In January of 2019, at the age of 36, I received some news that would change my life. I have Parkinson's Disease," says David Blanchard, one of our Pactimo Ambassador Club members. Instead of patiently waiting for the disease to spread, David ironically got into the best shape of his life. It wasn't without its fair share of challenges, however.
Pactimo recently got together with our partners at Project ReCycle, a 501(c)3 organization that provides smiles to children all over Colorado via a free bicycle, to deliver bikes to some very deserving children from nearby Holm Elementary.
Gravel riding, for those who may not be up on the latest trends, is all the rage in the world of cycling. It's the friendly pairing of road and mountain biking where enthusiasts abandon pavement for unpaved roads where vehicle traffic is rare, if not altogether absent.
Pactimo had the opportunity to meet one of our customers up close and personal when we invited Matthew Ray to participate in our spring photoshoot in Trinidad, Colorado.
Join us for a 20 minute practice that focuses on mobility and flexibility for cycling specific muscle groups. You will feel energized and ready to tackle any ride after this short, yet effective practice.
Caring for those who need help is never easy, and it is even more challenging during a pandemic. But the folks at Littleton Life Center are inspirational in their dedication to families who need assistance.
Continuing the tradition of creating cycling clothing that stands out from the crowd, Pactimo is excited to have bold, new designs from contributing artist Sarah Bagshaw.
The packability of the Divide Vest is one of its highlights. Roll, scrunch or fold it into one of the rear pockets of your jersey and you will still have room left to store other items for your all day adventure.
Continuing the tradition of creating cycling clothing that stands out from the crowd, Pactimo is excited to have mural artist Olive Moya as one of the newest contributing artists.
On Friday, April 17th members of the Pactimo team visited the Denver Rescue Mission, Samaritan House, and the Adams County Sheriff Correctional Facility to drop off over 2,750 masks in our efforts to support the homeless populations of Denver, front line workers, female inmates, and those working with these populations.
In previous years, April is about the time we would be launching our much anticipated Jersey Trade-Up program. But, this year the world is a different place.
For nearly 20 years, Sandy Holt of Boulder, Colorado has been an active triathlete, getting started in the sport by a brother. "An older brother. He bet me I couldn't beat him," she laughs. "So we did a spring triathlon together."
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.
When Ryan White moved from Boston to Denver to accept the position of senior product designer at Pactimo he made the commitment to ride to and from work every day.
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.
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.
