• Category: Advice, Articles

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, […]

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Fruita, Colorado sits just under 5,000 ft of elevation. If you live and ride in the area, the level of elevation doesn’t even cross your mind, but for those of you coming to visit from places that aren’t that high, not being in proper condition can cause your trip to be less than stellar. Here […]

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We were curious about the Thursday night gravel grind ride, so we decided to give it a whirl. Kirby and I made plans for the week we were going to try it. We called CBB to reserve a gravel bike rental and showed up around 6 pm last Thursday to get our bikes fitted. Then […]

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Hello, summer. You came out of nowhere and now we need to kick it in gear to make sure we stay hydrated. Hydration is important to your health, and you always want to consume more water than you think necessary, especially on hot days when you’re exerting so much energy. No matter what you ride […]

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Are you new to mountain biking or do you just like riding with a rad group of people? Did you miss the Tuesday night ride because you just weren’t sure what to expect? No worries. Here is a rundown of what to expect when you join us at the next one! Location – CBB shop […]

• Category: Advice, Articles, Holiday tips

Fruita is a pretty special place. For the most part, the residents have come to expect sunny, clear days a majority of the year (242 days on average). When planning a bike trip to the Western Slope of Colorado, you can almost always expect to have pretty fantastic weather, but sometimes it does rain. Don’t […]

• Category: Articles, Bike Maintenance

Are you a fanatic about what kind of tires you put on your bike, or do you not even care? If you’re the latter, should you? Well, just like most things bike related, depending on what type of biking you do, there are different tires that work best with those different scenarios. New tires are […]

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So, you’ve signed up for the Grand Junction Off-Road. Maybe it was a dare from someone else, or maybe it was a bet to yourself, but either way, it’s coming up fast. If this is your first mountain bike race, you are probably freaking out a little bit – I mean, it’s less than two […]