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October is Super Month for Cyclists in Santa Cruz County

October is Super Month for Cyclists in Santa Cruz County

October 11, 2013
Though the daylight hours are shrinking, October is a favorite season for year-round cyclists here because the weather is still warm and the air is crisp. This weekend is exceptionally full of fantastic events for riding and spectating in Santa Cruz County.

by Oct 30, 2013 No Comments
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Girls go Wilder Together on Mountain Biking Trails

Girls go Wilder Together on Mountain Biking Trails

September 13, 2013
At Wilder Ranch State Park, next to a grove of towering eucalyptus trees, with the Monterey Bay stretched far below, a group of 18 women mountain bikers gathered last Sunday… Our goals were to be safe, ride casually and get back in one piece. But we also had another priority: have fun!

by Sep 17, 2013 No Comments
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Cyclist Swaps Singletrack Trails for Whitewater Rafting

Cyclist Swaps Singletrack Trails for Whitewater Rafting

August 9, 2013
Nothing beats the thrill of whitewater rafting — not even speeding downhill on my mountain bike, though it sure comes close. Envisioning a wild ride on whirling rapids instead of twisty trails, I sacrificed my Saturday cycling ritual and surrendered to the siren call of the American River.

by Aug 16, 2013 No Comments
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Life in the Slow Bike Lane

Life in the Slow Bike Lane

July 12, 2013
Right now, the world’s strongest cyclists are suffering through the 2,115-mile course of the Tour de France, cranking hard on their pedals until they cross the finish line on July 21. But you’re not in the Tour de France, and you don’t need to be in top-notch shape to enjoy cycling. Here are a few free cycling events…

by Aug 16, 2013 No Comments
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Santa Cruz Bike Companies on Cutting Edge of Innovation

Santa Cruz Bike Companies on Cutting Edge of Innovation

June 16, 2013
As much as I love bicycling, I am not a true bike geek. When friends talk about what gear ratios they use to climb hills or what new components they have purchased to improve their performance, I nod enthusiastically, but then I start to zone out.

by Jun 27, 2013 No Comments
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Santa Cruz Super Commuters are Dedicated Cyclists

Santa Cruz Super Commuters are Dedicated Cyclists

May 9, 2013
Next time I feel too lazy to ride my bike around town and am tempted to drive my car instead, I’ll think about Courtney Dimpel, George Janour, Nils Tikkanen and a handful of other Santa Cruz County cyclists whom I consider “super commuters.”

by May 22, 2013 No Comments