Cycling Questions You Are Too Afraid to Ask

December 1, 2015

Come on, admit it. You had at least one of these questions when you first got into cycling. Much of this post is tongue in cheek but it actually does answer a large number of questions that many new cyclists have and are just too embarrassed to ask. Let me know in the comments if …

Introduction to Pacelines in Group Rides

October 25, 2015

Etiquette, rules, and safety can vary from group to group. Let’s start off by saying that if you don’t know how a particular group does things, it is really your responsibility to ask before the ride gets underway. The following are some guidelines for pacelines with the Boulder Cycling Club, but should work for most other group rides.

If you have never been on a group ride in Boulder, please first read about Your First Group Ride. It is totally ok if you’ve never ridden in a group or a paceline before. Boulder Cycling Club is open to all riders of all abilities and not all of our members like to ride in a paceline. We’d love to show you the ropes and teach you some good habits and skills to help you become a better cyclist.

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What to Look for When Buying Your First Road Bike

August 31, 2015

Buying a road bike can be really overwhelming. There’s a joke that with bikes your options are weight, strength, and price. Pick two of them. Seriously though, everything has a trade-off. Special thanks to Pinarello, Fuji, Specialized, and Mavic for the production photos. Frameset The frame and fork account for the biggest differences between bikes. …

Your First Group Ride

August 1, 2015

The Boulder Cycling Club is an open club for all skill levels. We see a number of new faces on many rides and we are happy that you have joined us. Many new cyclists in Boulder have never ridden in a group before. Heck, many experienced cyclists have never ridden in a group either. We …

Cycling Nutrition: Organic Homemade Energy Gel

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April 27, 2015

We all know the importance of staying hydrated while riding, but most of us do a less than stellar job replenishing carbs and electrolytes. This is one of the reasons why we bonk halfway through a ride. A 165 lb cyclist riding a 13 mph pace burns about 650 calories per hour. An energy gel packet costs about …

Your Bike Tires Are Over-Inflated (Probably)

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September 25, 2014

If you base your tire pressure on the number printed on the sidewall, you’re doing it all wrong. Find the right balance of performance, comfort, and handling.

Richter’s Ride Ramblings

April 1, 2014

Saturday March 29, 2014 About a dozen BCC members showed up for the first Saturday morning training ride of the season. We met at Roy’s house for a chilly start under cloudy skies, much colder than predicted by the NWS. Fortunately, there were bagels and juice to give a few extra calories of heat to …

Pre-Order Your Boulder Cycling Club Jersey *Updated

March 10, 2011

Pre-order your Boulder Cycling Club Team Jersey today for $55. Jerseys should arrive around mid-May. Note: Our sponsors will be featured on the back pockets.

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March 10, 2011

NOTES FROM THE PREZ: Preseason Kickoff Party Big Success!!! The 5th Annual Boulder Cycling Club’s Preseason Kickoff Party was a big success! We want to thank all our sponsors and especially Boulder Beer for hosting the party and Bicycle Village for donating great prizes including the Trek Cruiser Bike. It was great to see lots …

Preseason Kickoff March 1 at 6:00 pm at Boulder Beer!

February 8, 2011

Just think, daylight savings time changes on Sunday March 13 and we’ll be kicking into after-work riding once again! In the meantime, jump off that trainer for one night and join us for the Annual Preseason Kickoff Party on March 1 at Boulder Beer! The party starts at 6:00 pm