Biking

How to Lose Weight While Cycling

Got a few unwanted pounds to shed? Hop aboard the first “exercise machine” you ever owned—a bike.

Cottonwood Pass

Getting In

The details you need to know about registering for Ride for Rockies

Rockies Fuel

Fuel for the Long Haul

Six days and 446 miles on a bike means you’ll burn around 20,000 calories. But don’t fixate on volume alone to replenish that energy. Focus on quality and timing.

Good Advice

Direction Sportif

Tour director Chandler Smith offers his tips on how to make the most of the ride

Iowa's Ragbrai

Tour Mania

Didn’t win the lottery for Ride the Rockies? Here are our favorite alternatives.

Bike ride

Soft Contacts

Nothing will ruin your ride like pain, and the most likely culprit is anywhere your body meets the bike: think feet, hands, and backside. Preempt that discomfort with gear that fits.

Bike ride

The Course

The Lowdown on Getting High

Near Grand Junction

Yes You Can: Ride the Rockies

If there's one bike tour that's a must-do, it's this Colorado cruise: snowcapped peaks, open valleys, and winding blacktop through the Rocky Mountains. The best part? You don't need to be an...

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