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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
A battle between pedaling and peace heats up over plans for mountain bike park in Conifer
May 3, 2022-Denver Post Neighbors say the proposed facility is incompatible with their quiet mountain life CONIFER — A titanic battle of Colorado values and priorities is brewing over a proposed mountain bike park on a 9,000-foot mountain overlooking this quiet foothills community 40 minutes from Denver. On one side are the thousands of cyclists who take to the state’s roads and trails every day, seeking the thrill and challenge of rolling across world-class terrain ... Read more
Recalibrating Transportation: A 2030 roadmap
April 19, 2019 / By Bicycle Colorado April 19, 2022 / Bicycle Colorado Recalibrating Transportation: A 2030 roadmap Bicycle Colorado, in partnership with SWEEP, NRDC, CoPIRG, and the Denver Streets Partnership, is asking Colorado leaders to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and to begin to address historic inequities by identifying and funding transportation projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by investing in transit, walking, biking, and safety. In 2022, Colorado will award an unprecedented $4.0 billion to ... Read more
Despite driver complaints, Colorado cyclists will be rolling through stop signs due to new bill
Cyclists will also be able to proceed after stopping at red lights -Denver Post 4/5/22 Cyclists will also be able to proceed after stopping at red lights Bicyclists who roll through stop signs will no longer be breaking the law after a bill passed by the Colorado legislature is signed by Gov. Jared Polis. The Colorado Safety Stop bill will allow bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and stoplights as stop signs, which ... Read more
Should I Eat Differently When I am Recovering from an Injury?
Runner’s knee. Swimmer’s shoulder. Cycling injuries. It sucks when the very thing you do to stay fit causes an injury that sidelines you for a while and threatens your fitness. Unfortunately, statistics tell us the occasional breakdown is all but inevitable for those who engage in regular, vigorous exercise. If you’re like many athletes and exercisers, one of the first thoughts you have after suffering an injury might be: Oh no, I’m going to gain weight! Injuries ... Read more
The Wild Horse Gravel, Early Bird Pricing Still Available!
A SECRET STASH OF HIGH DESERT GRAVEL Don’t miss out on discounted pricing for Wild Horse Gravel , happening May 14. Prices go up TONIGHT at 12:01am! Wild Horse Gravel showcases the unique high desertscape of Colorado’s Western Slope. Hosted on the luxury High Lonesome Ranch, cyclists will be treated to a country cook-out, campfire, cabins, camping – or glamping – and the best local music. In short, there will be a country hoedown to accompany the race. In addition to being well hidden, The High Lonesome Ranch ... Read more
Featured Business of the Week: NO ZERO DAYS
NoZeroDay – in the words of its founder, Sam Piccolotti. It’s a lifestyle. Every day offers us the opportunity to devote some time to the focus of fitness, health and wellness. For over two decades I have been using the mantra of NZD to adopt a lifestyle committed to fitness overall physical health and wellness. I had struggled with bout of depression and while listening to a self help audio tape where the author explained ... Read more
Hillary Allen – A Comeback Story
Hillary Allen, A Comeback Story World class Ultra Runner Hillary Allen in 2017 was at the top her sport. Hillary was competing in Norway’s Tromso Skyrace, a 57k running event in highly technical alpine terrain. Hillary slipped and fell 150’. She was badly broken with over fourteen broken bones and most detrimentally, her feet. The horrible irony of damage to the things that had literally defined her existence in sport. Hillary shares this comeback in ... Read more
