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...
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Going 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 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...
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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...
Read MoreGood morning! I am starting a new series of posts on the Ascent Cycling blog- the Sturm Tracker. I only have one goal in writing these posts- inspiration. I want to continue to press myself to commute by bicycle daily as well as help inspire...
Read More2012 has been a BIG year so far for Ascent Cycling. Not only are we celebrating our sixth season in business in Colorado Springs, CO, but also we have given AC a brand new look (If you haven't been in to see the...
Read MoreWe just rounded the corner on 2011 and finished up the remodel, now it's time to get back into the swing of things here! With Spring looming on the horizon its time to get those legs and lungs back into riding shape. Classes are in...
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