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Gravel Grinding Across the Prairie 04-06-2012

Back in January it seemed like a good idea. Having a bike race goal would help me focus on training. April 7th was a long ways off and I’ve have time. Now April 7th is almost here and my fitness is lacking. Sure I’m in week 6 of the Progressive Power class […]

Bicycle Dreams Showing in Colorado Springs 03-25-2012

The Race Across America (RAAM) has been called the world’s toughest bike race. It is approximately 1.5 times the distance of the Tour de France but has a time limit of 12 days instead of the 3 weeks that the Tour de France takes. That makes for a minimum of 250 miles […]

Bike Events Heat up with Spring 03-21-2012

Spring is now officially here. For me that means bad allergies, wild weather swings and more time on the bike and less cross training. There’s lots of bike related things happening here in Colorado Springs. Last weekend was a new St. Paddy’s Day 50k bike ride […]

Extra 22% Off All KEEN and REI-Brand Gear 03-01-2012

Get an extra 22% OFF All KEEN and REI-Brand Gear in the REI Outlet for 2 days only, 2/29 & 3/1! Coupon Code: OUTSAVE22 Plus Free Shipping for Orders over $50. The North Face Denali Jacket Regular Price: $165.00 $122.90 on sale  The North Face Denali Jacket […]

Manitou and Colorado Springs to Vote on Incline Today 02-28-2012

Update 2/28/12: Both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs city councils unanimously approved the IGA for the Incline. That’s 2 more big steps climbed but there are many more including an act of Congress before the Incline can be legallly opened. Today is a critical […]

Leadville 100 Training Camps Including Race Entry 02-13-2012

Today the Leadville Race Series opened registration to the 2012 Camp of Champions! The Camp of Champions will feature Six-time LT 100 Champion Dave Wiens, Two-time LT100 Champion Bryson Perry and the 2007 Ladies Champion Gretchen Reeves. Camp participants will ride, dine, […]

Original Growler Registration Opens 02-01-2012

Registration for popular Original Growler opens this evening at 9 PM MST. Since many people that wanted to race last year didn’t get in before it filled up, they’re making some changes this year. Instead of having the Growler and the Half Growler on the same […]

Leadville 100 Lottery Deadline Looming 01-30-2012

The deadline to enter the Leadville 100 mountain bike lottery is tomorrow (January 31st). There’s a $15 fee to enter the lottery and then if you get picked, it’s $275 for the race entry. The $15 lottery fee goes to IMBA, Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation, […]

Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Qualifiers 01-29-2012

Last year Lifetime Fitness added qualifiers as a way to get into the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in addition to the entry lottery. Last year there were 3 qualifiers. This year there will be 6 qualifiers although the last one is in September and will be for the 2013 […]

Incline Friends Membership Drive 01-24-2012

Currently making the Manitou Incline legal is progressing well and the Incline could be officially open by summer. The Incline Friends is the group that is raising funds to help implement the Manitou Incline Site Development and Management Plan. They are having a membership […]