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14/05/2026

What pushes someone to ride 860 miles across the West?

For Jerry Schemmel, it is SO MUCH bigger than the finish line.

This summer, Jerry is taking on one of the toughest endurance cycling challenges in the country to raise awareness and support for Best Day Ministries, using the bike as a vehicle for purpose, hope, and impact.

By Gary Robinson, Owner/Founder-AvidCyclist.com It is hard to keep a good man down, especially when that man has made a life out of picking others up. Jerry Schemmel is a good man. For 14 seasons, he was the beloved radio voice of the Colorado Rockies on 850 KOA, painting vivid…

14/05/2026

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13/05/2026

The Baker City Cycling Classic is proud to announce the return of Team BELLA for 2026, an initiative designed to help more women experience road stage racing in an inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented environment.

Presented by BELLA Mainstreet Market and longtime Baker City Cycling Classic supporter Beverly Calder, Team BELLA is focused on creating opportunities for newer and emerging women racers who may not otherwise have a team or support system for race weekend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Team BELLA Returns to the Baker City Cycling Classic to Support and Grow Women’s Road Racing BAKER CITY, Oregon — The Baker City Cycling Classic is proud to announce the return of Team BELLA for 2026, an initiative designed to help more women experience road stage racing…

13/05/2026

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Become an Avid Cyclist Member and unlock exclusive discounts from brands we actually believe in, plus support independent cycling journalism, storytelling, and event coverage built for riders like you.

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13/05/2026

Sometimes the most inspiring stories in cycling aren’t found at the finish line of a major race, but on a winding road on a Friday afternoon.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49DFv5J

12/05/2026

Summer miles are about to taste a little better.

Tailwind Nutrition just dropped their new Mango Yuzu Sports Drink, blending bright citrus flavor with the easy-to-drink hydration Tailwind has become known for during long rides, races, and hot summer training days.

Even better? Avid Cyclist Members now save 15% on all Tailwind products through the new Avid Rewards partnership.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to try Tailwind before summer riding season ramps up ... this might be it.

Read more about the new flavor here: https://bit.ly/4eIV5R4

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12/05/2026

Sometimes the most inspiring stories in cycling aren’t found at the finish line of a major race, but on a winding road on a Friday afternoon.

I was driving home to Castle Rock, Colorado, descending the long, windy hill known as Wolfensberger, when I spotted two cyclists.

They were carrying more packs than most mules, and as I got closer, I noticed a small detail that immediately caught my attention: a license plate that simply read “France.”

By Gary Robinson, Founder of AvidCyclist.com Sometimes the most inspiring stories in cycling aren't found at the finish line of a major race, but on a winding road on a Friday afternoon. I was driving home to Castle Rock, Colorado, descending the long, windy hill known as Wolfensberger, when I…

12/05/2026

Hey, race directors, promoters, and event organizers ...

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We’re building a growing hub for gravel races, mountain bike events, fondos, road races, endurance rides, and cycling festivals across the country ... helping riders find their next adventure faster.

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11/05/2026

Most of the trail world runs on volunteers.

Small nonprofit organizations. Volunteer boards. Weekend dig crews. People balancing jobs, families, and life while still finding time to show up with a shovel, a saw, or a spreadsheet.

I caught up with Steve Brook, President of the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance (OTTA).

The nonprofit stewards the Oregon Timber Trail, a roughly 700-mile backcountry mountain bike route that runs the length of the state. Unlike most trail systems, this isn’t a network near a single town or trailhead.

It’s a corridor stretching from the California border to the Columbia River Gorge, crossing multiple forests, ecosystems, and rural communities along the way.

By Sean Benesh, The Volunteer Organizations That Keep Trails Alive Most of the trail world runs on volunteers- Small nonprofit organizations. Volunteer boards. Weekend dig crews. People balancing jobs, families, and life while still finding time to show up with a shovel, a saw, or a spreadsheet. The...

11/05/2026

From grassroots gravel races and mountain bike festivals to fondos, endurance events, and community rides ... the Avid Cyclist event calendar is growing fast.

We’re building a hub for the cycling community.

This is becoming one of the best places to stay connected to what’s happening across the cycling world.

And we’re just getting started ... https://avidcyclist.com/events/

08/05/2026

Behind every epic backcountry ride is a crew making sure the trail still exists.

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is stewarding over 700 miles of remote mountain bike route across Oregon through volunteer crews, partnerships, and a whole lot of old-fashioned tenacity.

This is the unseen side of adventure riding that most people never think about.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cZQYiq