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We get a lot of sun here on the Western Slope of Colorado. The average is over 300 days per year! With all those sunny days, sunglasses are a staple of our everyday life, so why should bicycling be any different? Cycling sunglasses have two very important benefits for your riding. One, they protect your […]

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Fall is fast approaching – you can feel it in the cool, crisp air that settles in during the morning hours. While fall means a lot of things to a lot of people, to us, it means fall mountain biking season in Fruita! We see an influx of visitors to our area and that means […]

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Last week we talked about how to get into mountain biking, but maybe pedaling over rocks just isn’t your thing. How about road biking? We will go over a few things to get you started in the world of road riding. Find the Right Bike – choosing a bike that is best suited to the […]

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Living on the Western Slope of Colorado allows you the opportunity to try so many new activities! I’m sure you have friends, family, or colleagues who mountain bike and maybe it has piqued your interest a little bit. Well, if you are new to the sport here are six tips to get you started on […]

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You don’t want to be that person on the ride that comes unprepared, so what exactly should you be sure to pack on every bike ride? Here’s a shortlist of the seven items we think are the most important for every bike ride. Water – this is a basic item to pack for every ride. […]

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It doesn’t matter if you’ve been riding a road bike forever, or if you think you want to dip a toe into the sport – the Saturday morning road ride is for you! Here’s the lowdown on what to expect. Logistics – the group meets at Colorado Backcountry Bike every Saturday morning. In the summer […]

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The heat has settled in the valley and all over the country. It’s a great time to think about booking a CBB Hut Trip! The hut trips are set at higher elevations, so you can peddle in some cooler temps and enjoy the scenic views of the mountains. Are you interested to learn more? Here […]

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With the next few days (weeks) predicted to be in the upper 90s and 100-degree weather range, it is easy to want to stay inside where it’s cool. If you’re anything like us though, you really need to get outside to feel more balanced. So, what are you supposed to do on these incredibly hot […]

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Summer is officially in full swing, which means we are likely to see the temperatures start to climb here in the desert. If you’re like the rest of us, you don’t want to stop riding your bike, and heading to the mountains all the time might not be in the budget or in your schedule. […]

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Last week, we talked about the things you can do in preparation for riding at a higher elevation. This week, we’ll go over some things you can do if you find yourself in the situation of elevation sickness while on a ride. If you’ve never been the victim of elevation sickness, the symptoms include headache, […]