3,000

by Elevation Staff July 7, 2010

The number of spandex-clad women expected to participate in Colorado’s first and only all-women’s bike ride, Venus de Miles, to be held on August 29th. www.venusdemiles.com

That’s Gross

by Elevation Staff May 5, 2010

If the Army Corps of Engineers approve a proposal to expand Gross Reservoir., it will cause the loss of 30,000 trees, eagle nesting habitat and camp sites and increased traffic along Highways 128/93/72. Worse, expansion diverts water off the struggling Fraser and Colorado rivers. Fraser’s diversion total would go up to 85 percent , and [...]

Quote of Note

by Elevation Staff May 5, 2010

“We think it fits with Google’s message of Don’t Be Evil. What could be more evil for our planet than driving a car when you could ride or walk your bike somewhere?” —DL Byron of BikeHugger.com, regarding Google’s beta version of cycling directions as part of Google Maps. Read the full story here: www.bit.ly/d75UWu

Go Fish

by Elevation Staff May 5, 2010

World-class fly fishing courses are coming to Evergreen thanks to a partnership between The Blue Quill Angler and Washington-state based Sage Manufacturing, maker of fly rods, reels and accessories. All courses will feature equipment from Sage and qualified guides and certified casting instructors from The Blue Quill Angler. Fly Fishing 101: Students will spend two [...]

Labrador Tales

by Elevation Staff May 5, 2010

Colorado athletes adopt pups Colorado seems to be suffering a Lab shortage. The dogs that love to swim, bike and run are in such high demand that you’ll rarely see one in the pound. Case in point, in 2007, Boulder resident and recreational triathlete Amy Dickerson had to use Petfinder.com to find a Labrador to [...]

What a Girl Wants

by Elevation Staff May 5, 2010

EO’s XX-chromosomed staff picks the best cycling gear ROAD Orbea Diva Nothing delivers everlasting love like this bike, at least that’s what EO’s hard-racing assistant editor claims … for good reason. Built for female geometry but otherwise resembling Orbea’s legendary Orca, it’s a smooth, responsive ride that lets you focus on the road instead of [...]