Races
Roller Races in Durango
While the roads are still icy and it’s not quite outdoor riding season yet, there are two indoor races coming up in the next couple weeks in Durango. On Tuesday February 16th, 5:30PM at The Hub Training Center they’ll be holding Computrainer races. I’ve heard these Computrainers are pretty sweet. I’ve heard there will be... »
FLC Cyclocross Finale in Durango This Weekend
There are two more races left in the Fort Lewis College Cyclocross race series, both in Durango this weekend. Saturday at 10am at Buckley Park is Muscle Cross, presented by the Durango Cyclery. Sunday at the FLC Stadium are the finals with prizes given out at the Irish Embassy Pub at 6pm. »
Cyclocross at Santa Rita Park, Durango
I went down to Santa Rita Park to watch the cyclocross race (part of FLC’s CX Series) this morning. This was my first time watching cyclocross, and even though I only saw the last race of the day, the Men’s A race, it was a lot of fun. (It was also my first time ever... »
Race Across The Sky
You might have heard that the premiere of Race Across the Sky, the documentary about the Leadville 100 sold out in 13 minutes, due in part to the fact that Lance Armstrong will be on hand at the showing. Well due to the great demand there will be another screening in Durango. The second... »
Cyclocross In and Around Durango
Fall means Cyclocross for many cyclists (not me, although I’m quite curious, if anyone is selling a used cyclocross bike in the Four Corners, around 55cm send me an email through the contact form on the About page) The Durango Herald has the full schedule for the Fort Lewis College Cyclocross Series. Racing starts November... »
Beer and Bikes – Lance Armstrong and Michelob Ultra?
I’ve heard the talk that Lance Armstrong has been in talks with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to bring back a cycling stage race back to Colorado. I opened the paper this morning and saw Armstrong met with Ritter yesterday regarding this. Then at the very bottom of the article, almost as a footnote it... »
News Tidbits and a Return to Blogging
It’s been quiet around here lately. Unfortunately when things get busy in my professional or personal lives blogging is the first thing to give way, but expect the postings to start back up around here. A lot happened in the past couple of weeks and a lot is coming up in the next few... »
Hermosa Off Road Classic
Being fairly new to both Durango and mountain biking I haven’t even ridden the Hermosa Creek trail yet, but I keep hearing good things, because of that I’m not even thinking about racing in the Hermosa Off Road Classic, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t. It all happens on August 1st, 2009. FLC... »
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Weekend
There are quite a few bicycle related events that happen in and around Durango, CO in the warmer months, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic seems to be the biggest. It takes place every year on Memorial Day weekend, the standout event is a race between cyclists and the steam engine train between downtown Durango... »
2009 Steamworks Cup
I love riding bikes, but don’t really race. Some races however are pretty cool and while I won’t be participating in this one, it’s cool enough to mention it. The 2009 Steamworks Cup, sponsored by Steamworks Brewing Co. and ColoBikeLaw.com, is comprised of three races with some awesome prizes for the winners.(And just to note,... »
