Original Growler 2010 - 64-ounces of Pain, Suffering, and Fun
Kelly Magelky dethrones Travis Brown to take home all 64 Ounces of Glory. Melissa Thomas takes women's title Race report and images by Devon Balet (May 30, 2010) Gunnison, Colo.— Kelly Magelky lead the 350 racers up the opening climb of "Kill Hill" and was able to fend off previous year's winner Travis Brown.
39th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Tailwinds, broken records and downhillers wreaking havoc
Race report and images by Scott DW Smith DURANGO, Colo.—The 39th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic lived up to its reputation as a true classic of Colorado cycling.
Superior Morgul Classic
Davies and Farina both defend the leaders jersey to claim Omnium victories in Sunday’s Morgul Bismark Road Race.
Race report and images by Eddie Clark
(May 28/29, 2010) SUPERIOR, Colo.—Colorado classic road racing event returns after a twenty year hiatus.
Igleheart Custom Frames & Forks
Christopher Igleheart’s frames and forks cruise the roads and trails on six of the seven continents. Igleheart has been an integral part of the bicycle trade for more than 30 years.
Aggregating like drops of oil
The romantic notion of ‘making a difference’ a rant by James E. Rickman LOS ALAMOS, N.M.— As the fifth week of environmental catastrophe continues to unfold in the Gulf of Mexico, I’ve decided that remaining powerless is no longer an option.
Palisade Classic - Grand Mesa Grind
Grassroots racing for the people.
Race report and images by Eddie Clark
(May 22, 2010) PALISADE, Colo.—The sixth annual Palisade Classic got even bigger and better for 2010.
Rock Shox Unveils 2011 Line
New Reverb Drop-down Seatpost and 120mm, Thru-Axle, Tapered Steer Tube SID on the Menu
Report and images by Jordan Carr
(May 16, 2010) DURANGO, Colo.—High mountain air, good food, epic riding on high mountain singletrack and a bonfire at a mountain bike legends ranch may seem like the recipe for a sweet summer vacation.
18 Hours of Fruita
Best 18 Hours of Racing in Colorado. Race report and images by Eddie Clark (May 8, 2010) FRUITA, Colo.—Perfect weather and a dry course were a welcomed change from the previous years’ mud for the Over The Edge Sports 18 Hours of Fruita race.
MSC #2, Chalk Creek Stampede - XC Report
Triple Crown purse attracts bevy of top endurance pros.
Race report and images by Eddie Clark
(May 15 and 16, 2010) NATHROP, Colo.—Stop number two for the Mountain States Cup and Triple Crown All Mountain Series was a huge success at the Chalk Creek Stampede.
MSC #2, Chalk Creek Stampede - Gravity Report
The Mountain States Cup gravity season officially kicks off with some hot dual slalom and mountain cross action.
Race report and images by Devon Balet
(May 15 and 16, 2010) NATHROP, Colo.— The high deserts of Nathrop Colorado brought a weekend of iffy weather. Sun, snow and rain. But there was nothing iffy about the gravity racing!
Suffer N’ Send It
Moab’s First One Day Stage Race
Race report and images by Rob McPherson
(May 15, 2010) Moab, Utah—Chile Pepper Bike Shop in Moab says “WTF?!, lets blow this place up!” hosting the first “Suffer-n-Send it” one-day dual stage race in Moab’s history.
On the Beaten Path
Looking for new rides? Follow the dirt bikes but bring your granny gear.
by Len Zanni
2010 Battle The Bear and Front Range 50
Great weather and a fast course make for great racing at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood
Race report and images by Shawn Lortie Photography
(May 8 2009) LAKEWOOD, Colo.—The cool morning slowly turned to a warm afternoon as hundreds of riders made their way around this year’s 10-mile loop at the Battle the Bear and Front Range 50 mountain bike race.
12 Hours of Mesa Verde
Words and photos by Stephen Eginoire, Durango, Colo. (May 8, 2010) CORTEZ, Colo.- One thousand cyclists from near and far hit the dusty trail this past weekend in Southwest Colorado for the 4th Annual 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Endurance Race.
Patrick Cycles: Grag Gardner and Todd Carpenter
Patrick Cycles was started by Greg Patrick Gardner and Todd Carpenter in 2003. We came from different cycling backgrounds: Greg mostly mountain bike and Todd mostly road/triathlon). But the common thread between us was our love of riding bikes.
Kirk Frameworks: David Kirk
When I started working as a professional framebuilder in 1989, I knew I had found my calling. At the time I worked in a large production shop and while there was nothing glamorous about the work, I loved it.
Bilenky Cycle Works: Stephen Bilenky
37 years ago, Philadelphia, PA….. I assembled Rollfast, Varsity’s and Sting Ray Crates, On the other side of town was a shop that carried British, French, Spanish, Italian IMPORTED bikes And their frame tubes whispered, “FIVE – THREE – ONE”
Richard Sachs Cycles
Why buy a frame from a one-man shop still using traditional hand-building methods?
Naked Bicycles and Design: Sam Whittingham
The bicycle is the most remarkable thing to me. I ride and work with them every day, yet they never cease to amaze me.
Strong Frames: Carl Strong
Strong Frames has been many things in the past 14 years. I started building in the back of my grandmother’s garage in 1993. As demand for my frames grew so did my shop and the small staff.
Ahrens Bicycles: Mike Ahrens
Your own handmade bike.
Feel alive on every ride.
Heighten your senses.
Critical thinking is at the core of Ahrens Bicycles. Our handmade steel and aluminum frames fuse innovative ideas and precise engineering.
Castellano Designs: John Castellano
John Castellano is not one to be satisfied with existing technology. John has a background in aerospace engineering and suspension design, and his passion is pushing the envelope of bicycle design in bold, new directions.
Rue Sports: Brent Ruegamer
I would like to introduce you to some of the finest carbon fiber bicycle frames made. We pride ourselves on being one of the only true full custom builders.
BBB Winner Sunglasses
Cycling specific eye-wear is an essential part of any rider’s kit, as pesky debris, wind, and UV rays will take their toll on unprotected peepers. So, when the chance to see what was behind the BBB Winners, came along, I pounced.
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