The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) is seeking volunteers to collect bicycle and pedestrian traffic data on area trails and bicycle lanes in mid-September.
PPACG, in cooperation with the City of Colorado Springs, has developed a volunteer-based data collection program to record bicycle and pedestrian traffic on trails and bicycle lanes around the region. [...]
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September 7, 2010 – 5:27 am
Any Given Weekend
August 26, 2010 – 8:44 am
Any given weekend in C. Springs there is something bike related to do. Sometimes all you have to choose from are group rides and other times there are multiple events and festivals. This is one such weekend. Get your planner, smart phone, or be prepared to write on your palm. You wont want to miss [...]
Mail Delivery!
August 16, 2010 – 5:49 am
I was blessed to receive a delightful surprise in the mail today from our friends up north, the Yeti Beti team.
I highly recommend it. The articles are well written and interesting and any publication that has information on Jacquie Phelan catches my eye.
Check it out! www.shepedals.com
Chance to Meet a World Champion
August 16, 2010 – 5:27 am
You might not know that World Champion Alison Dunlap lives right here in Colorado Springs, but she does. In fact she is a supporter of WMBA and often provides educational opportunities for our organization.
This Tuesday, August 17th, she will enlighten us on the options when it comes to racing mountain bikes. This clinic is [...]
Volunteers Needed
July 27, 2010 – 6:53 am
Colorado Sports Corp. is in need of volunteers for the race this Sunday (August 1st). The Falcon Trail has 13 road crossing that MUST be staffed. They have 1/2 of what they need not including relief staff. Hours are 8:30 AM to around 4:00+/-.
See the Sand Creek Sports web page for details.
You [...]
They’re Back
July 24, 2010 – 3:18 am
Mary’s skills rides are available once again. Join us on the following Monday evenings for a ride focused on sessioning obstacles on the trial. These rides are great for the beginner and intermediate riders looking for a slower paced ride focused on helping each other build technical skills necessary for ascending and descending.
Please meet [...]
Trail Work!
July 7, 2010 – 10:32 pm
So many of you ask for these opportunities. We just got word or this one. I hope you can make it.
Medicine Wheel is holding a trail building day in Palmer Park on this Saturday morning, July 10, at 8:00 AM to approximately noon. Please meet at the Yucca Flats parking lot.
The project will [...]
Firecracker 50 – Cleaned Up!
July 6, 2010 – 10:57 pm
Our team had an incredible turn out at the Firecracker 50 this year and impressive podium finishes.
Kennon = New National Champion (30-39)
Kim = Placed 2nd (30-39)
Tracy = Placed 3rd (30-39)
Mary = Placed 2nd (co-ed team)
Melissa = Place 4th (co-ed team)
Betty and Steff = Placed 1st (Cat. 1 team)
Hillary = Placed [...]
How to Fix a Flat Tire
June 27, 2010 – 11:05 pm
I thought this might be helpful to some of you. Local Pro Kelli Emmett provided a clinic on fixing a flat tire last year that was really helpful.
Kelli Emmett Fix a Flat