Sonoma County–Best Road Riding in the States?

by Rob Coppolillo May 11, 2010

I’m fresh off the Jordan Kobert wedding in Sonoma County, California. Great event: I managed to only put my foot in my mouth once during the three-day binge. Phew. The question is, is Sonoma County the best road riding in the US? I’ve not ridden in Boone, North Carolina, which they say is stellar…but perhaps [...]

Sick of Traffic? Hit the Dirt…on Your Road Bike

by Rob Coppolillo May 3, 2010

Ah, recall the good old days–tranquil road rides; few cars; indifferent, if friendly motorists. Those were the salad days, friends. Road cycling in Boulder has taken quite the nose-dive in recent years, with traffic and general gasoline-fueled mania driving us further to the right and in some cases, off the road altogether. But wait, there’s [...]

The Deuter Solution–the Deuter Race EXP Air

by Rob Coppolillo April 27, 2010

Mountain bike season is upon us and today I launched my soon-to-be-lauded-in-the-press comeback by riding Logan Mill. Before you lay odds on my winning Worlds this fall, please let me assure you I’m only riding for fun these days. Wouldn’t want the fans to get out of order now, would we? OK, down to business. [...]

PRP Update–Success?

by Rob Coppolillo April 21, 2010

I posted a quick bit on a PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy last month. You’ll recall I tore tendons at my left medial epicondial (the bony bump on the inside of your elbow) last summer, rock climbing. I received my first PRP injection last fall at Steadman-Hawkins in Vail, then another at Boulder Community Hospital [...]

Tree-hugging Climber/Cyclist? Get in the Garden!

by Rob Coppolillo April 18, 2010

We love to climb, ski, ride, hike; in general, most of us would rather blow off the “real world” to get down in the outdoors. Go big and you’ll have to take a rest day once in a while, though, so here’s my plea for you to get in the garden and do yourself and [...]

Urge the US Forest Circus to Value Recreation!

by Rob Coppolillo April 16, 2010

The US Forest Circus invites public participation at a series of meetings nationwide as it drafts its “Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule”. Public input, among other factors, will determine the focus of the Rule, laying out USFS policy for the near future. It’s a great time to lend your voice and wisdom [...]