The infamous Tom Carter is our DJ this week on 10 Tracks. Originally from Columbus, OH, Carter has been active in the Northern Colorado cycling scene for some 30 years. He’s been a grassroots race promotor, perpetual volunteer, and racer. There are grainy photos on Facebook that prove he did indeed ride BMX, MTB’s, ‘cross, and even bikepacked back in the day. There are more recent photos of him mountain biking and gravel riding. Rumors suggest he’s making a return to racing in 2021.

The father of two attended and perhaps graduated from UNC, he rides for the First City Cycling Team and works for Excel Energy. 

Favorite bike?

Salsa Warbird, Niner Air9 RDO- it’s really a tie.

Favorite ride?

Park Creek- or Wathen and all that can follow it.

Preferred style of riding?

I just like to ride- you name it, I’m likely game.

 

New Belgium Brewing

Fort Collins cycling and New Belgium Brewing go hand in hand. The idea for the iconic Fat Tire brand was born during a bike trip through Belgium in 1988. In 1991 the first beers were brewed in the basement of a home on Mountain Street. The brand has been supporting the local scene for decades. Everything from donating all funds from Tour de Fat to local cycling nonprofits to hosting Tuesday night shorttrack, Tuesday night cyclocross, Cross of the North and the FoCo Fondo. They were the title…

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