Tag: mountain biking
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Trail mileage doubling at Baker’s Park, poised to be next mountain biking destination in Colorado
Trails are expanding as part of a mission to make a mountain biking destination in southwest Colorado. A short ride up from Silverton’s main street, the first trail of the Baker’s Park system ー a 7-mile loop opened in 2024 ー has been frequented by local and visiting hikers and runners as well. But from…
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Colorado boasts four spots on ‘Trail Towns’ list, a new celebration of mountain biking
When David Wiens thinks of “trail towns” in Colorado, he thinks of many more than just four. He thinks of many more than just the four that made the debut list of the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s designated Trail Towns. “People are reading this list and not so much seeing who’s on there, but they’re…
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E-bikes could be allowed on 200-plus miles of trail in western Colorado under proposal
With a proposal to expand access in a major way, the e-bike debate has intensified around a cycling hub of western Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River Valley Field Office is looking to allow Class 1 e-bikes on 200-plus miles of bike trails across its jurisdiction spanning Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. This…
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Colorado’s Uncle Joey, global mountain biking ambassador, gets Hall of Fame moment
In 1999, while living in a bus parked somewhere high in Colorado’s central mountains, Joey Klein started to write a cover letter. This was for a job with the Boulder-based International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which was looking for someone to drive a sponsored Subaru around the country to promote trail building and maintenance. This…
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Prairie Plunge mountain bike trail opens near Denver – a first of its kind for land manager
A new kind of mountain bike ride has come to the Denver area. Lakewood officials recently opened the Prairie Plunge at Bear Creek Lake Park — the first trail with a downhill-only designation in the city’s park system. It’s gained fast popularity, said Lee Blair, open space supervisor. “I saw someone the other day who…
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Colorado native, Olympian Alison Dunlap imparts passion for mountain biking as coach for son, Pikes Peak region prep teams
When Alison Dunlap was cut from the Colorado College soccer team, she panicked about what to do next. In search of her next great passion, Dunlap, then a freshman, saw a poster for the school’s cycling club, and thinking “I like to ride a bike,” attended a club meeting and was hooked for the next…
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Six facts about the Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola being built in Idaho Springs
Construction on Colorado’s newest mountain-town tourist attraction hits milestones The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola, just north of Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, is one step closer to completion with the lower terminal nearly fully built and visible from Interstate 70. At the top of the gondola at Miners Point, the multi-level Argo Outpost also…
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New trail to popular lake in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Where mountain bikers once joined vehicles on a busy road to reach a beloved lake in Colorado, now they have a trail of their own. Builders with Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMA) recently finished…
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Trails grow around lakeside destination in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Trails continue to grow around an increasingly popular destination in Colorado. Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area makes up the forested, rolling landform bordering the Summit County town and Dillon Reservoir. Rangers know local regulars by name, “and have found this summer more users coming up from…
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Happy Trails: Palmer Park loop boasts 2 stunning overlooks and much more
In Colorado Springs, we love the many parks and open spaces set against the western foothills. But does a nature escape to the east best represent the city’s uniqueness? So we wondered at last visit to Palmer Park. We charted a loop incorporating two overlooks, Grandview and Sentinel Point, and along the way admired rock…