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The Littleton Twilight Criterium brings Pro Cycling back to Downtown Littleton on Aug 6
The Littleton Twilight Criterium bike race returns to Downtown Littleton on Saturday, Aug. 6, bringing professional bicyclists from around the country for high-speed races on a tight course through downtown Littleton. The race is the eighth stop in the 10-race American Criterium Cup series, a new national criterium series formed in collaboration with USA Cycling. The American Crit Cup series has a cash prize of $100,000 split equally between the men and women. The Criterium ... Read more
The Mountain Man Invitational, A Triathlon Like No Other
The Mountain Man Invitational is a 2.4mi Swim, 100mi Bike and a 26.2mi Run Off road and above 10,000′ in elevation. There is simply nothing like it on the planet! The challenge was started by Sam Piccolotti after completing a solo in August of 2020. And now, what was once a solo event for Sam Piccolotti, is now a competition coming this Saturday, July 16, in Leadville Colorado. Who shows up to Swim 2.4mi in ... Read more
Lily Williams, Colorado Springs Resident, to Compete in Woman’s Tour de France
Lily Williams, Colorado Springs Resident Adds a Colorado Connection to the Upcoming Woman’s Tour de France At a time when most athletes are at their peak, 28-year-old cyclist Lily Williams is just getting started, having been a professional cyclist for 5 years. Williams, has already had an impressive career with achievements both on the road and Velodrome where she earned bronze for Team USA in the track cycling team pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ... Read more
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
