If you are cyclist here in Colorado, there are a lot of things you see that make you shake your head, and wonder what goes on in people’s heads. It is not just here, it is everywhere. Recently Ontario Premier Doug Ford deciding he wants to rip out existing bike lanes because he believes making people drive will ease congestion, is one recent example. San Francisco moving to create a bike lane ... Read more
Amy Weiss Found GUILTY of “Careless Driving Resulting in Death” in the crash that killed 10-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Stratton
Dec. 20, 2024. By Gary Robinson, Editor After a week long trial, The trial of Amy Weiss has come to an end. Today, the jury in the case found Amy Weiss GUILTY of Careless Driving Resulting In Death, in the crash that killed 10-year-old “Ollie” Stratton, a Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense, and is governed by Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 42-4-1402. This class one misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 1 year in jail, ... Read more
