The Rider Files: Patrick Cross By Scotty Mac The thing about Pat Cross is… he rides his bike like a fighter. I don’t mean ‘fighter’ as in ‘jet fighter’ but ‘fighter’ as in “I’m gonna knock you out, sucka!” ‘fighter.’ Makes sense, really, seeing as how he was one. Long...
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The Palmer Loop and Section 16 Trail Review: It’s A.Y.C.E! By Scotty Mac The opening hit of the Section 16 descent is all the payoff you’ll need for the multi-mile grunt-n’-grind up the Palmer trail from our fair town below. Dropping in, you’re faced with a steep, chundery (mountain biker...
Read MoreGoing Green Part III: Taking Our Talents to South Shore By Scotty Mac “I’m not over, I’m not over you just yet.” -Carolina Liar There’s nothing really difficult about the South Shore trail, in Lake Pueblo State Park. I mean, apart from the two climbs. The climbs themselves aren’t particularly tricky. You don’t negotiate any weird run-ups,...
Read MoreBy Scotty Mac Voodoo. A few of the trails at Lake Pueblo State Park are obvious in what they intend to do to you, hacking away at your bike and body with all the subtlety of a 13th century-vintage Scotsman swinging his claymore. Voodoo is the stiletto...
Read MoreBy Scotty Mac The first thing I noticed when I stepped out of the car at the Lake Pueblo State Park marina on the morning of March 17th was the chill in the air. The ambient temperature gauge in my car had read 34 degrees Fahrenheit...
Read MoreSpun By Scotty Mac “The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts.” -T.E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia “Ten-second roll-in!” I say to the crew, my eyes clocking every rider as they prepare to retreat to their pain cave. Justine’s face is a resolute mask, eyes boring a hole in the opposite wall. ...
Read MorePlease Allow Me to Introduce Myself By Scotty Mac Hi there. Some of you know me, but as the old saw goes, most of you don’t. My name’s Scott, Scotty to my friends, and I would say that I’m a mountain biker, but that doesn’t quite cut it. Patrick and Clay...
Read MoreSome of the Ascent Cycling customers shared with us their 4th of July Ride in Buffalo Creek Buffalo Creek is an adventure ride for every skill level. Rated by the International Mountain Bike Association as an "Epic Ride." Buffalo Creek is a network of trails that...
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29
Jun
Colorado Springs: The Ascent
As mountain bikers we have enjoyed the beauty of many of the areas affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire. As a local business we have had the privilege of serving many of the men and women on the front line continuing to protect and fight for our community. ...
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11
May
ST- Fixed Gear Friday!
Good morning! Mileage since 9MAY: 58mi So, having finally gotten the time to retrieve my fixed gear bike from the service guys last night, I figured this would be a great time to start fixed gear fridays. Clay hooked me up with a sweet 20T cog. So, I am...
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