As the outdoor cycling season gets underway, many of us are starting to go to races, charity rides, group rides or other cycling events. Being prepared and having all of your necessary items/gear will help you have a successful and fun day.
Wet roads present a whole host of possible dangers for cyclists. If you watched the Tour de France this year you’d have seen even the best bike handlers in the world crashing out in the rain.
DENVER, CO. August 22, 2023 – Pactimo, the Colorado-based cycling apparel company, recently partnered with local Maui artist Welzie to create a Love Maui Love Collection of jerseys and run tees dedicated to supporting those devastated by the recent Maui fires.
Many people think that the pros don’t work on their handling skills but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Most professionals routinely do handling drills to keep their skills at the highest level. Being comfortable and competent on your bicycle allows you to focus on making gains in training and in competition.
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and temperatures are hotting up. While each person responds differently to heat (some drive, others wilt) there are a few things you can do to beat the heat and ensure you have a good performance.
As a long-time commuter, I want to assure you of this first – it gets easier with time. I’m writing this on a day that I knew would bring a high chance for wet weather in the afternoon. That promise is being fulfilled and I’m excited!
You don't have to sacrifice your training when the weather turns nasty. Our curated collection for indoor training will keep you cool and comfortable when you're pedaling miles on the trainer.
"Breaking the Rules" was originally a mural I painted for a group mural show at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. This piece explores breaking free from the grid/structure in the design process, and my personal longing to actually paint a grid for the first time away from the screen. "Breaking the Rules" felt appropriate for the Pactimo artist series kits as both artists and cyclists have been known to be free thinkers who seek new paths to explore while bending the rules of normalcy.
Our commitment to low-light safety. Reflective tabs and hits offer exceptional visibility in low-light conditions, ideal for morning / evening commutes and variable light conditions. Riding in low-light conditions such as early mornings, dusk or after dark is almost unavoidable, especially if...
It grabs us. Momentarily we may stop pedaling, inhale deeper, widen our eyes, maybe even get off our bike altogether and take that Instagram-able photo. Think about the times when you bike to the top of a mountain, looked out...
If you're looking for an incredible ride with a mix of tarmac and gravel, and have an interest in spooky paranormal, you'll love everything about Gold Camp Road.
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."
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.
The Everesting record recently set by Alberto Contador has just been toppled by Irish cyclist Ronan McLaughlin with a time of 7:04:41 - which has been confirmed by Hells 500, the Australian group that administers Everesting, breaking Contador's mark by more than 20 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
