September 13, 20112 Comments on Boulder Cycle Chic
Boulder Cycle Chic features photos of laid back townies and students on their bikes in the perpetually sunny Colorado Front Range hippie town of Boulder.
Photo by Zane Selvans in Boulder (even though this one was shot in Fort Collins). H/T to Carl in Longmont.
August 23, 2011Leave a Comment
Just in case you haven’t noticed this yet, free live video is available for online viewing on the Interwebs.
There are also apps for viewing for Android, iPhone and iPad. Just search those device’s respective app markets for Shack Tour Tracker.
As of this post time, there’s maybe an hour of racing to go as they race to Crested Butte, Colorado.
August 22, 20111 Comment on USA Pro Cycling Challenge begins
Although I cannot be there, the race begins today. There were quite a few more cyclists seen about town this past week, dressed in their best kits, rolling their aero wheels and latest technology (I have seen some Di2). The Governor even gave a brief interview at the Broncos game on Saturday – this is a big deal for Colorado Springs, and seeing as this is the inaugural event, let’s hope it comes back for years to come.
UPDATE: A photo gallery of downtown Colorado Springs preparing for the event.
August 11, 20114 Comments on Black Hawk bike ban appeal to Supreme Court
August 8, 2011Leave a Comment
After taking Sunday off (to take care of the yard and the garage), Monday presented a good opportunity to get the week off to a high-mileage start. The commute is typically a 9-10 mile affair, but I decided that with the past two months setting record highs in mileage for the year, that I may as well keep building on it. (more…)
August 4, 2011Leave a Comment
For over a year now I have been eying a wheelset upgrade for the roadie commuter, but could never justify the expense while the existing wheelset was rolling just fine (stock Alex R500’s). Performance has always had a great price on their well-reviewed and popular Forte Titan wheels, but I always miss a sale or have another expense to attend to. Last weekend Performance was letting these babies go for $140 a pair, with $25 off for orders over $150, and I needed a chain tool. Perfect. The shop trued them for me and I went home and mounted them immediately. (more…)