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The Ride of Awareness Takes Off From Denver to Grand Junction
Last Week, Kate Agathon gave us a deep dive into the Ride of Awareness in her article: Ride of Awareness: Paving the Way for SaFer Roads“. Today, the ride took off from Denver, Colorado and we were able to catch up to it in Golden, Colorado when they stopped for coffee. Meet the team that ... Read more
Lunar Exploration by Bike – The Tour of the Moon
The Tour of the Moon is a picturesque road bike ride featuring Colorado National Monument and the panoramic American West. Limited to 2,200 participants, the Tour of the Moon is a unique road cycling race that highlights the beautiful American West. The event takes place in Colorado National Monument, and the surrounding areas of Fruita, Colorado – starting ... Read more
What to do if you spot a driver ‘rolling coal’ on Colorado roads
Our Colorado Wonders story on the low numbers of drivers being cited for rollin’ coal – 43 to be exact – infuriated the lawmaker who started the effort. In a story that aired and published Aug. 19, former State Sen. Don Coram, one of the 2017’s law’s sponsors, said he is “pissed off” – and so ... Read more
Ride of Awareness: Paving the Way for Safer Roads – By Kate Agathon
Tour de France Champion joins distinguished group WRITER’S NOTE: Four years ago, I read a heartbreaking essay “To the Driver Who Hit Me and Ran” by Boulder elite-level cyclist Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein. Published by Outside Magazine, the former Bicycling Magazine editor recounted the struggle of recovery after he was left to die in a ditch after being struck by ... Read more
Introducing the Couch to Cross Cyclocross Race at Jeffco Fairgrounds
Welcome to the world that is Rattler Racing. It all started in 2015. Seeing a serious need for some mid-week mountain bike racing, we set out on creating a summer series. Little did they know how well it would be received. Since then, they have added XC, some gravel, cross and maybe the occasional stage ... Read more
Keeping It Clean: How to Maintain Your Bike’s Drivetrain
Your bike’s drivetrain — the chain, cassette, chainrings, and derailleurs — is the beating heart of your ride. It’s what turns your power into forward motion. And just like any high-performance machine, it needs care to keep working smoothly. A dirty drivetrain not only makes your ride less efficient, but it also accelerates wear on ... Read more
10 Breakfast Ideas Before Going On A Bike Ride
If you don’t know what to eat before going out cycling in the morning, you don’t want to make much hassle, but you need energy to pedal, here are ten healthy, high-energy, three-ingredient breakfast options for cyclists. The shopping simple and can filled up on your next grocery run. Chances are you already have most ... Read more
The Rampart Rager-This Week’s Featured Event Brings Gravel To Colorado Springs
Embrace the Grit of Gravel Cycling at the Rampart Rager Gear up for one of Colorado’s most exhilarating gravel experiences — the Rampart Rager, happening August 23, 2025, with the breathtaking backdrop of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. This year’s edition promises even more adventure, challenge, and community spirit. The race is hosted ... Read more
Santa Clarita’s New 720-Acre Mountain Bike Park to Open Winter 2025
As all types of cycling continues to grow nation wide, many states have seen large areas of land turn into mountain bike parks. California is not a stranger to this phenomenon, where a new park is set to open this winter. Santa Clarita is appealing to outdoor enthusiasts as it transforms 720 acres in Haskell ... Read more
“Lights, Bikes, Camera,……ACTION” -Littleton Crit Did Not Disappoint Cycling Fans
This past Saturday, August 2, many cyclists in Colorado were “getting their bike on” at either the Crooked Gravel in Winter Park, or getting rained and hailed on at the Copper Triangle. But thousands of cycling fans stayed behind and congregated in Littleton, Colorado to enjoy the thrills, chills, and spills at the Littleton Twilight ... Read more
