Columbia Bugathermo Boots

by Heather Ellicott March 15, 2011

I live and play in Connecticut.  I love the outdoors. Some of my favorite outdoor activities include, cycling, hiking, kayaking, and snowshoeing.  If you live in New England you know that there are four things you can expect. 1) Short, wet springs, 2) Hot & humid summers, 3) Cool & colorful falls, and 4) Long, cold & [...]

Best Gear-Cycle Accessories

by Doug March 7, 2011

1. Shimano XTR Trail Pedal and M087 Shoe Shimano rethought its XTR componentry into Trail and Race categories. The Trail pedal offers more coverage and is easier to enter when you’re fighting up technical problems and not concerned with weight. After you break the bank you on those pedals, you can save some coin with [...]

Best Gear-Saddle Up

by Doug March 7, 2011

Road Race – Felt F2 In a word: WOW Best For: Competition and Blowing your training partners away Honestly, we are not sure who can tell the differnce between Felt’s dreamy F2 and its pro-team F1. The carbon fiber on this bike is a tad less hi-tech and there are some small downgrades in componentry. [...]

Cruise Control

by Jayme Moye March 7, 2011

Put style over speed on a local cruiser ride, where half the fun comes from adorning yourself and your bike with the latest accessories.

Lead pig: Hampsten in a retro Giro leader’s jersey. Photo: Marty Caivano.

Andy Hampsten

by Doug March 7, 2011

Twenty-five years ago, a kid from North Dakota claimed the white jersey as best young rider in the Tour de France, helping Greg LeMond win the race for the first time.

Sweet Corn and Big Rings

by Doug March 7, 2011

What better way to celebrate the Colorado way than by combining a day of skiing/snowboarding and bike riding, and what better place to make those cross-training dreams come true than the Roaring Fork Valley?