Posted on March 28, 2009 by js
When you’re wondering what to wear while cruising around town don’t be afraid to step out of the box. The people in Copenhagen sure don’t hold back style when it comes to the type of bike, what to wear, or what their bike can carry. Check out the Copenhagen Cycle Chic Blog, ranked by The [...]
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Posted on March 28, 2009 by js
A taste of what mountain biking in Colorado looks like. Come visit us in Buena Vista, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
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Filed under: Cycling/ Mountain Biking | Tagged: adventure, Arkansas Valley, Buena Vista, Colorado, Cycling/ Mountain Biking, family, Salida, summer, Travel, vacation | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 28, 2009 by js
These days we’ve all felt a pinch from the economic flurry of our nation in some form or another. It may be a little more difficult to fly on down to South America for some sky high zip-line adventures or over to Europe for castle tours and pub crawls, what you can afford to do [...]
Filed under: Gear, Hiking/Backpacking | Tagged: adventure, Buena Vista, camping, Colorado, economy, inexpensive, leadville, Salida, save, stoves, tents, Travel, vacation | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 26, 2009 by js
Lance Armstrong took a rough crash in the first stage of the Vuelta a Castilla y León on Monday and was rushed to the hospital where it was confirmed that he broke his collarbone and needed surgery. Because of the break in four places they used a 5 inch plate and 12 screws to put [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by js
On April 3, 2009 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIRE) along with Colorado Mountain College (CMC) are sponsoring a workshop at the CMC Timberline Campus in Leadville, CO on Wet Snow and Avalanches. The goal of the workshop [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2009 by js
A possible Farmer’s Market is being discussed/organized for the Buena Vista, Colorado area. If everything works out it will begin in June on Sundays and last for 13 weeks. There will be up to 20 different vendors! What a great addition to the town to a have the opportunity to offer more support of locally [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by js
I received an email today from our local cycling club Ark Valley Velo discussing the IMMENSE NEED for support of Colorado Senate Bill 148. The proposed bill includes a requirement of 3 feet spacing for vehicles to distance themselves from cyclists when passing, covers safe lane positioning, harrasment issues, and more you can read at [...]
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by js
“The objective of the merger is to combine and strengthen the missions of both organizations and enhance advocacy for quiet, human powered backcountry recreation,” says the Backcountry Snowsports Alliance (BSA) Board of Directors. After the resignation of the BSA Executive Director last November, the Board of Directors began to explore ideas for the organization’s future. [...]
Filed under: Outdoor News/ Local Information, Winter | Tagged: alliance, backcountry, BSA, club, CMC, Colorado, merger, mountain, snowsports | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 14, 2009 by js
Our popular group road rides have begun! We will begin rides at 07:00 instead of 06:30 because of DST. Once earlier sunrises permit, we’ll move the time back to the normal 06:30. These rides are Tuesday and Thursday. Thursday also has an afternoon road ride at 6p/18:00.
All abilities are welcome, the focus is on fun [...]
Filed under: Cycling/ Mountain Biking | Tagged: bike, Buena Vista, Colorado, Cycling, group, ride, road, rocky mountains, The Trailhead | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 13, 2009 by js
We haven’t forgotten about all you climbers out there. In case you’re not sure what the DOSAGE IV DVD has in store for your eye candy, here’s the trailer. Escape into the weightless world of Dosage IV, where the greatest climbs of the year come alive before your eyes. Featuring Tommy Caldwell, Chris Sharma, Dave [...]
Filed under: Climbing/ Bouldering, Gear, Random/ Fun | Tagged: mountains, Buena Vista, climbing, rock, sport, Josh Lowell | Leave a Comment »