O'Connor Releases PSA

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Published on Friday, 25 July 2014 11:21

As part of her plea agreement, Theresa Marie O'Connor has released a PSA about not continuing to drive while impaired and reminding drivers to stop rather than flee if they are involved in an accident.  The poorly written and produced video was obtained by the Coloradoan nearly 3 weeks after it was supposed to be released to the public.

View the PSA here: http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/local/2014/07/24/driver-killed-cyclist-hit-run-releases-video/13133995/

Wednesday Night Group Ride Plans

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Published on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 14:43

Weather permitting: 

Wednesday Worlds

Wednesday Night World Championships will be doing the Classic Loop tonight with the new format.
A&B paced groups w/ a finish at the Power Plant. Suggested 2min gap. We'll regroup for 2min (everyone waits at the power plant) and continue on as one big group w/ the final sprint at the Cement Plant. The section between the Power Plant and where we turn South is mostly neutral. IE, no drop until we turn South.

Rolling from East of the Bud Plant at 530



WOR ride leaving the Pro Velo parking lot at 5:30: route suggestion....

WOR ride route suggestion: counter-clockwise loop:

Pro Velo parking lot, Harmony, McMurry, Power Trail, Timberline, Frontage Rd. Left on County Rd. 58 to corner of Hgwy 1, Douglas Rd. Cement Plant, 287, Bellevue,

Bingham Hill, Overland Trail, Spring Canyon Park, Harmony Rd., Pro Velo parking lot.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/481918062

First City Cycling's Kelby Bethards Among First on Scene at Death of Custom Frame Builder

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Published on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 14:31

Dr Kelby Bethards of the First City Cycling Team was among first responders when Tom Teesdale collapsed due to a heart attack during RAGBRAI. Bethards, of Fort Collins, started CPR immediately after the internationally renowned frame builder collapsed but was unable to revive him.  63 year old Teesdale was later pronounced dead at Palo Alto County Hospital.

Teesdale of West Branch IA had operated TET Cycles for the past 38 years.  He had built frames for Kona, Gary Fisher, Univega, Jamis, Dean among many others. 

More on the story here: http://ragbrai.com/2014/07/22/rider-dies-on-ragbrai-monday/

Tour Viewing Party at Road34

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Published on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 10:54

The orgainizeres of the USA Pro Challenge Experience are hosting a Tour viewing party at Road34 on Sunday the the 27th at 530pm

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/538315232940316/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

Join us to watch the final day of Le Tour De France in Fort Collins, CO at Road 34 Bike Bar!

Cheer on the yellow jersey winner, enjoy some tasty Sierra Nevada brews, and learn more about the upcoming Pro Challenge Experience presented by UnitedHealthcare!

Open to the public – all those who are registered for the Pro Challenge Experience will receive brews on the house, plus entry into a drawing for awesome Pro Challenge prizes, including an exclusive trip to Opening Weekend of the USA Pro Challenge in Aspen! 

Registration for the Pro Challenge Experience will be available at the door or online at www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/prochallengeexperience

Fort Collins Cyclists Bring Home 5 Medals From MTB National Championships.

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Published on Monday, 21 July 2014 10:40

Georgia on the podium of the final National Championship Super D to ever be held. The event is being replaced by Enduro for 2015. Photo by Marie Walsh. Fort Collins cyclists again performed well at Mountain Bike Nationals in Macungie, PA over the weekend.  Georgia Gould and Tyson Kaman both took 2nd place in the cross country race, Marie Walsh was 3rd. According to a Facebook post, a poorly timed crash on the final lap allowed Jacob Harris to catch up to defending champion, Tyson Kaman, and contest the sprint. Both riders finished with the same time. 

Georgia managed to pull out wins in both the Super D and the Short Track races.  Georgia has been spending a considerable amount of time working on her downhill technical skills at the Donkey Hills Mountain Bike park and her win in the final National Championship Super D ever is evidence of that.