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September 21, 2006: Roads grow more deadly for bicyclists ... 

September 18, 2006: Carol Chaffee Havrda smashes second Colorado bicycle record ... 

September 7, 2006: Bicycle chosen as best invention ...

August 29, 2006: Ann Crossland's BMB win in her own words ...

August 29, 2006: This Is a Bike. Trust Us. ...

August 23, 2006: Additional uses for bicycles...

August 2, 2006: Crime takes a holiday as Denver police bust speeding cyclists in Wash Park ...

August 2, 2006: Oregon judge ponders the judicial question of the ages: Just what is a brake on a fixed gear bike?...

July 26, 2006: Today, helmets for all...

July 25, 2006: Neighborhood wants crackdown on speeding cyclists...

July 25, 2006: Triathlon cyclist slams into bear...

July 12, 2006: RMCC member and cycling coach Rick Russon is part of a feature in a Denver Post article about coaching...

June 28, 2006: Fred Boethling finishes the RAAM in good form...

June 28, 2006: Cyclist killed in Boulder County...  More ...

June 9, 2006: Raising this web site and loading the monthly newsletter online in a timely manner may be come a real hassle unless you put your two cents worth in now...

May 24, 2006: Sales of all two-wheel vehicles (motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and Segways) is up. Read on...

May 24, 2006: Sunscreen is evolving, but many basics remain the same. New products – one a pill – show promise, but proper application, the right clothes and a good hat are key. More...

May 20, 2006: Denver bicyclists get taken for a ride...

May 18, 2006: What you think you know about lactic acid and sore muscles may not be true. The scoop... 

May 12, 2006: Patrol won't rein in cyclists... 

May 10, 2006: There's long distance riding, and then there's long distance riding...

May 3, 2006: RMCC member John Hughes has been elected to the Ultracycling Hall of Fame. Read on ...

May 1, 2006: Maintenance work to begin on the C-470 bike trail...

April 20, 2006: Before Lance Armstrong and his seven Tour de France conquests, "Saturday Night Live" host status, and multimillion-dollar endorsements, there was Davis Phinney. He was inducted Tuesday night (4/18) into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. There's more...

April 5, 2006: Former Bronco and RMCC member Reggie Rivers bids adieu to the Post to be a weekend sports anchor at KCNC-Channel 4. More...

March 20, 2006: Hamilton quits Boulder race series after UCI, USAC threaten action...  

February 10, 2006: Another look at Jim Price... 

February 8, 2006: Bicyclist Jim Price's killer, the text-messaging teen, sentenced...

January 23, 2006: Because they will not be happy until every square inch of wilderness is paved and every river is dammed, the forces of progress are at it again. 

If you ride your bicycle or otherwise recreate along State Highway 74 from Morrison to Evergreen (Bear Creek Road), you must act now. 

Click here for the details and what you can do. 

December 28, 2005: Longtime RMCC member and counsel, Jack Levine, 74, passed away December 28. Our condolences go out to Jack's family and friends. Click here to read about the man who never met a stranger.

December 14, 2005: For those who love to climb...

December 3, 2005: Cycling cap postponed ...

December 3, 2005: Colorado lawmakers, event organizers to meet with patrol chief over rider cap ...

December 2, 2005: Bike Rules Unfair...

December 2, 2005: State Patrol cap sends Lance's group packing ...

December 2, 2005: Support for Cyclists ...

December 2, 2005: Save the Bicycle's Biggest Day: An editorial on the bicycling event cap ...

November 30, 2005: Bikers fight new cap on size of events ... 
What bicycle Colorado has to say about this cap, and what you can do about it ...

November 28, 2005: If you think the law protects you while you are riding your bike on Colorado roads in broad daylight, think again. Check out the video and the article about Jim Price's recent death by text messaging. Now, if you have trouble reconciling the crime with the charges, call or write your elected representatives. And it looks like its going to be a misdemeanor ...

October 14, 2005: Midlife Cycling ...

October 14, 2005: Do bicyclists have the same rights as cars? ...

October 14, 2005: Parking spaces for bikes in New York are at a premium too ...

October 14, 2005: High-Tech  Bicycle Toys at Interbike ...

October 13, 2005: Click here for the story of Carol Chaffee's border-to-border record ...

October 12, 2005: Rex Farnsworth has won the overall championships in both Road and Mountain Biking events at the Senior Games, plus two golds and four silver medals!  Sy Katz has won a gold, silver, and 4th in his division.  Congratulations! Click here for the results ...

October 8, 2005: One Gear, No Brakes ...  

October 7, 2005: Gasoline surge leads to pedal power ...

October 5, 2005: Carol hits the big time ...

October 5, 2005: Serious riders: Read this article, then check your saddle ... .

September 28,2005: A bicyclist was charged with manslaughter after he ran a stop sign.  Read on...

September 1, 2005: Bob Fourney places fourth in the Round Czech Republic Race ...

August 9, 2005: Intermediate Training Group: Creating a Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle through Cycling ...

July 12, 2005: Take a break in Phillipsburg ...

June 30, 2005: Broomfield cyclist killed; driver arrested ...

June 26, 2005: RAAM suffers the tragic loss of Bob Breedlove, one of its greats ...

June 26, 2005: Woman arrested for alleged road rage over Ride The Rockies Tour ...

June 24, 2005: Taking effect July 1, House Bill 1218 authorizes bicyclists to indicate a right turn with their right arm, strengthens the requirement that bicyclists ride single file if impeding traffic, and removes a contradiction regarding the safety zone of a crosswalk. Click here for details.

June 22, 2005: Club member, Lukas Jeter, is involved in the ACA’s first bike program ...  

June 21, 2005: SMU prof won't go to jail for hitting cyclist ...

June 21, 2005: Police crackdown aims to get handle on bike safety ...

June 21, 2005: 300 ride for cyclist killed Memorial Day. Scott Kornfield touched many lives, mother-in-law says. Click here for the rest of the article.

March 15, 2005: The Path More traveled ...

March 6, 2005: Close Encounters of the Angry Kind... Write down the license number, call the police, and patiently wait. ...

February 10, 2005: RAAM adds a 24-hour corporate and team challenge ...

January 28, 2005: Mike and Tom offer more insights into fixed gear riding ...   

January 19, 2005: Why ride a bicycle? Ten reasons and counting ...

December 29, 2004: When nature's wrath is history's reminder ...

December 28, 2004: You know you're addicted to cycling when: ...

December 9, 2004: Do traffic signals, directional markers, lane markers, and road signs actually make the roads safer? Maybe not. Read on ...

December 1, 2004: Bicyclist opens fire, killing one and injuring another ...

November 24, 2004: Mandatory helmet laws do not result in safer cycling.  It seems encouragement of usage is good, but mandatory usage laws have a negative effect. See for yourself.

November 23, 2004: You can thank your lucky stars that you live in Colorado because riding a bike in New York City is a real hassle. Read on ...

October 27, 2004: Club member Stuart Kroonenberg competed in the 2004 Furnace Creek 508 and placed fourth in the men’s solo division – an excellent showing for a rookie. Click here for the details.

October 15, 2004: RMCC Member Ben Staggs reports on his experiences in Iraq ...

October 13, 2004: John Lee Ellis has written an article about the Last Chance 1200. Check it out.

September 18, 2004: Kryptonite locks can be picked with a Bic pen. Read on ...

September 17, 2004: John Lee Ellis has written a nice article about this year's Grand Loop. Click here to read it.

August 29, 2004: 14 years is not enough ...

August 21, 2004: Avid cyclist and RMCC member Jack Wolff lived for the ride ...

August 10, 2004: So you think you know grueling? The long-distance riding aspect of the The Rocky Mountain Cycling Club is featured in the Denver Post. Read on ...

August 6, 2004: RMCC is featured in the Denver Post. Check it out.

June 14, 2004: Spring Break in Mallorca ...

June 10, 2004: Davis Phinney is facing the challenge of his life with grace and humor. Read on ...

April 14, 2004: G.I.'s in Iraq tote their own pop culture ...

April 13, 2004: Remember the Schwinn Stingray? It's baaaack ...

April 13, 2004: Cruisers... the New "Club Ride"? ...

March 11, 2004: With more bicycles than inhabitants, you’d think everyone in Holland would have a bike, but that's not the case ...

March 11, 2004: You’ve read that the pro peloton is having trouble finding traffic free roads to race on, but just like us they also have trouble with weather too. Stage 4 of Paris-Nice cancelled ...

March 11, 2004: Hell froze over in Holland – Omloot Het Volk cancelled ...

February 22, 2004: And you think we're the only ones having problems with over-crowded roads ...

December 21, 2003: Here is an article.on the Wright Brothers that is quite different from most stories you will see. Cyclingnews contributor Greg Taylor of Team Lardbutt takes a typically irreverent look at the Wright brothers and some other mentally-gifted cyclists
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December 8, 2003: Click here to read an article by Mike Prendergast about winter riding.

December 4, 2003: Sgt. Santa needs your help. It’s not all Operation Iragi Freedom and Operation Iron Hammer for the U.S. Army these days. Sometimes, it’s Operation Santa Claus. And sometimes, Santa needs a little help from civilians. For more details on how you can help, follow the link to VeloNews.

November 26, 2003: Click here to read the details on a supported attempt at a sub-4.5-hour century featuring Tim Kalisch, Mike Prendergast, Brand LeMaitre , Sargent McDonald, Val Phelps, and Dale McConnell.