More than a million people gathered this August to witness the seven day long USA Pro Cycling Challenge in its inaugural year. The 500-mile race through the state of Colorado saw 135 of the world’s best cyclists test their skills against each other. An economic survey that came out this week suggested that this sporting event raked in a whooping economic surplus for the state in the amount of $85.3 million.
Chief executive officer and co-chairman of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Shawn Hunter said that he was very happy with …

To get started with mountain biking you simply need a suitable bike in good working order, but as your love of mountain biking grows you’ll want to keep up-to-date with the latest equipment and deck yourself out in suitable clothing.
A small tool-kit which is easily transportable can be a great blessing and can potentially get your bike back up-and-running if you have any faults while out riding, get some tips from your local bike shop on what is best to carry and you could potentially save a day’s riding!
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The UK has some of the best mountain bike trails around, perhaps not as glamorous as the Alps or the Rockies but if you don’t mind the drizzle and biting winds then there is some great riding to be found. The UK has a fantastic mix of climbing and downhill courses spread across the country in some of the most scenic locations imaginable.

In Wales there are some great single track routes particularly in Coed y Brenin, the handbuilt all-weather singletracks are situated in a forest and there is a …