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Colorado’s Connections to the Tour de France
by Kate Agathon The 109th edition of the Tour de France began on Friday. While over 4,000 miles separates Colorado from France, the iconic road race has plenty of Colorado connections. From current professional cyclists to legendary cyclists of the past, Colorado has some serious links with cycling’s most famous Grand Tour. Along with a handful of shout outs, we list our subjectively chosen Colorado cyclists who have ridden in Le Tour de France. No. 1 Marianne Martin, ... Read more
Racer X Cycling Organizes Support for Lisa Ludwig and Family
As the Cycling Community of Colorado is aware of, Lisa Ludwig, was tragically struck down by a vehicle while riding her bicycle with friends on Sunday, June 19. She remains in critical condition after suffering from a traumatic brain injury and numerous fractures across her body. We all wish her and her family strength and prayers in the coming days and make this site available to help offset the medical expense. We want to thank Racer X, who ... Read more
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says driver, Alan “Haley” Mills intentionally struck 2 cyclists, critically injuring 1
Authorities issued a Medina Alert after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a driver of an SUV intentionally struck two cyclists, critically injuring one Sunday. The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. on Hwy 40 between the Evergreen Parkway and Interstate 70 in Jefferson County. The sheriff’s office said the driver of a 2018 grey Ford Escape intentionally struck the two cyclists and then took off. One of the two victims is in critical condition, the ... Read more
Reported bike theft is down in Denver, but it’s always on the minds of Front Range cyclists
Thousands of cyclists will be commuting to work on two wheels Wednesday in observance of Bike to Work Day. By JOHN MEYER | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post With Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, stolen bikes and traffic safety issues are a top concern As thousands of Front Range cyclists make plans to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Wednesday with free breakfast burritos, pancakes, coffee, fruit, smoothies and other treats at dozens of locations across the metro ... Read more
The purchase of 4 Elevation Cycles stores in Colorado leads TREK to stop sales to them
Trek decides to stop sales to the stores that have long been associated with the brand. by Steve Frothingham, Bicycle Retailer June 10, 2022 Mike’s Bikes, the California retailer acquired by Pon.Bike last August, has bought the four-store Elevation Cycles chain in the Denver area. Elevation Cycles, founded in 2012, has long been closely associated with Trek. A former Trek employee and his partners founded the chain in 2012 with the help of Trek. The ... Read more
Impaired driver who killed beloved pro cyclist Gwen Inglis sentenced to 8 years in prison
Mike Inglis, Husband of Gwen Inglis led a memorial bike ride to the courthouse By JOHN MEYER | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver PostPUBLISHED: June 7, 2022 at 7:09 p.m. | UPDATED: June 8, 2022 at 6:37 a.m. Just before taking a seat on a tandem bike he would ride solo to the Jefferson County courthouse on Tuesday to attend the sentencing of the driver who struck and killed his wife a year ago, Mike Inglis described how lucky he was to have ... Read more
Cyclist from Frisco, Colorado Killed in Collision with Pickup on Eve of Unbound Gravel
Colorado Cyclist, Gregory Bachman was in town to race at the Unbound Gravel and was riding on Friday evening when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck outside of Emporia, Ks. This past weekend was an amazing weekend for Cycling: Unbound Gravel, Elephant Rock, and the City Park Crit. It saddens us to be suddenly brought down to earth with tragic news involving a Colorado Cyclist, and how frequent these types of horrific ... Read more
New Mountain Bike Venue in Colorado Springs Set to Take Shape
A new mountain bike venue is set to take shape in the coming weeks on Colorado Springs’ southwest side. -By Seth Boster–The Gazette Planners expect construction to start in early June on a dirt pump track and “skills trail” occupying a 1 1/2-acre corner of Cresta Open Space, between Cheyenne Mountain High School and Skyway Elementary. The pump track’s rollers and berms are projected to span 765 linear feet, while the skills trail is envisioned ... Read more
Man arrested in 100+ bike thefts in Aurora, Colorado
Alec Jackson was arrested after he was spotted by community members who held him down until officers arrived on scene, police said. The Aurora Police Department (APD) said they arrested a man last week whom they think is responsible for more than 100 bicycle thefts, many of them at Stanley Marketplace. Alec Jackson, 27, was arrested May 5 at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., after community members spotted him “trying to victimize again,” according to APD. The community ... Read more
9 Beginner-Friendly Mountain Biking Locations Near Denver
Reported by John Meyer-Denver Post. May 9, 2022 Front Range has plenty of trails for beginners and folks who prefer not to white-knuckle those handlebars Mountain biking is often portrayed as a sport for thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies throwing themselves down hair-raising slopes where danger lurks around every corner. The Front Range has plenty of trails to satisfy those appetites. But many mountain bikers aren’t driven to test themselves on Lookout Mountain’s Apex Trail, for ... Read more
