It took me nearly a decade to finally ride the 25-mile Firecracker 50 loop, here’s why. I’ve no grandiose delusions about my ability to climb Little French on my mountain bike. Little French is a legendary trail that, when seen in photos, looks relatively benign. Still, in reality, it’s a constant ascent with waves of […]
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The Cycle Effect is a program that wants to empower girls and changing their lives through mountain biking. A peek into their early season training with Coach Carla Johnson
Big Rides in Breckenridge. “There is no trail, you just ride the tundra to the large bush on the edge of the clearing.”
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My suspicions are confirmed, what you are riding makes an ENORMOUS impact on the level of riding ability and stability, but more importantly on the FUN FACTOR. Nearly 6 years ago, I had a crush on a hot mountain biker. I am a runner, but had been riding bikes for fun for decades. Nothing serious,
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Ullr Bike 2017! Six feet of snow has fallen in Breckenridge, CO since the beginning of December. It’s a glorious thing for our little ski town and ideal for all of the winter sports, well, except for maybe Fat Biking. Fat Bikers like the snow solid and packed. If Mother Nature decided to sprinkle a little
“You just rode with a couple of the best lady mountain bikers around here,” beams my boyfriend with a proud smile. He is referring to Jacque Ball and Cat Ambrose whom we coincidently encountered on our late afternoon ride. “Oh, I know.” I thought. Ball and Ambrose ride for the Yeti Beti Women’s Mountain Bike Team
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Interview by Carly Cummings, 15, High School Varsity Soccer, Ski Team and long time friend of Ezra. Ezra Smith, 15, State and National Champion in Nordic Skate Skiing, Summit Velo Rider, XC Mountain Bike National Champion 15-16 and High School Soccer. What would you want to be remembered for? “MY FACE, just kidding, I want
I like terrain that is less technical and more flowy. As soon as there is an obstacle, exposed switch back, loose corner or steep drop my heart races, palms sweat, confidence drops, cursing starts and I fear bodily injury. In March, I committed to the VIDA MTB SERIES 1-Day Core Clinic and the Beti Bike Bash…Best Decisions EVER!
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POW! I committed to race the Beti Bike Bash!
With slightly sweaty palms and a feeling of excitement I registered! Was super psyched hear about the 1-Day VIDA Core Clinic the day before!!! Coaching & tips the day before the event!!
The Cycle Effect Team has made some mad progress so far this year. From never-evers to racing downhill in the hail & rain with lightening strikes, mud and controlled chaos. Coach and racer, Jaime Brede gives us a blow by blow of the SMC Keystone Uphill/Downbill time trial.
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