Bikepacking in Colorado
inspiration from the road

The Journal

Sharing inspiring stories from Colorado's majestic landscapes + practical tips and advice.
My favorite part of cycling: Being a woman
If we want the culture of cycling to be different, we have to show up.
Riding Garden of the Gods
This incredible city-owned park is truly one of a kind. The site is a National Natural Landmark, having been recognized by the Department of the Interior as "a nationally-significant natural area."
Pactimo Athlete: Adam Popp
In 2007, Adam Popp was injured by an IED in Afghanistan, resulting in the amputation of his right leg above the knee. At the time he was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader and a 12-year combat veteran of the Air Force with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Discovering Red Rocks!
When it comes to classic American cycling, few destinations can even attempt to surpass Colorado with its big skies, high altitude and, of course, its magnificent mountains.
Inside Pactimo
Situated in southeast Denver, it is here where much of the brand’s brainstorming occurs, as employees often ride to work or into the nearby hill country. “Colorado is just so integral to who we are, and in every product description we try to tie it back to Colorado somehow,” said Tony Kelsey, the company’s marketing director.
4 Tips to Maximize Your Indoor Training
Now that winter is officially upon us, these next couple months may have you doing more training inside than actually out on the road. Here’s a few tips to get the most out of your indoor sessions.
6 Tips to Take Your Cycling Fitness from Indoors to Outside
Once winter retreats enough to thaw out the bike lanes in your neighborhood, hordes of people will take to the streets again to breath in the fresh air and feel the wind in their face. Here are some tips to ease this transition and keep you upright and rubber side down.
8 Things to Love About Cycling
I was doing some thinking on my ride this morning. There are so many things to love about our sport. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but these are things I share with others, too, about how amazing the bike is. 
8 Useful Tips for New Bike Racers
A few of my favorite tips for riding, training, and racing by Shawn Heidgen, ALP Cycles Coaching I decided to put this together after it was brought to my attention that one of my athletes has not been taught an important aspect of training on the road, the Up and Over.
6 Tips for Getting Started in Bike Racing
There are so many beautiful things about the community of cyclists we support at Pactimo. We are lucky to have so many customers that share a passion and enthusiasm for cycling, a breadth of experience and accomplishment, and a personal tangible, often-times measurable commitment to riding bikes.
Ideal Cycling Cadence
Riding a bike is different from other endurance sports. When we ride a bike, we have the ability to change gears and to choose a cadence to pedal with. However, one of the most confusing aspects of cycling is to understand what is ideal cadence.